Private French Lessons Geneva One-to-One Classes, In Person or Online
One-to-one French lessons with a native French teacher, at our school in Geneva or online. You choose the times, the pace and the focus: everyday life, work or the fide exam.
- Monday to Friday, at times you choose
- Lessons moved at no extra cost if you can’t come
- Free consultation, placement test and trial lesson
From 100 CHF/hour · 10, 20 or 40 hours
Find the right lesson format for you
Question 1 of 5
Can you keep the same lesson times for the whole course?
How many lessons might you miss for travel, meetings or things at home?
What is your French level?
How do you feel about speaking French in front of others?
What matters most right now?
Private lessons fit you best
Your schedule or your goals need lessons that move with you. In a group, every missed lesson is a step you have to catch up on. With private lessons you move the lesson and keep your progress.
100 to 115 CHF per hour, rescheduled at no extra cost.
A group fits you
You can come regularly, so you’ll follow the full sequence of the course, with live practice next to a partner at your level.
35 to 55 CHF per hour per learner, in groups of 2 to 4.
Both can work for you
Start with private lessons to build the base, then join a group. Or take a group and add private lessons around the times you travel.
We’ll look at your schedule and level with you and recommend one.
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Private French lesson prices
The more hours you book, the lower the price per hour: 115, 110 or 100 CHF.
Private lessons: 10 hours
115 CHF/hour
1,150 CHF for 10 hours
Smallest package to start with
Book a consultationPrivate lessons: 20 hours
110 CHF/hour
2,200 CHF for 20 hours
Save 100 CHF vs. the 10-hour rate
Book a consultationPrivate lessons: 40 hours
100 CHF/hour
4,000 CHF for 40 hours
Save 600 CHF vs. the 10-hour rate
Book a consultationEvery package includes
- Flexible schedule, Monday to Friday
- Course length to suit you
- Your own learning goals
- One-to-one attention from your teacher
- Platform access
- In person or online
- Free trial lesson
- fide test preparation if you need it
Prices updated October 2026.
Why take private French lessons?
Private lessons focus on you. Your teacher works around your level, your goals and your week, and changes the plan as you progress, whether you use French in Switzerland, in France or with colleagues abroad.
Every French lesson is built around you
- Start from you. A placement test and a talk about what you need French for.
- Plan around you. Each lesson targets your next step, at your pace.
- Speak from the first minute. Our method, developed at our school, puts French speaking and vocabulary first.
- Adjust as you go. What you find hard comes back until it sticks.
Every student gets personalized lessons and a learning plan built on their level and specific goal.
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Beginner or upper-intermediate, your French course starts where you are.
Lessons work on the everyday situations you face, with the useful French you need there.
- the doctor
- the bank
- a meeting at work
The Canton of Geneva calls learning French crucial for social and professional integration.
Need it for a permit?
If you need the fide test for a permit, we plan your lessons around it and help you prepare for it.
Bring a real letter, a form or a work email and you work through it with your teacher.
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You learn how a formal letter in French is built, what to say at an appointment and a little French culture along the way.
Private lessons or a group: which suits you?
The right format depends less on price and more on how often you can actually be there.
Private lessonsLessons that move with you
- You choose the times, Monday to Friday
- Rescheduled at no extra cost
- Just you and your teacher
- Our school, online or another location
Group, 2 to 4 peopleA fixed class with a partner
- Fixed timetable, 40-hour course
- Live practice with a partner at your level
- Our school. Online only for groups of 2.
- A lower price per hour
If your schedule changes a lot
Group lessons follow a fixed timetable. Private lessons move with you.
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If you travel for work, have meetings at odd hours or have things to deal with at home, you move a private lesson instead of missing it.
Beginners lose the most
This matters most at beginner levels, when you’re building the structure the rest of the language sits on.
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At higher levels we assume that structure is in place, so missing one or two lessons is less of a problem: revising new vocabulary on your own is easier. It’s still not ideal.
What a group gives you
Group lessons give you live interaction with other learners.
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Time is shared in pairs, and working next to someone at your level, seeing how they handle the same difficulties, is enriching. If you don’t mind groups and don’t get anxious speaking in front of others, group lessons are a great fit. The trade-off is flexibility.
- you travel for work or your meetings move every week
- you’re preparing for the fide exam and want to focus on the parts you find hard
- you’re a university student who wants better grades in French
- you’d like to feel comfortable speaking before you join other learners
- you’ve lived in a French-speaking country before and want to fill the gaps
If you can come regularly and enjoy learning with others, look at our small group French lessons.
See the full comparison table
| Private | Group (2 to 4 people) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per hour | 100 to 115 CHF | 35 to 55 CHF per student |
| Course length | 10, 20 or 40 hours | 40 hours |
| Schedule | You choose, Monday to Friday. Lessons can be moved. | Fixed timetable |
| If you can’t come | Rescheduled at no extra cost | You miss that step of the course and may need extra hours to catch up |
| Interaction | One-to-one with your teacher | With your teacher and a partner at your level |
| Where | Our school, online or another location | Our school. Online only for groups of 2. |
| Best for | Changing schedules, work travel, exam focus, nerves about speaking in a group | Regular availability, enjoying work with others, a lower budget |
What missed lessons really cost
Why missed lessons matter with our method
Our courses are built on live interaction and communication, with very little self-study. Each lesson builds on the one before. Structure, pronunciation and vocabulary follow a planned sequence designed to move you forward quickly. Miss a lesson and you miss a step in that sequence.
Miss lesson 3, and lessons 4 to 8 build on a step you don’t have.
Tap a lesson to miss it.
Fast, because it’s active
Our way of learning a language is very active. You speak, listen and react from the first minute, and that active engagement is what moves you forward fast. Each lesson is planned to take you a clear step further.
A missed hour is a missed step
That speed is also why a missed lesson costs more than its price.
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Miss ten hours of a group course and you lose the steps those hours contained. The lessons that follow build on them, so moving forward gets harder. Part of the time you’ve already put in can go to waste, and you may need extra hours to catch up.
Compare time as well as price
Per hour, group lessons are cheaper: 35 to 55 CHF each, against 100 to 115 CHF for private lessons.
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Someone in a group of four who misses 10 of 40 hours still pays about 47 CHF per hour attended. So if you know you’ll miss lessons, compare the time you’ll need, as well as the price. With private lessons you move the lesson, keep the sequence and keep your progress.
Some schools let you come in whenever you want. Their courses are designed so you can miss a session and catch up on your own, because progress doesn’t depend on live interaction.
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Neither approach is better. They’re built differently, and live interaction is where our fast results come from.
Your group course, with missed hours
The bigger cost is time. You miss 10 hours of steps in the course, and the lessons after them build on those steps.
Group of 2: 2,200 CHF, group of 3: 1,600 CHF, group of 4: 1,400 CHF each for 40 hours.
How to join
Start with a free consultation and a short placement test. Then choose one of our French courses: one-to-one private lessons or a small group class. We adapt to your goals, your schedule and your learning style, whether you want to learn French for work or for daily life.
Book a French placement test
Before your course starts, you take a short placement test and an introduction session.
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We look at your background, your goals and your existing knowledge of the French language, then match you with the right teacher.
We also ask how you learn best. If you’ve already learnt a foreign language such as Spanish or Italian, we build on that knowledge. If French is your first foreign language, we start from there.
Placement test and introduction
During this free session, we look at:
- Spoken fluency: your vocabulary, pronunciation, how easily you express yourself, and your listening.
- Structural fluency: how you use grammar and build sentences when you speak.
- Your goals and availability, so we can plan a course that fits.
Start your private French lessons
Book through our website, take the placement test and start your private lessons with a native French teacher, at our school or online. We support you from the placement test to the exam.
What to expect in your private French lessons
French level assessment
A placement test shows your current level on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
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We use it to set goals, whether that’s everyday conversation or the fide exam. The fide test covers levels A1 to B1. Candidates who take it receive the fide Language Passport, an official document that proves your French language skills to Swiss authorities and employers.
French for everyday life
You speak for at least 40% of each lesson. We pick the subjects that matter in daily life in Switzerland: housing, health, school, work and the people around you.
Structured lessons
Each lesson has a clear structure and works on reading, writing, listening, speaking and pronunciation. Grammar and verb tenses come in when you need them for what you want to say.
- reading
- writing
- listening
- speaking
Our approach to teaching French
From the first lesson you speak in real-life situations. Students learn through guided conversation, short comprehension activities and structured speaking practice that copies real exchanges.
You pick up the structure of the language by using it. Each activity shows you how French works and trains your French pronunciation and confidence at the same time.
Over time you stop translating in your head and start answering in French. That is what you need at work, in your studies or in the fide test.
Why choose My Linguistics
Flexible schedule
Book your lessons from Monday to Friday, at times that fit your work and family.
Your own pace
Once a week, twice a week or an intensive block. You set the pace and your French tutor tracks your progress against your goals.
In person or online
Learn French in person at our school in Geneva, at another location that suits you, or in private online French lessons from anywhere in the world. Online lessons use the same method and materials.
Beginner to upper-intermediate
From your first words to upper-intermediate fluency, every course matches your French level.
A private French tutor who stays with you
With private lessons you work with one private French tutor from start to finish. Your French tutor knows your level, your goals and your usual mistakes, and coaches you towards your language goal.
- Gets to know your level and what you need French for
- Plans every lesson around you
- Corrects your grammar and French pronunciation in conversation
- Tracks your progress and the skills you still need, and adjusts the plan
- Prepares you for exams such as the fide test
- A placement test and a learning plan before your first lesson
- Platform access with the course materials
- The same curriculum online and in person
- The option to add a small group class
If you only want conversation practice once a week, that works too. Tell us when you book.
Private French lessons at a glance
- Format
- One-to-one, in person or online
- Where
- My Linguistics, Rue des Alpes 7, 1201 Geneva, online, or another location that suits you
- Price
- 115 CHF/hour (10 hours), 110 CHF/hour (20 hours), 100 CHF/hour (40 hours). Prices updated October 2026.
- Schedule
- Monday to Friday, at times you choose
- Levels
- Beginner to upper-intermediate
- Exam preparation
- fide test
- Before you start
- Consultation, placement test and trial lesson, all free
- Services
- My Linguistics is a language school in Geneva with French language courses for every level from beginner to upper-intermediate. Our services cover private lessons, small group classes, business French and fide exam preparation.
Private French lessons FAQs
Prices, the fide test, rescheduling, online lessons and more.
What are the benefits of private French lessons in Geneva?
One-to-one attention, a structured plan and a teacher who works on your goals. You learn French at our school in Geneva or in private online French lessons, at your own pace, and build the language skills you need for everyday life in Switzerland.
How much do private French lessons cost?
10 hours: 1,150 CHF (115 CHF/hour). 20 hours: 2,200 CHF (110 CHF/hour). 40 hours: 4,000 CHF (100 CHF/hour). Prices are per student and include platform access.
Can private lessons help me pass the fide exam?
Yes. We prepare you for the fide test and build the vocabulary and confidence you need for it. The test has an oral part (40 minutes) and a written part (60 minutes) and covers levels A1 to B1. It is one way to prove the minimum language skills required for a B or C permit or for naturalisation. You’ll find the details on the official fide website and on our fide exam preparation page.
Is the fide test the only French certificate?
No. DELF and DALF are official diplomas issued by France’s Ministry of Education. They cover all six levels of the Common European Framework and are valid for life. The certificates accepted for a permit or naturalisation depend on your situation, so check with the cantonal immigration office before you choose a test. We help you pick the right goal when you first meet us.
What does a typical private French lesson look like?
Each lesson follows our method: speaking, listening and writing practice. Expect conversation, short grammar exercises and topics from everyday life. You speak for at least 40% of the lesson and practise speaking in real-life situations to build your French skills.
Can I choose the subjects we cover?
Yes. Tell your teacher the subjects you need: your job, your children’s school, the commune, a hobby. Your lessons use those subjects to build your vocabulary, grammar and conversation skills.
Do you offer business French?
Yes. We teach business French to professionals who need the language at work, including staff of international organisations in Geneva such as the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross, where you work with people from around the world.
What if I can’t attend a lesson? Can I reschedule?
Yes. If you need to reschedule because of work, travel or illness, your lesson can be moved at no extra cost.
How do private sessions help me progress faster?
Your teacher spends the whole session on you: speaking, vocabulary you’ll keep, and correction on the spot. Nobody else is waiting for their turn to speak, so you get more practice and your progress shows sooner.
Is a private French tutor better than a group class?
It depends on your goal. A private tutor follows your pace and focuses only on you. A small group class gives you practice with other learners. You can start with a French tutor to build confidence, then add a group class. We support either route, and you can switch as your learning changes.
Do you offer small group lessons too?
Yes. Alongside one-to-one sessions, we run small group French classes for learners who enjoy practising with others. You can also combine private and group lessons.
Are private online French lessons as effective as in-person lessons?
Many of our learners prefer online lessons because they save travel time. Online tutoring also makes it easy to keep learning French when you travel. You work with the same teacher, follow the same structured curriculum and get full platform access for your materials.
Who are your French teachers?
Our teachers are experienced linguists who have studied or taught several languages. They know what learning a language as an adult is like and adapt each session to you, your learning style and your progress.
Should I take an intensive course or spread my lessons out?
It depends on your goal: university, a move to Geneva, the fide test or speaking more easily in daily life. Some students make steady progress with lessons twice a week. Others take three sessions a week or short intensive French courses. We recommend a format at the free consultation.
Can my French tutor come to my home or office?
Lessons take place at our school in Geneva, online, or at another location that suits you. Tell us where you’d like your French tutor to teach at the free consultation, and we’ll check what’s possible.
What is the benefit of a French tutor from a language school?
Your French tutor follows our curriculum and uses the course materials on our platform. If your goals change, your tutor adapts the plan with you. You keep the flexibility of private tutoring.
Do you offer a trial lesson?
Yes. Book a free trial lesson to see how our method and learning platform work before you commit.
Ready to take your French further?
Book a consultation and we’ll recommend the right format for your schedule and level.
