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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 10 weeks

Beginner 2

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

This course is designed for participants who have completed the Beginner 1 class.

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.




Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

Beginner 3 (at the French Australian Pre-School, Red Hill)

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 10 weeks
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French Australian Preschool
Wednesday   6:30pm ▸ 8:30pm
01 May 2024 ▸ 03 Jul 2024

Beginner 3

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

This course is designed for participants who have completed the Beginner 2 class.

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.



Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

Comprehensive Package - Beginner

Comprehensive Courses

IMPORTANT:
Please make sure to indicate your schedule preferences on the "Comment" section available on the payment page. You may pick one regular course of your level and one conversation course of your level. 

The Comprehensive course is composed of 2 hours of a standard course and 2 hours of a conversation class.

During the standard course, you will learn French grammar and expand your vocabulary. You will then have the opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice during your conversation class.

Course prerequisite: Take a free level assessment
Textbooks: Cosmopolite 1 


Pace: 4 hours per week over 10 weeks

Comprehensive Package - Pre-Elementary

Comprehensive Courses

NEW

Comprehensive course is composed of 2 hours of a standard course and 2 hours of a conversation class.

During the standard course, you will learn French grammar and expand your vocabulary. You will then have the opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice during your conversation class.

Please make sure to indicate your schedule preferences on the "Comment" section available on the payment page. You may pick one regular course of your level and one conversation course of your level. 


Course prerequisite:
Take a free level assessment
Textbooks: Cosmopolite 1


Pace: 4 hours per week over 10 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 10 weeks

French for travelers

Workshops
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: 1.5 hours per week over 10 weeks

French for travelers

Workshops
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: 1h30 per week over 5 weeks

Pre-Elementary 1

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

 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.


● 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
Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

Pre-Elementary 2

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

 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.


● 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
Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

Pre-Elementary 3

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

 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.


● 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
Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks
Comprehensive Advanced

Comprehensive Advanced

Comprehensive Courses

IMPORTANT:
Please make sure to indicate your schedule preferences on the "Comment" section available on the payment page. You may pick one regular course of your level and one conversation course of your level. 

The Comprehensive course is composed of 2 hours of a standard course and 2 hours of a conversation class.

During the standard course, you will learn French grammar and expand your vocabulary. You will then have the opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice during your conversation class.

Course prerequisite: Take a free level assessment


Textbooks: Cosmopolite 4


Pace: 4 hours per week over 10 weeks
Comprehensive Elementary

Comprehensive Elementary

Comprehensive Courses

IMPORTANT:
Please make sure to indicate your schedule preferences on the "Comment" section available on the payment page. You may pick one regular course of your level and one conversation course of your level. 

The Comprehensive course is composed of 2 hours of a standard course and 2 hours of a conversation class.

During the standard course, you will learn French grammar and expand your vocabulary. You will then have the opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice during your conversation class.

Course prerequisite: Take a free level assessment


Textbooks: Cosmopolite 2


Pace: 4 hours per week over 10 weeks
Comprehensive Pre-Elementary

Comprehensive Package - Pre-Elementary

Comprehensive Courses

NEW

Comprehensive course is composed of 2 hours of a standard course and 2 hours of a conversation class.

During the standard course, you will learn French grammar and expand your vocabulary. You will then have the opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice during your conversation class.

Please make sure to indicate your schedule preferences on the "Comment" section available on the payment page. You may pick one regular course of your level and one conversation course of your level. 


Course prerequisite:
Take a free level assessment
Textbooks: Cosmopolite 1


Pace: 4 hours per week over 10 weeks
ELEMENTARY (A2)

Comprehensive Elementary

Comprehensive Courses

IMPORTANT:
Please make sure to indicate your schedule preferences on the "Comment" section available on the payment page. You may pick one regular course of your level and one conversation course of your level. 

The Comprehensive course is composed of 2 hours of a standard course and 2 hours of a conversation class.

During the standard course, you will learn French grammar and expand your vocabulary. You will then have the opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice during your conversation class.

Course prerequisite: Take a free level assessment


Textbooks: Cosmopolite 2


Pace: 4 hours per week over 10 weeks

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 10 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.

Elementary+ Term 2: demonstrative pronouns to indicate and give precisions, continuous present, near future and recent past; "Trends and successes": daily objects and chores, giving instructions, verbs with prepositions, SI clauses, indefinite pronouns, past participle agreement when using AVOIR auxiliary, indicating chronology, possessive pronouns, talking about cooking, associations, successes and more.
Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

Elementary

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.

Elementary Term 2 : "Out of the ordinary experiences": talk about the past with PASSÉ COMPOSÉ and IMPARFAIT, agreeing the past participles, use complexe sentences to emphasize, describe, use the time expressions, express what you must or are not allowed to do using the subjunctive
Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks
INTERMEDIATE (B1)

Comprehensive Intermediate

Comprehensive Courses


IMPORTANT:
Please make sure to indicate your schedule preferences on the "Comment" section available on the payment page. You may pick one regular course of your level and one conversation course of your level. 

The Comprehensive course is composed of 2 hours of a standard course and 2 hours of a conversation class.

During the standard course, you will learn French grammar and expand your vocabulary. You will then have the opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice during your conversation class.

Course prerequisite: Take a free level assessment


Textbooks: Cosmopolite 3



Pace: 4 hours per week over 10 weeks

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 10 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.

Intermediate+ Term 2: "What do you think about the news?": analysing the news; talking about (dis)information; using more time connectives; reporting past facts; learning more prepositional verbs; using emphasis, notably with the passive voice; understanding different language register (formal register, truncations).
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.

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
ADVANCED (B2)

Advanced +

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

This course is designed for participants who have a B1/Intermediate 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 Grammaire Progressive PERFECTIONNEMENT 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 10 weeks

Advanced

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

This course is designed for participants who have a B1/Intermediate 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 B2 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.

Advanced Term 2: "History and remembrance": telling the past with precision; describing professions and evolutions in society; making hypothesis on the past; conjugating in the simple past; mentioning childhood memories; analysing how we tell History; expressing sensations; discussing the war.

Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

Comprehensive Advanced

Comprehensive Courses

IMPORTANT:
Please make sure to indicate your schedule preferences on the "Comment" section available on the payment page. You may pick one regular course of your level and one conversation course of your level. 

The Comprehensive course is composed of 2 hours of a standard course and 2 hours of a conversation class.

During the standard course, you will learn French grammar and expand your vocabulary. You will then have the opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice during your conversation class.

Course prerequisite: Take a free level assessment


Textbooks: Cosmopolite 4


Pace: 4 hours per week over 10 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 10 weeks

Conversation: Litterature francophone (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 10 weeks

Conversation: Villes Francophones (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 10 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 10 weeks

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3. If known, filter by level. 

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. 

If your child has not previously taken classes with AFM, please contact us on enquiries@afcanberra.com.au so that we can discuss your needs.


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