ADULT LEARNERS

From beginner to more advanced,
learn or perfect your French!

Standard classes.

Our standard classes are based on one-year learning for each level.
We have seven different levels (below).

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 $280 for one term
For workshops and short classes, refer to the course as it is a case by case pricing.

1. Beginners

A1 level

Learn the basics of French from greetings to every day expressions and topics.

Classes on Wednesday and Thursday evenings

2. Continuing Beginners

A1 level

Talk about every day life, speak about yourself and your immediate environment in a simple way.

Classes on Thursday evenings

3. Elementary

A2 level

Talk about your every day life, routine and discuss about various topics in short conversations.

Classes on Tuesday evenings

4. Intermediate 1

A2 level

Talk about your every day life, routine and discuss about various topics in short conversations.

Classes on Wednesday evenings.

5. Intermediate 2

B1 level

Discuss and talk about a large range of topics in a range of different contexts, give and seek for opinions.

Classes on Tuesday evenings.

6. Advanced

B1 level

Discuss and talk about a large range of topics in a range of different contexts, give and seek for opinions

Classes on Tuesday afternoons.

Workshops and short classes

Short classes

Conversational French
(Practise your speaking skills from Elementary level)
Classes on Saturday mornings

Français Renforcé
(Maintain/Perfect your Frenh for Advanced level)
Classes on Tuesday afternoons.

Workshops

Pronunciation workshops. TBC

Conjugation workshops
(workshops depend on the level). TBC

Cultural workshops
(Various topics)
TBC

Last, but not least, if you are unsure about your level, check out our "What is my level page?".

Order a course

Age Group
Adults

Level

Your previous selection: Adults

From complete beginner to more advanced, learn French at your own pace.

Select a level

Available Courses: 2

Beginners

This is a year-long course subdivided into four terms of 9 weeks.
No previous knowledge of French is required.
Material required
- Material to take notes during the class
- The textbook and workbook Alter ego 1 - available for purchase with the Alliance de Newcastle when enrolling to the course.
- Weekly lessons/notes are sent by e-mail by the teacher
Work required from students between classes: Weekly homework and/or revise the work done in class.

Available Courses: 2

French Summer course - for UoN students

This course is an intensive revision course based on the textbook Totem.

You will review all the important and necessary grammar, conjugation and vocabulary covered during the year

Available Courses: 1

Continuing Beginners

This is a year-long course subdivided into four terms of 9 weeks.
Students wishing to enrol in this course should have completed the beginners course or equivalent.
Material required for the course:
- Material to take notes during the class
- Textbook and workbook "Alter Ego 1" - available for purchase with the Alliance de Newcastle when enrolling to the course.
- Weekly notes/lessons are sent via e-mail by the teacher.
Work required from students between classes: Weekly homework and/or revise the work done in class.

Available Courses: 2

Elementary

This is a year-long course subdivided into four terms of 9 weeks.
Knowledge of French required: Students wishing to enrol in this course should have completed the Continuing beginners course or equivalent.
Material required for the course:
- Weekly lessons are sent via e-mail.
- Textbook "Alter Ego 1" - available for purchase with the Alliance de Newcastle when enrolling to the course.
Work required from the student between classes: Some weekly homework will be given

Available Courses: 1

Intermediate 1

The Intermediate 1 course is a year-long course subdivided into four terms of 9 weeks.
To enrol in this course, students should have completed the Elementary course or equivalent.
Material required for the course:
- Material to take notes during the class
- Textbook and workbook "Alter Ego 2" - available for purchase with the Alliance de Newcastle when enrolling to the course.
- Weekly notes/lessons are sent via e-mail by the teacher.
Work required from students between classes: Weekly homework and/or revise the work done in class.

Available Courses: 1

Intermediate 2

The Intermediate 2 course is a year-long course subdivided into four terms of 9 weeks
To enrol in this course, students should have completed the Intermediate 1 course or equivalent.
Weekly notes are sent by the teacher.
Material required for the course:
- Material to take notes during the class
- Textbook and workbook "Alter Ego 2" - available for purchase with the Alliance de Newcastle when enrolling to the course.
Work required from students between classes: Weekly homework and/or revise the work done in class.

Available Courses: 1

Advanced

This is a year-long course subdivided into four terms of 9 weeks
Students wishing to enrol in this course should have completed the Intermediate course or equivalent
Material required for the course:
- Material to take notes in class
- The textbook and Workbook Alter Ego 3 - Available for purchase with the Alliance de Newcastle when enrolling to the course.
- Weekly notes supplied by the teacher
Work required from students between classes: Weekly homework and/or revise the work done in class.

Available Courses: 1

Français Renforcé

« Français Renforcé' is NOT a standard class following a textbook. It relies
instead on sharing the individual exploration of the news, readings, video watching, personal experiences, etc and is complemented by articles and activities extracted mainly from Bien-dire magazine.

This class is based on themes from magazines and other resources.

Length of course: It is a 9 weeks course, each class goes for 2 hours.

Knowledge of French required: Advanced

Material required for the course: Subscription to the Bien-Dire Magazines

Work required from the student between classes: Revisions or reading material