The Institut Fonelia blog

Tips for learning French

Choose your courses, plan your budget and prepare your stay in France: answers to your questions.

Progress11 minutes

How long does it take to learn French?

How much time should you allow to learn French? Guidelines for levels A1 to C2 and advice on choosing your course pace in Nantes.

Prices and courses10 minutes

Compare prices for group lessons, private lessons and the student program in Nantes, registration fees and example budgets.

Life in France11 minutes

Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux or Nantes: compare budgets, accommodation, transport and opportunities to practise French as you plan your stay.

Visas and procedures9 minutes

Visas, Campus France and supporting documents: the steps to prepare for a French language stay in France and consult the relevant authorities.

First steps9 minutes

Define your goal, assess your level and prepare your courses, your budget and your first week of French in France.

Choose a pace that suits your level and your goals.