Please note that the sale of books at the French Library is for on-site classes only. All online students are invited to visit mepeducation.net and look for "My School, My Class" at the top left or simply look for your class here. All your class material can be purchased at a preferential rate. For new students in language courses: unless you register for the A1.1 course (which means you have never taken French before), please do not purchase your book set until your teacher confirms that you are in the right level, which s/he will let you know after your first class. In the meantime, you will have access to a PDF version of your textbook for the first few sessions.
Digital versions of books can be purchased here:
For levels A1 to B2 = Edito A1, A2, B1 and B2:
Edito A1 2022 Edition - workbook and textbook.
Edito A2 2022 Edition - workbook and textbook.
Edito B1 2018 Edition -workbook + textbook
Edito B2 2022 Edition - Workbook and Textbook.
For C1/C2 levels = Tendances C1/2: contact the Education department at education@frenchlibrary.org 617-912-0415 to purchase your code, then: more at: https://tendances.cle-international.com/9782090385373 We highly encourage students who purchase a digital textbook to download the off line version!
--> ABOUT OUR CLASSES AND WAYS OF TEACHING
Our immersion method and curriculum target systematic acquisition of grammar skills as a means of acquiring and using the language with immediate results.
Our teachers benefit from the expertise of the Alliance Française for the most effective methods of French language instruction. Our class sizes are small (max 9 students online and 12 on site) providing more opportunities for you to communicate in French, creating a lively classroom atmosphere.
A1? A2? B1? What’s my level?
All our classes are structured according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF). The CEF is the language and fluency level scale used in the European Union. It goes from A1 to C2 and serves as the guideline for describing the level of fluency achieved by a foreign language learner. The chart below details our courses’ codification, the level progression and what a learner can do after completing a whole section. Each level requires 30h of teaching time. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
If you have never taken a class with us, we ask that you please complete the written and oral sections of our placement test for the upcoming session to ensure you enroll in the right course level.
A1 Beginners (4 levels: A1.1 to A1.4)
A1.1 to A1.4: can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Class material for language courses: Edito A1
A2 Advanced Beginners (4 levels: A2.1 to A2.4)
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Class material for language courses: Edito A2
B1 Intermediate (5 levels: B1.1 to B1.5)
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Class material for language classes: Edito B1
B2 Independent (4 levels: B2.1 to B2.4)
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Class material for language courses: Edito B2
C1 Proficient (2 levels: C1.1 to C1.2)
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
Class material for language courses: Tendances C1+/C2
C2 Proficient (1 level: C2.1)
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
Class material for language courses: Tendances C1+/C2
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B1+ | Lunch Break | Online
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.
Read MoreB1+/ B2 | Les Classiques de la littérature française - Part 2 | In Person
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.
Read MoreB1+/ B2 | Women Photographers: From Early Pioneers to Contemporary Practices | Online
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.
Read MoreB1+/B2 | Écrire le français | In Person
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.
Read MoreB1+/B2 | Paroles d'intellectuels : les Lumières contemporaines | In Person
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.
Read MoreB2 | La Nouvelle Vague : une révolution du cinéma français | In-person
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.
Read MoreB2 | La Nouvelle Vague : une révolution du cinéma français | Online
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.
Read MoreB2 | Les bizarreries et les subtilités de la langue française| Online
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.
Read MoreB2 | Maîtrise de la grammaire: les temps difficiles| In Person
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.
Read MoreB2-1 | Advanced French 1 | In Person
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!
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