Very small classes
Maximum speaking time and individual attention for every student.
Absolute beginners · A0
Total Beginner French Classes in Paris
Your first steps into French — made simple, supportive and enjoyable. Our Total Beginner programme is specially designed for absolute beginners (A0) who want to build a strong foundation in a friendly, pressure-free environment.
- 15h/week · Mon–Fri mornings
- Micro-group of 6–8
- Starts 1st & 3rd Monday
Starting French from zero? You're in the right place. Every session is paced carefully for beginners, so you gain confidence quickly without ever feeling overwhelmed.
Program details
Everything at a glance
Course type
Micro-group intensive (maximum 6–8 students)
Level
Absolute beginner (A0)
Hours
15 hours per week — 3 hours a day, Monday to Friday mornings
Schedule
9:00 – 12:00
Start dates
Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
Duration
Flexible — 1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks or longer
Location
Campus Henri IV or Campus Village Saint-Paul (Arsenal / Marais)
What you will learn
A strong foundation from day one
Our patient, experienced teachers will guide you through the essentials — with interactive, engaging lessons paced for beginners.
- Essential greetings and everyday vocabulary
- Basic grammar and sentence construction
- Clear pronunciation and listening skills
- Practical conversations for real life in Paris — ordering food, shopping, directions, introductions and more
Why beginners choose this programme
Made for your very first steps in French
Supportive atmosphere
An encouraging, pressure-free environment designed for absolute beginners.
Regular feedback
Clear progress tracking so you always know how far you've come.
All materials included
Everything you need to learn is provided — nothing extra to buy.
Free FAYLI Social Club
Access to our social club for extra real-life French practice.
Full support throughout
Administrative and cultural support for your whole stay in Paris.
By the end of your first few weeks, you'll already be able to communicate basic needs and feel more at home in Paris.
Next start dates
New groups begin on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. Contact us to reserve your place.
Ready to take your first steps in French?
Not sure if you're a total beginner? Take our free online placement test, or contact us to check the next start dates and reserve your place.
- Absolute beginners (A0)
- Starts 1st & 3rd Monday
- Small groups of 6–8