Yes. LNS Academy runs live online French classes on Google Meet with a trainer. Each class is 60 minutes with up to 6 students.
Online French Classes in Kolkata: Live Classes With a Trainer, From Home
Yes, you can learn French online with LNS Academy, a language institute in Kolkata. Classes are live on Google Meet with a trainer, 60 minutes each, with no more than 6 students in a batch. You start with a free live demo class and a short placement check.
Batches run on weekday mornings, weekday evenings and weekends, normally one or two days a week, and the days can be adjusted to fit your work or college timetable. Your written work is marked every week. If you miss a class, you can ask for a make-up class. If you want a day in the classroom, you can come to our centre near Airport Gate.
This page explains how the online classes work, what they cost, who they suit and who they do not. It is part of our full range of French classes in Kolkata.
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Is an online French class right for you?
Online suits you if any of these is true:
- Travel across Kolkata would take longer than the class itself.
- You work shifts or study full time and need a fixed slot from home.
- There is no French institute near you.
- You live outside Kolkata, or you may move during the course.
- You want a small group where you speak in every class.
Choose the classroom instead if you have no quiet place at home, if your internet drops often, or if you know you will not switch your camera and microphone on. A language class only works when you speak.
New to French? Our French classes for beginners page explains the first level in detail.
Why take online classes from a Kolkata institute?
- A live trainer, not a video. Every class is live. The trainer hears you and corrects you on the spot.
- Indian timings. Batches are set for people who live and work here: mornings, evenings and weekends.
- A real address. You can visit the centre, meet the trainer and sit in a classroom session when you want to.
- The same course. Online and classroom batches follow the same syllabus and the same level plan.
One of our French students recorded a short review of how the course ran for him. You can watch it, and reviews from other students, on our student reviews page.
How do the online classes work, step by step?
- Free live demo. Join one live class on Google Meet. See the trainer, the group and the pace before you pay.
- Placement check. A short check so that you join at the right level. Complete beginners start at A1.
- Pick your batch. Weekday morning, weekday evening or weekend. The exact days and time are fixed for each batch, so ask us for the batches open now.
- Join each class from a link. Each class is 60 minutes, with up to 6 students.
- Weekly written task. You send it in, and your trainer marks it and returns it.
- LNS internal exam and certificate. At the end of the level you take our own exam and receive an LNS certificate.
What one class looks like: a quick review of the last class, a new topic with examples, speaking practice in pairs or as a group, then the task for the week.
Classes are not recorded. That is one reason the make-up class matters: if you miss a session, ask for one and do not fall behind.
What do you need at home?
- A phone, tablet or laptop with a camera and microphone. A laptop is easier for reading and writing.
- A steady internet connection.
- Earphones, so that you hear the sounds clearly.
- A quiet place for 60 minutes.
- A notebook. You remember more when you write by hand.
You do not need to buy any software. Google Meet opens in your browser or in its free app.
What do online French classes cost?
| Level | Time | Online fee |
|---|---|---|
| A1 (beginner) | 3 to 4 months | ₹6,000 to ₹15,000 |
| A2 and above | Depends on the level | See the course fees page |
The fee depends on the batch you choose. Call 62891 24658 for the fee of the batch that is open now.
One-to-one online classes are also available if you need your own timing or a faster pace. Ask us for the fee.
There is usually a discount running on new admissions. We confirm the exact discount at the time of admission, together with the fee for the batch that is open, so ask at your free demo class or call 62891 24658.
Fees for an outside exam, such as DELF or TEF Canada, are separate. You pay them to the exam centre, not to us.
What does it cost you to wait?
A1 takes 3 to 4 months. From A1 to B2, the usual path at LNS takes 14 to 20 months. If you have a university intake, a visa plan or a job change ahead, count back from that date.
Start three months late and you finish three months late. If you have no deadline, take your time, but do not wait for a perfect moment.
| Your goal | Level you need | Time from zero |
|---|---|---|
| Simple everyday French | A1 | 3 to 4 months |
| Most study and work plans | B2 | 14 to 20 months |
Twenty minutes of practice a day between classes makes these timelines realistic.
What support do you get between classes?
- Weekly marking. Your written task comes back with corrections.
- Make-up class. Ask for one if you miss a session.
- Classroom days. Online students can attend a class in person at our centre, or move to a classroom batch.
- Certificate. After the internal exam you receive an LNS certificate. Students outside Kolkata get a digital copy, and the printed certificate is sent by courier.
- Exam guidance. We prepare you for exams such as DELF and TEF Canada. LNS does not conduct these exams or register you for them. You book them with the exam centre.
See DELF A1 classes, DELF B2 classes and TEF Canada and TCF Canada preparation for the exam routes.
Who is the online course for?
- College students who add French for study abroad plans.
- Canada PR applicants who need French points and a long, steady plan.
- Working professionals who can only study early or late in the day.
- School students who need help beyond the school syllabus.
- Learners outside Kolkata, in other cities and abroad.
You can join from any part of Kolkata, from another city or from abroad. Classroom batches are held at 108, Majumder Para, 1 No Airport Gate, Kolkata 700079.
How do you choose a good online French course?
Five common mistakes
- Choosing only on price.
- Paying before attending a demo class.
- Joining a large batch where you speak once in a class.
- Taking a recorded course when what you need is correction.
- Not asking what happens when you miss a class.
Eight questions to ask any provider
- Is every class live, or are some recorded?
- How many students are in a batch?
- Who is the trainer, and can I attend a demo with that trainer?
- Is my written work marked by a person?
- What happens if I miss a class?
- What certificate do I get, and who issues it?
- Are exam fees included or separate?
- Is there a real office I can visit?
Myth and fact
- Myth: online is weaker than the classroom. Fact: in a small live batch you speak as much as in a classroom.
- Myth: you can learn French in 30 days. Fact: A1 alone takes 3 to 4 months.
- Myth: an app is enough. Fact: an app cannot hear your pronunciation or mark your writing.
Weighing us up against the official French centre in Kolkata? We have written an honest comparison of an official centre and a private institute, including where each one is the better choice.
How long will it take you?
Use this simple planner. Class time is fixed by your batch. Your own practice decides how smoothly you move.
| Your practice outside class | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Almost none | You will follow the class but forget quickly. Expect to repeat topics. |
| 20 minutes a day | A1 in 3 to 4 months, B2 in about 14 to 20 months. |
| 40 minutes a day or more | You stay at the fast end of those ranges and speak with more ease. |
After the placement check, we tell you which level to join and how long your own path is likely to take.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best one for you is live, has a small batch, marks your written work and lets you attend a demo first. Check those four things before you pay.
At LNS Academy near Airport Gate, in the classroom or online. The address is 108, Majumder Para, 1 No Airport Gate, Kolkata 700079.
You can finish A1 in three to four months. That gives you simple everyday French, not fluency.
You can learn words and basic rules for free with apps and videos. They cannot correct your speaking or writing, which is where most learners get stuck.
They are the six levels of the CEFR scale, from beginner (A1) to near-native (C2). Most study and work plans need B2.
At LNS, the A1 online course costs ₹6,000 to ₹15,000, depending on the batch. Fees for other levels are on our course fees page.
No. Classes are live and are not recorded. If you miss a class, ask for a make-up class.
Up to 6 students, so that everyone speaks in every class.
Yes. You can move to a classroom batch at our centre, or attend a single class in person.
Yes. Students from other cities and abroad can join. The certificate is sent as a digital copy and by courier.
Yes. You take the LNS internal exam at the end of the level and receive an LNS certificate. LNS does not conduct or register you for outside exams such as DELF.
Yes. The demo is a live class with a trainer, not a recorded video. Book it online or call 62891 24658.
Normally one or two days a week. The days are adjustable, so tell us what suits your work or college timetable when you book the demo and we will put you in a batch that fits.
There is usually a discount running on new admissions. We confirm it at the time of admission, along with the fee for the batch you join. Ask at your free demo class or call 62891 24658.
Try a live online class first
Book a free live demo class and see how an online session runs. After the placement check we will tell you honestly which level to join.
Call 62891 24658 or write to contact@lnsacademy.in. We are at 108, Majumder Para, 1 No Airport Gate, Kolkata 700079.
Related: French classes in Kolkata, A1 to C2, French classes for beginners, TEF Canada and TCF Canada preparation, and our course fees.
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