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Become a Lyonnais

Online French classes to live like a local

Speak with Clara

Welcome between the Rhône and the Saône

Did you just moved to Lyon? Between the paperwork and the language, it's normal to feel lost.
My name is Clara, I'm from Lyon, and I'm a French teacher. With Speak Lyon, I offer you practical courses that are connected to real life, so you can quickly feel at home.
Clara Gonzalez, French Teacher in Lyon and online
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Useful French

Here, we practice real-life French: to order at a restaurant, talk with your colleagues, or do your shopping at the Croix Rousse market.

Immersion in Lyon

Discover the city, its culinary traditions (the famous "bouchon" restaurants, pralines), and the local expressions that you won't learn in any book.

Your settling-in guide

In addition to being your French teacher, I am your local guide. I share my best recommendations and tips with you so you can quickly feel at home.

Bonjour, I'm Clara!

Passionate about teaching and intercultural exchanges, I first worked as a primary school teacher before specializing in teaching French as a foreign language.

As a lifelong local, I deeply love my city: its mysterious "traboules", its history, and its sweet lifestyle.

For me, teaching you French isn't just about putting words together; it's about opening the door to your new life. It is with a lot of kindness and smiles that I support you so that you can finally enjoy speaking French in Lyon.
Clara Gonzalez, French Teacher in Lyon and online
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Let's see how I can help you!

More than 40 students have taken my classes

And they love them!

Min-jun | 🇰🇷

As an expat in Lyon, Clara's lessons were exactly what I needed. She is so warm and patient. We practice natural conversations, and she always explains the cultural context behind everyday expressions. Her practical advice on French administration was a lifesaver.

Stefan | 🇩🇪

Excellente professeure. Je travaille dans une entreprise de parfum, et Clara a su adapter le vocabulaire à mon secteur professionnel. Ses conseils pratiques sur l'administration française et la vie culturelle à Lyon sont un énorme bonus. On pratique énormément l'oral, c'est parfait.

Lily | 🇺🇸

Clara is amazing! Moving to Lyon was intimidating, but her lessons gave me the confidence I needed. She teaches real-life French, practical tips for daily life, and even local Lyon slang. The online format is super flexible and every session is tailored to my marketing job.

Liam | 🇮🇪

Un grand merci à Clara ! Sa méthode basée sur la conversation m'a permis d'oser enfin parler français au supermarché et avec mes voisins. Elle est toujours de bonne humeur, ultra pédagogue et ses conseils sur la culture locale sont précieux pour un nouvel arrivant.

Chloe | 🇦🇺

Clara's classes are the perfect mix of grammar, culture, and local insights. She taught me so much about Lyon's gastronomy and lifestyle. She truly customizes the vocabulary for your specific professional field. My French has improved drastically in just 3 months.

Sofia | 🇵🇹

Le top pour les expatriés ! Clara ne donne pas juste des cours de conjugaison, on a aussi un super aperçu de la vie lyonnaise. Elle m'a donné des astuces pour mon quotidien et m'a appris le vocabulaire professionnel de la santé. Très solaire et professionnelle.

Aleksandra | 🇭🇷

L'ambiance du cours était très amicale et détendue, et je me suis sentie à l'aise pour parler français. Les échanges étaient très intressants et naturels, et la prof était très encourageante. C'est une très bonne expérience pour gagner en confiance à l'oral

Tom | 🇨🇦

If you are moving to Lyon, you need Clara! Her lessons are lively and packed with useful tips about French culture and daily life. The emphasis on spoken French is great, and she really customizes the content to fit your goals and career. Five stars!

Emma | 🇪🇸

Les cours de Clara sont sur-mesure, et elle a tout de suite compris mes blocages à l'oral. En plus du français standard, j'adore quand elle m'explique les expressions et des choses moins formelles. C'est bien plus qu'un cours de langue, c'est un vrai guide de poche pour s'intégrer en France.

Luca | 🇮🇹

Une approche très humaine et efficace. Clara explique l'actualité et la culture française super bien, et ses cours m'ont permis de m'intégrer rapidement dans mon quartier et de me faire des amis plus facilement. Le focus sur la pratique orale est exactement ce qu'il me fallait.

Jan | 🇵🇱

Je prenais des cours avec Clara avant même mon arrivée à Lyon. Elle m'a aidé à perdre ma peur de parler en public. Ses explications sur l'histoire locale et les expressions courantes rendent les leçons passionnantes. Une prof investie et très sympathique.

Allan | 🇺🇸

Clara is a wonderful teacher. She helped me overcome my fear of speaking French. Her lessons are deeply connected to the culture and history of Lyon. She even prepared specific vocabulary for my design job. I feel much more comfortable living here now.

Anna | 🇩🇪

Brilliant online lessons! Clara is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I loved learning local Lyonnais expressions that you can't find in textbooks. She adapts to your rhythm and focuses heavily on oral practice, which made my integration into France so much smoother.

Sarah | 🇺🇸

Je suis ravie de participer à ce cours collectif avec Clara. Elle anime des discussions et des jeux vivants sur une variété de sujets intéressants. C'est top d'apprendre dans cette ambiance accueillante et enrichissante. De plus, c'est génial de rencontrer d'autres personnes qui apprennent le français et de découvrir leur parcours d'apprentissage. Je peux progresser en m'amusant !

Oliver | 🇬🇧

Highly recommend Clara. Her focus on speaking and pronunciation helped me adapt quickly to my new life in Lyon. She integrates French history, food culture, and current events into the lessons, making them incredibly engaging and fun. Best teacher I've had!

Anna | 🇪🇸

Je recommande Clara à 100%. Elle est d'une gentillesse incroyable et très dynamique. Grâce à elle, j'ai compris la différence entre le français qu'on apprend à l'école et celui que les gens parlent pour de vrai ! En plus, j'adore ses anecdotes sur la gastronomie lyonnaise et l'hisoire de France !

Fernando | 🇪🇸

Je viens de Madrid pour travailler dans la tech à Lyon, et Clara m'a aidé à perfectionner ma prononciation et m'a partagé les meilleurs spots de la ville. Les cours en ligne sont super interactifs, on ne voit pas le temps passer.

Elena | 🇮🇹

Clara m'a sauvée pour mon installation à Lyon ! Ses cours sont tellement vivants. On ne fait pas que de la grammaire, on apprend le vrai français de tous les jours et même des expressions lyonnaises comme 'gones'. Je me sens beaucoup plus confiante pour parler en français avec mes collègues maintenant.

Ready to speak like a local from Lyon?

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Frequently Asked Questions

I'm a beginner, will I feel lost in these lessons?

My lessons are tailored starting from level A1. We begin with what helps you immediately in the street, at the bakery, or with your neighbors, without any useless grammar jargon.

What's the difference between these lessons and an app or a traditional French school?

Traditional schools teach you standard textbook French. With me, you learn the French that locals in Lyon actually speak. On top of grammar, we decode the local culture, regional expressions (if you know, you know!) and the city's social codes so you can quickly feel at home, rather than like an eternal tourist.

I don't have much time with my job / expat life. How are the lessons organized?

I know that settling into a new country is tough. That's why I offer flexible setups: single lessons to test the waters or for a one-off need, a monthly pack to maintain a regular rhythm without any long-term commitment, or a 10-lesson pack to schedule based on your availability.

I work during the day, are the schedules flexible?

Yes, absolutely. We fix the time slots together based on your schedule (evening or lunchtime options are available depending on openings).

Are we only going to do exercises in textbooks?

No, my lessons are based on real life in Lyon and in France in general. We work using real-life situations, local news, or everyday conversations. The goal is for you to speak as much as possible so you feel confident using it outside.

Does the 10-lesson pack have an expiration date?

The 10-lesson pack is valid for 3 months! That gives you plenty of time to plan all your lessons, and even reschedule a few if you need to.

What happens if I have to cancel a lesson at the last minute?

If you have a scheduling conflict, you can reschedule or cancel your lesson free of charge up to 24 hours in advance. After this deadline, the session is considered due and will be billed (or deducted from your pack or monthly payment).

Do lessons take place online or in person in Lyon?

Lessons take place exclusively online using the Zoom app.

Do I need to buy anything for the classes?

For the lessons, you will just need a computer with a good internet connection, and I always advise my students to have a notebook handy to take notes.

Is there a follow-up or tracking of the completed lessons?

Your lessons (files used, exercises, notes) will all be stored in a dedicated Google Drive folder that you can access at any time.