Theme Classes for Adults

In person and online, mornings, lunch time and evenings – we’ve made it easy for you. Join us for Parisian Art de vivre, Easy reading, A summer in France with Van Gogh, le football: un sport mondial, Parler avec soins, Discover the Savoie region, 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 it takes to learn French here.

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

For online learning: In the event of power and/or internet outages, here are some general tips:

– If you experience a power outage or a Zoom interruption at your home, please contact the Education Dept. via email: adultprograms@frenchlibrary.org or at (617) 912-0400.  You might also want to be in touch with the teacher directly, to make arrangements to review any missed material.

– If a teacher loses connection during a class, please stay in your virtual classroom for a few minutes while the teacher logs back in.  If your teacher is unable to make it back quickly, please check your e-mail for further instructions from your teacher or a member of the education team.

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B2
Online

B2 | Paris-Boston: la révolution américaine vue de France

Conversation Classes (5 weeks) Wednesdays | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Jul 29 - Aug 26

Ce cours vous invite à explorer les liens profonds et durables entre la France et les États-Unis, depuis les Lumières jusqu’à nos jours. En retraçant les pas de figures révolutionnaires comme Lafayette, vous découvrirez comment ces deux villes ont inspiré et influencé les grands mouvements sociaux et politiques de leur temps. À travers des textes, des documents historiques, des cartes et des récits de voyage, développez votre maîtrise du français tout en voyageant dans le temps… et dans l’amitié franco-américaine.

A2
Online

A2-2 | Advanced Beginner French 2

Language Classes (10 weeks) Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:40 PM - 8:10 PM | Jan 13 - Mar 19

Do you want to discuss jobs of the future, describe the future, highlight the utility of an object, express intent or remind someone of something? Do you want to do all of that in French? You can! Plus you'll improve your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation skills at the same time.