If you already know or speak some French, 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. Our policies have changed. Make sure to read them before you sign up for a class.
It’s winter in New England! The following will be applied in case of a snowstorm or extreme weather:
For in-person learning, adults and teens classes will switch to an online format. Kids’ classes will be canceled and rescheduled. Please look for an email from your teacher or the Education Department for guidance and zoom links.
For online learning, classes will continue to be in session during a projected storm. Unless we announce otherwise, please assume classes are in session. 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 youthprograms@frenchlibrary.org. 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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Summer in French for Teens
Give your teen a full immersion experience of summer fun and learning! No matter their proficiency level, teens will love the combination of language learning activities, hands-on workshops and field trips that make our Summer in French program uniquely effective.Our program offers 3 options to best serve the needs of our teens: - Option A: a one-week half-day program with a specific theme. Offered once in July, once at the end of July/early August and once in August. - Option B: one week, morning only, at the end of August. This is the perfect program for teens who want to get a head-start or a refresher before going back to school. - Option C: Afternoon workshops. Our culturally enriching component offers an exciting blend of excursions and in-house workshops. These activities will provide students with enjoyable opportunities to practice their French in a relaxed setting. Through fun outings and interactive workshops, students will explore various facets of the Francophone world that complement the morning curriculum.
Les Ados 1 (A1.1 Complete beginners)
Through oral and written comprehension as well as speaking and writing exercises, students acquire the linguistic tools they will need to effectively communicate in a variety of contexts.
Les Ados A1.1 (Step 2)
Through oral and written comprehension as well as speaking and writing exercises, students acquire the linguistic tools they will need to effectively communicate in a variety of contexts.
A2 | A la Decouverte de la France et du Canada!
In this class, teens will embark on a journey to explore the rich and diverse regions and tourist attractions of France and Canada.
Les Ados A2.1 - step 2
Through oral and written comprehension as well as speaking and writing exercises, students acquire the linguistic tools they will need to effectively communicate in a variety of contexts.
A2 | Timeless Stories: Beauty and the Beast & Perrault
In this class, teens will improve their speaking and reading comprehension, as well as memorization skills, while reading La Belle et la Bête & Charles Perrault’s tales.
Les Ados 1 (A1.1 Complete beginners)
Through oral and written comprehension as well as speaking and writing exercises, students acquire the linguistic tools they will need to effectively communicate in a variety of contexts.