Private French Courses
in Paris
Whether you live in Paris, are relocating to France, here for work or simply spending time in the city, your French lessons are shaped around you and the situations in which you actually want to use the language.
From everyday conversations and pronunciation to professional French or more nuanced discussions, we focus on what matters to you. Lessons are available for all levels, from complete beginners to advanced speakers, with a flexible approach that adapts as your French develops.
French Lessons Built Around You
There is no fixed syllabus to follow. Your lessons are planned around your level, priorities and the situations in which you need French, whether that’s chatting with neighbours, dealing with everyday life in Paris, communicating at work or feeling more comfortable in spontaneous conversations.
As we work together, I keep track of new vocabulary, corrections and recurring difficulties, so that each lesson builds naturally on the previous one. We can spend more time on something that still feels difficult and move on when you’re ready.
Speak More Naturally
Develop your fluency, pronunciation and ability to respond spontaneously.
Navigate Everyday Life
Work on the French you need for appointments, shops, services and everyday interactions.
Communicate at Work
Prepare for meetings, conversations, emails or situations specific to your professional life.
Strengthen Your French
Work on grammar, vocabulary and accuracy in context rather than through disconnected exercises.
Learn French in Paris, Then Use It in Paris
One of the advantages of learning French in Paris is that the language doesn’t have to stay inside the lesson. What we work on together can immediately become useful as you go about your day.
Depending on your goals and interests, we can also take some of your French practice into the city. You might use French in a café or bakery, explore a neighbourhood, talk about an exhibition or simply become more aware of the expressions and everyday language you hear around you.
The idea is to give you opportunities to use what you’re learning in genuine situations and make Paris part of your French practice.
A Personalized One-Week French Program in Paris
If you’d like to dedicate more time to your French while you’re in Paris, I also offer personalized one-week programs, subject to availability.
We’ll create a program around your level, interests and reasons for learning French, with a schedule and lesson content tailored to you.
The aim is not to fit as many hours as possible into one week, but to give you the right balance of learning, practice and time to enjoy Paris.
From Beginner to Advanced Conversation
You don’t need a particular level to take private French lessons in Paris. I work with adults from complete beginner to advanced level, adapting the content and pace to what you already know and what you want to achieve.
Beginner & Elementary
A0–A2
Build the foundations you need to communicate in everyday situations and gradually become more independent in French.
Intermediate
B1–B2
Develop fluency, broaden your vocabulary and become more comfortable handling spontaneous conversations.
Advanced
C1+
Refine your expression, work on nuance and register, and develop a more natural and precise command of French.
Learn French with an Experienced Native Teacher
I’m Agnes, a qualified native French teacher with nearly ten years of experience teaching French. My approach combines plenty of real conversation with clear explanations and targeted language work whenever you need it.
I don’t expect every learner to progress in the same way or need the same things. Your lessons evolve with you, and I adapt the materials, topics and activities according to what comes up naturally as we work together.
Learning French, in Their Own Words
I arrived in Paris with zero knowledge of the French language and within only 2 month, Agnes managed to give me a basic understanding of the language. The classes are clearly structured and tailored to the individual needs. Agnes made me always feel very welcome and she is just fun to be around. I would highly recommend her and hope she can help you as well with learning the beautiful French language. Merci beaucoup Agnes
— Marie K V., Hamburg, Germany
Working with Agnes dramatically helped my adjustment to living in Paris. She did a great job at assessing my competency and creating lessons that helped me learn new concepts while also reinforcing what I already knew. I would highly recommend working with her.
— Katie M., New York, United States
Plan Your French Course in Paris
Tell me a little about yourself, your French and what you’d love to be able to do more easily in Paris. Whether you have a specific goal in mind or simply want to feel more comfortable speaking French, I’ll suggest a program that fits your level, interests and time in the city.
As I spend part of my time outside Paris, in-person programs are arranged on selected dates. If you already know when you’ll be in Paris, feel free to get in touch in advance so we can see what might work.
A Few Things You Might Be Wondering
Who are your French lessons in Paris for?
My students come from all over the world — from Australia and the U.S. to Europe and Asia — and bring very different professional and personal backgrounds to their lessons. I’ve taught doctors, pilots, entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, journalists and many others, with students ranging from 17 to 72.
What matters most is where you are with your French and what you’d like to be able to do with it.
What French levels do you teach?
All levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners (A0–C1+). Your lessons are adapted to what you can already do, how you learn and what you’d like to achieve in French.
What type of French can I learn ?
It depends on what you need French for. We can focus on everyday conversation, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, professional French or more advanced and nuanced communication.
Rather than following a fixed syllabus, I adapt the content to your level, goals and the situations in which you actually use French.
Can I book individual face-to-face lessons in Paris?
At the moment, in-person lessons in Paris are mainly offered as part of personalized one-week programs and are subject to availability. If you have specific dates in mind, feel free to get in touch and I’ll let you know what may be possible.
Can we practice French around Paris ?
Yes. Depending on your goals and interests, we can take some of your French practice beyond the lesson and use the language in real-life situations around Paris. This might include a café, a market, a neighbourhood or a cultural activity — always with a focus on practising French rather than sightseeing.