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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A2 | Les petites joies françaises : the art of savoring daily life | In Person
What makes a simple cup of coffee, a walk through a market, or an afternoon in a park so special? Discover the French art of finding joy in everyday moments while building your language skills. Through conversation, culture, and authentic materials, you'll explore cafés, markets, traditions, and simple pleasures from across the Francophone world. A warm and inspiring course for A2 learners who want to practice French while celebrating the beauty of everyday life.
Read MoreA2 | Discover France through songs | In Person
Learn French through some of the country's most beloved songs. In this five-week course, students will discover French culture, everyday vocabulary, and pronunciation through accessible songs from different eras. Each session combines listening activities, vocabulary building, cultural exploration, and conversation practice. No musical knowledge is required, only curiosity and a desire to sing, listen, and speak French.
Read MoreA2 | Listen Up! | Online
Are you strong on the page but weak when it comes to oral comprehension? Do you find you are constantly asking your teacher to repeat herself? Then this class is for you! Learn to capture those words the first time around in this class that emphasizes oral comprehension while at the same time building the fundamental skills for success in French.
Read MoreA2/A2+ | Advanced Beginner Conversation | In-Person
Develop your conversational and communication skills through role-play, discussion of French media and other speaking activities adapted to your level.
Read MoreA2+/B1 | Between Memories and New Discoveries: Conversation for Seniors | Online
Suitable for senior learners at the A2+/B1 level, this class offers a relaxed and engaging space to expand vocabulary, improve conversational skills, and gain greater confidence speaking French. Whether sharing personal anecdotes, exchanging opinions, or discovering the experiences of others, you will enjoy meaningful interactions while continuing your language-learning journey.
Read MoreB1 | Dictées d'automne | Online
An essential component of primary education in France, Dictée (dictation) is an excellent exercise to improve vocabulary, spelling, and memory for native French speakers and learners alike. In the French Library’s take on classic Dictées, you will work with a variety of interesting and entertaining texts ranging from science to culture, history and society that will challenge you and build your confidence as a French speaker and writer.
Read MoreB1 | Key Figures in French History | Online
In this B1-level course, participants will discover five major historical figures through authentic materials, guided discussions, collaborative activities, and debates. Each session is designed to develop both listening and speaking skills while expanding participants’ cultural and historical knowledge.
Read MoreB1 | Listen Up! | Online
Are you strong on the page but weak when it comes to oral comprehension? Do you find you are constantly asking your teacher to repeat herself? Then this class is for you! Learn to capture those words the first time around in this class that emphasizes oral comprehension while at the same time building the fundamental skills for success in French.
Read MoreB1+ | French Game Club: Learn through Play | In Person
Learn French while having fun! In this interactive game club, participants practice speaking French through a variety of engaging board games, card games, word games, and collaborative challenges. Each session encourages spontaneous conversation, vocabulary building, strategic thinking, and authentic communication in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Games are carefully selected and adapted to match participants' language level, making this workshop a fun way to gain confidence, improve fluency, and connect with other French learners.
Read MoreB1+ | Listen Up! | In Person
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!
Read MoreB1+ | The Language of Emotions | In Person
Amour, empathie, joie, affection, honte, nostalgie, surprise, colère, fierté, gratitude, compassion, jalousie, tendresse, tristesse, dégoût, peur, confiance, admiration... And the list goes on and on. This course invites participants to explore how emotions, thoughts, and inner experiences are expressed in French through some of the greatest works of French literature. Through themes such as consciousness, memory, desire, and nostalgia, we will discover how renowned authors have pushed the boundaries of the French language to capture the complexities of inner life, while helping to shape a distinctive vision of the “French soul.”
Read MoreB1+/ 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. Each week features a new investigation inspired by mysteries, crime fiction, and French culture. Through collaborative problem-solving, learners develop speaking confidence while practicing narration, hypothesis, description, and argumentation.
Read MoreB1+/B2 | René Goscinny: l'humour au service de la société | In-Person
Meet René Goscinny, one of France's most beloved writers and storytellers. Through his iconic characters and humorous writing, students will discover French culture, society, and everyday life while strengthening their language skills through discussion, analysis, and creative activities.
Read MoreB1+/B2 | René Goscinny: l'humour au service de la société | Online
Meet René Goscinny, one of France's most beloved writers and storytellers. Through his iconic characters and humorous writing, students will discover French culture, society, and everyday life while strengthening their language skills through discussion, analysis, and creative activities.
Read MoreB2 | À la découverte du modernisme : parler d’art en français | In Person
Discover modern art while strengthening your French communication skills. Through paintings, sculptures, photography, archival materials, and engaging discussions, participants will explore the artistic revolutions that transformed the 20th century. Along the way, they will learn how to describe, interpret, and discuss works of art in French, while expanding their cultural knowledge and vocabulary.
Read MoreB2 | L'art français dans les collections du Massachusetts | In Person
Ce cours vous propose un voyage à travers l’histoire de l’art français à partir des œuvres conservées dans le Massachusetts. Du classicisme au néoclassicisme, du réalisme à l’impressionnisme et au postimpressionnisme, nous explorerons les grands mouvements artistiques, leurs contextes historiques et les artistes qui les ont façonnés.
Read MoreB2 | L'art français dans les collections du Massachusetts | Online
Ce cours vous propose un voyage à travers l’histoire de l’art français à partir des œuvres conservées dans le Massachusetts. Du classicisme au néoclassicisme, du réalisme à l’impressionnisme et au postimpressionnisme, nous explorerons les grands mouvements artistiques, leurs contextes historiques et les artistes qui les ont façonnés.
Read MoreB2 | L'humour francophone | Online
De l'ironie mordante au stand-up contemporain, en passant par la satire et la critique sociale, l'humour est un miroir fascinant des sociétés francophones. Dans ce cours dynamique de niveau B2+, plongez dans l'univers de l'humour en France et dans le monde francophone à travers des extraits d'émissions, des sketchs, des chroniques, des vidéos et d'autres documents authentiques. Tout en développant votre compréhension orale et votre aisance à l'oral, vous découvrirez les codes culturels, les thèmes de société et les références qui nourrissent le rire francophone. Un cours idéal pour les apprenants avancés curieux de culture, d'actualité et de débats animés.
Read MoreB2 | Le français authentique : mots intraduisibles et argot | Online
Vous vous êtes déjà demandé pourquoi certains mots français semblent impossibles à traduire ? Essayez: Vous kiffez?
Read MoreB2 | Les Impressionnistes français au MFA | In Person
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 | 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+/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.
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