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Beverly Hills Lingual Institute
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Beverly Hills Lingual Institute

Learn French Online

at the Beverly Hills Lingual Institute

Learning French is an act of defiance against the mundane! It’s choosing to see the world through a lens of history, romance, and slightly aggressive guttural sounds.

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Did you know?

The French and Germans take more days off (40) than any other Europeans (counting annual leave and official holidays).

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Salut! French can be relatively easy to learn, but difficult to speak well. There's an old adage that bad French comes across worse than bad Spanish, bad Italian, or bad German. The native French ear and French attitude are notoriously unforgiving. Perhaps it would not do for a doorway to such richness in culture and the arts to be too easily accessible...

French is the world's ninth most widely-used language, spoken by more than 200 million people. It is the second most widely-learned foreign language after English, and can take you all over the world—from Africa to Switzerland, Canada to Monaco, and the Seychelles.

How many words and phrases do you
already know?

common
greetings
love
slang
Common
Yes.
No.
Please.
Thank you.
You are welcome (it was nothing).
How do you say it in French?
Pardon me.
Excuse me.
I'm sorry.
Bless you (sneeze).
Who?
Why?
I don't understand.
Please repeat.
Slower please.
What time is it?
Are you from around here?
Where are you from?
Where do you live?
What do you like to do?
Where do you work?
How old are you?
I like your shirt.
What's your phone number?
Are you on Instagram?
How's your family?
I'm running late.
I am lost.
Can you help me?
Where is the restroom?
I need to use the restroom.
I'll be right back.
Talk to you later.
There are many.
Will you buy this?
How much does it cost?
What a shame.
I can't believe it.
Are you kidding?
Just kidding
How many people are there?
See you soon.
the airport
the American embassy
the hotel
the restaurant

Oui.

Why a Virtual Classroom instead of an App?

Your best choice to learn French online is the Beverly Hills Lingual Institute. Our faculty and courses are proven, effective, and extremely popular with residents of the Los Angeles area.

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Meet

your French Teachers

Elisabeth

French teacher @ #BHLingual
for 12 years

The best part about living in Los Angeles is...

Living by the ocean.

Recommend a place to visit where French is the native language, and tell us why you like it.

I love Annecy and its beautiful lake in the French Alps. Known as the 'Venice of the Alps,' Annecy is a graceful jumble of medieval canals and alleys dominated by a castle once home to the Counts of Geneva. The town's namesake lake has crystal-clear waters which make it the cleanest in Europe. All this is set against a backdrop of the Alps.

What French film or musical artist do you recommend students watch or listen to?

'Les Intouchables.'

What most surprises your students about French?

The exceptions to nearly all grammar rules. :-)

What one thing would you like your students to know about you?

I was born and raised in Paris but my mother was German and my father was Dutch.

Pascal

French teacher @ #BHLingual
for 15 years

The best part about living in Los Angeles is...

Living in a cosmopolitan, multicultural and vibrant city.

Recommend a place to visit where French is the native language, and tell us why you like it.

In L.A.: 'Monsieur Marcel.' Everybody speaks French. Great atmosphere!

What French film or musical artist do you recommend students watch or listen to?

Watch the classics: 'The 400 Blows' and 'Breathless.' Listen to Françoise Hardy's songs on Pandora.

What most surprises your students about French?

The similarity between English and French... except in pronunciation!

What one thing would you like your students to know about you?

I'm not a Parisian! I am originally from the Loire valley, where the best French is spoken... :-)

Sidney

French teacher @ #BHLingual
for 8 years

The best part about living in Los Angeles is...

The weather, of course. It feels like summer all year long and every day is a sunny day. I love it!

Recommend a place to visit where French is the native language, and tell us why you like it.

Where I'm from: Nice and the French Riviera. The weather is similar to L.A., the water is warm and beaches are beautiful. And its only one hour away from the Alps. The culture, the landscape and of course the food, everything looks, feels and tastes Fantastic!

What French film or musical artist do you recommend students watch or listen to?

I encourage everyone to watch 'Amelie' in French with the subtitles. First because it takes place in the beautiful streets of Paris. Then because it's a feelgood movie that is fun, romantic and inventive.

What most surprises your students about French?

That a lot of words are similar to English because they share the same Latin root. But be careful of the 'Faux Amis' (fake friends); there are always exceptions in French. Some words are similar but don't mean the same thing. Ha-ha!

What one thing would you like your students to know about you?

That I traveled around the world, lived in many different countries, and speak three languages. I'm also passionate about art and music.

Why do Students Choose #BHLingual?

The Beverly Hills Lingual Institute is the premier French language school in Los Angeles, fostering a dedicated student body and a rich, supportive atmosphere for learning French.

We offer French classes for all levels of students, with highly educated, native-speaking French teachers and university texts.

French language tutors are also available for private instruction and corporate programs.

Find out about our Private Classes

Schedule

French Language Classes

We offer a comprehensive schedule of online French language classes. The courses scheduled reflect our current students' needs and the anticipated requirements of new students.

Term 7 began 5 days ago. It will end on Saturday, August 29. Sign up today to join the term.

Each term runs for eight weeks, with Term 7 students continuing in Term 9. Classes meet once per week for 80 minutes. Children's 'Little Linguals' classes are one hour long. Indicated prices are per term (eight weeks).

Beginner schedule

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Wednesdays

10:30 AM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

Beg I

Mon

6:00 PM PDT

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Beg I

Mondays

6:00 PM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

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Thu

12:00 PM PDT

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Thursdays

12:00 PM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

Beg II+

Wed

11:30 AM PDT

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Wednesdays

11:30 AM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

Beg II+

Thu

6:00 PM PDT

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Beg II+

Thursdays

6:00 PM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

Intermediate schedule

Int I

Thu

12:00 PM PDT

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Int I

Thursdays

12:00 PM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

Int II

Tue

10:30 AM PDT

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Int II

Tuesdays

10:30 AM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

Int IV

Tue

7:35 PM PDT

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Int IV

Tuesdays

7:35 PM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

Int VII+

Wed

6:00 PM PDT

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Int VII+

Wednesdays

6:00 PM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

Int X+

Wed

10:00 AM PDT

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Int X+

Wednesdays

10:00 AM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

Advanced schedule

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Tue

9:00 AM PDT

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Tuesdays

9:00 AM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

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10:30 AM PDT

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Thursdays

10:30 AM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

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Mon

12:00 PM PDT

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Mondays

12:00 PM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

Adv - 0

Wed

7:35 PM PDT

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Wednesdays

7:35 PM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

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Wed

10:00 AM PDT

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Wednesdays

10:00 AM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

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Sat

12:00 PM PDT

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12:00 PM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

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Mon

10:30 AM PDT

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Mondays

10:30 AM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

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Thu

7:35 PM PDT

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Thursdays

7:35 PM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

Adv

Tue

6:00 PM PDT

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Tuesdays

6:00 PM PDT

Eight 80-minute classes

Private (pick schedule)

We offer semi-private French classes or private French lessons for any level of French.

Some students prefer private lessons instead of a scheduled class, or occasionally take private classes to augment their existing, scheduled group course.

Private classes are more flexible than Group classes. They are tailored to specific learning and scheduling needs. They can be useful if a student's language knowledge is uneven, if a more intensified study program is needed, or if privacy is a concern.

With our large staff of native speakers, we can schedule private lessons in most languages.

Private lessons are available in packages of:

  • 4 classes (80-minutes each)

  • 8 classes (80-minutes each)

  • 12 classes (80-minutes each)

Or, if you are enrolled in a group class, your private lesson can be scheduled individually.

Please write us or call (323) 651-5000 to schedule your private class.

Why Learn French?

Whether it's fashion or wine, cinema or l'entrecôte, French chic is aspired to throughout the world.

French is the language of Victor Hugo, Molière, Edith Piaf, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Zinedine Zidane; and France, the home of Paris, St. Tropez, and Chamonix.

French is the language of nuance; of 'je ne sais quoi.' There are things you can say in French that sound utterly pedestrian in English. When you say 'C'est la vie,' you acknowledge the absurdity of the universe with a shrug. When you say 'L'esprit de l'escalier,' you're describing the specific pain of thinking of a perfect comeback three hours after the argument ended.

French gives you words for emotions you didn't know were universal.

The subjunctive mood is a particular joy. Why does French have a tense dedicated solely to uncertainty, wishes, and commands? Because the French believe that life is rarely ever just a 'fact.' It is always a possibility, a desire, or a vague hunch. Learning the subjunctive isn't just learning grammar; it's learning the French philosophy that everything is up for debate.

When you learn French, you aren’t just learning syntax; you’re unlocking a culture. You’re reading Proust without the translator deciding what you should feel. You’re watching a French comedy and laughing at the puns, not the physical slapstick. You’re ordering a coffee in a café in Le Marais and, for a fleeing, beautiful second, the waiter doesn’t switch to English.

If you are considering learning or brushing up on your French language skills, you've come to the right place. The Beverly Hills Lingual Institute has been teaching French for more than 30 years, earning an esteemed reputation in Los Angeles.

Will This Change Who I Am?

Considering learning a new language? You'll have many questions. Am I too old? Do I have the talent? Which method is best? How do I practice speaking? How do I reach the next level? Will this change who I am?..

Children Learn Language Through Music

Here are some suggestions to introduce your children to the sounds of 15 different languages. Some are memorable in their rhythm, intonation, and repetitive refrains; others are as soothing as a lullaby...

The First Crossover was French

The 1977 Matra-Simca Rancho can fairly lay claim to being the first crossover: the first combination of a car platform and SUV-like styling that would become popular in the mid 2000s...

Déjeuner du Matin

Jacques Prévert's 'Déjeuner du Matin' poem, written in 1946, is popular with French beginners. It describes a simple domestic scene using common vocabulary...

Five French Books you'll want to Read

Reading in the original language gets you closer to the author's intended voice, style, and perspective. Here, then, are five French books you'll want to read—in French...

Cartier. Louis Vuitton. Chanel. And Avantime.

Cartier. Louis Vuitton. Chanel. And Avantime. That was the association Renault wanted you to make when it launched its latest segment buster more than fifteen years ago...

Today is Macaron Day

March 20th is World Macaron Day. With their bright colors, crispy exterior and delicious filling, macarons are fun, fanciful, and decadent in true French fashion...

The Prettiest Car of the Year is French

The latest example of Gallic cool is the new Peugeot 508, recently elected the prettiest car of 2018. It's the latest recognition of design head Gilles Vidal's attempts to turn the brand around...

A Star is Born

By now, you've probably seen the film everyone is talking about. Did you know that Bradley Cooper speaks French?..

Renault Goes Big, then Goes Home

American Motors needed a front-drive compact. Renault needed a serious dealer network in America. The result was one of the first transatlantic deals in the automotive industry...

Happy Fortieth, Peugeot 305

It's the second time this year that we're writing about a French car with a milestone birthday. Endearingly, it's also the second time that Peugeot is celebrating a joyeux anniversaire on Twitter...

Learn French - The Language of Diplomacy

It has often been said that there isn't much love lost between the French voter and their chosen politician. Perhaps it is ironic, then, that French is widely known as the language of diplomacy...

Happy Birthday, Peugeot 405

Peugeot is very proud of the 405; so proud, in fact, that the Peugeot Museum at Sochaux is holding a 30th birthday party for the car tomorrow (Saturday, June 17th)...

You Know at least 78 Words in French

About thirty-five percent of English vocabulary is of French origin. Tou might be surprised by how much French you already know...

All Things French: Fashion Capital of the World

Since the 16th century, France has been the center of design and haute-couture, exuding grandeur and refinement. Today, French fashion continues to maintain its olde-worlde tastes of elegance and glamor, while assimilating modern styles through original design approaches...

Pick-ups Over Here, Hatchbacks Over There

The American and European car markets are roughly the same size. However, there are several differences between vehicles popular in, and made for, the United States, and Europe...

The First Modern Hatchback

French motoring journalists had long been muttering over their Gauloises about the need for a new mid-market Renault. The R16 of 1965 was the first modern hatchback, versatile and comfortable...

La Tour Eiffel: Ça, c'est Paris!

At its inception, a chorus of opposing voices rose to protest France's Eiffel Tower, attacking it as a meaningless gesture, devoid of function and too reminiscent of an industrial smokestack...

Reasons to Learn French

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Affordable French Lessons of the Highest Quality

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Top Quality French Teachers

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Mastering French can change your life.

The Beverly Hills Lingual Institute invites you to learn French at our award-winning school, where we are proud to offer French and more than 35 other languages.

Our language school hires and retains exceptional French teachers, eager to share their knowledge and love for their native land and the French language.

Our attractive location, on-site parking and schedule all combine to facilitate your French courses.

Read what our students say about us—and come experience the French language best French courses in Los Angeles.

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