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BEGINNER (A1)

Beginner 1

Standard Courses
Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes.

This course is designed for complete beginners who have never been in contact with the French language.

In class, you will work on oral/written comprehension and discover how the language works using a variety of documents (videos, written and audio) and in context (in many everyday situations). The teacher will support you in carrying out a variety of activities. You will interact with other learners and the teacher. Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation will be explained and are approached in an active way.

The Cosmopolite A1 is the reference manual. It will be used in class and for supplementary activities. In addition, the teacher will provide supplementary resources to ensure a variety of materials are studied.


● Discovering the French language
● Spelling and counting
● Communicating in the classroom
● Greetings and politeness
● Asking questions
● Introducing yourself and others (name, nationality, age, etc.)
● Explaining why you are learning French
Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Beginner 2 (Group 1)

Standard Courses
Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes.

This course is designed for complete beginners who have never been in contact with the French language.

In class, you will work on oral/written comprehension and discover how the language works using a variety of documents (videos, written and audio) and in context (in many everyday situations).The teacher will support you in carrying out a variety of activities. You will interact with other learners and the teacher. Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation will be explained and are approached in an active way.

The Cosmopolite A1 is the reference manual. It will be used in class and for supplementary activities. In addition, the teacher will provide supplementary resources to ensure a variety of materials are studied.


● Discovering the French language
● Spelling and counting
● Communicating in the classroom
● Greetings and politeness
● Asking questions
● Introducing yourself and others (name, nationality, age, etc.)
● Explaining why you are learning French
Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Beginner 2 (Group 2)

Standard Courses
Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes.

This course is designed for complete beginners who have never been in contact with the French language.

In class, you will work on oral/written comprehension and discover how the language works using a variety of documents (videos, written and audio) and in context (in many everyday situations).The teacher will support you in carrying out a variety of activities. You will interact with other learners and the teacher. Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation will be explained and are approached in an active way.

The Cosmopolite A1 is the reference manual. It will be used in class and for supplementary activities. In addition, the teacher will provide supplementary resources to ensure a variety of materials are studied.


● Discovering the French language
● Spelling and counting
● Communicating in the classroom
● Greetings and politeness
● Asking questions
● Introducing yourself and others (name, nationality, age, etc.)
● Explaining why you are learning French
Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Beginner 2

Standard Courses
Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes.

This course is designed for complete beginners who have never been in contact with the French language

In class, you will work on oral/written comprehension and discover how the language works using a variety of documents (videos, written and audio) and in context (in many everyday situations). The teacher will support you in carrying out a variety of activities. You will interact with other learners and the teacher. Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation will be explained and are approached in an active way.

The Cosmopolite A1 is the reference manual. It will be used in class and for supplementary activities. In addition, the teacher will provide supplementary resources to ensure a variety of materials are studied.

● Discovering the French language
● Spelling and counting
● Communicating in the classroom
● Greetings and politeness
● Asking questions
● Introducing yourself and others (name, nationality, age, etc.)
● Explaining why you are learning French

Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Beginner 3

Standard Courses

Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes!

● Talking about your likes and dislikes
● Talking about your passions, dreams and hobbies
● Explaining basic health issues
● Asking about and giving the time
● Talking about your daily routine and work activities
● Talking about going out
● Suggesting, accepting and refusing an invitation


Course prerequisite: Beginner 2 or take a free level assessment
Textbooks: Cosmopolite 1



Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Conversation (Pre-Elementary)

Conversation Courses
Make your French work in different situations with our selection of conversation classes on various themes.

In class, you will work on listening comprehension and oral production using a variety of short documents (video, written and audio) and in context (in a wide range of everyday situations). You will be put in interaction situations adapted to your level with the other learners and the teacher. The teacher will provide occasional explanations of the language and give feedback to help students improve their oral skills.

The teacher will provide class documents.

Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

French break for parents

Conversation Courses
Make your French work in different situations with our selection of conversation classes on various themes.

In class, you will work on listening comprehension and oral production using a variety of short documents (video, written and audio) and in context (in a wide range of everyday situations). You will be put in interaction situations adapted to your level with the other learners and the teacher. The teacher will provide occasional explanations of the language and give feedback to help students improve their oral skills.

The teacher will provide class documents.

Pace: 1 hour per week over 10 weeks

Pre-elementary 1

Standard Courses

Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes!

● Talking about going out
● Suggesting, accepting and refusing an invitation
● Relating past experiences, recent experiences and future plans
● Understanding a biography
● Describing someone’s physical appearance
● Describing a work experience
● Giving advice

Course prerequisite:
Beginner 3 or take a free level assessment
Textbooks: Cosmopolite 1



Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Pre-elementary 2

Standard Courses

Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes!

● Understanding travel plans
● Describing a holiday location
● Choosing a travel destination and accommodation
● Talking about the weather
● Talking about sensations and emotions
● Understanding a menu and discussing flavours
● Going grocery shopping
● Talking about reading habits

Course prerequisite: Pre-Elementary 1 or take a free level assessment
Textbooks: Cosmopolite 1



Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Pre-Elementary 3

Standard Courses

Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes!

● Comparing a past situation to the present
● Choosing an outfit, describing and buying clothes
● Making a positive or negative comment
● Comparing and evoking changes
● Describing a restaurant and ordering
● Describing an experience
● Giving movie/show recommendations
● Organising a gathering

Course prerequisite:
Pre-Elementary 2 or take a free level assessment
Textbooks: Cosmopolite 1


Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks
ELEMENTARY (A2)

Conversation (Elementary)

Conversation Courses
Make your French work in different situations with our selection of conversation classes on various themes.

In class, you will work on listening comprehension and oral production using a variety of short documents (video, written and audio) and in context (in a wide range of everyday situations). You will be put in interaction situations adapted to your level with the other learners and the teacher. The teacher will provide occasional explanations of the language and give feedback to help students improve their oral skills.

The teacher will provide class documents.

Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Elementary +

Standard Courses
Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes.

This course is designed for participants who already have some Elementary/A2 level notions in French.

In class, you will work on oral/written comprehension and discover how the language works using a variety of documents (videos, written and audio) and in context (in many everyday situations). The teacher will support your learning in carrying out a variety of activities. You will interact with other learners and the teacher. Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation will be explained and are approached in an active way.

The Cosmopolite A2 is the reference manual. It will be used in class and for supplementary activities. In addition, the teacher will provide supplementary resources to ensure a variety of materials are studied.

Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Elementary 1 (avec Franck)

Standard Courses

Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes!

● Comparing linguistic stays in France
● Doing administrative procedures
● Organising a trip
● Asking about accommodation
● Describing a place
● Giving details
● Relating an experience
● Understanding advice and safety instructions

Classes that fall on a public holiday will be held on the friday of the same week.

Course prerequisite: Pre-Elementary 3 or take a free level assessment
Textbooks: Cosmopolite 2



Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Elementary 2

Standard Courses

Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes!

● Expressing emotions and feelings
● Organising a themed weekend
● Describing an unusual trip
● Talking about personal experiences
● Seeking employment and understanding a job offer
● Offering services
● Giving advice

Course prerequisite: Elementary 1 or take a free level assessment
Textbooks: Cosmopolite 2


Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Elementary 4 (avec James)

Standard Courses
Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes.

This course is designed for participants who have a solid A1 level in French.

In class, you will work on oral/written comprehension and discover how the language works using a variety of documents (videos, written and audio) and in context (in many everyday situations). The teacher will support your learning in carrying out a variety of activities. You will interact with other learners and the teacher. Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation will be explained and are approached in an active way.

The Cosmopolite A2 is the reference manual. It will be used in class and for supplementary activities. In addition, the teacher will provide supplementary resources to ensure a variety of materials are studied.


Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks
INTERMEDIATE (B1)

Conversation (Intermediate)

Conversation Courses
Make your French work in different situations with our selection of conversation classes on various themes.

In class, you will work on listening comprehension and oral production using a variety of short documents (video, written and audio) and in context (in a wide range of everyday situations). You will be put in interaction situations adapted to your level with the other learners and the teacher. The teacher will provide occasional explanations of the language and give feedback to help students improve their oral skills.

The teacher will provide class documents.

Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Intermediate + (ONLINE)

Standard Courses
Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes.

This course is designed for participants who have some Intermediate/B1 notions in French.

In class, you will work on oral/written comprehension and discover how the language works using a variety of documents (videos, written and audio) and in context (in many everyday situations). The teacher will support your learning in carrying out a variety of activities. You will interact with other learners and the teacher. Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation will be explained and are approached in an active way. The Cosmopolite B1 is the reference manual. It will be used in class and for supplementary activities. In addition, the teacher will provide supplementary resources to ensure a variety of materials are studied.

Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Intermediate

Standard Courses
Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes.

This course is designed for participants who have a solid A2 level in French.
In class, you will work on oral/written comprehension and discover how the language works using a variety of documents (videos, written and audio) and in context (in many everyday situations). The teacher will support your learning in carrying out a variety of activities. You will interact with other learners and the teacher. Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation will be explained and are approached in an active way.

The Cosmopolite B1 is the reference manual. It will be used in class and for supplementary activities. In addition, the teacher will provide supplementary resources to ensure a variety of materials are studied.

Intermediate Term 2: "Let's move to a francophone country": expressing sentiments with the subjunctive; solving problems after expressing a complaint; using expressions of consequences; talking about health and healthcare; nuancing likes and dislikes; describing similitudes and differences.
Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

Intermediate

Standard Courses
Have fun learning with 2 hours a week of interactive classes.

This course is designed for participants who have a solid A2 level in French.
In class, you will work on oral/written comprehension and discover how the language works using a variety of documents (videos, written and audio) and in context (in many everyday situations). The teacher will support your learning in carrying out a variety of activities. You will interact with other learners and the teacher. Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation will be explained and are approached in an active way.

The Cosmopolite B1 is the reference manual. It will be used in class and for supplementary activities. In addition, the teacher will provide supplementary resources to ensure a variety of materials are studied.


Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks
ADVANCED (B2)

Advanced +

Standard Courses



Course prerequisite: Advanced 7 or take a free level assessment
Textbooks: Cosmopolite 4


Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Conversation (Advanced)

Conversation Courses
Enhance your conversational and debating skills in a convivial atmosphere after some advanced grammar refreshers.
Discuss various issues on themes such as: work and leisure, technologies, media and (dis)information, consumption, the environment, social relations, health and more.
All material will be provided by your teacher.

Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Conversation: Odonymes de Paris (Advanced)

Conversation Courses

Would you like to improve your French grammar and practise your conversation skills? 

In this course, you will study grammar points an advanced level. You will be encouraged to practise your speaking skills using themes corresponding to your language objectives. The aim of this course is to help you develop your French language skills.


Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Conversation: Philosophes francais (Advanced)

Conversation Courses

Would you like to improve your French grammar and practise your conversation skills? 

In this course, you will study grammar points an advanced level. You will be encouraged to practise your speaking skills using themes corresponding to your language objectives. The aim of this course is to help you develop your French language skills.


Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks
EXPERT (C1)

Conversation: Breakfast Club (Expert)

Conversation Courses

A lot of fun and interesting topics to be discussed, from politics to philosophy, to science or to any subject you would like to explore in French... This class brings different discussion topics together whilst enjoying breakfast as a group. Coffee and croissant included!

If you are not sure about your level, take a free level assessment


Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

Perfectionnement

Standard Courses

Looking to practice your conversation skills in French? This class will give you an opportunity to practice speaking, listening and to interact with others. The Perfectionnement class focuses on social change and contemporary global issues.

If you are not sure about your level, take a free level assessment


Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks
Advanced 8

Advanced +

Standard Courses



Course prerequisite: Advanced 7 or take a free level assessment
Textbooks: Cosmopolite 4


Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

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If you have already studied with us, please check with your teacher which level you should enrol in. 

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1. Click on YOUNG LEARNERS in the course selector 
2. Filter by session, for example Term 1 or Summer Intensives
3. If known, filter by level. 

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