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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B2 | Les Impressionnistes français au MFA | Online
À l’occasion du 250ᵉ anniversaire des États-Unis, découvrez la remarquable collection impressionniste du Museum of Fine Arts de Boston. À travers les œuvres de Monet, Renoir, Degas, Pissarro, Sisley et Cassatt, ce cours explore l’histoire de l’impressionnisme, ses grands artistes et le rôle essentiel des collectionneurs américains dans la reconnaissance et la préservation de ce mouvement artistique.
Read MoreB2-1 | Advanced French 1 | Online
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!
Read MoreB2-2 | Advanced French 2 | 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!
Read MoreB2-2 short track | Advanced French 2 | In-Person
Just because you’re short on time, doesn’t mean you can’t live life to the fullest! By the end of our B2 Short Track program, students will feel just as confident moving into C1 as their standard language class cohort!
Read MoreB2+/C1 | Je t'aime — moi non plus ! 250 ans de relations passionnées entre la France et les États-Unis | In-Person
Embark with Tony on a thrilling adventure through 250 years of Franco-American history, culture, and mutual influence. From the American and French Revolutions to the present day, this course delves into the major events, fascinating personalities, and groundbreaking ideas that have shaped one of the most enduring international relationships of our time. Along the way, you’ll meet legendary figures like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Alexis de Tocqueville, Ernest Hemingway, Josephine Baker, and many more. We’ll revisit pivotal moments like the Louisiana Purchase, the gift of the Statue of Liberty, and the Allied fight against fascism during World War II. But that’s not all! This either 5- or 10-week course also explores two centuries of cultural and technological exchanges, rivalries, and fascinations, from aviation and cinema to fashion and public transportation. Through historical documents, photographs, film excerpts, anecdotes, and lively discussions, this course offers an easy-to-understand introduction to the rich dialogue between France and the United States, two nations whose histories have been closely intertwined for over two centuries.
Read MoreB2+/C1 | Literature | Online
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.
Read MoreB2+/C1 | Literature: Mother Figures - l'image de la mère à travers des œuvres majeures du 20ème siècle | In-Person
Join Tony in a 5- or 10-week exploration of how the figure of the mother has served as a fundamental pillar of both human experience and literary history. This course traces the growing awareness of this crucial relationship in French culture, examining how shifting social dynamics and the rise of 20th-century psychoanalysis revolutionized the way we understand family ties. Through the lens of modern French literature, you will discover how iconic authors such as Proust, Camus, Duras, Ernaux, and Colette, navigate the full spectrum of maternal relationships, from deep, fusional bonds to psychological conflict, emotional distance, and tragic disconnect. Œuvres étudiées (all reading materials will be provided): Proust : À la recherche du temps perdu Camus : L'Étranger Marguerite Duras : L'Amant ; Un barrage contre le Pacifique Annie Ernaux : Une femme Colette : Sido
Read MoreB2+/C1 | Marie Curie: science, persévérance et place des femmes dans la recherche| Online
Découvrez le parcours exceptionnel de Marie Curie, pionnière de la recherche scientifique et figure emblématique de la persévérance. À travers l'étude de sa vie, de ses découvertes révolutionnaires et de son héritage, ce cours B2+/C1 invite les participants à réfléchir aux avancées scientifiques, à la place des femmes dans la recherche et aux enjeux de l'égalité. Discussions, documents authentiques et débats permettront d'améliorer son français tout en explorant l'actualité d'une personnalité qui continue d'inspirer le monde entier.
Read MoreB2+/C1 | Victor Hugo: pourquoi son œuvre nous parle-t-elle encore ? | Online
Découvrez pourquoi Victor Hugo demeure l'une des figures les plus influentes de la littérature française. À travers l'étude de sa vie, de ses œuvres majeures et de ses combats politiques et sociaux, ce cours B2+/C1 explore les thèmes universels qui continuent de faire écho aujourd'hui. Discussions, analyses de textes et échanges permettront aux participants d'améliorer leur français tout en réfléchissant à l'héritage durable de cet écrivain engagé.
Read MoreC1-1 | Proficient French 1 | Online
In this class, you will learn how to make intercultural comparisons, analyze a provocative article, and analyze classic theater. Culturally, you will explore new technologies, family, education, and life expectancy.
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