French Academy DC, MD, VA

French Academy DC, MD, VA The French Academy provides the highest quality French language instruction to adults, kids and businesses!

The French Academy provides the highest quality French language instruction to adults, kids and businesses. You can find all levels of general French, but also specialized French, like business, project management, all at convenient locations. Our immersion youth program is for children aged 1 to 16, also French speaking children. All our levels match the CEFR (Common European Framework for Langua

ges), so it's easy for you to know where you should start. If you don't know your level yet, we can also assess you in a short phone interview. If you are a beginner, it's easy: just start at the blue 1 level! Blue: Beginner (A1)
White: Elementary (A2)
Red: Intermediate (B1)
Gold: Upper Intermediate to Mastery (B2-C2)

Why choose us?
- Highest standards of teaching quality
- Excellent and certified native teachers (with master’s degree), who are passionate about their work
- Small sized immersion classes, every student receives focused attention
- Evaluations before, during and following each course
- Classes at convenient locations: Alexandria, K street (DC) and Chevy Chase (children's classes)
- Hands-on curriculum, tailor-made classes and exam preparation (FSI, TCF, TEF, DELF etc..)
- An "action based" and communicative method, re-creating natural immersion -- this will help you learn better and faster!
- Professional and corporate backgrounds (NGO work, project management in Africa…)

It's our mission to teach you French to the very highest standard. With the French Academy, you can be sure you are at the right place to learn French!

09/06/2026

⭐ Étoile

⭐🇫🇷 Beautiful French Word: Étoile

An étoile is more than a star in the sky. In French, it can also symbolize hope, dreams, inspiration, and guidance.

💬 If you could wish upon one étoile, what would you wish for?
📌 Save this post and learn a new French word every week.

09/05/2026

🛒🇫🇷 Ready to check out like a local?

Want to understand and practice a simple conversation in French?

This beginner-friendly dialogue at the supermarket will help you improve your listening skills while learning useful vocabulary and everyday expressions.

🎧 A great way for beginner students to practice listening, understand an easy dialogue, and build confidence with everyday French.

📌 Save this video for your next trip to France or for your French learning practice!

09/02/2026

📘✨French expressions to say “It’s not great” 🇫🇷

Learn different ways to express disappointment in French 👀

Learning varied expressions helps you sound more natural in French ✍️✨

Want to improve your French step by step?

Join a class at the French Academy!
Check out our class schedules on our website (link in bio).



📚 1 Word, Many Meanings 🇫🇷✨💡 Let’s explore the French word "pièce" and its different meanings depending on the context.✨...
09/01/2026

📚 1 Word, Many Meanings 🇫🇷✨

💡 Let’s explore the French word "pièce" and its different meanings depending on the context.

✨ Learning these multiple meanings will help you understand French more naturally and expand your vocabulary.

💬 Which meaning of pièce surprised you the most?
👉 Want to improve your French step by step?
Join our classes at the French Academy 😊 (link in bio)

📘✨🇫🇷 One word, many meanings!Did you know that cour can refer to a schoolyard, a courtyard, a court of law, or even a ro...
08/31/2026

📘✨🇫🇷 One word, many meanings!

Did you know that cour can refer to a schoolyard, a courtyard, a court of law, or even a royal court?

💡 Learning words in context is one of the best ways to expand your vocabulary and understand French more naturally.

💬 Which meaning of cour did you already know?

📌 Save this post for later and keep growing your French vocabulary!

08/30/2026

✨🇫🇷 Beautiful French Word: Émerveillement

Émerveillement is the feeling of wonder when something fills you with admiration, curiosity, or joy. It's those little moments that remind us to appreciate the beauty around us.

💬 What brings you a sense of émerveillement?

📌 Save this post and keep exploring the beauty of the French language.

08/29/2026

Tired of saying "C'est bien" all the time? 👀

Learn several natural French expressions to say "It's great!" and make your French sound more authentic and expressive.

💬 Expanding your vocabulary with everyday expressions is one of the best ways to speak more naturally and confidently.

👉 Want to improve your French step by step?

Join a class at the French Academy!

Check out our class schedules on our website.




08/29/2026

🩺🇫🇷 Going to France? Learn how to visit the doctor in French!

Want to understand and practice a simple conversation in French?

This beginner-friendly dialogue at the doctor's office will help you improve your listening skills while learning useful vocabulary and everyday expressions.

🎧 A great way for beginner students to practice listening, understand an easy dialogue, and build confidence with everyday French.

📌 Save this video for your next trip to France or for your French learning practice!

08/26/2026

📘✨ French expressions to say "It's great!" 🇫🇷

Tired of saying "C'est bien" all the time? 👀

Learn several natural French expressions to say "It's great!" and make your French sound more authentic and expressive.

💬 Expanding your vocabulary with everyday expressions is one of the best ways to speak more naturally and confidently.

👉 Want to improve your French step by step?

Join a class at the French Academy!

Check out our class schedules on our website.




08/25/2026

🚗🇫🇷 Car Vocabulary
Learning French for everyday life?

Whether you're driving in a French-speaking country, renting a car, or simply preparing for the unexpected, these essential car-related words will help you communicate with confidence.

💡 Check out this video to learn practical vocabulary you'll actually use.

🚨 You never know when you might need to describe a problem with your car or understand what a mechanic is telling you!

📌 Save this post for later and keep building your French vocabulary!

Address

5749 Governors Pond Cir
Alexandria, VA
22310

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7:45pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7:45pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7:45pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm
Sunday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+15713406264

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