Theme Classes for Adults

In person and online, mornings, lunch time and evenings – we’ve made it easy for you. Join us for a Portraits d’auteurs, Principles of the French Republic, French Humor or a conversation class, to name just a few of what we have in store for you!

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Intensive Programs

Looking to improve your language skills as quickly as possible? Can’t commit to a whole course session? These programs are for you!

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Are you new to the French Library?

Bienvenue ! Welcome! Check out this page dedicated to help new students

If you have any questions, contact us at adultprograms@frenchlibrary.org or call reception at 617.912.0400.

If you are an absolute beginner, you can register for the A1.1 class. If you already know or speak some French, even if the last time was many years ago in high school, make sure to take your free placement test. You can learn more about our levels and how long does it take to learn French here.

Our policies have changed! Make sure to read them before you register.

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A1
In-Person

A1 (absolute beginner) | Intensive Week

Intensive Classes (1 day or 1 week) Monday to Friday, Dec. 2-6 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Dec 2 - Dec 6

Don't have the time to attend a full session this fall? Not a problem! Join us for our intensive week! 15h of French in one week. Are you ready for the challenge?

B1
In-Person

B1 | Intensive Week

Intensive Classes (1 day or 1 week) Monday to Friday | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Dec 2 - Dec 6

Don't have the time to attend a full session this fall? Not a problem! Join us for our intensive week! 15h of French in one week. Are you ready for the challenge?

A2
In-Person

A2 | Intensive Week

Intensive Classes (1 day or 1 week) Monday to Friday | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Dec 2 - Dec 6

Don't have the time to attend a full session this fall? Not a problem! Join us for our intensive week! 15h of French in one week. Are you ready for the challenge?

B2
In-Person

B2| Intensive Week

Intensive Classes (1 day or 1 week) Monday to Friday | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Dec 2 - Dec 6

Don't have the time to attend a full session this fall? Not a problem! Join us for our intensive week! 15h of French in one week. Are you ready for the challenge?

B1
In-Person

B1+ | One Day Immersion

Intensive Classes (1 day or 1 week) Friday - October 25 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Oct 25Friday - November 15 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Nov 15Saturday - October 19 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Oct 19Saturday - November 2 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Nov 2

Looking to improve your language skills as quickly as possible? Can’t commit to a whole course session? Intensive immersion programs offer an exciting and effective way to learn a new language. Our One Day Immersion and Intensive One Week programs immerse you in the target language, allowing you to speak, think, and even dream in it! Unlike traditional grammar-focused classes, immersion programs emphasize practical usage and meaningful communication. During our One Day Immersion program, you will get 6h of French classes plus a lovely lunch (included in registration fee) with classmates and teachers!

A2
In-Person

A2+ | One Day Immersion

Intensive Classes (1 day or 1 week) Friday - October 25 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Oct 25Friday - November 15 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Nov 15Saturday - October 19 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Oct 19Saturday - November 2 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Nov 2

Looking to improve your language skills as quickly as possible? Can’t commit to a whole course session? Intensive immersion programs offer an exciting and effective way to learn a new language. Our One Day Immersion and Intensive One Week programs immerse you in the target language, allowing you to speak, think, and even dream in it! Unlike traditional grammar-focused classes, immersion programs emphasize practical usage and meaningful communication. During our One Day Immersion program, you will get 6h of French classes plus a lovely lunch (included in registration fee) with classmates and teachers!

A1
In-Person

A1+ | One Day Immersion

Intensive Classes (1 day or 1 week) Friday - October 25 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Oct 25Friday - November 15 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Nov 15Saturday - October 19 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Oct 19Saturday - November 2 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Nov 2

Looking to improve your language skills as quickly as possible? Can’t commit to a whole course session? Intensive immersion programs offer an exciting and effective way to learn a new language. Our One Day Immersion and Intensive One Week programs immerse you in the target language, allowing you to speak, think, and even dream in it! Unlike traditional grammar-focused classes, immersion programs emphasize practical usage and meaningful communication. During our One Day Immersion program, you will get 6h of French classes plus a lovely lunch (included in registration fee) with classmates and teachers!