Since 2008

More than 18 years of experience in French language training.

1,000+ students

Personal guidance and small groups.

Amsterdam & online

Learn wherever it suits you.

Native teachers

Practical, communicative, and experienced.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

You learn French by speaking it.

At CDF, you start using the language from the very first lesson. In a personal and relaxed atmosphere, you learn to communicate actively and build your confidence step by step.

We combine clear explanations with practical situations from your daily life, studies or work. This way, French becomes not just a language you learn, but above all a language you enjoy speaking with confidence.

Why our approach works

Speaking from day one
From the very first lesson you use French actively in conversations and exercises.

Small groups
More personal attention
and faster progress

Communicative method
Ready to use in
your everyday life.

Results & confidence
More confidence, more fluency and visible progress.

Voor particulieren

Wil je je zekerder voelen tijdens reizen, gesprekken of nieuwe ontmoetingen?

Onze cursussen helpen je om stap voor stap meer vertrouwen op te bouwen.

Voordelen

✓ Persoonlijk niveauadvies
✓ Kleine groepen
✓ Veel spreekpraktijk

Voor professionals

Werk je internationaal of heb je regelmatig contact met Franstalige klanten, collega’s of partners?

Dan ontwikkelen we een traject dat aansluit bij jouw professionele context.

Voordelen

✓ Gericht op jouw werksituatie
✓ Praktisch en doelgericht
✓ Flexibel en efficiënt

How does it work?

Level & goals
We discuss your level, goals
and expectations.

The right advice
We determine which course or training
suits you best.

Your learning path
You follow a programme that fits
your level and learning objectives.

Start speaking
From the very first lesson you use
French actively in realistic situations.

What our students say

4.8
Based on 133 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Our lessons are interactive and communicative. You speak French actively from the very first lesson and work with realistic situations from daily life or your professional context.

Yes, you will usually receive small assignments to continue practicing between lessons. This helps you make progress faster.

Yes. All individual programmes can be followed online. Various group courses are also available online.

That depends on your starting level, commitment and learning goals. Most students notice more confidence during conversations after just a few lessons.

Yes. We deliberately work with small groups so that everyone gets enough speaking time and receives personal guidance.

That depends on the level. Beginners receive support in Dutch or English if necessary. As your level rises, more and more French is used.

Yes. An intake interview is free and without obligation, and helps us advise you on the right path.

That depends on the type of course. During the intake, we will discuss which solutions are possible.

Feel free to visit us in Amsterdam

Our institute is located on the Spiegelgracht in Amsterdam, within walking distance of Museumplein and the Rijksmuseum.

Prefer to learn online? That is also possible, of course.

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Ready to really start using French?
Schedule a free intake today and discover which approach suits you best.

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