This introductory class is intended for students with no prior experience in French. It is the first of 3 levels at the A1 beginner level.

Course content: Totem 1 - Dossiers 1 - 2

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This introductory class is intended for students coming in from A1.1. It is the second of 3 levels at the A1 beginner level.

Course content: Totem 1 - Dossiers 3 - 4

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This class is intended for students coming in from the level A1.2. It is thelast of 3 levels at the A1 beginner level.  Contact us to make sure this is the right class for you.

Course content: Totem 1 - Dossiers 5 - 6

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This class is intended for students coming in from the level A1.3. It is the first of 4 levels at the A2 elementary level.  Contact us to make sure this is the right class for you.

Course content: Totem 2 - Dossiers 1 - 2
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This class is intended for students coming in from the level A2.1. It is the second of 4 levels at the A2 elementary level.  
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Course content: Totem 2 - Dossiers 3 - 4
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This class is intended for students coming in from the level A2.2. It is the third of 4 levels at the A2 elementary level.  
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Course content: Totem 2 - Dossiers 5 - 6
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This class is intended for students coming in from the level A2.3. It is the last of 4 levels at the A2 elementary level.  Contact us to make sure this is the right class for you.

Course content: Totem 2  - Dossiers 7 - 8

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This class is intended for students coming in from the level B1.1. It is the second of 4 levels at the B1 intermediate level.  Contact us to make sure this is the right class for you.

Course content: Totem 3 - Dossiers 3 - 4
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This class is intended for students coming in from the level B1.4. It is the first of 4 levels at the B2 intermediate level.  Contact us to make sure this is the right class for you.

Course content: Cosmopolite 4 - Dossiers 1 - 2
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This class is intended for students coming in from the level C1.2. It is the third of 6 levels at the C1 advanced level.  Contact us to make sure this is the right class for you.

Course content: Cosmopolite 5 - Dossier 3
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Program

• Dec. 7 Les Fêtes d'hiver/ Winter holidays: Talk about your traditions and holidays. Learn about French holiday traditions.
• Watch Podcast 1, Podcast 2, Podcast 3.

• Jan 25:  Les résolutions de 2026.
• Watch Podcast

• Feb 15: Le Mardi Gras.
• Watch Podcast

• March 15:  Les recettes de famille. Faire la cuisine.
• Watch Podcast

Past topics

• Sept 2025:  La Rentrée/Back to School: Talk about your school days and what you like to study. How does the French school system differ from where you were a student?
  Watch Podcast
• Oct 2025: La Famille et les amis / Family and Friends: Talk about your family and friends. Where do your ancestors come from? What do you like to do with your family and friends?
  Watch Podcast
  
• Nov 2025: La Vie à KC /Life in KC: Talk about festivals, activities, sports, museums and all the great fun to have right here in KC! 
  Watch Podcast

Each week, join Jean-Louis, for a Conversation en Français.

✨ This is a great opportunity to practice your French while exploring the French Culture! We can’t wait to help you add some flair to your French conversations!

• This is seasonal course cycle of 10 sessions.
• You can select any or all of this season's remaining sessions here.
• Cost: $20 per class.
  
• By enrolling in at least 5 sessions, you get a 15% discount at checkout.
• To enroll in multiple sessions select a day/time and add it to your cart.
• Repeat for each session you would like to enroll in before proceeding to your cart to check out.

Program of the 10 weeks of the Winter session

• Week 1 – Monday, January 12
  The Seventh Art (Cinema)
  Topic: Which film changed your view of the world? French cinema vs. Hollywood.
• Week 2 – Monday, January 19
  Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work
  Topic: Is AI a threat to human creativity? (Debate around ChatGPT, generative art, etc.)
• Week 3 – Monday, January 26
  Fashion and “French” Elegance
  Topic: Is fashion an art form or a superficial industry? The impact of fast fashion.
• Week 4 – Monday, February 2
  Media and “Fake News”
  Topic: How can we stay informed today without being manipulated? The role of social media.
• Week 5 – Monday, February 9
  Humor and Satire
  Topic: Can we laugh about everything? Irony and second-degree humor in France vs. other cultures.
• Week 6 – Monday, February 16
  Myths and Urban Legends
  Topic: Why do we need to believe in the supernatural? (Ghosts, creatures, conspiracy theories.)
• Week 7 – Monday, February 23
  Architecture and the City of Tomorrow
  Topic: Should we demolish to rebuild, or preserve everything? (Haussmann’s Paris vs. eco-districts.)
• Week 8 – Monday, March 2
  Education and Knowledge Transfer
  Topic: What is the role of school today: learning a trade or learning how to think?
• Week 9 – Monday, March 9
  Nostalgia and the Passage of Time
  Topic: Was it better before? Why is retro culture so popular (vinyl records, vintage)?
• Week 10 – Monday, March 16
  Music and Emotions
  Topic: Is music a universal language? The importance of lyrics vs. melody.