This online experience is for women seeking a sophisticated level of fluency and cultural understanding to put to use during their visits to Paris, in their work with French brands or in their unique creative endeavors.

Carrie Anne James holds a Masters in Philosophy from the Sorbonne in Paris, where she was awarded highest honors for her masters thesis in French on empathy. She is the Founder of French is Beautiful® and the author of The Paris Lessons. She became a French citizen in 2022.

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Client reviews:

“Carrie Anne is the Hermès of French language instructors. I have learned more through la Méthode (her unique and brilliant process of teaching) in just a few months than I have in decades of previous efforts combined, including immersion school. For the first time, my dream of speaking French beautifully is becoming a reality, solely because of Carrie Anne. Through her gentle guidance and encouragement, I learned to let go of the perfectionism that was holding me back and embrace excellence, as the French do. I also learned that by waiting for the “right time” to fully dedicate myself to studying French, I was denying myself a much needed connection to part of me that only has a voice through French. I look forward to the time I have set aside each day to honor my dream, and am amazed at the progress, joy, and fulfillment it has provided.” 

— Sheila, United States

“Learning with Carrie Anne has been a transformative experience. She makes French come alive by blending language with culture, creativity, and encouragement. I always leave our sessions inspired and more confident.”

— Andrea, Los Angeles

“Over the last two months, I had the pleasure of working with Carrie Anne through her Private Intensive French course, and I truly cannot thank her enough. She took the time to understand where I was in my French journey and created a clear path tailored to my needs, helping me focus on the fundamental building blocks and piece together the missing elements I needed to finally feel more confident when forming sentences and communicating face to face. What I appreciated most was her gentle, encouraging, yet highly effective approach. Carrie Anne helped me realize that learning French does not have to be frustrating. Instead, she helped me discover the beauty of the language I love and reminded me that there is no deadline, only a journey to be enjoyed. If you’re considering taking your French to the next level, I wholeheartedly encourage you to invest in yourself and let Carrie Anne guide you on a wonderful journey you won’t regret.”

— Tracey, Saint Barthélemy 

“Studying privately with Carrie Anne was an incredible help and boost to my French learning experience. She answered all of my questions as well as variations I hadn’t thought of. She also spent time working with my pronunciation which was incredibly helpful although challenging. Thank you Carrie Anne for your patience and assistance!”

— Sarah, Dallas

“Carrie Anne, in the most luxurious way, will take your French language dream and make it feel attainable. With a mastery of her craft, she teaches with attention to detail and unwavering kindness. This graciousness allowed me to stretch myself without the fear of judgment. Blending in teachings of French culture and guided meditation, I felt immersed in something exquisite. Time spent with Carrie Anne will leave you a gift — an elegant and empathetic path to learning the most beautiful language in the world.”

— Alisa, Chicago

“Having a private lesson with Carrie Anne is the best gift I’ve given myself in a very long time. Carrie Anne’s gentle energy and suggestions for further practice reminded me why I love the language and how gratifying it is to study just for me, just because.”

— Marina, Kansas

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