Alliance Française de Lyon - the right place to learn French

I’ve always wanted to learn French but was never able, until I moved to Lyon at the end of 2016 and joined the AF Lyon. I was a student for 7 months, from beginner (A1) to Intermediate (B2), full of confidence in speaking, reading and writing in French.

The teaching is outstanding, the teachers are all great and really knowlegeable, not just about the language but also about French culture, and other interesting subjects, bringing those topics to class allowing everyone to grow on their french but also learn about French people and how they are, what they like and how they think.

The school organizes plenty of varied activities for all tastes, and the staff is also great.

The location of the school is also ideal, close to the tram, metro and Velov (bicycle service). It is 5min away from the river Rhône, which is where students usually gather after school to socialise and practice what they’ve learned.

The accomodation is OK for what I needed, practical and cheap. I stayed in Jussieu Residence where the staff was friendly and fun, and was quiet and relaxing. The room was 10m2 but had all I needed, bed, provate toilet and shower, fridge and study desk, all just 270€ with bills included, you can’t beat that! I would get on a Velov just outside the residence and take 25min, crossing the gorgeous Parc de la Tete d’Or, and by the River Rhone to get to the school.

If anyone wants to learn French, meet great people, both classmates, teachers and staff, I highly recommend you to go to Lyon (a stunniny beautiful and vibrant city) and to the Alliance Française de Lyon, you will have a great time.