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Adults
Fundamentals
•   Basic A1
•   Basic A2
•   Independent B1
•   Independent B2
Focus on French Skills
•   Review
•   Conversation & Grammar
•   Conversation
•   French with TV5
•   Grammar
•   Reading & Discussion
•   Reading in Action
•   DELF-DALF Preparation
Thematic Courses
•   Acting & Performing
•   Business, Economics,
    & Politics
•   Civilization & Culture
•   Creative Writing
•   Film Courses
•   Literature Courses
•   Media
•   Translation
•   Yoga in French
Workshops
•   Bon Voyage Immersion
•   Cook in French
•   French Slang
•   Grammar Workshop
•   Literature Workshop
•   Phonetics
•   Persepolis Discussion
•   Reading in Action Workshop
•   Theater Discovery
•   Translation Workshop
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Courses & Workshops for Adults

We offer over 200 French language & culture courses at all levels on a range of subjects.

For courses offered and level details:

— Select a course from the menu to the left

Download our Brochure (pdf)

— See the Common European Framework (CEF) grid for proficiency levels

Curriculum Cours Adultes - CEF (Common European Framework for languages) 
Click on a Level (A1, A2...) or a Course (RP101, RP102...) below for additional details.
  Level A1 Level A2 Level B1 Level B2 Level C1 Level C2
 

Overview

Fundamentals: Master the fundamentals of French through a new method emphasizing task-language learning that is based on the Common European Framework (CEF). Courses focus on conversational French with active student participation using videos and interactive exercises.

Basic A1 (RP 101-102) and Basic A2 (RP 103-201)

Speak French from Day 1! Build a solid foundation in the French language. Authentic situational exercises introduce you to the basic structures and usage of language to manage everyday life.

Independent B1 (RP 202-205) and Independent B2 (RE 301-306)

Level 200 continues to reinforce oral & written communication skills, emphasizing everyday topics.
Level 300 gives students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and to practice both oral and written expression and comprehension through socio-cultural themes. Level 300 courses can be taken in any order to better suit your schedule.

Focus on French Skills: Strengthen your language skills from A2 to B2 levels with courses based on active conversation, reading and grammar review. Courses include: Theater Classes, Review Courses, French with TV5, Conversation, Grammar, combined Conversation & Grammar, Reading & Discussion (current events, film or literature) and DELF-DALF Exam preparation.

Thematic Courses: Advanced students can explore French culture through a variety of specialized courses that focus on specific topics including: News from the Internet, Economic and Political Conversation, Foreign Affairs Conversation, Legal French Business, French for Professionals, French Civilization, Creative Writing, French/Francophone Cinema, Literature, and Translation.

Workshops: Delve deeper into French culture through intensive specialized workshops such as Theater, Cook in French, Francophone Literature, Slang, Phonetics, and Bon Voyage Immersion.

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