Wine tasting at alpha.b : Beaujolais nouveau

🍷 At alpha-b, Beaujolais Nouveau isn’t just tasted… it’s experienced!

Every year, on the third Thursday of November, France celebrates one of its most iconic cultural traditions: the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau.

A festive, eagerly awaited, almost magical moment that energizes the entire country.

And at alpha-b, we love keeping this tradition alive by organizing a special tasting for our students — an experience that is cultural, linguistic, and… delightfully convivial.

🍇 Beaujolais Nouveau: a truly authentic French tradition

Born in the 1950s, Beaujolais Nouveau has become much more than a simple wine. It’s a symbol of sharing — an event that brings together friends, families, neighbors, and the simply curious for a drink… or just a joyful moment.

Its official release, every third Thursday of November at 12:01 a.m., kicks off celebrations all over France: bar events, lively gatherings, spontaneous tastings, animated street conversations.

At alpha-b, we cherish this tradition because it reflects exactly what we aim to share with our students: a living culture, a warm spirit, and a genuine desire to bring people together.

🇫🇷 Learning French also means living the culture

Studying French at alpha-b is not just about taking classes — it’s about living the language. This is the very core of our philosophy: offering our students an authentic learning experience rooted in real life, in everyday moments, and in French traditions.

Today’s tasting gives students the perfect chance to expand their vocabulary related to wine and gastronomy: aromas, color, fruity notes, floral hints, vintage… as well as to improve their speaking confidence, ask questions, interact, laugh, and dare to try new expressions.

And that’s where the magic happens: students discover not only Beaujolais Nouveau, but also an essential part of French culture… all while naturally improving their French.

🌍 Meeting people, sharing experiences, building a real community

What makes this activity so special at alpha-b is the human side of it all.

Our students come from all over the world and, very quickly, a real little community forms.

Our events — like the Beaujolais Nouveau tasting — are designed to bring people together, create connections, and shape unforgettable memories.

Today, gathered around a glass (in moderation of course!), passions are shared, accents blend together, and smiles are everywhere. New students find their footing, returning students reconnect with friends, and our activity leaders are always happy to join the conversation… Everyone feels right at home.

Because that’s what alpha-b truly is: a school where you learn French, but also a place where you live a unique human experience.

A school you come to for the language… and where you stay for the warm, family-like atmosphere.

🥂 Learn French, live France… and create lasting memories

If you’re looking for a school where learning is serious but the atmosphere is relaxed, where cultural activities are part of the program, and where every student is welcomed as a member of the family… then alpha-b is the perfect place for you.

Today, we raise our glasses to Beaujolais Nouveau, to French culture… and to all those who choose to live this wonderful linguistic adventure with us.

We can’t wait to welcome you at alpha-b — your French home away from home. 🇫🇷❤️🍷