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Learn the basics of the French language and culture in NYC with classes that cover vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and conversational skills.

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Refresher Course Beginner A1

French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY

Get ready to take your French skills to the next level with an interactive refresher course at the French Institute Alliance Française. Strengthen your conversation abilities, comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary using online media, video, and contemporary music. Say goodbye to traditional textbooks and hello to a unique and fun transition into the next stage of your French journey.

(13) Beginner 17 and older
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$399

5 sessions

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The Art of Diction – Intermediate B1

French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY

Refine your French diction and speaking abilities through engaging dialogues from plays and cinema. Enhance your prosody, pronunciation, and oral fluency while exploring the nuances of body language and cultural connections. Elevate your spoken French with a focus on rhythm, intonation, and creative listening.

(13) Intermediate 18 and older
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$439

11 sessions

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Summer Immersion: Advanced Level 303 (Ages 11-14)

French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY

Give your teen a head start in French during our two-week summer immersion classes. Under the guidance of expert, native-speaking teachers, students boost their language skills while exploring French culture. Our proven immersion method is the perfect way to prepare your teen for the SAT II or AP French tests! In small classes that ensure one-on-one interaction with their teachers, teens build their French speaking, listening, reading, and writing...

(13) Advanced 11 - 14 years old
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$385

5 sessions

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Summer Teen Immersion: Advanced (Grades 9-12)

French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY

Jumpstart your teen’s French learning with Summer Immersion Classes! Small classes with strict safety guidelines are offered in person at FIAF to meet the needs of parents and children. Our multidisciplinary approach encourages interactions in French with role playing everyday tasks to awaken teens’ interest and imaginations. FIAF’s Summer Immersion Classes focus on developing oral communication, including both listening comprehension and...

(13) Advanced 14 - 17 years old
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$385

5 sessions

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Summer Immersion: Advanced Level 302 (Ages 11-14)

French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY

Give your teen a head start in French during our two-week summer immersion classes. Under the guidance of expert, native-speaking teachers, students boost their language skills while exploring French culture. Our proven immersion method is the perfect way to prepare your teen for the SAT II or AP French tests! In small classes that ensure one-on-one interaction with their teachers, teens build their French speaking, listening, reading, and writing...

(13) Advanced 11 - 14 years old
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$385

5 sessions

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Culture & Civilization B2/C1/C2 - Advanced/Expert

French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of French culture as you explore diverse themes and topics in this advanced-level course. From history to pop culture, society to politics, expand your linguistic skills while gaining a deeper understanding of French and Francophone cultures. Discover new perspectives through novels, films, documentaries, and more, and become fluent in discussing complex and challenging topics.

(13) Advanced 18 and older
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$299

5 sessions

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French Idioms Workshop A1/A2

French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY

Speak like a Parisian! Learn French sayings and expressions. In this workshop, you will discover the most widely-used French idioms. Through videos, handouts, and conversation, you will explore the origins and cultural importance of idiomatic expressions and learn how to use these phrases in context. By the end of this workshop, you will have improved your listening and speaking skills while becoming familiar with many everyday French sayings. ...

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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French Idioms Workshop B1+

French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY

Speak like a Parisian! Learn French sayings and expressions. In this workshop, you will discover the most widely-used French idioms. Through videos, handouts, and conversation, you will explore the origins and cultural importance of idiomatic expressions and learn how to use these phrases in context. By the end of this workshop, you will have improved your listening and speaking skills while becoming familiar with many everyday French sayings. ...

(13) Intermediate 18 and older
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French Slang Workshop

French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY

Learn to chat, joke, and flirt just like a native French speaker! In this workshop, you will learn the most common French slang words and how to use them in everyday conversation. Through videos and dialogue, you will discover useful expressions that are rarely taught in class, including the origins of various slang terms and how these vary across different regions of France. By the end of this workshop, you will have improved your listening skills...

(13) Intermediate 18 and older
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Just the Basics: Introduction to French Beginner

Learn French BK @ 33 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Get ready to immerse yourself in the French language and culture with this beginner course. From pronunciation to grammar, you'll learn all the essentials to confidently communicate with native speakers. No prior experience is required!

(1) Beginner 5 and older
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$175

4 sessions

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Summer Teen Immersion: Native Speakers (Grades 6-8)

French Institute Alliance Française @ Virtual Classroom

Jumpstart your teen’s French learning with Summer Immersion Classes! Small classes with strict safety guidelines are offered in person at FIAF to meet the needs of parents and children. Our multidisciplinary approach encourages interactions in French with role playing everyday tasks to awaken teens’ interest and imaginations. FIAF’s Summer Immersion Classes focus on developing oral communication, including both listening comprehension and...

(13) All levels 11 - 14 years old
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$419

5 sessions

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French 3 - Beginner A1

JP Linguistics @ 154 Grand St, New York, NY

Our French program is dedicated to fueling your inner Francophile! Filled with cultural references and useful grammar, sentence structure, and tailored vocabularies, you'll be learning in no time.  You are Beginner level 3 if you are now very familiar with things related to your personal environment. You can talk about your daily routine and you understand the real meaning of “voulez-vous coucher avec moi” instead of “se coucher”. You...

(3) Beginner 17 and older
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$375

8 sessions

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French 2 - Beginner A1

JP Linguistics @ 154 Grand St, New York, NY

Our French program is dedicated to fueling your inner Francophile! Filled with cultural references and useful grammar, sentence structure, and tailored vocabularies, you'll be learning in no time.  You are Beginner level 2 if you have had previous exposure to French. You have a good mastery of the Present tense as well as the future or recent past. Make sure you can talk food and ask questions to your new Francophile buddy in class.

(3) Beginner 17 and older
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$420

10 sessions

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Adult Beginner French Level 3

Learn French BK @ 33 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This final Beginner level peaks with advanced verbal forms, as well as syntactic nuances. Upon completion of Beginner 3, you can (with well earned pride!) consider yourself an Intermediate Learn French Brooklyn student. Now it’s time for the next evolution in your education! Who Should Attend: A LFBK student who has successfully completed Beginner 1 and 2 A new student who has taken a LFBK placement test and spoken French review with one of...

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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$375

8 sessions

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Refresher Course - Advanced Beginner A2

French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY

Improve your French language skills and prepare for the next level with this interactive refresher course at the French Institute Alliance Française. Explore online media, videos, and contemporary music to strengthen conversation abilities, comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary. Dive into real-world situations and dialogue for a unique, fun transition into the next stage of your French journey.

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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$399

5 sessions

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Beginner French

French Language Salon @ Online, New York, NY

Beginner levels learn the fundamentals of French conversation, build vocabulary, acquire basic grammar, and work on native pronunciation. Below is a partial list of what the Beginner Course may cover: Vocabulary & Concepts Greeting & Parting Salutations Social Introductions (Hello, I am) Numbers Alphabet Foods Days of the Week Months of the Year Telling Time Counting up to a Million How Much How Many How to Ask Directions How...

(6) Beginner 18 and older
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$395

10 sessions

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French: Beginner

Bronxville Adult School @ Virtual Learning via Zoom

Beginner French is an introductory class into French language and Francophone culture. This course will cover basic conversational skills and useful phrases, whether you’re interested in visiting France, watching French films without subtitles, or just expanding your knowledge of a foreign language! Please be sure to register by the day before the class at the latest. You will receive an invitation email with a link to join the Zoom meeting....

(20) Beginner 18 and older
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$120

8 sessions

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French: Beyond Beginner

Bronxville Adult School @ 177 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY

Beyond Beginner French is for students who have had some past experience with French and would like to practice and/or improve their conversational and grammar skills. A deeper study of the French language and culture will also be included in this level. Please be sure to register by the day before the class at the latest. You will receive an invitation email with a link to join the Zoom meeting. 

(20) Beginner 18 and older
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$125

6 sessions

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French for Travelers (Remote Live)

West Los Angeles College

Planning a trip to France? Or just want to learn the “language of love’” Here’s a great way to “parler français.” The main goal of this class is for you to become familiar with spoken French. You’ll learn basic vocabulary and useful phrases dealing with travel, time, shopping, eating, emergencies and more.  Participate in role playing, Q & A and discussion, and learn some important things about French culture in order to...

(58) Beginner 18 and older
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French Trial Class: Intermediate Level

Learn French BK

Learn French Brooklyn trial classes eliminate the risk of expanding your education. Enjoy a fun, accessible academic French Language Class with one of our premiere teachers, meet our staff, and immerse yourself in all the classes, workshops, events, and meetups we offer. The cost of the trial class is deducted from the price of any future group or private class semester. The $10 fee is non-refundable.

(1) Intermediate 18 and older
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