You’ve learned French for years. Now it’s time to speak it.
You understand French. But speaking confidently? That’s another story. Stop studying French in silence. Start using it every week.
- 100% online, wherever you live
- 90 minutes, every week
- 8 people maximum
- Intermediate to advanced
You've studied the grammar. You understand podcasts. You can follow French conversations.
You hesitate. You search for words. You make mistakes you thought you'd stopped making years ago.
You don't have a French knowledge problem. You have a French practice problem.
And that's exactly what Le Café Français is here to solve.
For intermediate and advanced learners (B1+ to C1) who are serious about improving their spoken French.
For intermediate and advanced learners (B1+ to C1) who are serious about improving their spoken French.
You didn’t learn French just to stay quiet.
- You understand more French than you can actually speak.
- You still translate in your head before answering.
- You keep using the same vocabulary, even though you know hundreds of other words.
- You struggle to jump into conversations with native speakers.
- You sometimes feel like your French was better a few years ago.
- You feel there’s a je-ne-sais-quoi missing, and whatever you do, you’re not progressing anymore. That’s the learning plateau.
Imagine six months from now…
- You take part in conversations without rehearsing every sentence.
- You express your opinions with richer vocabulary.
- You notice and correct mistakes you’ve made for years.
- You finally have a French routine you enjoy, and friends to share it with.
Less hesitation. More conversation. More you in French.
Le Café Français
Your weekly French conversation ritual.
We discuss, debate, laugh, disagree and explore topics that actually interest adults.
And yes, I correct you: kindly, in a way that helps you, never in a way that embarrasses you.
Because you’re not here to hear that your French is amazing. You’re here to make it better.
You might join for the French. Don’t be surprised if you stay for the people.
What 90 minutes at the Café look like
No textbook, no pressure. Just real conversation, with someone guiding you.
Before class
You receive the topic and the material: a podcast, an article or a short documentary made for native speakers.
Bonjour !
We say hello, catch up on each other’s week and warm up in French.
The conversation
We discuss, debate and share stories in a small group. Everyone speaks. Nobody hides, and nobody is left behind.
Your corrections
I note your recurring mistakes, new vocabulary and better ways to say what you meant.
After class
You receive the lesson notes, so you can review everything you learned.
90 minutes that fly by, and you leave speaking more French than you have all week.
Everything you need to stop studying French in silence
Your weekly French appointment you won’t want to miss
- Meet motivated learners from different countries.
- Discuss topics that actually interest you.
- Build genuine friendships with people who share your passion for French.
You might join for the French. But don’t be surprised if you stay for the people.
Stop making the same mistakes
You know the grammar. But can you use it spontaneously?
I’ll help you identify your recurring mistakes and improve your pronunciation, vocabulary and accuracy.
Speak like an adult. Not a textbook.
Je pense que… C’est intéressant… Ça dépend… Je suis d’accord…
You’re an advanced learner. You can do better. Learn to express opinions, disagree and take part naturally in conversations.
You don’t need another list of 100 sophisticated French words. You need opportunities to actually use them.
Learn to participate. Not just answer questions.
Real conversations don’t follow textbook scripts. You’ll learn to:
- Express disagreement politely.
- Develop your ideas without translating every word.
- React more spontaneously to unexpected questions.
I want you to become someone who participates.
The secret isn’t motivation. It’s consistency.
- A fixed weekly speaking appointment.
- A structured learning environment.
- Regular feedback to help you see where to improve.
- A community that makes you want to keep showing up.
Because French is a marriage, not a hookup. You can’t disappear for six months and expect the relationship to be exactly where you left it.
Your French community doesn’t disappear after class.
Inside our private Discord community, you stay connected with your classmates between sessions.
And most importantly, you surround yourself with people who understand why French matters to you.
You don’t have to learn French alone anymore.
From Zoom to Paris: let’s meet in real life.
How long has Paris been on your list? Le Café français gives you the perfect excuse to finally go, with friends waiting for you when you arrive.
The people you talk to every week, finally around the same table.
After a few weeks of class, your group stops being a group. They become the friends you look forward to seeing every week: you know their stories, their families, their trips, their favourite French films.
So twice a year, we meet in Paris. No screen, no lag, no “you’re on mute”. Just us, a few days in the most beautiful city in the world, speaking French for real.
An apéro in a Parisian café. The first hugs, the first “enfin !”, and a glass of something nice.
A walk through my Paris. The streets, the shops and the little places I’d show a friend, not a tourist.
A long dinner, all in French. The moment everyone realises how far their French has come.
Your rendez-vous in Paris
Totally optional, of course. Le Café français is 100% online, and you can join from anywhere in the world. Paris is the cherry on top.
This is for you if…
- You’re intermediate or advanced in French (B1+ to C1): you understand a lot, but you struggle to speak.
- You’re ready to practise every week.
- You’re willing to make mistakes and receive corrections.
- You enjoy discussing interesting topics with other adults.
- You’re ready to commit to improving your French for at least three months.
Not for complete beginners, or anyone looking for instant fluency without practice.
Shy? Afraid of making mistakes? Parfait.
Most of my students felt exactly like you before their first class.
Small groups
8 people maximum, so everyone gets time to speak, and nobody gets lost in the crowd.
A warm atmosphere
Kind, encouraging and full of laughter. Mistakes aren’t embarrassing here. They’re how we progress.
People like you
Adults at your level, who love French as much as you do, and who quickly become friends.
Don’t just take my word for it.
The people who can best explain what it’s like to learn with me are my students.
It is hard to express how much Yasmine has helped me to progress my French. She is a gifted teacher and you really feel she is invested in your learning. I always looked forward to my lessons which didn’t feel like lessons at all, even though I was learning a lot. She is so worth the investment and nothing is too much trouble for her and I loved her explanations of French language and culture. In one year I have learnt so much. THANK YOU YASMINE
Helen F.
As ever, Yasmine’s knowledge, ability to communicate it and her talent for explaining what really matters in language learning shone through brightly in yesterday’s session. […] Anyone serious about learning French should take note of her and seek out her podcasts and courses.
Andrew
Yasmine is a highly motivating teacher. She consistently provides us with documents such as podcasts, videos, and articles, to encourage us to engage in French media sources while practicing important skills. She is genuinely interested in learning about and helping her students, both as a person and as a student. I highly recommend lessons with Yasmine. She is ready to adjust her materials to adequately challenge her students, ultimately helping them progress in their goals of speaking French more proficiently.
Erin E.
My experience with I Learn French and inside the Café français has been nothing but positive. I have been taking classes for two years, and thanks to Yasmine and my classmates, I feel much more confident speaking French. What truly sets it apart for me is the sense of community. Your classmates and your teacher is invested in your French-learning journey, making each class feel like more than just another item on your to-do list. Instead, it is something I genuinely looked forward to every week. That consistency, combined with the supportive atmosphere, is exactly what helped me improving. Thank you very much!
Ana S.
Hi, I’m Yasmine. Your no-BS French teacher.
I’ve worked with professionals from Google, the UN, the European Parliament and the OECD. I’m also the host of Le Français avec Yasmine, with over 1.2 million podcast downloads.
And after all these years, here’s what I know:
Adults don’t need more worksheets. They need challenging conversations, expert feedback and consistency.
That’s exactly what I’ve created with Le Café Français.
À très vite, Yasmine
Le Café français
- 90 minutes every week
- 100% online, live on Zoom
- Learning material and lesson notes
- Small groups, B1+ to C1, 8 people maximum
✨ We start November 2nd.
🔥 Last time at this price. In 2027, the price of Le Café français goes up. Join now and keep €650 per quarter.
⚠️ Places are extremely limited. Once a group reaches 8 people, doors close.
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