Language Immersion
Find in this section resources to facilitate your language immersion in Paris.
Language Immersion is a Must
Every year, Paris welcomes a growing number of foreigners who come to study or work in the capital. In 2023, more than 430,000 foreign students were enrolled in higher education programs in France, according to Campus France. This is complemented by a significant population of international professionals.
While English is increasingly prevalent in France, fluency in French remains essential for full integration, both personally and professionally. Not to mention all the other languages spoken in the capital: Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, German, Italian, and more.
In this article, the Club International de Paris offers you some useful places to improve your language of choice.
But first, we invite you to read our article “How to Promote French Language Immersion.” .
Our Linguistic Exchange Workshops
Our bilingual workshop takes place every Tuesday evening. Each session offers a balanced bilingual immersion, with a first hour in English and a second in French, in the spirit of a language tandem.
All levels are welcome. Mistakes are part of the learning process. We foster a warm and multicultural atmosphere in small groups.
When : Every week on Tuesday evening And twice a month on Wednesday evening
Where : 5th arrondissement
The International Club of Paris organizes a French-Spanish conversation and language exchange workshop twice a month. Each session offers a balanced bilingual immersion, with a first hour in Spanish and a second in French.
Everyone contributes by practicing, suggesting topics, listening, and encouraging others.
When : twice a month on Wednesday evening
Where : 5th arrondissement
The French-Arabic conversation workshop invites participants to explore both languages through regular, guided exchanges in a friendly multicultural setting. Held twice a month, it provides an opportunity to practice speaking, improve comprehension, and gain confidence in both French and Arabic.
Sessions are based on dialogue, mutual support, and shared curiosity. Participants are encouraged to engage actively, introduce ideas for discussion, and help create an atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable progressing at their own pace.
When : twice a month on Wednesday evening
Where : 5th arrondissement
French language immersion
Journal in Easy French
A news journal to follow international news in French.
Website : https://francaisfacile.rfi.fr
Better French, the app to improve your French
At the Club International de Paris, we are committed to sharing practical and valuable initiatives that help our members make the most of life in France. Today, we are pleased to introduce Better French, an application designed to help international residents better understand French current affairs while improving their French language skills.
Better French was created and developed by Anand, a friend of the Club, a volunteer, and an active member of the Club International de Paris. We are especially pleased to support this initiative and to share it with our community.
The application provides a clear and accessible news feed drawing on more than 40 reliable French news sources. Users can read the content either in English or in simplified French. The app offers simplified headlines and summaries, contextual explanations, cultural notes, and instant audio features to help users hear the pronunciation of words and expressions. It also supports vocabulary development in a natural way through VocaMatch, using real news articles as learning material.
Thanks to our partnership, members of the Club International de Paris can benefit from one free month of access. After this trial period, the subscription costs €3.50 per month.
To access this offer, members simply need to register at the following link:
https://betterfrench.fr/join/club-paris
Cité internationale de la Langue Française
Open to the world and rooted in its region, the Cité internationale de la langue française is a cultural and living space entirely dedicated to the French language . It connects the past, present, and future of the French language and the Francophonie, based on three pillars: culture and creativity, education and training, and research and innovation.
Address: 1, place Aristide Briand
Villers-Cotterêts, 02600
Tel.: 03 64 92 43 43
Website: https://www.cite-langue-francaise.fr/
English language immersion
American Library in Paris
The American Library in Paris is the largest English-language lending library on the European continent, with a print collection of over 100,000 volumes. Founded in 1920, it is a meeting place for internationals and Parisians eager to broaden their horizons and fuel their imaginations. Each year, hundreds of events, lectures, and workshops bring together leading figures in literature, the arts, politics, and philosophy at the library. Through its scholarship and social impact programs, the library also supports emerging artists and young writers in their creative projects.
2026 benefits: Club members receive a discount on the individual annual membership (€135 instead of €150), as well as a discount on the family membership (2 adults + unlimited children: €200 instead of €220). To benefit from these rates, club members should go to the Membership / Individuals page for the individual rate or Membership / Household for families.
Address: 10 Rue du Général Camou, 75007 Paris
Tel.: 01 53 59 12 60
Website: www.americanlibraryinparis.org
United States Foundation
Founded in 1930, the Foundation of the United States (FEU) is a recognized public utility foundation. It has 274 student rooms, including a floor of artist studios and music studios allocated on application. The Franco-American cultural program is the result of projects by alumni, artists, Harriet Hale Woolley fellows, and companies in residence. Concerts, exhibitions, workshops, readings, and performances are open to the public.
Address: 15 boulevard Jourdan 75014 Paris
Tel.: 01 53 80 68 80
Website: www.canada-culture.org
Canadian Cultural Center
This center showcases the richness of Canadian culture through exhibitions, concerts, and conferences.
Address: 130 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris
Tel.: 01 44 43 21 90
Website: www.canada-culture.org
Irish Cultural Center
A place promoting Irish culture in Paris, it offers exhibitions, concerts, artist residencies and a media library.
Address: 5 Rue des Irlandais, 75005 Paris
Tel.: 01 58 52 10 30
Website: www.centreculturelirlandais.com
Shakespeare and Company
Shakespeare and Company is an English-language bookstore in the heart of Paris, on the banks of the Seine, opposite Notre Dame Cathedral. Since its opening in 1951, it has been a meeting place for English-speaking writers and their readers. The store offers a wide selection of new and used books in English.
Address: 37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris
Tel.: 01 43 25 40 93
Website: https://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/
Ecole Galilée
École Galilée is an international school offering a French English bilingual pathway for international students, expatriate families, and French families seeking bilingual education.
Address: 71 rue Chardon-Lagache, 75016 Paris, France
Phone: 01 53 65 10 30
Website: https://www.ecolegalilee.fr
Arabic language immersion
Arab World Institute
An institution dedicated to Arab culture, offering exhibitions, conferences, concerts, and an extensive library.
Address: 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Tel.: 01 40 51 38 38
Website: www.imarabe.org
Algerian Cultural Center
A center dedicated to Algerian culture, it offers exhibitions, screenings, conferences, and artistic workshops.
Address: 171 Rue de la Croix Nivert, 75015 Paris
Tel.: 01 45 54 95 31
Website: www.cca-paris.com
Spanish language immersion
Colegio de España
The Colegio de España, an agency under the Spanish Government’s Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, is a place of welcome and accommodation. The Colegio also works to promote Spanish culture and art, organizing conferences, symposia, seminars, film screenings, recitals and concerts, as well as numerous exhibitions dedicated to the visual arts.
Adresse : 7E boulevard Jourdan 75014 Paris
Tél. : 01 40 78 32 00
Website : https://www.colesp.org/
Cervantes Institute in Paris
With more than 100,000 students annually, the Cervantes Institute is the world’s leading institution dedicated to teaching Spanish. He received the 2005 Prince of Asturias Award in the Communications and Humanities category. The Cervantes Institute is dedicated to the dissemination of Hispanic culture.
Adresse : 7, rue Quentin Bauchart 75008 Paris
Tél. : 01 40 70 92 92
Website : https://paris.cervantes.es/fr
Maison de l'Argentine
Theatre Workshops in Spanish language
For over 13 years, the Maison de l’Argentine in Paris has been hosting Spanish-language theatre workshops led by Romina Ardalla. These workshops offer a space for acting training, practice, and theatrical creation, entirely conducted in Spanish.
Rooted in contemporary Argentine playwriting, the workshops invite participants to develop their performance skills while engaging with modern texts and stage practices. The programme is enriched by seminars and master classes with guest directors and artists from a range of artistic disciplines.
Address: 7E Boulevard Jourdan 75014 Paris
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