In-person French classes

Learning French in class allows you to benefit from a real language immersion, ideal for quickly developing listening comprehension, speaking skills, and oral confidence.

The Benefits of In-Person Classes

• Natural and spontaneous interaction with native teachers
• Intensive practice of speaking in real-life situations
• Structured environment conducive to concentration
• Motivation enhanced by group dynamics
• Cultural immersion in the heart of Lyon’s life

In-person classes are particularly recommended if you live in France or wish to progress quickly in French within an authentic environment.

Our Different Formats of In-Person French Courses

To meet everyone’s needs, the Alliance Française de Lyon offers three training rhythms, all aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from level A1 to C2.

Immersive Course – Morning

The immersive course is the most intensive option with 80 hours per month. It is designed for learners seeking rapid progress and total immersion in the French language.

This format is ideal if you want to:

• Learn French full-time
• Progress quickly in speaking and writing
• Experience complete language immersion in France

Intensive French Course – Evening

The intensive course, with 32 hours per month, offers an excellent balance between focused learning and free time. It is perfect for students or professionals who want to progress efficiently without committing to full-time study.

Advantages of the intensive course:

• Regular and structured progression
• Time available to practice French outside of class
• Ideal for balancing studies, work, and French learning

Extensive French Course – Evening

The extensive course, with 20 hours per month, is designed for learners seeking a lighter pace or wishing to learn French over the long term. It allows steady progress while fitting into a busy schedule.

This format is recommended if you want to:

• Learn French at your own pace with a hybrid format
• Consolidate your knowledge over the long term
• Maintain regular contact with the language

Linguistic Workshops – Afternoon

The Alliance Française de Lyon offers linguistic workshops to strengthen French practice in a focused and friendly setting.

These workshops allow you to:

• Develop speaking skills in small groups,
• Expand vocabulary around specific topics,
• Improve pronunciation and fluency,
• Gain confidence speaking in real-life situations

Led by experienced teachers, the linguistic workshops offer a more informal and interactive setting, ideal for deepening specific language points or practicing speaking further, in addition to the immersive, intensive, or extensive courses.

What French Levels Are Offered?

The in-person French courses at the Alliance Française de Lyon are designed for all levels, from beginner (A1) to advanced (C1), including intermediate levels (B1 and B2) according to the CEFR scale.

Educational path

Why Choose the Alliance Française de Lyon?

At the Alliance Française de Lyon, learning French is first and foremost a cultural immersion and a human experience. Our teachers are all qualified experts (Master 2) certified in FLE (French as a Foreign Language) and use a communicative and action-based method. From day one, learners are encouraged to speak and interact to progress naturally in French.

Courses use the textbooks Défi actuel (A1-A2) and Défi (B1-B2), available in hybrid edition (student book + online activity workbook with videos, tutorials, and pronunciation exercises). The pedagogical tool Apolearn centralizes materials, exercises, and videos for an interactive and complete learning experience.

Our experienced teachers ensure coherent progression with clear objectives and final tasks at each session. Learners develop skills they can use in their daily and professional life.

Learning French with the Alliance Française de Lyon is more than just taking a course: it is living the language daily, progressing quickly, and discovering the richness of Francophone culture.