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Looking for ways to refine your French outside of a 10-week core language class? Check out our 5-week thematic classes for adults! These classes are perfect for people who want to put into practice what they've learned in our academic classes and for people who are looking to continue their learning through themed classes at their leisure. Enroll today!

Please contact us at adultprograms@frenchlibrary.org if you have any questions!

How to purchase your book:
In person classes: on site at the French Library OR online at MEP Education. Material for all literature classes are provided on the class' webpage.
Online classes: online with MEP Education. Please look for your class here. All your class material can be purchased at a preferential rate on the mepeducation.net website.


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A1+ | Le français en chansons | In Person

Advanced Beginner
Sessions starting January 15, 2025, and February 19, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Join this class for an exciting and immersive way to learn the language! We’ll explore iconic French songs, from the powerful La Marseillaise (the French national anthem) to the timeless hits of legendary French artists like Édith Piaf, Serge Gainsbourg, and Daft Punk. You’ll not only discover the lyrics, but also explore themes of French culture reflected in the songs. Music is a proven way to enhance language skills, and we'll cover all genres—pop, rock, chanson, opera, and more. Come join us and experience French in a fun and memorable way!

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A1+| Basic Conversation: Everyday French! | Online

Beginner
Sessions starting January 27, 2025, and February 20, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Improve your speaking skills by learning key vocabulary and building your confidence during typical interactions in this convenient five-week course!

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A1+| Basic Conversation: Everyday French! | In Person

Beginner
Sessions starting January 15, 2025, and February 19, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Improve your speaking skills by learning key vocabulary and building your confidence during typical interactions in this convenient five-week course!

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A2 | Listen Up! | In-Person

Advanced Beginner
Sessions starting January 15, 2025, and February 19, 2025 1.5 hours per week on Wednesdays at 12:00pm for 5 weeks

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/A2+ | Advanced Beginner Conversation | In-Person

Advanced Beginner
Sessions starting January 14, 2025, and February 18, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Develop your conversational and communication skills through role-play, discussion of French media and other speaking activities adapted to your level.

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A2/A2+ | Listen Up! | Online

Advanced Beginner
Starting January 27, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

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 | A la découverte de… la Belgique et du Canada francophones | In Person

Intermediate
Starting February 19, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Join Lily to learn all about the history, culture and food of Belgium and Canada.

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B1 | A la découverte de… la Belgique et du Canada francophones | Online

Intermediate
Starting February 18, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Known for its medieval towns, Renaissance architecture and as headquarters of the European Union and NATO, Belgium has a lot to offer. The country has distinctive regions including Dutch-speaking Flanders to the north, French-speaking Wallonia to the south and a German-speaking community to the east. The bilingual capital, Brussels, has ornate guildhalls at Grand-Place and elegant art-nouveau buildings. Join Julien to learn all about the history, culture and food of Belgium.

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B1 | A la découverte des… régions françaises | In Person

Intermediate
Starting January 15, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Discover some of the most beloved and iconic regions of France. In this edition of A la découverte de..., you'll embark on an amazing trip through Bretagne, Côte d'azur, Limousin, Alsace and Rhône-Alpes.

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B1 | A la découverte des… régions françaises | Online

Intermediate
Starting January 14, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Discover some of the most beloved and iconic regions of France. In this edition of A la découverte de..., you'll embark on an amazing trip through Bretagne, Côte d'azur, Limousin, Alsace and Rhône-Alpes.

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B1 | Ateliers de Grammaire | Online

Intermediate
Sessions starting January 17, 2025, and February 21, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Learn elements of grammar through structured practice. Topics vary based on class needs.

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B1 | Décrypter l'Histoire | In Person

Intermediate
Sessions starting January 15, 2025, and January 18, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 Weeks

In this class, we invite you to travel through time and learn more about five important events & individuals in 20th century history.

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B1 | Décrypter l'Histoire | Online

Intermediate
Starting January 16, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 Weeks

In this class, we invite you to travel through time and learn more about five important events & individuals in 20th century history.

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B1 | Discover France through its wines and cheeses | Online

Intermediate
Starting January 16, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Improve your French while discovering five amazing regions and learning about their local wines and cheeses! - Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Ossau Iraty / Bergerac rouge - Bourgogne Franche Comté: Delice de Bourgogne / Cotes-de-Beaunes rouge - Pays de la Loire: Chèvre / Vouvray blanc - Auvergne Rhône Alpes: Cantal / Côtes du Rhône rouge - Grand- Est: Brie / Vin d'Alsace blanc

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B1 | Le français en chansons | In Person

Intermediate
Sessions starting January 16, 2025, and February 20, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Do you love French? Do you love songs? Would you like to know more about French songs and singers? This class is for you!

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B1 | Le français en chansons | Online

Intermediate
Sessions starting January 17, 2025, and February 21, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Do you love French? Do you love songs? Would you like to know more about French songs and singers? This class is for you!

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B1 | Le Monde de la Santé - Medical French | Online

Intermediate
Sessions starting January 17, 2025, and February 21, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Learn the basics of medical terminology in French, from the vocabulary one would need to go to the doctor, communicate symptoms, and understand a hospitalization report in a French-speaking country to the particular jargon used by medical professionals to describe disease transmission and various procedures.

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B1/B1+ | Ateliers de Grammaire | In Person

Intermediate
Sessions starting January 15, 2025, and February 19, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Learn elements of grammar through structured practice. Topics vary based on class needs.

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B1+ | French Figures Who Changed History: France’s Greatest Dames| In Person

Intermediate
Starting January 17, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 Weeks

Join this class with Florie to learn about five fascinating women who shaped France as we know it.

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B1+ | Great Paintings at a Glance | In Person

Intermediate
Starting February 21, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Great paintings speak to us across time. Join Loic to delve into the time and works of some of France's most famous painters and learn what sparked their visions and masterpieces.

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B1+ | Have Fun with French Idioms! | Online

Intermediate
Starting February 20, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Have fun with Julien and learn idioms in context as you discuss French culture through the lens of its language!

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B1+ | Notre Dame Cathedral: Past, Present and Future | Online

Intermediate
Starting January 27, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

For 175 years, Notre-Dame de Paris withstood weather, war, and vacationers alike, until April 15, 2020, when a blaze nearly destroyed one of the world’s most famous cathedrals and an enduring symbol of the City of Light. Since then, a renowned French association of artisans and craftspeople, the Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France, whose organization was founded in the Middle Ages, has played a leading role in Notre Dame’s restoration. Overseen by the French National Commission for Heritage and Architecture, the complete renovation will be completed by 2024, just in time to be on display when Paris hosts the next Summer Olympic Games. Get ready for a dive into the history and traditions of the Compagnons, whose modern-day members have dedicated themselves to helping Paris and the world heal from a very painful recent past.

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B1+/B2 | World News with 7 jours sur la planète | In Person

Intermediate
Sessions starting January 15, 2025, and January 17, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Are you a news enthusiast who constantly needs to stay updated with what’s happening around the world? Look no further—this class is exactly what you need! Every week, we will focus on a current event that has made the headlines, viewed from the perspective of the francophone press. The class content will be based primarily (but not exclusively) on weekly updated materials found in the “7 jours sur la planète” collection, a program developed by the global francophone network TV5 Monde, dedicated to information and the teaching of French since 1984. Boost your proficiency and your critical thinking by looking at the world with un autre regard!

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B1+/B2 | World News with 7 jours sur la planète | Online

Intermediate
Sessions starting January 27, 2025, February 19, 2025, and February 21, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Are you a news enthusiast who constantly needs to stay updated with what’s happening around the world? Look no further—this class is exactly what you need! Every week, we will focus on a current event that has made the headlines, viewed from the perspective of the francophone press. The class content will be based primarily (but not exclusively) on weekly updated materials found in the “7 jours sur la planète” collection, a program developed by the global francophone network TV5 Monde, dedicated to information and the teaching of French since 1984. Boost your proficiency and your critical thinking by looking at the world with un autre regard!

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B1+| 20th Century France - 5 Major Events | In Person

Intermediate
Starting February 19, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 Weeks

In this class, we invite you to travel through time and learn more about five important events in 20th century French history, from 1945 to 1981.

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B1+| 20th Century France - 5 Major Events | Online

Intermediate
Starting February 20, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 Weeks

In this class, we invite you to travel through time and learn more about five important events in 20th century French history, from 1945 to 1981.

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B1+| Daily Life in France | In-Person

Intermediate
Starting February 21, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Take a look at everything in modern French society, from cuisine to healthcare as you build your cultural and linguistic knowledge. Class is led by Francois !

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B2 | A la découverte des… régions françaises | In Person

Advanced
Starting January 14, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Discover some of the most beloved and iconic regions of France. In this edition of A la découverte de..., you'll embark on an amazing trip through Bretagne, Côte d'azur, Limousin, Alsace and Rhône-Alpes.

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B2 | Décrypter l'histoire | In Person

Advanced
Starting January 16, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 Weeks

In this class, we invite you to travel through time and learn more about five important events & individuals in 20th century history.

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B2 | Je ne sais queer… French History with a queer eye! | Online

Advanced
Starting January 27, 2025 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Forget about Louis XIV or Napoléon! While such figures were busy conquering the world and making official history, a few fascinating individuals were revolutionizing the fronts of sexuality and gender norms. Through a gallery of five colorful portraits, discover that l’Histoire de France is painted in many more shades than just Bleu, Blanc, Rouge!

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