The Beginner's Journey

Kindly find reviews of our programs from our cherished students around the world below:

“Carrie Anne's method is brilliant!”

— Marina, Missouri

“If I needed to learn French, Carrie Anne would be my coach.”

— Julien Azarian, Creator of the Instagram account French Words

“Learning French can be intimidating, but Carrie Anne makes it fun and practical. I highly recommend her as a French teacher. Her love for the language is infectious!”

— Tash Oakley

“Carrie Anne takes you along on this French experience that not only has you learning a new language and culture, but learning more about yourself. Her light and love for teaching really shows why French is beautiful.”

— Arielle, an American in Paris

“I have learned so much from Carrie Anne in the short time I have joined 'la famille.' I've never appreciated French before the way I do now and that's simply the elegant way she approaches everything. I've been studying on and off for years … Carrie Anne has completely changed my view of how I speak the language and has made me hungry for more! She has truly made a difference in my life.”

— Nicole, Canada

“Carrie Anne is a French master. She helped me prepare for my role in The Hundred-Foot Journey.”

— Manish Dayal

“Coming to Paris was a big challenge for me. Learning French with Carrie Anne helped me a lot to become confident in a new environment. She creates a beautiful learning atmosphere.”

— Xenia Adonts

“Carrie Anne is excellent. Her courses are like visiting a dear friend and unexpectedly you’ve just become immersed with her in France. I can’t say enough about her graciousness, skills and insight! She is a great teacher, she guides you through all facets of French. She makes you believe in yourself. Her style of presentation is so refreshing and enlightening.”

— Sandy, San Francisco

“Carrie Anne is extremely genuine. Her work and class content is thoughtful, engaging and tasteful. I’ve grown to expect nothing but the best from her. She provides clear and concise written and audio instruction in a way that stretches her students, but never overwhelms.”

— Bonnie, New York

“Carrie Anne provides a most thoughtful, thorough and inspiring French course.”

— Madeleine, Australia

“With these wonderful courses, Carrie Anne inspires me to continue my ‘French Journey’. She has rekindled my appreciation of every aspect of my life - and myself!”

— Natalia, Las Vegas

“A game changer for studying French and personal development. I look forward to it every day. Carrie Anne truly embodies French is Beautiful.”

— Lucy, San Francisco

“Carrie Anne is the teacher you wish you had tutoring you every day, but the monthly is a pretty good compromise. Thanks, Carrie Anne, for changing my mindset around studying French!”

— Rachel, Australia

“Carrie Anne has provided an accessible way for busy working people to study French for passion. This course means I can study every day in my car & at the gym. I don't feel stressed with the limitations of getting to a class. It is learning for the digital age.”

— Katie, Australia

“I am grateful to Carrie Anne for her generosity in offering such incredible value for the money. She truly understands the challenges an Anglophone faces in learning to speak French fluidly and gently guides us on our journey in her own unique manner.”

— Peg, Connecticut

“I love to listen to Carrie Anne's soothing voice speaking clearly and eloquently to guide my pronunciation and understanding!”

— Jennifer, Los Angeles

“Better than therapy! What a joy it is to study with Carrie Anne and remember all that initially drew me to French, France and her marvelous people!”

— Rebecca, Oxford

“The Paris Lessons membership for me is a portal that Carrie Anne James beautifully conjures open. In this day and age of limited travel, I look forward to it at the top of each month. It is a lovely supplement to my French language courses I am currently taking from her. It is always a calming escape that keeps my connection to Paris thriving. She reinforces that tether with her rich and full content. It is absolutely worth every cent.”

- Judy, Oregon, United States

“I am so glad I signed up for French Finances! The lessons felt like deep conversations in a French salon, uncovering layers of fascinating information. I received so much clarity from this course.”

— Stephanie, Louisiana

“French Confidence is a wonderfully unique course offered by French is Beautiful in which Carrie Anne shares the discoveries she's made in her exploration of some of the mysteries of the life and culture of French women. With the gentle, caring guidance that she brings to all of her courses, you may find upon inner reflection that you will discover incredible facets of yourself as a woman as well. I highly recommend this course to women of any age.”

— Peg, Connecticut

“The French Confidence course pushed me to examine my beliefs on beauty, well-being, and the concept of being unapologetic. Since completing the course, I'm apologizing less for being me and am feeling more ‘bien dans ma peau’.”

— Melissa, Washington, D.C.

“French Finances was an inspiring course and different than anything I have seen on this topic! Carrie Anne has a gift for making sense of what she sees in French culture and translating it into something that is absorbable and easy to apply. My new mantra is ‘I am curating my life’, not ‘I don't have enough money’.”

— Nicole, Canada

“French Confidence was a wonderful journey that taught me to reflect on my inner dialogue as well as the way I carry myself in the world. As someone drawn to the slow French life and as a French language student, I found myself appreciating Carrie Anne not only as an exceptional French teacher, but as a life coach imparting the wisdom of the je ne sais quoi of Paris and beyond.”

— Lauri, New York

“I truly enjoyed the French Confidence course. As a Francophile, I was able to learn more about why I'm so captured by the French culture. It was fantastic to engage with Carrie Anne's inspiring guidance throughout the course.”

— Catherine, Australia

“Carrie Anne is an absolute pleasure to listen to. Her approach is genuine, clear, concise, beautiful, and quite frankly, unique. She knows the inner workings of the French mind, culture, and language from the inside out, and makes it all a breeze to learn and understand, and above all, apply. She's an absolute gem. Not only do I highly recommend her to anyone interested in all things French with my eyes closed, I'd take any course she offers that pertains to the French culture, lifestyle, and the likes. Thank you, Carrie Anne, for the absolute beauty you create.”

— Isabelle, Canada

“French Confidence gives wonderful insight into how French women view themselves and how they live their lives to support themselves and give themselves confidence. Carrie Anne has a wonderful way of articulating her thoughts and in such a gentle way. Highly recommended for any woman wanting to explore what gives a French Woman that je ne sais quoi.”

— Victoria, New Zealand

“Carrie Anne has brought a gentle voice and clarity to me as a woman and mother that I haven’t been able to do myself. She does a great job offering thoughtful questions to bring one’s own thinking to concepts. Merci!”

— Amanda, Chicago

“Such a meaningful experience! Carrie Anne's insight is so thoughtful, kind, and full of respect for both French and anglophone cultures.”

— Emily, South Carolina

“French Confidence was a lovely course and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves French culture. I plan on someday going to France and this will help me immensely understand the thoughts, feelings and beliefs of the French. Merci, Carrie Anne!”

— Susan, Minnesota

“It’s like Deepak Chopra teaching French.”

— Monica, New York

“After six years of taking French lessons, I still did not feel comfortable speaking the language. I came across Carrie Anne's daily pronunciation emails, and after a few days, I knew that her program was exactly what I was missing. My ability to speak French has improved dramatically! The French teach French in a methodical way that isn't really practical for making everyday conversation, while Carrie Anne's approach works from day one. If you want to learn the language, French is Beautiful is the way to do it.”

— Jordan, New York

“Learning French should not be a chore and it isn't with Carrie Anne. She has taught me to slow down and enjoy my journey with the French language.”

— Sarah, Chicago

“Carrie Anne makes learning and brushing up on French enjoyable. I started the French Refresher Course in early August and studied when I had time throughout the week. I found the way she created the material to be enjoyable and so helpful to making me feel confident in my ability to speak French. I would truly recommend this to anyone looking to connect and enhance their French speaking skills!”

— Katie, Chicago

“If Paris is a moveable feast, then Carrie Anne is the Michelin starred chef of French teachers. I have been lucky enough to spend the past three months studying with Carrie Anne. It is such a breakthrough to listen to Radio France or watch a movie in French and begin to know what is being said. It is a dream come true to order in a restaurant or be understood when asking a question while traveling in France. This framework provides an amazing foundation I can build upon and continue moving forward in my French Journey. And thanks to Carrie Anne, I have come to see that it is a journey. As an adult learner I am coming to terms with the challenges of incorporating the class into my daily life and it has become the thing I do for me that breathes beauty into my day. Merci mille fois Carrie Anne !”

— Pat, Maryland

“Living with Food the French Way is ideal for anyone not looking for a diet recommendation (there are already a million out there), but for those looking to really elevate the quality of their day to day lives as they pertain to food. Who wouldn't want to live more gently and thoughtfully in relationship to food? Who wouldn't want to make meals into experiences? This course will guide you along that path.”

— Marina, Missouri

“I finished French Well-Being yesterday and just wanted to say how much I enjoyed it. It was exactly what I was needing and I think it will really make such a lovely impact on my ‘quotidien’ (daily life!). It’s brought such a sense of peace.”

— Katie, United Kingdom

“I truly enjoyed the French Confidence course. As a Francophile, I was able to learn more about why I'm so captured by the French culture. It was fantastic to engage with Carrie Anne's inspiring guidance throughout the course.”

— Catherine, Australia