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Café Philosophique w Alice Ayel May 6-July 8, 2026

Price range: $100.00 through $378.00

May 6th- July 8th, 2026

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Description

Café Philosophique:
(Upper Beginner/Intermediate)


Instructor:
Alice Ayel

Wednesdays, 10-11am EST
May-6-July 8, 2026
1 person: $225
2 people sharing a screen: $338
Enroll in 2 (or more) French classes and save 10% on each class! (Use couponcode “twoclasses”) Recordings only: $100
 

Description:
In France, the café philosophique is a beloved tradition where ordinary people gathering over coffee to wrestle with life’s big (and delightfully small) questions. 

No advanced degrees required! Just curious minds, good humor, and a willingness to think aloud.

Each week, we place a question on the table. It might be weighty: Is happiness a choice? It might be wonderfully absurd: Does pineapple belong on pizza? Whatever the proposition, we read about it, debate it with warmth and curiosity, and arrive together at a conclusion, or a beautiful honest impasse.

This class is particularly beloved by lifelong learners who want intellectually stimulating conversation in French, and by homeschool students developing critical thinking alongside language. 

The magic? When you’re genuinely engaged with an idea, you forget to be anxious about the language.

60 minutes weekly.
A curious mind and a cup of coffee encouraged.
All sessions recorded.
Open to upper beginners and intermediate learners.

Practical Matters

Time: 60 minutes weekly
Format: Live on Zoom (link provided before first class)
Materials needed: A curious mind, a sense of humor, and perhaps a cup of coffee
Recordings: All sessions recorded and posted online

Open to: Upper beginners and intermediate learners ready for thoughtful (and fun) conversation

 
 
 
What Alice’s students have to say:
 
“Alice Ayel is the best teacher I have ever had. She is a sweet, fun person and excellent at allowing us to find the language gently. I will work with her forever and a day.”
 
“This class is a bright spot in my week!”
 
“Alice makes class so fun and interesting and she’s very kind and patient. I’m actually learning, which I’ve never really had before, even with years of French class! The approach used to teach is amazing. So glad to not be writing out verb conjugations!”
 
“The stories are very helpful in enabling me to listen more and understand the words in a conversational form and not just vocabulary that I am trying to piece together.”
 
“I love having a small social outlet and stretching my brain during the pandemic, the weekly exposure to French language, and learning about French culture.”
 
“I am very happy with this class.  The content is rich but also understandable. Alice is a great teacher. It is also fun that the students in the class are from all over the world.”
 
“I love the no-pressure approach!”
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

About the Instructor

Alice Ayel is originally from Paris and has been a teacher of French and Spanish for more than 15 years. She is the founder of Le Français Naturellement. Currently, Alice is well known for her videos based on the Story Listening approach, and she teaches languages online to people from all over the world. She is on a mission: French acquisition for all with optimal input.
Website: https://www.aliceayel.com/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbC9Utt1c6UXRqWw2lOTCBg

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