This is the million dollar question everyone wants to know! There is no straightforward answer because it ultimately depends on you and how much work you put in. Attending a quality course is the first important step in your language learning journey. However, you need to study independently and practice to gain fluency. While all of our lessons center on speaking to improve your language acquisition, it’s ultimately up to your individual efforts. Here are a few pointers to optimize results:

• Establish a routine by attending classes regularly and practicing on your own. The more you put in, the more you’ll get out of your lessons.

• Cultivate discipline by studying and reviewing the material frequently. You’ll notice a huge difference between a class you haven’t prepared for versus a class you’ve actually spent time reviewing and studying for — it’s like night and day.
• Adopt a positive mindset — language learning is a marathon and it should be an enjoyable process. That’s why we’re strong believers in having fun and appreciating your unique progress along the way — whatever pace that may be. 

We’ll do everything we can to support you in your French language journey and ensure you meet your goals, but you need to put in the work as well. 

Like with everything, mindset and attitude is super important. If you’re motivated, patient with yourself and ready to enjoy the process — it’ll be easy and fun. If you’re not motivated and hate the language, it’ll make the process hard.  You can learn some practical tips for studying French when you hate it here.

It depends on how regularly you attend French lessons and study independently. We’ll equip you with the right tools and guide you through critical grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension but it’s up to you on how frequently you study.

Based on our experience, you can reach the next level after 20 or 30 hours of a French course. However, if you don’t study between classes it can take much longer, and even not progress at all. Learning a language is a marathon and everyone has different learning styles — consistency is key to progress.

Listen to the Free podcast episode where you'll learn how long does it really take to be fluent in French. Episode in French. 

Yes, we can help you progress. In addition of our Private French classes, we offer two different group classes for advanced level: the Weekly Dose of French and the Café français:

Weekly Dose of French (Membership) 

⭐️1h on Monday and Thursday 

⭐️Grammar and conversation 

⭐️ Replay 

⭐️B1 and B2

⭐️ Online

Café Français (Membership)

⭐️ 1h30 on Tuesday 

⭐️Conversation only 

⭐️Ideal for level B2 and upwards 

⭐️Online

Join the waiting list here to be informed when registration is open.

For Private French classes, we recommend that you attend at least one hour of French lessons per week, where you will learn and practice extra grammar. In between lessons you’ll be asked to actively study. At the B2 level, we mainly work with real-life and authentic examples and materials for francophones like media articles, podcasts, and videos. 

Check out some tips for B2 level learners here.

After every lesson you’ll be assigned homework and exercises so you can immediately practice what you’ve learned. If you want more homework, don’t hesitate to ask. We’re always happy to support our keen and extra-studious students!  For online classes, we also recommend re-watching the recording of previous lessons — it’s a great way to cement the knowledge you’ve already learned. 

There are many ways to learn French and it depends on your learning style. Some people need to write down the words, while others need a detailed explanation. Some have a photographic memory, while others have an auditory memory. Figuring out what works for you might feel as challenging as learning French itself! But don’t worry, your teacher will help you determine your unique learning style, and work with it to get you results.

A lot of times adult students think that after just a few lessons they’ll be able to speak French fluently. This might work for a really small percentage of the population — but it's rarely the case. Learning French requires consistency in both attending classes and studying in between lessons. You can read more about that here. We’ve found that there are generally two types of language learners:

• Students who don’t care if they make mistakes and use every opportunity to speak, even in broken French. They aren’t ashamed of their rusty French and enjoy practicing whenever they can.
• Students who are shy, extremely hard on themselves, don’t allow for mistakes and are scared of speaking. As a consequence, these students never really practice in real life situations. The fear of making mistakes and not being understood usually comes from not understanding the grammar or vocabulary well enough.

If you recognize yourself in the second category, know that you aren’t alone and we are here to help you! We design our classes to be a safe space where you can build your confidence and break out of your shell. Courage!

Yes. We have helped students successfully in the past for DELF/DALF exam preparation and are happy to assist you during our private lessons. 

You can book your private lessons here. 

Yes, there is a private and active Facebook group for I Learn French students where you can connect with other learners. In the secret group you can ask anything you want about the French language, even after your training. We are strong believers in community — it makes language learning so much more fun.

Absolutely! This is our speciality. We mostly work with students who have a demanding lifestyle and don’t necessarily have the time to attend lessons with a fixed schedule. We offer classes online or at your office, and can build a routine together that works around your schedule and lifestyle needs. Even if you’re busy, you still deserve to learn French! You can book private lessons here.

No, we don’t. We are a language school — we don’t offer any relocation services or advice.

We use a variety of books depending on students' needs, though we highly recommend all the books from CLE International. One book we recommend that is considered the French grammar bible by many is Grammaire progressive du français, niveau intérmédiaire.

Obviously we’d love for you to stay a student at I Learn French forever, but we totally understand that needs and plans change. So while we’d be really sad to see you go, if you’re absolutely sure that our courses are not a good fit for you, you can send us an email.

Unfortunately, we don’t offer refunds on our courses.