You have done the apps. You know the words. What is missing is real conversation practice.
Two minutes that tell you everything: who I am, how the classes work, and exactly how I'll help you go from frozen to fluent. Press play.
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If you have studied French for years and still cannot hold a conversation, the fault does not lie with you. It lies with the method.
Bonjour, c'est Sylvanus
I am a native French speaker and the founder of SylvAcademy. For years, I have watched dedicated learners do everything by the book, apps, textbooks, endless grammar drills, only to freeze the moment a real conversation begins.
So I created something different: small live groups, genuine conversation, native speakers, and a warm community in which mistakes are simply part of growth. No pressure, no judgement, only real progress, week after week.
More than 2,000 students later, with a 4.9 rating and over 7,500 lessons delivered, one truth stands out: people do not need more theory. They need to speak, with someone who believes they can.
That someone is me. Let us begin.
Four stops between hesitation and fluency, each one a little warmer than the last. No textbooks read aloud, no mechanical drills, simply guided conversation with a native speaker.
Short clips from real SylvAcademy students, in their own words.
French is measured on six European levels, from A1 to C2. Take the two minute placement test to see exactly where you stand, and which SylvAcademy plan fits you best.
Begin with a single session, or commit to the rhythm that gets you fluent fastest. Every plan includes our native-speaker WhatsApp community.
Group Classes
Test the method with zero commitment.
The fastest path for most learners.
A consistent weekly rhythm.
Private Lessons
Maximum progress, fully tailored.
Personal attention + group practice.
Your first step into private coaching.
You have already invested enough time in methods that did not deliver. This one removes the risk entirely: attend your sessions, engage fully, and feel the difference, or your second month is offered with our compliments.
If you've just signed up, message me on WhatsApp and I'll add you to our private French practice community, where native speakers help you practice every single day.
Message me on WhatsAppEverything you need to know before you begin. If something isn't covered here, reach out anytime and I'll be glad to help.
You join a live video session with a small group and a native French speaker. Each session is built entirely around real conversation: speaking, active listening, and gentle, constructive correction, so you build genuine fluency and confidence. Between sessions, you continue practising every day within our supportive WhatsApp community.
Absolutely. Understanding fast, natural speech is precisely what regular practice with native speakers develops. The more you listen and respond in real time, the more your ear adapts to authentic spoken French, until it no longer feels like a blur but like a conversation you can follow with ease.
Apps are excellent for vocabulary and grammar, but they cannot replicate speaking with a real person, and genuine fluency only comes through real conversation. SylvAcademy is built entirely around that experience: speaking, regularly and confidently, with native French speakers who guide and encourage you.
Every level is welcome. Whether you are a hesitant beginner or an advanced learner pursuing true fluency, you will be guided at a pace that suits you. We recommend beginning with a trial session at €25, after which we will help you identify the programme best suited to your goals.
Once your enrolment is confirmed, you receive a link to our booking calendar where you may select your session times freely, according to your own availability. The process is simple, flexible, and entirely in your hands.
Sessions are valid for 30 days from the date of payment. As part of your monthly subscription (Standard: 4 sessions, Premium: 6 sessions), all sessions are to be scheduled and attended within the same monthly cycle. For example, if you subscribe on the 5th of August, your sessions remain available until the 4th of September. Unused sessions do not carry over to the following month. This policy allows us to maintain a fair and balanced schedule for every student, ensure thoughtful group planning, and support consistent progress. We warmly encourage you to reserve your sessions early to secure your preferred times. Should you be travelling or temporarily unavailable, simply let us know in advance and we will do our utmost to find a suitable solution.
Yes. All monthly plans are flexible, with no long-term commitment. You may manage, pause, or cancel your subscription at any moment through your secure personal billing portal.
Your first real conversation begins with a single session.
Try your first session for €25