Dive into the French language with practical conversational lessons guided by a native-fluent Berlitz instructor. Whether you want to learn French for work, travel, education, or just for the love of it, with Berlitz, you can customize your learning experience to match your goals.
In-person French classes
Berlitz offers in-person French classes at multiple locations. Our face-to-face lessons include learning with a native-fluent instructor through the Berlitz Method to encourage natural conversation skills, getting you to speak your chosen language from day one. Find out if there is a Berlitz language center location near you to explore in-person class options.
Online French classes
Learning a language online with Berlitz combines our proven language learning technique and the flexibility to learn at a pace that suits your needs. Our online French courses feature instructor-led lessons taught by a Berlitz-certified instructor in a live online environment.
We have French lessons for everyone
Our courses are available for everyone who wants to learn French irrespective of their age, goals or learning style.
French courses for kids and teens | Language courses for adults | French courses for businesses | |
Target group | teens between 12 and 17 years old | all adults | business professionals |
Levels | for all levels | for all levels | for all levels |
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French lessons available for all levels
We offer French language classes for all levels, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to take your skills to the next level.
Beginner French courses | Intermediate French courses | Advanced and professional French courses | |
Description | Beginner courses will equip you with the basic French skills to communicate in everyday situations and start building a solid foundation of fluency. | Intermediate courses will help you hold smooth conversations in the French language and discuss familiar topics with ease. | Advanced and professional courses will allow you to speak French confidently in most situations, whether it's personal, academic, or professional. |
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How you’ll learn with our French lessons
Step 1
Simply book French classes through your online student portal or directly at the learning center.
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At the beginning of each French lesson, your instructor will outline the goals for the session, so you know exactly what you’re aiming at.
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You will learn with our proven Berlitz Method. This means your instructor will deliver your classes in your target language to equip you with real-life conversational skills.
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Every French lesson follows the present, practice, and perform structure. Your instructor first presents new learning content, after which you learn through guided and general practice, ending the lesson with a performance of what you have learned.
Why learn French?
French is the only language besides English spoken on all five continents, and by 2050 it is predicted to overtake English as the most widely spoken language in the world. Many companies, both locally and internationally, value employees who can converse in French, so having a working understanding of the language can boost your career opportunities. If you are a lover of literature or art, learning French will help you expand your artistic horizons, with a wealth of works waiting to be discovered. French is also an incredibly handy language to know while traveling in Europe. You will gain a deeper understanding of the culture, history, and heartbeat of each city in France by understanding the language. You will also make friends with the locals and find out about restaurants and points of interest outside the usual tourist paths.
French test preparation and French language certifications
We provide comprehensive preparation courses for a variety of internationally recognized tests for the French language. Many official language exams can also be taken directly on-site at one of our language centers in France.
Description | Preparation course | Testing | |
Bright | Bright is a standardized test widely accepted by universities and institutions around the world for those looking to study or work in French-speaking countries. | ✓ | ✓ |
CLOE | The CLOE test evaluates your language skills in a professional context and is valued by employers seeking candidates with strong communication skills. | ✓ | ✓ |
LILATE | Through role-playing exercises with a native speaker, the LILATE videoconference language test evaluates your communication skills in real-world business scenarios. | ✓ | ✓ |
LEVELTEL | LEVELTEL is a certification that assesses the ability to interact in a second language in professional and para-professional contexts. It defines the level of performance in the 5 skills based on the CEFR grid: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, continuous writing expression, speaking expression, and oral interaction. | ✓ | ✓ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can decide which French course suits you the best based on your goals and preferences. Berlitz France offers French lessons for all ages and learning styles:
- In-person group lessons allow students to express themselves through natural conversations with each other and progress together.
- Face-to-face private classes are a preferred choice for students who are looking for the undivided attention of their instructor to improve their skills either in person or online.
- Online French classes are a good choice if you want a higher flexibility and great progress.
- Online self-study is perfect for individual learners who want to focus on their specific language goals and proceed at their own speed.
- Intensive courses are the best fit for those who want to improve their skills at an even faster pace.
- With Business French courses, corporate employees can master the business language of their field.
- French courses for kids and teens offer young learners a combination of fun and effective learning.
At Berlitz France, we offer French language classes:
- In person at one of our language centers in France:
- Contact us for courses in other cities where we don't have a physical language center.
- For more flexibility, you can choose online French language classes as well, or learn with our online self-study courses.
Before you start learning French with Berlitz France, one of our instructors will conduct an oral evaluation with you to ensure we provide you with the most suitable course. You can also take our online placement test to assess your current language level. After completing the oral test, our expert team will recommend a course that is adapted to your level. We offer beginner French courses as well as classes for intermediate and advanced students.
If you want to learn to speak French, it is important to speak the language actively. Your progress can be supported with a number of learning techniques that help you improve your skills naturally:
- watching TV shows
- listening to music
- reading books in French
You can also enroll for language learning with Berlitz France:
- Choose whether you want to learn in a group or take a private language course.
- Contact us to determine your current language level with a language test. You can also complete our online placement test to get an estimate of your level.
- Sign up for a course of your preference.
- Study with a native-fluent instructor and start speaking French from your very first class.
- Receive feedback and progress reports from your teacher.
- Reach your language learning goals quickly and effectively.
Our experienced native-fluent instructors will always give you feedback after the classes to help you improve your language skills and reach fluency in French.
You can learn French fast by taking an intensive French course with Berlitz. To see results quickly:
- Join Berlitz's immersion program.
- Choose the intensity of your classes and how many hours you want to spend on studying.
- Focus on actively speaking French with your instructors.
- Practice French during lunch with your instructor in an informal setting.
- Have real-life conversations.
- Personalize your lessons to your needs.
- Improve your language skills by 1 Berlitz level in a matter of a week.
You can learn to speak French by practicing your language skills in various conversations. You will do so with our French courses, where we use the Berlitz Method. Our renowned teaching method focuses on actively speaking French and practicing real-life situations. You will practice spoken French during your lessons, irrespective of the class format.
With our French course, you will:
- Understand and use relevant language in different social situations.
- Improve your communication skills by actively speaking French.
- Learn to navigate in both familiar and new environments.
- Develop your confidence in using French in everyday conversations.