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A1

A1.1 - Beginner's French

Group Classes

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

Make sure to purchase your textbook before your class: Textbook information


Pace: 2hrs per week for 10 weeks

A1.2 - Beginner's French

Group Classes

This class is intended for students coming in from the level A1.1. It is the second 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 3 - 4

Make sure to purchase your textbook before your class: Textbook information


Pace: 2hrs per week for 10 weeks

A1.3 - Beginner's French

Group Classes

This class is intended for students coming in from the level A1.2. It is the last 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

Make sure to purchase your textbook before your class: Textbook information


Pace: 2hrs per week for 10 weeks
A2

A2.1 - Elementary French

Group Classes

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
Make sure to purchase your textbook before your class: Textbook information


Pace: 2hrs per week for 10 weeks

A2.2 - Elementary French

Group Classes

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.  
Contact us to make sure this is the right class for you.

Course content: Totem 2 - Dossiers 3 - 4
Make sure to purchase your textbook before your class: Textbook information


Pace: 2hrs per week for 10 weeks

A2.3 - Elementary French

Group Classes

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.  
Contact us to make sure this is the right class for you.

Course content: Totem 2 - Dossiers 5 - 6
Make sure to purchase your textbook before your class: Textbook information


Pace: 2hrs per week for 10 weeks
B1

B1.1 - Intermediate French

Group Classes

This class is intended for students coming in from the level A2.4. It is the First 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 1 - 2
Make sure to purchase your textbook before your class: Textbook information


Pace: 2hrs per week for 10 weeks

B1.4 - Intermediate French

Group Classes

This class is intended for students coming in from the level B1.3. It is the last 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 7 - 8
Make sure to purchase your textbook before your class: Textbook information


Pace: 2hrs per week for 10 weeks
C1

C1.2 - Advanced French

Group Classes

This class is intended for students coming in from the level B2.4. It is the first of 4 levels at the C1 advanced level.  Contact us to make sure this is the right class for you.

Course content: Cosmopolite 5 - Dossier 1
Make sure to purchase your textbook before your class: Textbook information


Pace: 2hrs per week for 10 weeks
Culture

Learn French through Culture

Culture Class
Discover French Culture While Perfecting Your French

This 10-week course is designed for learners who want to deepen their French skills while exploring the richness of French culture. Taught in French and in English by Jean-Louis Bruyère, this class offers a unique blend of language learning and cultural immersion.

Through history, literature, arts, society, and more, you will expand your vocabulary, sharpen your comprehension, and strengthen your ability to communicate with confidence.
  1. Lesson 1: The History of France – From the Origins to the Revolution
  2. Lesson 2: Modern and Contemporary France
  3. Lesson 3: French Literature, Classical and Modern
  4. Lesson 4: French Arts – Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture
  5. Lesson 5: The French Language and the Francophonie
  6. Lesson 6: French Institutions and Political Life
  7. Lesson 7: French Society – Traditions and Evolutions
  8. Lesson 8: The French Economy and Territories
  9. Lesson 9: Science and Innovation – The French Spirit
  10. Lesson 10: France in the World


Pace: 2hrs per week for 10 weeks
Fall Conversation en Français for Beginners

Fall Monthly Conversation en Français

Conversation Class
French conversation group for level A1 is a monthly opportunity to practice what you learn in class. With the LanguTalk French podcast, you can listen at home at a slower pace and with a complete transcript. This is an excellent way to practice pronunciation and vocabulary with interesting Francophile topics. As a group, we will discuss the podcasts and our own experiences.

Program of the first 4 months

  • Sept. 21 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. 12 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. 9 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
  • Dec. 7 Les Fêtesd'hiver/ Winter holidays: Talk about your traditions and holidays. Learn about French holiday traditions.
    Watch Podcast 1, Podcast 2, Podcast 3.

Pace: Once a week 1.5 hour
Fall Intermediate and Advanced " Conversation en français "

Fall Weekly Conversation en Français

Conversation Class

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.
  • 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 first 5 weeks

  • Monday, October 6
    La gastronomie française face aux nouveaux défis / French Gastronomy Facing New Challenges
  • Monday, October 13
    L’art de vivre à la française à l’ère du burn-out / The French Art of Living in the Age of Burnout
  • Monday, October 20
    L’exception culturelle française existe-t-elle ? / Does the French Cultural Exception Really Exist?
  • Monday, October 27
    Les terroirs français et l’agriculture du futur / French Terroirs and the Agriculture of the Future
  • Monday, November 3
    La France à l’heure du tourisme de masse / France in the Age of Mass Tourism

Pace: Once a week 1.5 hour

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