Standard classes
PACE:
- 2 hours per week over 9 weeks
- Our standard classes are based on one-year learning for each level.
Classes start on February each year.
It may be possible to join mid-term or mid-year, please, make sure to contact us.
PRICING:
For all our standard classes, it is $300 for one term
COURSE MATERIALS :
Purchase the course materials for your course HERE
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A1.1 - BEGINNER 1 in Maitland
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
A1.1 - BEGINNER 1
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 - BEGINNER 2
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 Conversation Club
Pace: 1.5 hours / week for 9 weeks
A2 Conversation Club in Maitland
France-Australia Correspondence
This course offers an exciting opportunity to practice your French skills through written and oral exchanges with French correspondents. Each week, you will engage in discussions on a new theme, allowing you to explore various topics related to everyday life. You’ll present a summary of your correspondence at the beginning of each class, helping you improve your writing, speaking, and listening skills.
By communicating directly with native speakers, you will gain valuable insights into French culture while refining your ability to express yourself in a meaningful and authentic way. This course is designed to help you develop your French proficiency through dynamic and real-world conversations.
The Conversation Club is held in Morpeth (near Maitland) at Avant Coffee Lounge, offering a cozy and relaxed environment for you to practice your French with fellow learners.
Join us for an immersive experience that will take your language learning to the next level! LEVEL A2 minimum.
Pace: 1.5 hours / week for 9 weeks
A2.1 - ELEMENTARY 1
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
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
A2.3 - ELEMENTARY 3
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
B1.1 - INTERMEDIATE 1
Congratulations – you’ve graduated from Elementary 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
B1.2 - INTERMEDIATE 2
With Intermediate 1 behind you, you're now ready to take your French skills even further. Dive into engaging topics like cooking, cosmetics, vintage culture, and "Made in France," all while exploring French stereotypes and the education system. This immersive course, conducted entirely en français from the start, will help you:
- Master two essential pronouns, "où" and "dont", as well as possessive pronouns (e.g., le mien, le tien)
- Talk about ongoing actions (e.g., Je suis en train de faire...)
- Refine your ability to discuss the recent past and near future (e.g., Je viens de boire un café et je vais acheter une baguette.)
- Clear up any confusion surrounding the more advanced uses of avoir in the past tense (e.g., Ces photos ? Le client les a adorées. Ce voyage ? Les clients l’ont adoré.)
This course will enhance your understanding of both the language and culture, helping you express yourself with greater
confidence and nuance! Course Material: COSMOPOLITE 3 (Units 4-6 of the book). You will continue using
this textbook in the B1.3 course next year.
Find out to buy it on our COURSE MATERIAL PAGE.
Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
B1/B2 Conversation Club
In this 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 hours / week for 9 weeks
B2 Conversation Club in Maitland
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
B2.1 - ADVANCED 1
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
B2.2 - ADVANCED 2
What's not to love about food, holidays, culture, history, and fashion? Immerse yourself in these exciting topics and more in this dynamic course, conducted entirely en français from the start. Designed to:
- Deepen both your cultural understanding and language proficiency
- Teach you how to express future predictions or make suppositions about past events (e.g., Si je partais en France, je m’installerais certainement à Lyon / Il sera certainement tombé.)
- Build confidence in using specific language structures to make characterizations (e.g., En visitant les châteaux de la Loire, j’aurai l’occasion d’utiliser mon dictionnaire de français courant.)
Prepare to refine your French and gain deeper insights into the language and culture that shape everyday life!
Course Material: COSMOPOLITE 4 (second half of the book).
Find out to buy it on our COURSE MATERIAL PAGE.
Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
B2.3 - ADVANCED 3
At this level, students will be encouraged to express themselves on a broad range of topics, including social issues, historical events, daily life in France, regional differences, popular music and traditions, major sporting events, technological advancements, and more. The grammar book Grammaire en dialogues will support students in refining their grammatical skills. We will revisit and deepen understanding of the following topics:
- Reflexive verbs
- Impersonal expressions
- Relative pronouns
- Comparisons
- Complex verb conjugations
Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
B2/C1 Conversation Club
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
OUR LEVELS:
Each level is structured across approximately four terms, with each term lasting 9 weeks.
Choosing the right level is key to your success. If you're unsure about which level suits you best, we're here to help! You can contact us via email, and we'll guide you in selecting the right course. Alternatively, feel free to visit our What is My Level? PAGE for more information.