French Academy DC Alexandria

I’ve been very happy with my lessons with French Academy so far. I’ve had both in-person lessons in Alexandria and private lessons online, and the quality is excellent. The classes are small, and while they do go quickly, the teachers spend a lot of time making sure you understand the material. I feel they do a great job with beginners, especially with various skill levels and previous understanding of French. I can highly recommend teachers Magali and Karyne, and I can’t speak highly enough about my tutor Maja. I’ve now switched from an in-person class to an online class due to my schedule and will update my review after I’ve finished, but I’m sure it will also be excellent. I’d also like to put a plug in for the owners and staff of the school. I found them to be highly flexible and accommodating, working with unique circumstances and schedules. It’s been very appreciated.

Bonjour! I had a great experience with French Academy! My husband and I took the Survival 1 class to prepare for our trip to France. Our teacher, Magali, was fantastic! patient, clear, responsive, supportive, funny - the time flew by in each class, and I Iearned so much. I highly recommend the French Academy! C'est génial!

I have been taking classes with French Academy DC for just over a year and have seen remarkable improvements in my French during this time. My tutor, Magali, is incredibly patient and adept at customizing our conversations and exercises to challenge me appropriately, ensuring that I learn and grow without feeling overwhelmed or discouraged. While learning French can be challenging, it has also become an enjoyable experience for me, thanks to the supportive learning environment at French Academy DC. I highly recommend them.

I've found the French Academy to be a just-right fit for me. The pace is good and Magali, the instructor for the four sessions levels I've attended, is a terrific instructor. She brings enthusiasm and fun to each class. She's great at finding a way to answer our questions in most cases without having to 'resort to English'- whether by a roundabout expansion of the conversation, miming an action, or using the white board. I think she is also good at reading the room and adjusting the flow if/as necessary in a given class. I appreciate that the classes are small as that lends itself to a comfortable and cohesive class. I've really enjoyed the classes and plan to continue with French Academy.

I loved my instructor tailored feedback to each student during every lesson, which personally made me feel encouraged and not overwhelmed. Whenever I emailed my instructor to ask about French language tips, his responses were timely and comprehensive. I also had an instance where another student wanted the class recorded and I didn't feel comfortable with it and I communicated it privately after class. When I expressed this the instructor was really supportive. If you want really immersive lessons that will bring you closer to sounding like a native speaker, I highly recommend the French Academy.

I have taken two classes (Survival 5 and Conversation and Grammar A2) at the Alexandria location and really enjoyed both of them. Magali is very friendly and does a great job of explaining French grammar and making class fun. I had taken French courses in high school and college, but was quite out of practice and a little nervous to speak it in front of others. I shouldn't have worried, as Magali creates a very welcoming and encouraging environment. I am learning a lot and can tell that I'm making progress with both my written and spoken French.

I love my evening classes with Magali! The classes are well organized, and allow for lots of conversation. It's also a great opportunity to meet others who are interested in learning French. Very enjoyable experience!