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.
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B2 | Je ne sais queer… French History with a queer eye!
Forget about Louis XIV or Napoléon! While such figures were busy conquering the world and making official history, a few fascinating individuals were revolutionizing the fronts of sexuality and gender norms. Through a gallery of five colorful portraits, discover that l’Histoire de France is painted in many more shades than just Bleu, Blanc, Rouge!
B1 | Ateliers de Grammaire
Learn elements of grammar through structured practice. Topics vary based on class needs.
B2+/C1 | Literature
Improve speaking and comprehension while reading and analyzing French literary works from a wide variety of genres.
B1+/B2 | A la découverte de la Bretagne
Join Farida to learn all about Brittany. Discover the region's towns and cities, history, music, cuisine, and cultural events.
A1-1 | Beginner French 1
Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn to Ask for and give directions, understand an itinerary, get around using public transportation, and much more! This class is for students with limited prior experience in French.
A1-2 | Beginner French 2
Give an opinion on an outfit, analyze a weather app, talk about the weather, ask for and give your clothing and shoe size, ask for the price, describe an object—all in French!
A1-4 | Beginner French 4
Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn to understand an exchange program, describe positive experiences, express purpose, describe a professional goal, indicate a wish or desire, talk about an ability or skill, understand professional tasks. and much more!
A2-1 short track | Advanced Beginner French 1
Just because you’re short on time, doesn’t mean you can’t live life to the fullest! By the end of our A2 Short Track program, students will feel just as confident moving into B1 as their standard language class cohort! [/padded_text]
A2-3 | Advanced Beginner French 3
Keep building your language skills and awareness. In this class, you will learn how to interpret a chart about names, speak to someone’s character, describe someone, talk about your emotions and much more!
B1-1 | Intermediate French 1
Identify criteria for something, be cautious or aware of something, express your wishes and intentions, ask politely for something, talk over the phone, give advice, outline a hypothetical situation, describe a memory, a place, a visit to a foreign city and more!
A2-4 | Advanced Beginner French 4
This class will give you the skills to understand a tourist brochure, reserve a stay somewhere, research a destination online, express your indifference towards a situation and more!
B1-2 | Intermediate French 2
You're ready to move on to bigger and better things! Describe different behaviors, talk about and suggest outings or events, give advice, talk about family activities, go out as a group, analyze different customs and traditions, and more.
B1-4 | Intermediate French 4
Delve deeper into the Francophone cultures around the globe while honing your language skills: understand a scientific documentary, learn about young, francophone thinkers, explain a scientific discovery, present the pros and cons of an innovation in technology, give your opinion, imagine the future. and more!
B2-1 | Advanced French 1
Build upon your French skills by studying advanced grammar concepts and performing challenging tasks. Talk about fashion and trends, talk about food fads, look at different travel trends and more!
B2-3 | Advanced French 3
Deepen your understanding of the complexities of French language and Francophone cultures as you analyze societal challenges and obstacles, take a position on an issue, describe and compare different cultures and political styles, and more.
B2-4 | Advanced French 4
Perfect your pronunciation, solidify your mastery of grammar and learn additional vocabulary—then apply your learning to demanding tasks like comparing and contrasting different professional behaviors, outlining a career path and explaining various life choices, and more!
A2-1 | Advanced Beginner French 1
Time to go beyond the basics! Gain the grammar, vocabulary, and confidence you'll need to comprehend an excerpt from a piece of literature, describe a photograph, share a memory (happy or otherwise), read a tourist manual, and much more.
A1-2 short track | Beginner French 1
You don't have time for a 10-week class? No worries! We have you covered. Our A1-2 “Short Track” option is your course! With the same 3 hours of instruction per week as our standard-length class, this new program is perfect for students who cannot make the financial or time commitment of 10 weeks of intensive learning. But just because you’re short on time, doesn’t mean you can’t live life to the fullest! By the end of our A1 Short Track program, students will feel just as confident moving into A2 as their standard language class cohort! Two things to know before registering: 1. This short track program requires that you spend time outside of time class to work on homework and 2. you cannot transfer from/to short track to/from regular track.
A1-3 short track | Beginner French 3
Long story short … the French Library is now offering a 6 week, online “Short Track” option our A1-3 course! With the same 3 hours of instruction per week as our standard-length class, this new program is perfect for students who cannot make the financial or time commitment of 10 weeks of intensive learning. But just because you’re short on time, doesn’t mean you can’t live life to the fullest! By the end of our A1 Short Track program, students will feel just as confident moving into A2 as their standard language class cohort! Two things to know before registering: 1. This short track program requires that you spend time outside of time class to work on homework and 2. you cannot transfer from/to short track to/from regular track.
A2-2 short track | Advanced Beginner French 2
Long story short … the French Library is now offering a 6-week, online “Short Track” option for an A2-2 course! With the same 3 hours of instruction per week as our standard-length class, this new program is perfect for students who cannot make the financial or time commitment of 10 weeks of intensive learning. But just because you’re short on time, doesn’t mean you can’t live life to the fullest! By the end of our A2 Short Track program, students will feel just as confident moving into B1 as their standard language class cohort!
A2/A2+ | Listen Up!
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!
B1| Edito Pro | Hybrid
Identify criteria for something, be cautious or aware of something, express your wishes and intentions, ask politely for something, talk over the phone, give advice, outline a hypothetical situation, describe a memory, a place, a visit to a foreign city and more!
B1-5 | Intermediate French 5
Delve deeper into the Francophone cultures around the globe while honing your language skills: understand a scientific documentary, learn about young, francophone thinkers, explain a scientific discovery, present the pros and cons of an innovation in technology, give your opinion, imagine the future. and more!
B1+/B2 | Ateliers de Grammaire
Learn elements of grammar through structured practice. Topics vary based on class needs.
B1 | Le Monde de la Santé - Medical French
Learn the basics of medical terminology in French, from the vocabulary one would need to go to the doctor, communicate symptoms, and understand a hospitalization report in a French-speaking country to the particular jargon used by medical professionals to describe disease transmission and various procedures.
B2/C1 | Advanced Conversation: Débattre!
With an emphasis on conversation, multimedia resources, and current events, this course will get you on your way to being a sparkling conversationalist (and improve your grammar too!)
B1 | Discover France through its wines and cheeses
Improve your French while discovering five amazing regions and learning about their local wines and cheeses! - Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Ossau Iraty / Bergerac rouge - Bourgogne Franche Comté: Delice de Bourgogne / Cotes-de-Beaunes rouge - Pays de la Loire: Chèvre / Vouvray blanc - Auvergne Rhône Alpes: Cantal / Côtes du Rhône rouge - Grand- Est: Brie / Vin d'Alsace blanc
B1+| 20th Century France - 5 Major Events
In this class, we invite you to travel through time and learn more about five important events in 20th century French history, from 1945 to 1981.
B1 | A la découverte de… la Belgique et du Canada francophones
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 Julien to learn all about the history, culture and food of Belgium.
B1 | A la découverte des… régions françaises
Discover some of the most beloved and iconic regions of France. In this edition of A la découverte de..., you'll embark on an amazing trip through Bretagne, Côte d'azur, Limousin, Alsace and Rhône-Alpes.