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Virginie, French Teacher
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Hi, I'm Virginie, your native French tutor. I help you become fluent without wasting months memorizing grammar rules and word lists.

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Quiz Gratuit

Test Your
French
Verbs

"Je suis allé"
or "Je suis allée"?
La Prof Virginie

The French Verb Quiz

25 questions that pinpoint your real French level. Find out which tenses you've got, and which ones to work on next.

  • 25 questions, every major tense
  • CEFR level diagnosis (A1 → B2)
  • Answer key with explanations
  • Free, instant PDF download

Guide Gratuit

Colloquial
French
Phrasebook

"C'est trop bien!"
"Je suis crevé."
La Prof Virginie

Colloquial French Guide

Speak like a native, not a textbook. A 30-page guide to the French people actually use, organised by situation, not by grammar.

  • 60+ expressions, by situation
  • Pronunciation tips for every one
  • Greetings, dating, food, frustration, joy
  • Free, instant PDF download
Structured Learning Path

Classes for Every Level

Inside the WeFrench Academy you follow a structured path from A1 (absolute beginner) all the way to B2 (advanced). Real-life dialogues, real conversation, not boring grammar drills.

100+ in-depth grammar lessons, A1 to B2 4 Live Conversation Classes / Week Monthly Cultural Event A Community of Learners
A1 Beginner French class A1

Beginner

Start from zero and build the essentials for everyday situations.

  • Greetings & introductions
  • Ordering at the café
  • Asking for directions
  • Numbers, dates & time
Learn more
A2 Upper Beginner French class A2

Upper Beginner

Build confidence with real-life conversations beyond the basics.

  • Past tense (passé composé)
  • At the doctor & pharmacy
  • Markets & food culture
  • Travel & transport
Learn more
B1 Intermediate French class B1

Intermediate

Express opinions and handle complex everyday situations with ease.

  • Subjunctive mood
  • Job interviews in French
  • Politics & current affairs
  • French cinema & culture
Learn more
B2 Upper Intermediate French class B2

Upper Intermediate

Achieve fluency with idioms, nuance, and professional French.

  • Idioms & expressions
  • Business & professional French
  • Literature & essays
  • Subtle, native-level expression
Learn more
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Your Path to French Fluency

Get full access to a comprehensive grammar curriculum from A1 to B2, four online live conversation classes every week, a monthly cultural session, and an active community of learners. Cancel anytime.

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What's Included

  • Comprehensive grammar curriculum from A1 to B2
  • Four online live conversation classes every week with Virginie
  • Replays & transcripts for every live class
  • Private community on Skool with daily practice
  • Interactive exercises & quizzes for each module
  • Monthly cultural session on French food, cinema, music
  • Grammar guides in French and English

What $29 a month gets you

~16 hours of live conversation classes a month, plus 100+ in-depth grammar lessons (15+ hrs, A1 to B2), plus a monthly cultural session. The first 50 members lock that rate in forever.

Founding Member Rate
$29 /month

First 50 members lock in $29/month forever.

Standard rate after the first 50 are filled: $49/month

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  • Doors open Monday September 14, 2026
Virginie, Certified French Teacher with a Master's degree in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
About Virginie

Hi, I'm Virginie!

I am a native French speaker, born and raised in the Mayenne, deep in the French countryside. I hold a Master's degree in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and have over 15 years of teaching experience.

My very first teaching post was in Birmingham, in the UK, where I taught French for three years. From there I moved to Brazil and stayed for six, teaching at the Alliance Française. Since 2022 I teach from Lisbon, online, to students all over the world.

My belief is simple. With the right cadence, real conversation, and a community of learners who actually use the language, anyone can speak French. And have fun doing it.

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Private Coaching

1-on-1 With Virginie

Private coaching is currently invitation-only. If you're a professional, public figure, or a serious learner with a specific goal, tell me what you want to accomplish and I'll get back to you when a spot opens up.

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Student Stories

What My Students Say

Julia S.

Poland

Michael

Michael

England

"I've been very impressed with Virginie as my French tutor. She is patient and encouraging, and has consistently helped me to challenge myself. Her lessons are well structured but have a lovely informal air to them - often we can begin by talking for 20 minutes without me even realising! Each time I'm in France I find that I'm able to understand more and speak more - which is an amazing feeling having started with zero French. I feel very grateful to Virginie for all that she's taught me and I look forward to more sessions with her in the future. Merci mille fois!"

Anna

Anna

Italy

"I had a wonderful experience with Virginie. I was seeking individual lessons to improve my grammar and speaking skills in preparation for a French B2 certification test required by my workplace. With her expert help and gentle encouragement, I improved my French and gained the confidence I needed to pass the test. Even after passing the test, I was so enjoying my lessons with Virginie that I continued studying with her. Her approach provided the ideal combination of conversational French with a focus on grammar and was entirely tailored to my specific needs. Virginie was patient, kind, and immediately put me at ease in a one-on-one setting. I would recommend her to anyone!"

Lev

United States

Alicia

Alicia

United States

"Virginie's ateliers are a great way to practice French in a casual, relaxed environment. It is not just a conversation room - Virginie carefully structures each session so that it touches upon specific topics, helping us enrich our vocabulary and indirectly reviewing grammar and language structures. Everything is there for a reason! The themes are always relatable and easy to talk about, and the “small family” feel of the atelier helps you overcome any fear of speaking. Everyone gets a chance to speak, and participate. I look forward to the ateliers every time, and they are a terrific complement to individual sessions or self-study, if you really want to bring your French to the next level."

Cristina

United States

Lisiane

Brazil

"Avec Virginie on apprend, on ose parler, on se trompe sans stress et surtout on rigole. L'ambiance est ultra agréable et amusante. Virginie nous met à l'aise. Résultat : on progresse sans même s'en rendre compte. Si tu hésites encore, fonce. Vraiment !"

Ricardo

Portugal

"I really enjoyed the Atelier! The exposure to spoken French it provided gave me the confidence I needed to speak and I feel the difference everyday! The subjects were always interesting, fueling our ability to think and discuss about any topic. Also, the small notes and exercises that were provided after each session helped me to improve or, at least, be aware of certain details."

Sandy

United States

"Virginie is an amazing teacher. She is exceptionally patient and organized. She uses several methods of teaching: listening to music and answering questions about the lyrics, reviewing verb tenses, reading stories and articles, reviewing materials. The time goes by very quickly. Highly, highly recommend."

Laura

United States

"I feel so lucky to have Virginie as my French tutor. Her curriculum is comprehensive and challenging, but practical. Her materials incorporate French literature, music, history, culture, and current events, which creates a rich and multidimensional learning experience. Each session is a good balance between structured lessons and conversation, coupled with Virginie's warmth, engagement, and professionalism. I started as a true beginner, and over two years of weekly lessons, I have made significant progress. I am excited to continue working towards fluency!"

Christine

Christine

Germany

"J'ai trouvé l'atelier de conversation très utile pour améliorer mon français oral. L'atelier m'a donné l'opportunité d'essayer d'expliquer mes pensées de plusieurs manières différentes sans la peur que j'ai souvent dans la "vraie vie" ; ça m'a donné confiance en mes capacités en français. Aussi, après chaque classe, Virginie nous a envoyé un fichier avec des phrases en français qui ont été dites et qui n'étaient pas correctes. Ça m'aide beaucoup !"

Anne-Marie

United States

"I've had quite a few French teachers and Virginie is at the top. When I interviewed 1-1 tutors, her lesson plans were by far the best. She is always so encouraging and has great facial expressions, so I know if I'm not making sense. She gives me plenty of time to correct myself. She has been teaching me for 3 years now. Virginie creates lesson plans based on my goals. If I want to be studying hard, she will help me do that. If it's a busier time for me she will create homework and lesson plans based on what I have time to do. Because of her knowledge, experience, and care for her student's learning, there is never a wasted minute with her. Virginie is the best!"

Julia

Julia

Poland

"Les leçons privées avec Virginie m'ont aidées à améliorer mon niveau de français. Elles sont adaptées à mon niveau et à mes besoins. On travaille sur toutes les compétences (la lecture, l'écoute, l'écriture et le discours oral), c'est grâce à ça que j'ai réussi mon examen de français. Ce que je trouve important c'est que j'apprends la langue naturelle, celle utilisée couramment par les français, donc je suis capable de mieux comprendre les natifs. Virginie est patiente et compréhensive, elle écrit les corrections directement dans le document donc ça n'interrompt pas la conversation, mais en même temps, cela me permet d'avoir une correction de mes erreurs."

Fernando

Fernando

Brazil

"Mon expérience du cours de français avec Virginie a été incroyable ! En près d'un an d'études j'ai appris beaucoup de choses. En plus de la langue française, j'ai aussi découvert sa culture et sa cuisine. Bientôt, j'aurai l'occasion de visiter et peut-être même vivre en France. Merci Virginie pour cette aventure linguistique ! Je recommande le cours de français de Virginie à tous ceux qui veulent apprendre le français de manière efficace et agréable. Bon courage à tous."

Megan

Megan

Washington, United States

"Comme quelqu'un qui habite dans un pays anglophone, il est difficile de s'entraîner à parler français avec d'autres personnes. Pendant le club de conversation, je suis capable d'améliorer mon français parlé et de rencontrer de nouveaux amis. Virginie conçoit chaque leçon autour de sujets pertinents et intéressants, ce qui en fait une façon détendue et amusante d'améliorer ton français !"

George

George

New York, United States

"J'ai eu le plaisir de travailler avec Virginie individuellement et dans «les ateliers de conversation». C'est une enseignante incroyable, patiente, organisée et surtout amusante ! Les ateliers de conversation étaient une nouvelle méthode d'apprentissage pour moi, mais je suis très heureux d'y avoir participé. La dynamique des élèves, et tout ce que vous apprenez avec des voix différentes dans un petit groupe, poussent votre langue à un nouveau niveau. Vous voulez apprendre le français ? Travailler avec Virginie !"

Mark F

Mark F.

London, United Kingdom

"I highly recommend French language class workshops with other learners and Virginie. The classes are very enjoyable. A group setting allowing for games and structured arguments with other learners, so time flies by. You learn a surprising amount from other learners at your level. As we all tend to pick up different things in our language journey, our strengths and weaknesses complement the learning process. Explaining something in French tests your understanding, and having something explained to you by another learner is more easily recalled later. In short, if you're thinking of taking a class, don't hesitate!"

Mark T

Mark T.

London, United Kingdom

"Les ateliers de conversation sont ma méthode préférée pour apprendre le français. Ils sont intéressants, informatifs et quelques fois très drôles ! Virginie prévoit superbement les ateliers mais permet à la discussion de prendre un autre itinéraire si nécessaire. Si vous voulez passer du bon temps avec de nouveaux amis et aussi apprendre le français, je recommande les ateliers de Virginie !!"

* Several reviews mention the ateliers de conversation, the small live conversation workshops I've been running for years with my private students. WeFrench Academy takes that same format and opens it up to a larger community, year-round.

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