LEARN FRENCH WITH US!
Find French language learning resources chez nous!
We try to always stock anything you could possibly need to help with language learning: dictionaries, methods, grammar guides, bilingual books, and lots of leveled readers, graphic novels and more.
Whether you are working with a tutor, taking a class, using an online app like DuoLingo or another DIY tool, enhance your learning by reading French books!
It could be a simple little kid's story, an abridged classic, or a fun graphic novel like Tintin or Asterix. Reading books is a fantastic way to put your French to use right away --and you will naturally learn vocabulary, dialog, and culture while you're at it! And if you are already quite proficient you will find an amazing selection of authentic books for native speakers to continue improving!
(plus practice your French with us while you shop🙂)
And... did you know you can practice your French with when you shop with us in person? Every member of our team is a fluent or native speaker and we are all very happy to speak to you in French, if you choose, no matter what your level. We are open to the public every day but Monday so no matter who is working you can use your French! Keep in mind we can't talk long but you can always count on using your French with us. Alors passez nous faire un coucou!
Practice your French at our Events
And don't miss an opportunity to meet and interact (in English or en français!) at our events. Check back often as we add more all the time!
Looking for a great French class?
If you are looking for professional help learning, we are proud to work closely with two fabulous organizations who are experts in teaching French:
Elevate Education Consulting is seeks to "elevate humanity through language education" through a unique approach to language learning called "Comprehensible Input". They offer online classes for adults not only for learning French, but also Spanish and Chinese! Elevate also shares part of proceeds from classes with us! Check out Elevate's offerings here.
The Alliance Française: From their gorgeous library, to amazing cultural programs and events, to unparalleled French-language instruction, we are proud to partner with the Alliance Française of Washington, DC -- the "French Heartbeat of the Nation's Capital" The AFDC offers a vast selection of French classes both online and in person, for adults and children. Find all the Alliance Francaise offerings here.