Paris at golden hour, the city where French is lived

A0 → A2.2 · The Complete Journey

All Courses

Seven courses. Two tracks. One journey through the language and culture of France — live, certified, and grounded in the pedagogical excellence of Acadomia, France’s #1 private learning institute.

7
Distinct Courses
130
Total Live Units
8–10
Students per Class
85min
Per Live Lesson

Live from France

Seven courses. One journey through France.

From the rooftops of Paris to the cellars of Champagne — every lesson is broadcast live from an iconic French location, by native certified teachers.

How It Works

The Level Arc

From complete beginner to confident conversation

Every course is CEFR-aligned. You begin where you are — and arrive somewhere extraordinary.

A0
Complete Beginner
A1.1
FA Foundation
A1.2
FA Beginner
A2.1
FA Elementary
A2.2
FA Intermediate
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The French Atelier Main Track

FA · Weekend Immersion Track

Four progressive courses, each anchored in a distinct region of France. Live classes broadcast from iconic locations — Parisian cafés, Loire châteaux, the Marseille calanques, the cellars of Champagne. Language and landscape are inseparable.

Paris — home of FA Foundation
A0 → A1.1 Paris
FA Main Track · Course 1 of 4

FA Foundation

For complete beginners. A long weekend in Paris — from the Eiffel Tower to the Canal Saint-Martin — where every speech act is anchored in a real landmark. You will greet, order, ask directions, and pay, all in authentic French.

20 UnitsLive Lessons
85 minPer Class
A0 → A1.1CEFR Arc
Normandy coast — home of FA Beginner
A1.1 → A1.2 Normandy · Paris
FA Main Track · Course 2 of 4

FA Beginner

From the chalk cliffs of Étretat to the markets of the Marais. You will talk about family, daily life, the weather, and plans — and complete a full market and museum outing with growing autonomy.

20 UnitsLive Lessons
85 minPer Class
A1.1 → A1.2CEFR Arc
Loire Valley — home of FA Elementary
A1.2 → A2.1 Loire · Atlantic · Basque
FA Main Track · Course 3 of 4

FA Elementary

From the châteaux of the Loire to the oyster ports of Gujan-Mestras and the Basque harbour of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Chain exchanges, narrate the past, describe art, compare, justify — in semi-guided production.

20 UnitsLive Lessons
85 minPer Class
A1.2 → A2.1CEFR Arc
Marseille and beyond — home of FA Intermediate
A2.1 → A2.2 Marseille · Alps · Reims
FA Main Track · Course 4 of 4 · New

FA Intermediate

From the Vieux-Port of Marseille to the glaciers of Chamonix, the Gothic cathedral of Strasbourg, and a closing dinner in Reims. Debate, negotiate, narrate past events with nuance, and engage in intercultural comparison.

20 UnitsLive Lessons
85 minPer Class
A2.1 → A2.2CEFR Arc

« Language and landscape are inseparable. In the French Atelier, every speech act grows from a real encounter with a real place. »

Our curriculum and pedagogy are grounded in the applied-linguistics tradition of Acadomia — France’s #1 private learning institute, founded 1989.

Let's Speak French · Conversation Track

LSF · Speaking-First Track

Three focused courses designed for adults who want to speak — quickly, confidently, and without hesitation. Shorter units, conversation-first sessions, and a relentless focus on real spoken output. Perfect as a stand-alone track or alongside the FA main series.

The LSF Experience

French Atelier's Live Conversation Classes — speaking-focused, live, and culturally immersive.

Paris — LSF Foundation
A0 → A1.1 Spoken · Paris
LSF Track · Course 1 of 3

LSF Foundation

For complete beginners. In ten focused sessions, you will introduce yourself, count, name objects, describe in simple terms, order at a café, and hold a short closing conversation — with confidence, not a script.

10 UnitsLive Lessons
85 minPer Class
A0 → A1.1CEFR Arc
Daily life in France — LSF Beginner
A1.1 → A1.2 Spoken · Daily life
LSF Track · Course 2 of 3

LSF Beginner

The practical situations of daily life in France: shopping, getting around, eating out, describing your home, your routine, and your preferences. You will handle each situation without a script and respond to unexpected prompts.

10 UnitsLive Lessons
85 minPer Class
A1.1 → A1.2CEFR Arc
Life in France — LSF Elementary
A1.2 → A2.1 Spoken · Autonomy
LSF Track · Course 3 of 3

LSF Elementary

The more complex situations of life in France: sharing opinions, handling complaints, making appointments by phone, talking about work, narrating past events, and decoding French cultural implicits — with real autonomy.

10 UnitsLive Lessons
85 minPer Class
A1.2 → A2.1CEFR Arc

Journey Through France

Explore the regions behind every lesson

Each course follows a real itinerary — Paris, Normandy, the Loire Valley, Marseille, Chamonix, Strasbourg. Our interactive map lets you trace the full journey, discover the cultural context of every unit, and choose the region that calls to you.

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France's regions — from Paris to the Basque Country The French Atelier Region Journey

Begin Your Journey

Culture speaks French.
What about you?

From $39 a week — live lessons, certified teachers, small groups of 8–10, and a full CEFR certificate from Acadomia.

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