Frequently Asked Questions
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All classes are live — never pre-recorded. You learn in real time with a native, certified teacher broadcasting live from France. The live format is fundamental to how the French Atelier works: the spontaneity, the conversation, the real cultural context — none of it can be replicated in a recording.
Small Zoom groups of 8–10 learners, for maximum speaking time and personal attention. This intimate scale is one of the defining features of the French Atelier experience. With only 8 to 10 people per class, every student has genuine speaking time — and the teacher can respond to each learner individually.
Classes run Sunday through Friday, with times that match your timezone. The schedule has been designed to accommodate learners across multiple time zones, so wherever you are in the world, you will find a session that fits your week.
20 live lessons of 85 minutes each, plus 2 weekly study groups (included in the annual Best Seller plan). On completion of 20 lessons, you receive a CEFR-aligned A1 or A2 certificate issued by Acadomia, along with $100 in credits. All lessons are recorded and available on demand in your private dashboard, alongside a community forum, cultural resources, and 24/7 support.
The full annual course is $42/week ($840/year) on the annual plan — 20 live lessons of 85 minutes each, a CEFR-aligned certificate, and lifetime recordings. For monthly flexibility, the monthly plan starts from $56/week. All prices are in USD. See all plans →
Every plan includes your live lessons, lifetime access to all class recordings, a community forum, cultural resources, and 24/7 support — plus a CEFR-aligned certificate issued by Acadomia on completion. There are no hidden materials fees. Compare plans →
Native, certified French teachers living in France — each based in a different region. From Strasbourg to Nice, from Paris to Pau, our teachers bring the real accents, cultural references, and everyday rhythms of their region into every live class. Their instruction is not academic in the abstract sense: it is rooted in the lived reality of French language and culture. Meet our teachers →
Each course level is led by a dedicated native teacher, so you build a real rapport over your 20 lessons. Because every teacher is based in a different region of France, you also encounter the authentic accents and cultural references of where they live — making your French richer and more grounded in real life. Meet our teachers →
Just a laptop and a microphone. No downloads or special software required. Classes take place on Zoom, which you may already have. If not, it is free and takes less than a minute to install. Speaking, listening, and engaging are all you need to bring.
Yes. Every live class is recorded and available on-demand inside your learning platform. If you miss a session, or simply wish to revisit a lesson, the full recording is there — for life. Once enrolled, your recordings never expire.
Julien is your personal AI French tutor, available around the clock between live classes. He lets you practise conversation, review vocabulary, and rehearse what you learned in your last lesson at your own pace — so you arrive to each live class more confident. Julien complements your native teacher; he never replaces the live human classroom. Meet Julien →
No. The live class with a native, certified teacher is the heart of The French Atelier. Julien is a between-class companion for extra practice, revision, and confidence — so you make the most of every live session. The two work together: human warmth and cultural depth in class, patient repetition on demand. Learn how Julien works →
On completion of your 20 live lessons you receive a CEFR-aligned A1 or A2 certificate issued by Acadomia — France's most trusted name in personalized education. The certificate reflects the level you have reached against the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Your certificate is aligned to the internationally recognised CEFR scale and issued by Acadomia, France's #1 private learning institute. It is a credible record of the level you have achieved, suitable to share with employers, schools, and your own portfolio of accomplishments.
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