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Looking for ways to refine your French outside of a 10-week core language class? Check out our 5-week thematic classes for adults! These classes are perfect for people who want to put into practice what they've learned in our academic classes and for people who are looking to continue their learning through themed classes at their leisure. Enroll today!

Please contact us at adultprograms@frenchlibrary.org if you have any questions!

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In person classes: on site at the French Library OR online at MEP Education. Material for all literature classes are provided on the class' webpage.
Online classes: online with MEP Education. Please look for your class here. All your class material can be purchased at a preferential rate on the mepeducation.net website.


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A1+ | La Grammaire en A1 | Online

Beginner
Starting May 19, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Learn elements of grammar through structured practice. Topics vary based on class needs.

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A1+ | Prononciation en Action! | Online

Beginner
Starting May 21, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Master French sounds with flair! TV5MONDE’s Prononciation en action series is your go-to toolkit for leveling up your French pronunciation. Through fun, interactive videos led by phonetics expert Magali Boureux, you'll explore the rhythms and sounds of French using the verbo-tonal method. Whether you're in class or learning solo, these bite-sized lessons blend visuals, repetition, and real-life examples to help you speak more clearly and confidently. Say goodbye to tricky nasal vowels and hello to smooth, natural French!

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A2 | La Grammaire en A2 | Online

Advanced Beginner
Sessions starting April 9, 2026, and May 19, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Learn elements of grammar through structured practice. Topics vary based on class needs.

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A2/A2+ | Advanced Beginner Conversation | Online

Advanced Beginner
Starting May 21, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Develop your conversational and communication skills through role-play, discussion of French media and other speaking activities adapted to your level.

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A2/A2+ | Dictées de Printemps | Online

Advanced Beginner
Starting May 21, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Build your vocabulary and knowledge of idioms through various creative writing techniques and activities.

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A2+ | Listen Up! | In-Person

Advanced Beginner
Starting April 7, 2026 1.5 hours per week on Mondays at 12:00pm for 5 weeks

Strengthen your listening skills while improving your vocabulary and grammar by engaging with a variety of fascinating audio media, including podcasts, readings, and mini role plays!

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A2+/ B1 | French Idioms | In Person

Advanced Beginner
Starting May 13, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Have fun with Florine as you dive into French idioms the way they’re really used—naturally and in context. Through lively conversations, anecdotes, and real-life examples, you’ll explore French culture, traditions, and ways of thinking, all through the lens of language. It’s an immersive, enjoyable way to build your vocabulary while gaining deeper insight into what makes French culture unique.

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B1 | Intermediate Conversation | In-Person

Intermediate
Sessions starting April 7, 2026, and May 12, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Master the art of conversation while perfecting the finer points of your grammar through the fun and varied speaking activities in this course!

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B1+ | A la découverte de… la Belgique | In-Person

Intermediate
Starting April 8, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Known for its medieval towns, Renaissance architecture and as headquarters of the European Union and NATO, Belgium has a lot to offer. The country has distinctive regions including Dutch-speaking Flanders to the north, French-speaking Wallonia to the south and a German-speaking community to the east. The bilingual capital, Brussels, has ornate guildhalls at Grand-Place and elegant art-nouveau buildings. Join Eva to learn all about the history, culture and food of Belgium.

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B1+ | A la découverte de la Francophonie | Online

Intermediate
Starting April 10, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

This course offers an introduction to the rich diversity of the Francophone world. Over several weeks, students will explore the history, geography, and cultural traditions of French-speaking regions across Europe, Africa, the Americas, and beyond. Through texts, media, and interactive discussions, the class examines how language connects communities and shapes identities, highlighting the global influence of French in literature, art, and everyday life. Join Julien on this virtual tour of some of the French-speaking-world's greatest places!

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B1+ | Contes et légendes de Bretagne | Online

Intermediate
Starting April 8, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Brittany is one of the few French regions which has managed to preserve its own culture, identity, and character to this extent. Indeed, the Celts know no equal when it comes to imagination and fantasy. At the crossroads of paganism and Catholicism, Breton tales and legends take us to an unrivaled magical realm.

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B1+ | Conversation: Tout sur le festival de Cannes! | Online

Intermediate
Starting May 15, 2026 90 minutes/week for 5 Weeks

Experience the dazzle of the world’s most iconic film festival! This dynamic B1-level course invites you behind the velvet ropes of the Cannes Film Festival—its myths, red‑carpet moments, emerging stars, and insider stories. Through hands-on activities, authentic festival clips, role‑plays, and creative projects, you’ll strengthen your French while immersing yourself in the magic of the Croisette. Ideal for culture enthusiasts, film lovers, and curious learners looking for a splash of French Riviera glamour.

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B1+ | Illuminating Geniuses: 72 Women and the Eiffel Tower | Online

Intermediate
Starting April 7, 2026 90 minutes/week for 5 Weeks

Step into a vibrant French-learning experience that blends cultural discovery with hands-on communication. You’ll decode real articles, practice listening through engaging audio prompts, and dive into lively role-plays ranging from guided tours to radio-style interviews. Each session gives you the chance to speak more, understand more, and create more—all while exploring the extraordinary women whose names will soon illuminate the Eiffel Tower. Perfect for learners who want a modern, interactive, and empowering way to improve their French.

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B1+ | Listen Up! | In Person

Intermediate
Sessions starting April 9, 2026, and May 14, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Strengthen your listening skills while improving your vocabulary and grammar by engaging with a variety of fascinating audio media, including podcasts, readings, and mini role plays!

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B1+ | Lunch Break | Online

Intermediate
Starting April 6, 2026 1h30 per week for 5 weeks

Come join us for this casual conversation class! Learn French in a relaxed environment during your lunch break. Sharpen your skills and discuss everything from daily activities to social issues. No homework and no required textbook.

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B1+/ B2 | Les Classiques de la littérature française - Part 2 | In Person

Advanced
Starting April 8, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Explorez ou revisitez les œuvres majeures et les auteurs emblématiques de la littérature française — de Molière à Camus, de Balzac à Duras — dans un cadre pédagogique dynamique et interactif. À partir d’extraits soigneusement sélectionnés, de débats argumentés et d’activités communicatives, ce cours propose une immersion dans la langue, la culture et l’imaginaire français. Il constitue une opportunité privilégiée pour perfectionner vos compétences conversationnelles, enrichir votre lexique et approfondir votre compréhension des fondements du prestige culturel français, tout en cultivant le plaisir de la lecture et de l’échange intellectuel.

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B1+/ B2 | Women Photographers: From Early Pioneers to Contemporary Practices | Online

Intermediate
Starting April 8, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

This B1/B2 French course introduces students to the work of French women photographers, from 19th‑century pioneers like the “Nadarines” to leading contemporary artists such as Valérie Belin and Bettina Rheims. Along the way, we’ll explore key movements—from the surrealism of Dora Maar and Claude Cahun to the humanist photography of Sabine Weiss—and discover how these women have used photography as a space for artistic innovation, self‑expression, journalism, fashion, and feminist engagement.

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B1+/B2 | Écrire le français | In Person

Intermediate
Starting May 13, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Faites rayonner vos idées en français écrit ! Ce cours vous accompagne dans le développement de votre style, de votre grammaire et de votre aisance rédactionnelle, que vous écriviez des essais universitaires, des analyses, des articles ou de courtes fictions. Grâce à des exercices ciblés et à un accompagnement personnalisé, vous apprendrez à structurer vos textes, enrichir votre vocabulaire et écrire avec clarté et assurance. Vous découvrirez également comment intégrer l’intelligence artificielle de façon éthique et pertinente pour soutenir votre créativité et porter plus loin vos projets d’écriture.

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B1+/B2 | Paroles d'intellectuels : les Lumières contemporaines | In Person

Intermediate
Starting April 8, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Ce cours vous invite à enrichir votre français par l’analyse et le débat autour des grands enjeux de la France contemporaine. Guidés par cinq penseurs majeurs — Jean Birnbaum, Vincent Delecroix, Cynthia Fleury, Michael Foessel et Geneviève Fraisse — vous apprendrez à formuler vos idées avec clarté, à affronter la complexité et à cultiver le courage de la nuance. Textes, vidéos et discussions guidées vous aideront à développer un véritable esprit critique… à la française.

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B2 | La Nouvelle Vague : une révolution du cinéma français | In-person

Advanced
Starting May 12, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Découvrez la Nouvelle Vague, mouvement qui a révolutionné le cinéma français à la fin des années 1950 avec des réalisateurs visionnaires tels que Godard, Truffaut, Chabrol, Rohmer, Rivette, ainsi que les cinéastes de la Rive Gauche comme Agnès Varda et Alain Resnais. À travers des extraits et des analyses, ce cours vous invite à explorer une nouvelle manière de filmer, de raconter et de penser le cinéma — et à débattre comme de vrais cinéphiles.

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B2 | La Nouvelle Vague : une révolution du cinéma français | Online

Advanced
Starting May 13, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Découvrez la Nouvelle Vague, mouvement qui a révolutionné le cinéma français à la fin des années 1950 avec des réalisateurs visionnaires tels que Godard, Truffaut, Chabrol, Rohmer, Rivette, ainsi que les cinéastes de la Rive Gauche comme Agnès Varda et Alain Resnais. À travers des extraits et des analyses, ce cours vous invite à explorer une nouvelle manière de filmer, de raconter et de penser le cinéma — et à débattre comme de vrais cinéphiles.

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B2 | Les bizarreries et les subtilités de la langue française| Online

Advanced
Starting April 10, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Designed specifically for adults, the course combines linguistic analysis, practical exercises, and discussion to help learners gain confidence, accuracy, and natural fluency in both professional and everyday contexts.

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B2 | Maîtrise de la grammaire: les temps difficiles| In Person

Advanced
Starting April 8, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Ce cours propose une exploration systématique — ou un perfectionnement — des temps verbaux souvent négligés : subjonctif présent, imparfait et plus‑que‑parfait, passé simple, futur et passé antérieur, ainsi que les conditionnels. L’accent sera mis sur le passé simple et le subjonctif, indispensables à la lecture de la littérature mais trop peu maîtrisés. L’objectif : faciliter l’accès aux textes littéraires. Au programme : une approche historique de ces temps, des exercices ciblés et ludiques, la lecture d’extraits d’auteurs classiques, ainsi que des ateliers d’écriture pour mettre activement en pratique ces conjugaisons.

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B2+/C1 | Literature | Online

Proficient
Starting April 8, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 10 weeks

Améliorez votre expression orale et votre compréhension tout en lisant et en analysant des œuvres littéraires françaises issues d’une grande variété de genres. Ce cours vous invite à explorer la richesse de la littérature francophone — romans, poésie, théâtre, nouvelles — tout en développant vos compétences linguistiques. À travers des discussions guidées, des lectures approfondies et des activités interactives, vous renforcerez votre aisance à l’oral, enrichirez votre vocabulaire et affinerez votre compréhension des structures grammaticales, le tout dans un contexte culturel stimulant.

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B2| La France d’Aujourd’hui : Idées, Médias et Créations | In-Person

Advanced
Starting May 14, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Un cours dynamique de 5 semaines pour explorer la France contemporaine : innovation, arts, médias, société numérique et transition écologique.

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