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B1-3 | Intermediate French 3 | Online
Keep looking forward and making progress! Learn how to talk about your career path, express enthusiasm for a professional project, understand and give advice for an interview, take risks, describe your typical workday and more.
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B1-4 | Intermediate French 4 | Online
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!
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B1-5 | Intermediate French 5 | Online
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!
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B2-1 | 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!
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C1-2 | Proficient French 2 SLOW Part 2 | Online
Perfect your pronunciation, solidify your mastery of grammar and learn additional vocabulary—then apply your learning to demanding tasks like transcribing audio documents, criticizing political campaigns or debating the salaries of different professions.
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C1-1 | Proficient French 1 | Online
Perfect your pronunciation, solidify your mastery of grammar and learn additional vocabulary—then apply your learning to demanding tasks like transcribing audio documents, criticizing political campaigns or debating the salaries of different professions.
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B1 | Dictées d'automne | Online
Build your vocabulary and knowledge of idioms through various creative writing techniques and activities.
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B1+/ B2 | Mystères français : enquêter sur l'histoire | In Person
Can you solve a mystery in French? In this interactive conversation course, students become detectives, examining clues, questioning suspects, analyzing evidence, and proposing theories on actual 5 great mysteries that happened in France. Class is taught by Emilie.
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B1+/ B2 | Mystères de Paris | In Person
Explore the mysteries, legends, and historical figures that have made Paris one of the world's most fascinating cities. Class is taught by Lea.
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B1 | Listen Up! | Online
Comment? Pardon? Excusez-moi? 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!
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B1+/B2 | René Goscinny: l'humour au service de la société | Online
Explore the wit and imagination of René Goscinny through Astérix, Le Petit Nicolas, Lucky Luke, and more. A lively course with Julien for anyone interested in French language, literature, and popular culture.
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B2+/C1 | Literature | Online
Join Flora to improve speaking and comprehension while reading and analyzing five masterpieces of the French literature!
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A2 | La Grammaire en A2 | Online
Learn elements of grammar through structured practice. Topics vary based on class needs.
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A2 | Listen Up! | Online
Comment? Pardon? Excusez-moi? 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!
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A2+/B1 | Between Memories and New Discoveries: Conversation for Seniors | Online
With Julien as your guide, practice and strengthen your spoken French in a warm, supportive environment designed specifically for senior learners.
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B1 | Key Figures in French History | Online
From Jeanne d'Arc and Louis XIV to Napoléon Bonaparte, Olympe de Gouges, and Charles de Gaulle, this course explores key moments in French history through the lives of those who influenced them. Class is taught by Julien.
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B2+/C1 | Je t'aime — moi non plus ! 250 ans de relations passionnées entre la France et les États-Unis | In-Person
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. Class is taught by Tony.
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B2 | Le français authentique : mots intraduisibles et argot | Online
Au-delà de l'apprentissage linguistique, ce cours propose une véritable immersion dans la culture francophone contemporaine. En découvrant les mots que l'on ne traduit pas et les expressions que l'on entend réellement dans la rue, les cafés, les médias et les conversations entre amis, vous développerez une compréhension plus fine de la langue et gagnerez en confiance pour communiquer de manière naturelle et authentique en français.
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B2+/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.
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B1+/ B2 | Mystères de Paris | Online
Explore some of Paris's most intriguing stories while developing their French through discussions, authentic documents, short videos, historical accounts, and cultural debates.
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B2 | Les Impressionnistes français au MFA | Online
Inspired by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's newly reimagined Modern Art Galleries, this course examines the work of influential artists such as Henri Matisse, Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian, Alberto Giacometti, Mark Rothko, and many others. Each session combines visual analysis, cultural context, and conversation, encouraging participants to share observations, express emotions, and develop their own interpretations of artworks.
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B2 | L'art français dans les collections du Massachusetts | Online
À travers l’analyse d’œuvres et de documents visuels, vous développerez votre vocabulaire artistique tout en découvrant l’influence durable de l’art français sur le patrimoine culturel international.
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B2+/C1 | Victor Hugo: pourquoi son œuvre nous parle-t-elle encore ? | Online
Join Farida to learn how Victor Hugo influenced his time and why he is still relevant today.
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B2 | Ateliers de Grammaire: maîtriser les points les plus difficiles du français | Online
Learn elements of grammar through structured practice. Topics vary based on class needs.
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B2 | L'humour francophone | Online
Qu'est-ce qui fait rire les Français ? Avec Julien, développez vos compétences en français tout en explorant les humoristes emblématiques et les grands courants de la comédie française et francophone d'aujourd'hui.
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Fall Open House 2026
Discover all the French Library has to offer
Learn more about our classes, library, upcoming events, and membership perks!
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America at 250: A French Lens on Art at the MFA
An Exclusive Tour by Isabelle Slotine
To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, Isabelle Slotine invites you to explore the MFA's newly reimagined Art of the Americas galleries from a distinctive French perspective.
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Bridge: The Art of Strategy, Partnership, and Play
A four-session introduction
Taught by European Championship medalist Selen Hotamisligil, this course offers a rare opportunity to learn the fundamentals of bridge from one of New England's leading players and educators.
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Ciné Club Series: Hugo by Pascal Bonitzer
DISCUSSION WITH Prof. Michelle S. Cheyne
Join us for the opening of our Pascal Bonitzer Retrospective with the Boston premiere of Hugo (Victor comme tout le monde), starring the incomparable Fabrice Luchini.