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REVISE THE ESSENTIALS WORKSHOPS A1

REVISE THE ESSENTIALS A1 2026 SESSION 1

Workshops

Our Intensive French Workshops during school breaks provide a relaxed, engaging atmosphere to help you improve your French skills. With a focus on key areas like grammar, reading, listening, and writing, these courses are designed to boost your confidence and prepare you for the next level.

This course is ideal if you’ve completed one of our Beginner program in 2025, studied French elsewhere, or are aiming to reach A1.2 or A2. Experienced and friendly instructors will guide you throughout the process, while interactive activities like Kahoot quizzes, conversation games, and trivia keep the learning experience fun and dynamic.


Pace: Revise Essentials Workshops 3hrs/day for 4 days
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Joy Cummings Centre, 63 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300
Mon ▸ Thu   10am ▸ 1pm
19 Jan 2026 ▸ 22 Jan 2026

REVISE THE ESSENTIALS A1 2026 SESSION 2

Workshops

Our Intensive French Workshops during school breaks provide a relaxed, engaging atmosphere to help you improve your French skills. With a focus on key areas like grammar, reading, listening, and writing, these courses are designed to boost your confidence and prepare you for the next level.

This course is ideal if you’ve completed one of our Beginner program in 2025, studied French elsewhere, or are aiming to reach A1.2 or A2. Experienced and friendly instructors will guide you throughout the process, while interactive activities like Kahoot quizzes, conversation games, and trivia keep the learning experience fun and dynamic.


Pace: Revise Essentials Workshops 3hrs/day for 4 days
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Joy Cummings Centre, 63 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300
Tue ▸ Fri   10am ▸ 1pm
27 Jan 2026 ▸ 30 Jan 2026
REVISE THE ESSENTIALS WORKSHOPS A2

REVISE THE ESSENTIALS A2 2026 SESSION 1

Workshops

🌞🇫🇷 A2 Revision Workshop – Boost Your French this Summer!
Kick-start your year with our January A2 Essentials Workshop, a 12-hour intensive designed to help you revise, strengthen, and consolidate everything you learned in A2 during 2025.

Perfect for students who completed A2 in Term 4, 2025, this workshop will refresh key grammar, expand essential vocabulary, sharpen comprehension, and rebuild speaking confidence after the holiday break.

Join us this Summer to reinforce your foundations and get fully prepared to move confidently into further A2 levels or first B1 level in Term 1, 2026. A great way to start the year strong! 🌟


Pace: Revise Essentials Workshops 3hrs/day for 4 days
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Joy Cummings Centre, 63 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300
Mon ▸ Thu   10am ▸ 1pm
19 Jan 2026 ▸ 22 Jan 2026

REVISE THE ESSENTIALS A2 2026 SESSION 2

Workshops

🌞🇫🇷 A2 Revision Workshop – Boost Your French this Summer!
Kick-start your year with our January A2 Essentials Workshop, a 12-hour intensive designed to help you revise, strengthen, and consolidate everything you learned in A2 during 2025.

Perfect for students who completed A2 in Term 4, 2025, this workshop will refresh key grammar, expand essential vocabulary, sharpen comprehension, and rebuild speaking confidence after the holiday break.

Join us this Summer to reinforce your foundations and get fully prepared to move confidently into further A2 levels or first B1 level in Term 1, 2026. A great way to start the year strong! 🌟


Pace: Revise Essentials Workshops 3hrs/day for 4 days
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Joy Cummings Centre, 63 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300
Tue ▸ Fri   10am ▸ 1pm
27 Jan 2026 ▸ 30 Jan 2026
REVISE THE ESSENTIALS WORKSHOPS B1&B2

REVISE THE ESSENTIALS B1-B2 2026 SESSION 1

Workshops

🌞🇫🇷 B1 & B2 Revision Workshop – Boost Your French this Summer!

Kick-start your year with our January B1–B2 Essentials Workshop, a 12-hour intensive designed to help you revise, strengthen, and consolidate the key skills and knowledge you developed throughout 2025.

Perfect for students who completed B1 or B2 in Term 4, 2025, this workshop will refresh essential grammar structures, deepen vocabulary, sharpen listening and reading strategies, and rebuild spoken fluency after the holiday break.

Join us this Summer to reinforce your foundations and step confidently into your next B-level class in Term 1, 2026.
A fantastic way to start the new year strong and motivated! 🌟


Pace: Revise Essentials Workshops 3hrs/day for 4 days
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Joy Cummings Centre, 63 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300
Mon ▸ Thu   10am ▸ 1pm
19 Jan 2026 ▸ 22 Jan 2026

REVISE THE ESSENTIALS B1-B2 2026 SESSION 2

Workshops

🌞🇫🇷 B1 & B2 Revision Workshop – Boost Your French this Summer!

Kick-start your year with our January B1–B2 Essentials Workshop, a 12-hour intensive designed to help you revise, strengthen, and consolidate the key skills and knowledge you developed throughout 2025.

Perfect for students who completed B1 or B2 in Term 4, 2025, this workshop will refresh essential grammar structures, deepen vocabulary, sharpen listening and reading strategies, and rebuild spoken fluency after the holiday break.

Join us this Summer to reinforce your foundations and step confidently into your next B-level class in Term 1, 2026.
A fantastic way to start the new year strong and motivated! 🌟


Pace: Revise Essentials Workshops 3hrs/day for 4 days
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Joy Cummings Centre, 63 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300
Tue ▸ Fri   10am ▸ 1pm
27 Jan 2026 ▸ 30 Jan 2026
A1.1 Beginner

A1.1 - BEGINNER 1 - LUNCH BREAK ONLINE COURSE

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Welcome, beginners! You've decided to learn French, and we're excited to be part of your journey. As a complete beginner, you're brimming with enthusiasm, and we're here to guide you through your first steps into a new language and culture. Our immersive approach will have you speaking French from day one, helping you quickly grasp the basics and build a solid foundation.

In this course, you’ll dive into:

  • Greetings and Introductions (e.g., Bonjour, je m'appelle Jean)
  • Classroom Interactions (e.g., Pouvez-vous répéter s'il vous plaît ? Merci !)
  • Essential French Grammar – a simple introduction to verbs (action words) and nouns (people, places, things)
  • Practical Communication – using numbers in everyday situations (e.g., Une baguette, deux croissants et trois chouquettes, s'il vous plaît)

Get ready to immerse yourself in French and have fun while learning!

Course Material: COSMOPOLITE 1 (first half of the book). You will continue using this textbook in the A1.2 course next year.
Find out to buy it on our COURSE MATERIAL PAGE.


Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour Online lesson over 9 weeks

A1.1 - BEGINNER 1

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Welcome, beginners! You've decided to learn French, and we're excited to be part of your journey. As a complete beginner, you're brimming with enthusiasm, and we're here to guide you through your first steps into a new language and culture. Our immersive approach will have you speaking French from day one, helping you quickly grasp the basics and build a solid foundation.

In this course, you’ll dive into:

  • Greetings and Introductions (e.g., Bonjour, je m'appelle Jean)
  • Classroom Interactions (e.g., Pouvez-vous répéter s'il vous plaît ? Merci !)
  • Essential French Grammar – a simple introduction to verbs (action words) and nouns (people, places, things)
  • Practical Communication – using numbers in everyday situations (e.g., Une baguette, deux croissants et trois chouquettes, s'il vous plaît)

Get ready to immerse yourself in French and have fun while learning!

Course Material: COSMOPOLITE 1 (first half of the book). You will continue using this textbook in the A1.2 course next year.
Find out to buy it on our COURSE MATERIAL PAGE.


Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
A1.2 Continuing Beginner (2nd year)

A1.2 - BEGINNER 2 - LUNCH BREAK ONLINE COURSE

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With the basics in hand, you're ready to take your French skills to the next level! This immersive course, with a special focus on travel, will have you navigating French-speaking cities with ease. From the very first lesson, the class is conducted entirely en français, ensuring you gain real-world skills fast. By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

  • Expand your vocabulary to describe yourself and your family in more detail (e.g., Mes parents sont attentionnés.)
  • Ask questions confidently (e.g., Où est la bibliothèque ?)
  • Express your likes and dislikes (e.g., J’aime le champagne, mais je n’aime pas les escargots.)
  • Clearly indicate your destination (e.g., Je veux aller au musée.)
  • Ask for directions (e.g., C’est dans quelle direction, la gare ?)
  • Describe your mode of transport (e.g., Je prends le train.)

Get ready to immerse yourself in the language and culture, and feel at home navigating the French-speaking world!

Course Material: COSMOPOLITE 1 (second half of the book). .
Find out to buy it on our COURSE MATERIAL PAGE.


Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour Online lesson over 9 weeks

A1.2 - BEGINNER 2 ONLINE

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Welcome to a New Year of French!

Welcome back if you’re returning — and bienvenue if you’re new!
Please make sure you read the level description carefully to confirm that A1.2 – Beginner 2 is the right class for you.

This course is intended for students who have already completed A1.1 or an equivalent beginner level.

Course Material

You will continue using COSMOPOLITE 1.
Details on how to purchase the book are available on our Course Material Page.

Important Information – Online Class

This class is fully online.
Your teacher will send you your Zoom invitations for each lesson.
You will use your Cosmopolite 1 textbook for personal notes, and your teacher will also provide Google Docs during lessons for live practice and personalised feedback.


Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks

A1.2 - BEGINNER 2

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With the basics in hand, you're ready to take your French skills to the next level! This immersive course, with a special focus on travel, will have you navigating French-speaking cities with ease. From the very first lesson, the class is conducted entirely en français, ensuring you gain real-world skills fast. By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

  • Expand your vocabulary to describe yourself and your family in more detail (e.g., Mes parents sont attentionnés.)
  • Ask questions confidently (e.g., Où est la bibliothèque ?)
  • Express your likes and dislikes (e.g., J’aime le champagne, mais je n’aime pas les escargots.)
  • Clearly indicate your destination (e.g., Je veux aller au musée.)
  • Ask for directions (e.g., C’est dans quelle direction, la gare ?)
  • Describe your mode of transport (e.g., Je prends le train.)

Get ready to immerse yourself in the language and culture, and feel at home navigating the French-speaking world!

Course Material: COSMOPOLITE 1 (second half of the book).
Find out to buy it on our COURSE MATERIAL PAGE.


Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
A2.1 Elementary 1

A2.1 - ELEMENTARY 1

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You've built a strong foundation in French, and now it's time to start speaking with confidence! This immersive course, focused on daily life, will have you conversing entirely in French from day one. By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

  • Talk about your daily routine (e.g., Je me réveille à 8h00.)
  • Discuss your work and its demands (e.g., Je travaille de la maison, c'est pratique.)
  • Organize social outings – suggest activities and arrange meeting times (e.g., Retrouvons-nous à 16h pour faire du sport ?)
  • Accept or decline invitations (e.g., Merci, mais je suis trop occupé pour participer.)

Get ready to dive deeper into French and navigate everyday conversations with ease!

Course Material: COSMOPOLITE 2 (Units 1-3 of the book). You will continue using this textbook in the A2.2 course next year.
Find out to buy it on our COURSE MATERIAL PAGE.


Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
A2.2 Elementary 2

A2.2 - ELEMENTARY 2

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Get ready for an exciting journey through time and across the Francophone world! In this immersive course, conducted entirely en français from the start, you'll learn to:

  • Reflect on past memories (e.g., Je suis allée en France en 2016.)
  • Make plans for both the near and distant future (e.g., Je vais bientôt déménager. Nous saurons bientôt qui a gagné.)
  • Plan a trip to a French-speaking destination (e.g., Nous allons à Nouméa. Quel est le meilleur hôtel ?)
  • Dive into French literature and media
  • Offer general advice (e.g., Tu dois porter un chapeau pour te protéger du soleil.)
  • Express your feelings and opinions (e.g., Je suis heureuse.)

Prepare to explore the French language in a way that brings the past, present, and future to life!

Course Material: COSMOPOLITE 2 (Units 4-6 of the book). You will continue using this textbook in the A2.3 course next year.
Find out to buy it on our COURSE MATERIAL PAGE.


Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Joy Cummings Centre, 63 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300
Tuesday   6pm ▸ 8pm
03 Feb 2026 ▸ 31 Mar 2026
Tuesday   10am ▸ 12pm
03 Feb 2026 ▸ 31 Mar 2026
A2.3 Elementary 3

A2.3 - ELEMENTARY 3

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Keep advancing by immersing yourself in the vibrant world of French food, fashion, and cinema! In this course, conducted entirely en français from the start, you will:

  • Practice ordering your favorite French dishes with confidence (e.g., J'aimerais le coq au vin, s'il vous plaît.)
  • Master common shopping scenarios (e.g., Combien coûte cette jupe ?)
  • Get comfortable giving both positive and constructive feedback (e.g., Je n'ai pas du tout aimé cette expérience.)
  • Deepen your understanding of key grammatical structures to elevate your French, including two different past tenses (e.g., Quand j'étais jeune, je suis allé en France) and pronouns to avoid repetition (e.g., J'aime les croissants, j'en mange tous les matins.)

Prepare to explore French language and culture with greater depth, as you refine both your fluency and sophistication in speech!

Course Material: COSMOPOLITE 2 (Units 7-8 of the book).
Find out to buy it on our COURSE MATERIAL PAGE.


Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Joy Cummings Centre, 63 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300
Thursday   10am ▸ 12pm
05 Feb 2026 ▸ 02 Apr 2026
A2 CONVERSATIONAL CLUB

A1.2 - A2 Conversation Club

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French Conversation Club
Join our 1-hour weekly Conversation Club and practise your French in a fun, relaxed atmosphere!
Each week, Marie-Jo and Isabelle take turns leading lively discussions on new and engaging topics. You’ll receive useful lexical and grammatical cues to help you express yourself confidently and naturally.

It’s the best way to improve your speaking skills, expand your vocabulary, and communicate in French in a safe, friendly and supportive environment.

👉 Ideal for students at levels A1.2 to A2.


Pace: 1 hour / week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Joy Cummings Centre, 63 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300
Thursday   1pm ▸ 2pm
05 Feb 2026 ▸ 02 Apr 2026

A2 Conversation Club in Maitland

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In this course, you'll tackle a new, challenging project each term, crafted to engage you in an interactive and dynamic way while refining your conversational skills. These projects will push you to apply your French in real-world contexts, offering you opportunities to deepen your fluency and confidence. Please note: A minimum level of A2 is required to join this club.


Pace: 1.5 hours / week for 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Avant Coffee Lounge, Morpeth
Monday   3:30pm ▸ 5pm
02 Feb 2026 ▸ 30 Mar 2026
B1.1 Intermediate 1

B1.1 - INTERMEDIATE 1

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Congratulations – you’ve graduated from beginner to intermediate French! In this immersive course, conducted entirely en français from the start, you’ll take your skills to the next level by mastering:

  • The plus-que-parfait tense (e.g., J'avais eu un premier rendez-vous avec lui.)
  • The conditional tense (e.g., Je serais ravi de vous accueillir.)
  • Hypothetical constructions (e.g., Si vous rêvez de parler français, rejoignez l'Alliance Française.)
  • Asking questions with lequel/laquelle/lesquels/lesquelles (e.g., Lequel de ces livres préfères-tu ?)
  • Communicating professionally in French, including discussing your work experience, highlighting your skills, and writing a CV

Get ready to elevate your French and engage with the language in more complex, real-world contexts!

Course Material: COSMOPOLITE 3 (Units 1-3 of the book). You will continue using this textbook in the B1.2 course next year.
Find out to buy it on our COURSE MATERIAL PAGE.


Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Joy Cummings Centre, 63 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300
Thursday   6pm ▸ 8pm
05 Feb 2026 ▸ 02 Apr 2026
B1.3 Intermediate 3

B1.3 - INTERMEDIATE 3

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Never has the past been clearer. In this immersive course, guided entirely en français from the start, you will : 

  • Revise the construction and use of all the past tenses in French
  • Discover topics including literature, ecology, news and media, and professional and volunteer work
  • Be introduced to the passive voice (Les livres ont été vendus.)
  • Deepen your knowledge of the conditional and the subjunctive

Course Material: COSMOPOLITE 3 (Units 7-8 of the book).
Find out to buy it on our COURSE MATERIAL PAGE.


Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Joy Cummings Centre, 63 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300
Tuesday   6pm ▸ 8pm
03 Feb 2026 ▸ 31 Mar 2026
B1 CONVERSATIONAL CLUB

B1/B2 Conversation Club

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In the THURSDAY CLUB, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in meaningful correspondence with native French speakers from France. This immersive experience will help you improve your written and spoken French, as you exchange letters, emails, or messages with your French pen pals. By discussing various topics such as culture, daily life, and current events, you'll gain a deeper understanding of French language and customs. This ongoing interaction will also give you invaluable practice in expressing yourself more fluently, expanding your vocabulary, and strengthening your confidence in real-life communication. Please note: A minimum level of B1 is required to join this club.

In the SATURDAY CLUB, you’ll sharpen your speaking and listening skills through engaging discussions and meaningful conversations on a variety of current topics, all guided by thought-provoking articles and videos from the French media.



Pace: 1.5 hour/week for 8 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Cafe Coco Monde Darby Street
Saturday   9am ▸ 10:30am
07 Feb 2026 ▸ 28 Mar 2026
B2.2 Advanced 2

B2.2 - ADVANCED 2 - Hybrid

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You’re now an “Upper-Intermediate” user of French, and are becoming more and more independent with each passing day. In this immersive course, guided entirely en français from the start, you will : 

  • Complexify your speech with lequel and auxquels (Ce sont les professionnels auxquels j’ai confié mon apprentissage.)
  • Be inspired by French innovation and technology
  • Cultivate an appreciation of art, music, ballet, musicals, literature and more

F2F AND ONLINE CLASS: Weeks 1,3,5,7,9 FACE TO FACE + Weeks 2,4,6,8 ONLINE

Course Material:
COSMOPOLITE 4 (first half of the book). You will continue using this textbook in the B2.2 course next year.
Find out to buy it on our COURSE MATERIAL PAGE.


Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Joy Cummings Centre, 63 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300
Wednesday   6pm ▸ 8pm
04 Feb 2026 ▸ 01 Apr 2026
B2.3 Advanced 3

B2.3 - ADVANCED 3

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Let’s ignite some lively debates about the greatest movies and series, all while exploring the impact of new technologies and social media. In this immersive course, conducted entirely en français from the start, you will learn to:

  • Make effective comparisons
  • Draw clear conclusions (e.g., En effet, parce que, c’est pourquoi)
  • Explain cause and effect with ease
  • Use relative pronouns confidently (e.g., Ceux-là, ils y vont avec moi.)

Get ready to engage in rich discussions and deepen your mastery of French in both everyday and more complex contexts!


Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Joy Cummings Centre, 63 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300
Tuesday   3:45pm ▸ 5:45pm
03 Feb 2026 ▸ 31 Mar 2026
B2 CONVERSATIONAL CLUB

B2/C1 Conversation Club

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In this course, improve and enhance your speaking and listening skills through lively discussions and meaningful conversations covering a wide array of topical issues, stimulated and supported by articles and videos from the French press.



Pace: 1.5 hours / week for 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Joy Cummings Centre, 63 Scott Street, Newcastle 2300
Tuesday   2pm ▸ 3:30pm
03 Feb 2026 ▸ 31 Mar 2026

Contact us

contact@afnewcastle.com.au

Please note that there are no office hours. 

Alliance Française de Newcastle

63 Scott Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300
Completely accessible
Tramway Stop "Newcastle Beach"

Postal
PO Box 505
Jesmond, NSW 2299

We would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which the Alliance Française de Newcastle stands and remind people that we live and work on Aboriginal land.
We pay our respects to elders, past, present and emerging.  ​

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