Passages, French conversation classes
and literary tours in Paris
To learn a language,
is to enter a world.
is to enter a world.
Understand the nuances, the references, the ways of saying and thinking.
Intermediate level and above (B1+)
Small groups for tours and courses (4 to 8 people)
Small groups for tours and courses (4 to 8 people)
Passages offers tailor-made experiences for practicing French with confidence and freedom: individual conversation, professional immersion in a group in Paris, or cultural walks.
International professionals and expatriates trust us to consolidate their practice of French by drawing on culture and customs.
Here, language is something to be worked on, but above all, it's something to be experienced.
PLUNGE INTO THE HEART OF A CULTURE
Conversation and general culture courses in French
These courses are designed for people who already speak French and want to improve their fluency, precision and confidence.
They are ideal for both private and professional customers in France.
Each hour-long session is built around a “passage”: a text, an article, a song, an interview. This is the basis for a lively, guided conversation.
The method alternates free exchange and targeted language points: vocabulary, registers, nuances, cultural implicits.
A demanding progression, adapted to your pace.
EXPERIENCE FRENCH LANGUAGE IMMERSION
Business & Culture internships,
Professional French and cultural codes
An intensive two-day program for small groups to understand French business codes.
Morning: mastering French in professional situations: speaking in meetings, understanding cultural codes, mastering the nuances of oral and written communication.
Afternoon: immerse yourself in French culture through literature and history by discovering iconic Parisian landmarks.
Two speakers, two complementary points of view: professional language and French culture in all its depth.
A learning experience that will permanently transform your practice of French, its codes and contextualized uses.
UNDERSTAND DIFFERENTLY
Literary visits in Paris,
cultural walks in small groups
Passages invites you to discover Paris through literature, history and conversation, with literary tours designed for small groups.
Each visit is conceived as a stroll, attentive to places, texts and words. Our aim is not to “see it all”, but to understand it in a different way.
Classic and modern authors, iconic and lesser-known places, selected passages put into perspective…
We offer “signature” formats or tailor-made courses for companies and private groups.
French or bilingual,
2 to 3 hours of exchange and immersion.
2 to 3 hours of exchange and immersion.
SHARING WORDS, CONNECTING MINDS
The Passages spirit
Made-to-measure
Each “passage” is built around your level, your objectives and your way of learning. There is no fixed method: the course adapts to you.
Conversation & precision
Exchange is at the heart of our work. It goes hand in hand with an attentive eye for registers, nuances, vocabulary and cultural implicits.
Culture as depth
Literature, history and the arts nourish language. Immersing yourself in them helps you understand their complexity and sensitivity.
A relationship of trust
We work in a demanding and caring environment, based on listening and horizontality, where words flow freely.
GET INFORMED
Our publications:
French language, culture and codes
The French language is steeped in history, usage and nuance.
Through our articles, we help you better understand them to strengthen your practice.