French – Language of Diplomacy
Want to learn French quickly and effectively in Berlin? With our intensive, evening, and private lessons as well as corporate language courses for French in Berlin, you'll be linguistically well-prepared for various situations. Lessons take place in small groups with native-speaking instructors who use modern teaching methods. Benefit from free consultation and placement tests.
French Weekend Course for Beginners and Advanced Learners
Would you like to learn French but don't have time during the week? Then our weekend course is perfect for you! Come to us at the Sprachinstitut Berlin – the professional language school with heart in Berlin-Mitte. We offer high-quality French weekend courses at affordable prices. The course takes place every Saturday over 8 weeks with a total of 32 teaching units – perfect for learning French on weekends without disrupting your daily routine. If you'd like more flexible learning, book our French private lessons for individually tailored sessions.
French Weekend Course
A1A1 – Beginner
For participants with no or very little knowledge of French
This course introduces you to the fundamentals of the French language, including basic pronunciation rules, nasal vowels, and liaison. You will learn to navigate simple everyday situations such as greeting people, introducing yourself, and ordering in a café. By the end of the course, you will be able to form simple sentences and understand short, clearly spoken phrases.
What you will learn:
- Master French pronunciation basics including nasal vowels and silent letters
- Introduce yourself, greet others, and exchange personal information
- Order food and drinks, ask for prices, and handle simple transactions
- Use present tense verbs and basic sentence structures with articles and gender
- Understand and use numbers, dates, times, and common everyday expressions
French Weekend Course
A2A2 – Elementary
For participants with basic knowledge of French who can handle simple everyday situations
Building on your foundation, this course expands your ability to communicate in familiar contexts. You will learn to talk about past events using the passé composé and imparfait, describe your daily routine, and write short messages. The course emphasizes practical communication for travel and social interactions in French-speaking environments.
What you will learn:
- Narrate past events using the passé composé and imparfait correctly
- Describe your daily routine, hobbies, and plans for the future
- Write short personal messages, emails, and simple postcards in French
- Handle practical situations such as making appointments and giving directions
- Understand the gist of short, simple texts and announcements
French Weekend Course
B1B1 – Intermediate
For participants who can already communicate in everyday situations and want to express themselves more freely
At this level, you will develop the ability to express opinions, discuss familiar topics, and handle most situations that arise while travelling in French-speaking countries. You will work with the subjunctive mood, relative clauses, and more complex grammatical structures. The course also strengthens your reading and listening comprehension with authentic French media.
What you will learn:
- Express and justify opinions on familiar topics such as culture, travel, and current events
- Use the subjonctif and conditionnel to express wishes, doubts, and hypothetical situations
- Understand the main points of radio broadcasts, podcasts, and news articles in French
- Write coherent texts such as letters of complaint, summaries, and personal essays
- Participate actively in discussions and handle unexpected situations in conversation
French Weekend Course
B2B2 – Upper Intermediate
For participants who can communicate fluently in most situations and want to refine their language skills
This course focuses on developing fluency and precision in French. You will learn to construct complex arguments, engage in detailed discussions on abstract topics, and understand a wide range of authentic texts including literature and journalism. Emphasis is placed on stylistic nuance, idiomatic expressions, and the differences between formal and informal registers.
What you will learn:
- Construct well-structured arguments and present complex viewpoints in discussions
- Understand and analyse articles, literary excerpts, and longer spoken texts in detail
- Use idiomatic expressions, collocations, and register-appropriate language confidently
- Write detailed reports, reviews, and argumentative essays with clear structure
- Distinguish between formal and informal French and adapt your language accordingly
French Weekend Course
C1C1 – Advanced
For participants with strong French skills who want to use the language effectively in demanding academic or professional contexts
At this advanced level, you will refine your ability to use French with precision and flexibility in sophisticated contexts. The course covers implicit meaning, irony, and cultural references in French discourse. You will engage with challenging texts from literature, philosophy, and current affairs, and produce well-crafted written and spoken contributions at a professional level.
What you will learn:
- Understand implicit meaning, irony, and cultural allusions in spoken and written French
- Deliver structured presentations and participate in formal debates with fluency and accuracy
- Analyse complex texts from French literature, philosophy, and academic publications
- Write polished texts such as reports, proposals, and critical essays with stylistic control
- Use advanced grammatical structures and precise vocabulary for nuanced expression
French Weekend Course
C2C2 – Mastery
For participants who wish to achieve near-native command of French and communicate with effortless precision
This course is designed for highly proficient learners aiming for mastery of the French language. You will work on the subtlest nuances of meaning, style, and tone across all registers. The focus is on achieving the kind of fluency and accuracy expected in academic, literary, and high-level professional environments in the Francophone world.
What you will learn:
- Understand virtually everything heard or read, including fast-paced colloquial French
- Express yourself spontaneously with complete precision, differentiating the finest shades of meaning
- Produce sophisticated written work suitable for academic publication or professional communication
- Analyse and interpret complex literary, philosophical, and rhetorical texts with authority
- Navigate all registers of French effortlessly, from informal conversation to formal discourse
Personal French Private Tuition
Reach your language goals faster with individual 1:1 lessons. Our qualified native speakers tailor every session to your needs – whether you want to close knowledge gaps, prepare for an exam, or advance your career. Flexible scheduling, immediate feedback, and 100% attention for your progress.
Video lessons via Zoom – learn comfortably from anywhere
| Online | 1 Lesson | from 5 hrs | Popularfrom 10 hrs | from 25 hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| per hour | 77€ | 65€ | 61€ | 57€ |
Our French Course Options
Flexible French courses for every schedule and learning goal.
We currently don't offer scheduled dates for the following French courses. Join the waitlist — we'll notify you as soon as a course is planned.
French Intensive Course
- Fast learning progress
- All levels A1-C2
- Small groups (max. 12)
- Ideal for visa & integration
- Native speaker teachers
French Evening Course
- Ideal for professionals
- Learn alongside work
- Flexible evening times
- Small groups (max. 12)
- Continuous progress
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French Intensive Course
- Fast learning progress
- All levels A1-C2
- Small groups (max. 12)
- Ideal for visa & integration
- Native speaker teachers
French Evening Course
- Ideal for professionals
- Learn alongside work
- Flexible evening times
- Small groups (max. 12)
- Continuous progress
Our French Course Options
French Intensive Course
- Fast learning progress
- All levels A1-C2
- Small groups (max. 12)
- Ideal for visa & integration
- Native speaker teachers
French Evening Course
- Ideal for professionals
- Learn alongside work
- Flexible evening times
- Small groups (max. 12)
- Continuous progress
French: From Beginner to Pro
We offer French courses for all CEFR levels – from your first words to near-native proficiency.
You understand and use everyday expressions and simple sentences. You can introduce yourself and others and ask basic questions.
You can communicate in simple everyday situations. Topics like shopping, family, and work come easily.
You handle most situations while traveling and can speak and write coherently about familiar topics.
You communicate fluently and spontaneously. You understand complex texts and express yourself clearly on many topics.
You understand demanding, longer texts and express yourself spontaneously and fluently – even in professional contexts.
You understand virtually everything effortlessly and express yourself spontaneously, fluently, and precisely – almost like a native speaker.
You understand and use everyday expressions and simple sentences. You can introduce yourself and others and ask basic questions.
You can communicate in simple everyday situations. Topics like shopping, family, and work come easily.
You handle most situations while traveling and can speak and write coherently about familiar topics.
You communicate fluently and spontaneously. You understand complex texts and express yourself clearly on many topics.
You understand demanding, longer texts and express yourself spontaneously and fluently – even in professional contexts.
You understand virtually everything effortlessly and express yourself spontaneously, fluently, and precisely – almost like a native speaker.
All levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
All French courses are offered for both beginners and advanced learners. We follow the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Why Learn French with Us?
Native Speaker Teachers
All instructors are qualified native speakers with teaching experience.
Small Groups
Maximum 12 participants per course for optimal attention and speaking time.
Flexible Times
Mornings, afternoons or evenings - find the course that's right for you.
All Levels A1-C2
From beginner to expert - we meet you where you are.
On-Site or Online
Learn in Berlin-Mitte or conveniently from home via video.
Official Certificates
Recognized exam preparation for international language certificates.
Learn French with Native Speakers
Both beginner and advanced courses are taught by qualified native-speaking teachers. Our instructors serve not only as linguistic role models but also have plenty of interesting things to share about the country and culture, turning every lesson into a mini vacation.
...every lesson becomes a mini vacation.
Free French Course Consultation
Your French course should be enjoyable! Let us help you find the perfect course and teacher. We'll discuss your goals, level, and preferences – free of charge and with no obligation.
What our language course students say
Over 5,000 satisfied students from more than 100 countries have successfully learned a new language with us.
