This online experience is for devout Francophiles 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.

“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

“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

“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

“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

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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photo credit: Abby Ingwersen