French workshops - BeginnerA1
Les ateliers de l'Alliance Française - Alliance Française's Workshops
Learning French is a journey around the basics of the language but also skills that you can develop with Alliance Française: speaking,
reading, writing, listening, grammar clinic, medias, conversation, exam preparation, etc. Please check our list
of workshops.
Focus on Grammar
Level A1
Grammar is essential and somehow struggling in French. Improve here your basic skills here.
Prerequisite: A1 Beginner - Part 2 (A102)
or placement test
Focus on Speaking
Levels A1/A2
Develop your conversational skills and strategies to face daily and communication situations.
Focus on Phonetics
Levels A1/A2
Get more familiar with the sounds of French (phonetics, pronunciation, prosody, accent) and avoid common mistakes and misunderstandings.
Checkout or order again for another student.
Unsure of your level? Click here to take your placement test.
DELF A2 Preparation Workshop
Our teacher will help you put in place a 10 week-study-program.
Each week, our teacher will cover different activities (listening, reading, speaking, writing) in class, and offer you valuable
feedbacks. As they monitor your progress skill by skill, they will be able to offer you precious tips for the exam-day.
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 2h
Focus on Grammar A2
This term, we will cover various grammar points in our Grammaire Progressive (intermediate A2/B1) textbook:
- les verbes être et avoir
- la forme et le placement de l'adjectif
- le nom et l'article
- c'est / il est
- les possessifs
- les noms de parenté et de groupe
- les démonstratifs
- il y a / c'est
- la situation dans l'espace
- les nombres
- le temps
- les indéfinis
(a selection of chapters among chapters 1 to 15)
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member..
Pace: Each lesson = 1h30
Focus on Phonetics A2
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 1h30
Focus on Speaking : Daily Expressions
From level A201
Talk and write with proper expressions! Explanation and revision of nominal, verbal and idiomatic expressions required to definitely improve your written and spoken skills ! After this workshop, you will be able to write and speak in French with ease.
Each workshop is different and teach new topics of expression and new situations of daily life.
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 1h30
DELF A2 Preparation Workshop
Our teacher will help you put in place a 10 week-study-program.
Each week, our teacher will cover different activities (listening, reading, speaking, writing) in class, and offer you valuable
feedbacks. As they monitor your progress skill by skill, they will be able to offer you precious tips for the exam-day.
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 2h
DELF B1 Preparation Workshop
Our teacher will help you put in place a 10 week-study-program.
Each week, our teacher will cover different activities (listening, reading, speaking, writing) in class, and offer you valuable
feedbacks. As they monitor your progress skill by skill, they will be able to offer you precious tips for the exam-day.
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 2h
Focus on Art: Learn with songs (le français en chanson)
This workshop will offer a special focus on phonetics and how to improve your pronunciation in French.
Join this fabulous journey through the French musical culture and sing along!
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 1h30
Focus on Fashion
Parlons mode is a new workshop created for students that have finished the A2 level. (B101+)
Whether you are a professional in the fashion industry or a student enrolled in a school of design, whether you are simply passionate about
fashion and everything related to the topic (clothes, fabrics, accessories, etc.), or if your company is working closely with
larger garment companies in a French speaking area, this workshop is for you!
Learn the basic knowledges and become competent in speaking about fashion in French!
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 2h
Focus on Grammar B1
This term, we will cover various grammar points in our Grammaire Progressive (intermediate A2/B1) textbook:
- les relatifs "qui / que / où & dont"
- la mise en relief "ce qui / que, c'est / c'est ... qui / que"
- les relatifs composés "lequel / auquel / duquel / etc."
- l'interrogation "où / quand / comment / combien / pourquoi / qui / que / quoi"
- la négation "ne... jamais / aucun / rien / ni... ni / sans / ne... que"
- le discours indirect au présent
- le gérondif
- les prépositions et les verbes
(Chapters 32 to 37)
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 1h30
Focus on improving Speaking - B1
Various courses to choose from: B201 to B206 Advanced
Not sure about your level? Please contact us for a short level assessment with one of our Teachers to help you find the right course. Click here.
General French courses to further your study of the French language in a structured progression for committed individuals.
Conversation groups to improve fluency and converse in French.
Topical Workshops courses for the curious minds (Current Affairs, Découvrir le Cinema, Arts et Civilisation, Philosophie, Découvrir la littérature,, TV5MONDE...) are offered as well.
Pace: Each lesson = 3h
Focus on Media: Learn with TV5MONDE
For B1+ (B104, 105 and 106), B2 and C1 levels.
Through current programmes from TV5MONDE, the French-speaking channel, improve your comprehension, your oral skills and vocabulary.
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member
Pace: Each lesson = 2h
Focus on Phonetics B1
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 1h30
Focus on Speaking - B1
You have a hobby, a passion, a little something that means a lot to you? In Focus on Speaking, you will be the one to choose the theme of the class!
Become more fluent when sharing about what you love with others in French!
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 1h30
French for Business
French For Business-Module 1 (Boost your professional profile)
Our French for business workshop will help you develop the French language and cultural skills needed in a French speaking professional environment. There are different thematic workshops offered including boost your professional profile (module 1), and present your company (module 2). You will also get to expand your horizon and meet an established business representative at the end of the workshop.
You will also get to expand your horizon and meet an established business representative at the end of the workshop.
Prerequisite: B1 or above
Course material: Edito B1 PRO
Pace: Each lesson = 2h
DELF B2 Preparation Workshop
Our teacher will help you put in place a 10 week-study-program.
Each week, our teacher will cover different activities (listening, reading, speaking, writing) in class, and offer you valuable
feedbacks. As they monitor your progress skill by skill, they will be able to offer you precious tips for the exam-day.
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 2h
Focus on Art : Découvrir le cinéma - B2
Various courses to choose from: B201 to B206 Advanced
Not sure about your level? Please contact us for a short level assessment with one of our Teachers to help you find the right course. Click here.
General French courses to further your study of the French language in a structured progression for committed individuals.
Conversation groups to improve fluency and converse in French.
Topical Workshops courses for the curious minds (Current Affairs, Découvrir le Cinema, Arts et Civilisation, Philosophie, Découvrir la littérature,, TV5MONDE...) are offered as well.
Pace: Each lesson = 2h
Focus on Art: Learn with songs (le français en chanson)
This workshop will offer a special focus on phonetics and how to improve your pronunciation in French.
Join this fabulous journey through the French musical culture and sing along!
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 1h30
Focus on Art B2/C1 - L'art de la Renaissance en 10 leçons
Nouvel atelier sur l'art de la Renaissance en Europe. A travers 10 leçons, découvrez les différents courants et les artistes les plus importants de cette période dorée de l'art pictural en Europe. Chaque atelier est différent et aborde une nouvelle période de l'histoire de l'art de la Renaissance
Objectifs : comprendre ce qu'est l'Art de la Renaissance et savoir reconnaître, décrire et présenter des oeuvres, des
artistes ou des mouvements artistiques importants du XIII au XVIe siècles.
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 1h30
Focus on Fashion
Parlons mode is a new workshop created for students that have finished the A2 level. (B101+)
Whether you are a professional in the fashion industry or a student enrolled in a school of design, whether you are simply passionate about
fashion and everything related to the topic (clothes, fabrics, accessories, etc.), or if your company is working closely with
larger garment companies in a French speaking area, this workshop is for you!
Learn the basic knowledges and become competent in speaking about fashion in French!
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 2h
Focus on improving Speaking - B1
Various courses to choose from: B201 to B206 Advanced
Not sure about your level? Please contact us for a short level assessment with one of our Teachers to help you find the right course. Click here.
General French courses to further your study of the French language in a structured progression for committed individuals.
Conversation groups to improve fluency and converse in French.
Topical Workshops courses for the curious minds (Current Affairs, Découvrir le Cinema, Arts et Civilisation, Philosophie, Découvrir la littérature,, TV5MONDE...) are offered as well.
Pace: Each lesson = 3h
Focus on Speaking - B1
You have a hobby, a passion, a little something that means a lot to you? In Focus on Speaking, you will be the one to choose the theme of the class!
Become more fluent when sharing about what you love with others in French!
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 1h30
Focus on Speaking - Current Affairs - B2/C1
C1.x
In this general level, students will repass all skills and contents of a C1 level, focusing on speciality language, authentic texts and long
recordings, subtuties of the language, as well as a deeper usage of the grammar and syntax.
Our course also prepares you to take the DALF C1 exam, an official and international recognition of your level in French.
DALF C1 is the most common level of proficiency required for students who wish to undertake tertiary studies in French in France.
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 1h30
Focus on Speaking - Current Affairs - B2/C1
Ce cours propose aux étudiants, à travers une large variété d'articles extraits de journaux et de magazines français ou du monde francophone, un regard sur l'actualité.
Les étudiants sont invités à échanger et débattre sur celle-ci.
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member
Pace: Each lesson = 2h
Focus on Writing - Expression écrite
Various courses to choose from: B201 to B206 Advanced
Not sure about your level? Please contact us for a short level assessment with one of our Teachers to help you find the right course. Click here.
General French courses to further your study of the French language in a structured progression for committed individuals.
Conversation groups to improve fluency and converse in French.
Topical Workshops courses for the curious minds (Current Affairs, Découvrir le Cinema, Arts et Civilisation, Philosophie, Découvrir la littérature,, TV5MONDE...) are offered as well.
Pace: Each lesson = 2h
Focus on Art : Découvrir le cinéma - C1
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 2h
Focus on Art: Learn with songs (le français en chanson)
This workshop will offer a special focus on phonetics and how to improve your pronunciation in French.
Join this fabulous journey through the French musical culture and sing along!
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 1h30
Focus on Speaking - Current Affairs - B2/C1
C1.x
In this general level, students will repass all skills and contents of a C1 level, focusing on speciality language, authentic texts and long
recordings, subtuties of the language, as well as a deeper usage of the grammar and syntax.
Our course also prepares you to take the DALF C1 exam, an official and international recognition of your level in French.
DALF C1 is the most common level of proficiency required for students who wish to undertake tertiary studies in French in France.
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 1h30
Focus on Speaking - Current Affairs - B2/C1
Ce cours propose aux étudiants, à travers une large variété d'articles extraits de journaux et de magazines français ou du monde francophone, un regard sur l'actualité.
Les étudiants sont invités à échanger et débattre sur celle-ci.
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member
Pace: Each lesson = 2h
Focus on Art : Découvrir le cinéma - C1
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 2h
Focus on Art: Learn with songs (le français en chanson)
This workshop will offer a special focus on phonetics and how to improve your pronunciation in French.
Join this fabulous journey through the French musical culture and sing along!
Registration fee (AF Member) is valid for one year and can enjoy the benefits equivalent to an AF Ordinary member.
Pace: Each lesson = 1h30