Intermediate Conversation Group Classes
You know enough French to get by. Now it's time to actually speak it.
This 8-week live conversation class is for anyone between B1 and B2 who wants to practice speaking French in a real, dynamic group setting. Each week centers on a new theme: food, travel, emotions, relationships, culture, and more. We explore it through conversation, vocabulary, and expressions you'll actually use. Grammar is not the focus. Speaking is.
Led live by Marie-Lola, in a small group of up to eight students, each session gives you the space to use your French, make mistakes, and keep going.
How It Works
BOOKING POLICIES
Is This the Right Level for You?
How It Works
1️⃣ Take the placement test: Before booking, you need to take our French Level Test to confirm that this is the right level for you. Intermediate can feel like a grey zone, and this step helps ensure you join a class where you'll feel both comfortable and challenged.
2️⃣ Purchase the Intermediate 1 Class: Complete your booking to secure your spot in the program. Enrollment is confirmed upon purchase.
3️⃣ Receive your welcome guide: You'll receive a confirmation email with your welcome guide and next steps.
4️⃣ Get ready to start: One week before the program begins, you'll receive a detailed onboarding email with access information, including Zoom links, and guidance on how to prepare for your first class.
5️⃣ Join weekly live sessions: Participate in your scheduled live classes and track your progress through shared whiteboards, assignments, and curated resources.
6️⃣ Review with recordings: When available, class recordings will be accessible in your Classroom portal for review.
Booking Policies
- Limited refunds. Group course purchases are eligible for refunds or credits only before the program start date and in accordance with the refund schedule outlined in our Lessons Terms & Conditions. Once the program has begun, all sales are final.
- Attendance. Group lessons do not include make-up sessions for missed classes.
- Recordings. When available, class recordings are provided for personal review only and are accessible through the Classroom portal.
- Language of instruction. Beginner group lessons are taught primarily in English. Students must have sufficient English proficiency to follow instructions, participate in discussions, and engage with course materials.
- Instructor structure. Group courses are led by the instructors listed on the sales page. Instructor participation may change if needed due to illness, emergencies, or operational requirements.
- Content use. All course materials, recordings, and shared resources are proprietary and may not be copied, shared, or redistributed.
- Conduct. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the program without refund.
By enrolling, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the full Lessons Terms & Conditions applicable to group lessons.
Is This the Right Level for You?
This class is a great fit if you can already talk about your daily life in the present tense, describe past experiences, and talk about plans or the future. That puts you somewhere between B1 and C1, which is exactly who this class is designed for.
You do not need to be advanced. You just need to be past the very beginning. If you are still building your foundational grammar, our Beginner classes are the right starting point. If you want a more structured grammar progression alongside conversation practice, consider our private lessons.
Not sure about your level? Take our free French Level Test. It only takes a few minutes and will help you find the right fit.
Still not sure? Email us at classes@hellofrenchnyc.com, and we'll help you find the right fit.
What You’ll Get
✅ Eight 90-minute live group lessons via Zoom taught entirely in French
✅ Led by Marie-Lola, with occasional guest appearances by Cécilia for additional support
✅ A new theme each week with curated vocabulary and expressions
✅ Includes many Hello French digital materials
✅ Access to your class's private Google Classroom
→ Recaps of each session and theme vocabulary
→ Whiteboards and in-class notes
→ Assigned practice and conversation prompts
→ Interactive lessons and auto-corrective exercises
→ Songs, films, and culture-based resources
📩 After booking, you'll receive an onboarding email with access to materials and everything you need to prepare for your first class.
Before you join…
Not sure if this class is the right level for you? Take our placement test. A quick check now saves a lot of "attend... quoi?" later.
AFTER 8 WEEKS
You'll Be Able To
🗣️ Speak more freely on a range of topics
Express yourself on themes that matter to you, from daily life to culture, relationships, food, and beyond.
🎯 Reach for the right words
Build a richer, more active vocabulary so you stop searching and start speaking.
💬 Hold a real conversation
Listen, respond, and stay in an exchange without losing the thread.
☀️ Feel more comfortable in French
Show up to conversations with less hesitation and more confidence in your ability to be understood.
🌍 Connect French to culture
Understand not just what people say, but why, and what it says about how French speakers see the world.
🧩 Sound more natural
Pick up expressions, rhythms, and phrases that feel like something a French person would actually say.
Why You'll Love These Classes
1️⃣ Built for Speaking, Not Studying
This is not a grammar class. It's a dedicated space to practice the skill most French learners have the least of: actually speaking. Every session is structured around conversation, so you leave having used your French, not just reviewed it.
2️⃣ Taught Entirely in French
From the very first session, classes are conducted entirely in French. No translations, no shortcuts. You'll learn to think in French, and that's what makes the difference.
3️⃣ A Proven Method, Taught Live
This program is built on a teaching method developed by Cécilia and Marie-Lola, drawing on over 25 years of combined experience and thousands of learners reached through books, videos, and online programs. The live classes are led by Marie-Lola, following this established approach.
4️⃣ Learn Beyond the Classroom
You'll have access to a dedicated learning portal with session recaps, vocabulary lists, cultural resources, and conversation prompts. Learning continues well beyond class time.
Meet Your Teacher
Marie-Lola has been teaching French for over 10 years, with experience at institutions such as the Alliance Française and the French American School of New York. Originally from the South of France, she holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in French Literature from the University of Toulouse, where she also studied phonetics, grammar, and didactics.
She is a certified DELF examiner and has completed professional training in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Marie-Lola co-authored three French learning books with Cécilia Jourdan at Hello French, including a phonetics guide designed to help students approach pronunciation with clarity and confidence.
Her teaching is guided by curiosity, connection, and creativity. She focuses on helping students build confidence while engaging with French culture through language, music, literature, and everyday communication. Outside the classroom, Marie-Lola enjoys reading, dancing flamenco, and discovering hidden gems in local bookstores.
FAQ
These classes are for adult learners (18+) at a B1 to B2 level who want dedicated time to practice speaking French. If you have the basics down and want to actually use them, this is for you.
Not at all. If you can hold a basic conversation, you're likely a great fit. Students at B1 and B2 are equally welcome.
No. This course is conducted entirely in French. Most of our students are native English speakers, and if needed, the teacher may occasionally use English to support comprehension. A willingness to be immersed in French from day one is all you need.
The classes are live and in real time on Zoom. You speak alongside your group every week.
Yes, that's the whole point. Classes are capped at 8 students, so everyone gets real speaking time every session.
This course is led by Marie-Lola, our Hello French co-author and trained French teacher. Cécilia will join a few select sessions to support your progress, especially around pronunciation and culture.
Classes are held live on Zoom. You'll receive your personal link and welcome email after booking.
Every session is recorded when possible and added to your private Google Classroom. You'll have access to replays, whiteboards, and notes for up to 30 days after the course ends.
Yes. You'll find everything in your private Google Classroom: weekly theme vocabulary, conversation prompts, cultural resources, songs, articles, and session recaps.
Yes. The course is entirely online. Just make sure the schedule works in your time zone.
We do. You can split your payment at checkout using Shop Pay, PayPal, or Affirm depending on your preferences and eligibility.
We get it, plans change. If you email us at classes@hellofrenchnyc.com:
- 14 days or more before your course starts, you're eligible for an 80% refund or a full credit toward a future cohort.
- 7 days before the start date, you're eligible for a 50% refund or credit.
- Less than 7 days before the course begins, bookings are final and non-refundable due to limited class size and scheduling.
Regardless of timing, you'll still get full access to recordings and your Google Classroom once the course begins. By booking, you agree to our Lessons Terms & Conditions regarding group classes.
To begin the cohort, we need at least 6 students enrolled (maximum is 8). If we don’t reach the minimum number of students 3 days before the start date, we’ll cancel the class and fully refund anyone who signed up.
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