French Lesson Online Private Class with Cécilia
Learning French doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re preparing for a trip, improving for work, or simply want to feel more confident speaking, these private lessons are tailored just for you.
With 15+ years of teaching experience, I’ll help you improve pronunciation, conversation skills, and cultural fluency—while keeping it fun and practical.
How It Works
Booking Terms & Conditions
How It Works
1️⃣ Book your lesson – Secure your spot by purchasing your session here.
2️⃣ Tell me about your goals – You’ll receive a short questionnaire to personalize your lesson.
3️⃣ Schedule your time – Pick a time that works best for you within 2 weeks of purchase.
4️⃣ Join on Zoom – We’ll meet for a fun, focused, and fully personalized hour.
5️⃣ Get your resources – After the lesson, I’ll send you curated materials to keep improving.
Booking Terms & Conditions
After purchase, you’ll receive:
- A short questionnaire to help personalize your session
- A confirmation email with a link to my calendar to book your lesson within two weeks
- A follow-up email after our class with personalized resources
All private lessons are non-refundable. If you need to reschedule, please email me at least 24 hours in advance at hello@hellofrenchnyc.com. Sessions missed or canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice cannot be refunded or rescheduled.
What You’ll Get
✅ One hour of live, private instruction on Zoom
✅ A fully personalized lesson, adapted to your level (beginner to advanced)
✅ Practical tools for speaking, listening, pronunciation, and everyday conversation
✅ Pre-session questionnaire to tailor the class to your goals
✅ Follow-up email with curated resources after your lesson
✅ Option to upgrade to a 4-session bundle at a discounted rate if we’re a good fit
📩 After purchase, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your questionnaire + booking link.
Why Students Love These Lessons
1️⃣ Practical French for Real Life
Learn to navigate real conversations with confidence—whether you’re ordering at a bakery, chatting with locals, or expressing yourself clearly in a meeting. No dry grammar drills—just useful, human French.
2️⃣ Pronunciation & Accent Coaching
Want to sound more natural? With a background in linguistics and accent reduction, I'll help you fine-tune your intonation, rhythm, and clarity so you can feel more comfortable and confident.
Meet Your Teacher
I’ve taught French to individuals and groups for over 15 years and guided more than 100 private students through their learning journey. I’m originally from Paris, and studied Linguistics at New York University, graduated from Hunter College with a degree in Romance Languages, and trained in accent reduction for two years with professional dialect coaches in NYC.
I’m also proficient in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), which helps me break down the sounds of French in a way that’s clear and approachable. But more than that, I teach based on connection. I pay close attention to how each person learns, what they’re struggling with, and what will actually help. Every session is adapted, intentional, and grounded in how you learn best.
For the past five years, I’ve led Hello French, creating trusted content, courses, and cultural resources for a global community of 2 millions francophiles and learners.
Want to learn more about my credentials and experience? Check out my LinkedIn.
What Students Are Saying
“I’ve taken weekly lessons with Cécilia for years and she never stops impressing me. Each class is dynamic, fun, and packed with speaking, pronunciation, and practical tips. She’s a native Parisian with deep cultural insight and always personalizes the lessons to fit my pace and interests. A fantastic teacher and truly lovely human."
– Melissa G.
“Cécilia is a masterful French teacher. She made our online lessons fun, fast-paced, and directly tailored to my needs. We didn’t waste a second—she taught the basics while helping me understand deeper nuances in pronunciation and sentence structure. I finished each class with more clarity and confidence. I recommend her without hesitation.”
– Margy M.
“Cécilia is warm, witty, and incredibly engaging. I learned so much more than just vocabulary—she encouraged me to fully immerse myself in French culture. As a writer, her lessons expanded my vocabulary and perspective, and made me fall in love with the learning process. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a deeper connection to the language.”
– Susie I.
FAQ
These sessions are for anyone who wants to improve their French—whether you're a complete beginner, brushing up for a trip, or looking to refine your pronunciation and fluency.
Not at all! Lessons are fully customized to your level, whether you're starting from scratch or already conversational.
Once you purchase, you'll receive a confirmation email with a short questionnaire and a link to choose a time that works for you within the next 2 weeks.
Lessons are held live over Zoom. You'll receive the link after booking your session.
Yes—as long as you email us at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions missed or canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
Each 1-hour session is fully personalized based on your goals. You'll get live coaching, speaking and listening practice, pronunciation tips, and a follow-up email with curated resources.
Yes! After your first session, if we’re a good fit to continue working together, you’ll get access to a 4-lesson package at a discounted rate ($1,250). It must be used within one month.