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!
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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.
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A1+ | Prononciation en Action! | In Person
Master French sounds with flair! TV5MONDE’s Prononciation en action series is your go-to toolkit for leveling up your French pronunciation. Through fun, interactive videos led by phonetics expert Magali Boureux, you'll explore the rhythms and sounds of French using the verbo-tonal method. Whether you're in class or learning solo, these bite-sized lessons blend visuals, repetition, and real-life examples to help you speak more clearly and confidently. Say goodbye to tricky nasal vowels and hello to smooth, natural French!
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 | La Grammaire en A2 | Online
Learn elements of grammar through structured practice. Topics vary based on class needs.
Read MoreA2 | Les petites joies françaises : l'art de savourer le quotidien | 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 | 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 | Lunch Break | In Person
Come join us for this casual conversation class! Learn French in a relaxed environment during your lunch break. Sharpen your skills and discuss everything from daily activities to social issues. No homework and no required textbook.
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 | Online
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+ | Grammaire: les temps difficiles avec Emma Bovary | In Person
Ce cours propose une initiation systématique (ou une pratique approfondie) à des temps typiquement littéraires que sont les subjonctif (présent, imparfait) ; le plus que parfait, le passé antérieur, le futur antérieur (indicatif) et le passé simple, les conditionnels, avec un accent mis sur le passé simple et le subjonctif présent et imparfait, qui sont des temps banaux et des prérequis obligés de la littérature, mais que les élèves, le plus souvent, ne font qu'effleurer comme des curiosités. L’objectif est de faciliter la lecture de la littérature classique mais aussi d'utiliser ces temps dans des exercices écrits.
Read MoreB1+ | Les Mots de l'Émotion | 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. Ce cours propose d’explorer l’expression des émotions, des pensées et des mouvements intérieurs en français à travers plusieurs chefs‑d’œuvre littéraires. En étudiant la conscience, la mémoire, le désir ou la nostalgie, nous verrons comment de grands écrivains ont révélé à la fois les limites et les richesses de la langue française pour représenter l’intériorité, tout en façonnant une certaine idée de “l’âme française”.
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+/ B2 | Founding Myths: Why Do We Still Need Heroes? | Online
If you love stories, history, culture, and big ideas, this class is for you. Join us for an engaging exploration of founding myths and heroic figures, from ancient legends to modern icons. As you strengthen your French through lively discussions and authentic cultural content, you'll reflect on the role heroes play in shaping societies, inspiring individuals, and helping us make sense of the world. A rewarding blend of language learning and cultural discovery, this course examines one timeless question: Why do we still need heroes?
Read MoreB1+/ B2 | Mystères de Paris | 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 | Mystères de Paris | Online
Paris is a city of beauty, history... and mysteries. From the famous phantom said to haunt the Opéra Garnier to the labyrinth of underground catacombs, the French capital is filled with legends, unsolved enigmas, and fascinating historical secrets. In this five-week conversation and culture course, students will explore some of Paris's most intriguing stories while developing their French through discussions, authentic documents, short videos, historical accounts, and cultural debates. Along the way, participants will discover iconic monuments, hidden corners of the city, famous historical figures, and the legends that continue to shape the Parisian imagination. Ideal for Francophiles, travelers, and lovers of history, architecture, and mystery, this course offers a captivating journey through the darker and more mysterious side of Paris.
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 | Mystères français : enquêter sur l'histoire | Online
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 | Comment les Français pensent-ils ?: Valeurs, débats et art de vivre à la française | In Person
Why do the French love to debate? Why are meals so important? How do the French view work, happiness, politics, education, and personal freedom? Through articles, videos, surveys, cultural documents, and lively discussions, students will explore some of the values and habits that shape contemporary France. This course goes beyond stereotypes to examine how history, culture, and everyday life influence the way many French people think and interact. Participants will develop their speaking skills while gaining a deeper understanding of French society.
Read MoreB1+/B2 | René Goscinni: 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 Goscinni: 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 | Ateliers de Grammaire: maîtriser les points les plus difficiles du français | Online
Idéal pour les apprenants de niveau B2 souhaitant consolider leurs acquis et franchir un cap dans leur maîtrise du français, cet atelier combine rigueur grammaticale et pratique communicative pour transformer les règles complexes en outils réellement utiles au quotidien.
Read MoreB2 | Bartholdi et la Statue de la Liberté | In Person
Découvrez l’histoire française derrière la Statue de la Liberté tout en perfectionnant votre français. À travers des documents authentiques, des images, des vidéos et des échanges interactifs, vous développerez vos compétences linguistiques tout en explorant la vie d’Auguste Bartholdi et les liens historiques, culturels et artistiques entre la France et les États-Unis, à l’occasion du 250ᵉ anniversaire de l’indépendance américaine.
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
From irony and satire to stand-up comedy and social commentary, humor plays a central role in French culture. In this engaging B2+ course, you'll explore the many faces of French and Francophone humor through authentic media, discussions, and performances. Improve your listening and speaking skills while discovering what makes French audiences laugh and what comedy can reveal about society. Perfect for advanced learners who enjoy culture, current events, and lively conversation.
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