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(A1) Beginner

Beginner 2

9-week courses for adults

You’ve got the basics from Beginner 1, or perhaps you’ve taken a French class before.

In this session, you will continue to learn the foundations of French grammar and vocabulary, talking about the weather, getting around town, going shopping, and making plans.

Grammar points will include:

  •          Conjugating key verbs
  •          Asking questions
  •          Placing adverbs to describe frequency
  •          Describing quantity
  •          Demonstrative adjectives

 
Beginner 2
is for students who have completed Beginner 1, or who have been assessed at this level prior to enrolling. Unsure about your level? Book a free level assessment or take an online placement test today.


Course Materials

Our course fees do not include textbooks. Follow the link to find the required course materials for your class on the AFM Book list


Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
AF CBD - Swanston Street
Friday   10:15am ▸ 12:15pm
12 Apr 2024 ▸ 07 Jun 2024

Beginner 4 Express

4-week courses for adults

You’ve mastered the basics and are making good progress in French!

In this course, you will expand your vocabulary by talking about family, health, housing, and giving your opinion on a range of topics.


By the end of this course, your skills will include:

  •          Making comparisons
  •          Correctly placing adjectives
  •          Using pronouns
  •          Giving instructions
  •          Speaking in the past tense

 

Beginner 4 is for students who have completed Beginner 3, or who have been assessed at this level prior to enrolling. Unsure about your level? Book a free level assessment or take an online placement test today.


Course Materials

No textbook is required for this class in Session 1, 2024. All material will be provided. 


Pace: 4 hours per week over 4 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
AF CBD - Swanston Street
Saturday   9:30am ▸ 1:30pm
04 May 2024 ▸ 25 May 2024

Beginner 5 Express

4-week courses for adults

As you approach the end of our Beginner program, your French is moving to the next level.

In this session, you will consolidate your knowledge and see how far you have come. As your language skills and confidence develop, so too will your pronunciation and understanding of the French language and culture. Keep going, next stop, Intermediate 1!

Among other topics, this course will focus on:

  •          Revising verb tenses
  •          Pronouns
  •          Discussing quantity using the pronoun en
  •          Asking for information and understanding announcements
  •          Organising and celebrating events 


Beginner 5
is for students who have completed Beginner 4, or who have been assessed at this level prior to enrolling. Unsure about your level? Book a free level assessment or take an online placement test today.


Course Materials

Our course fees do not include textbooks. You will find the course materials for your class on the AFM Book list


Pace: 4 hours per week over 4 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
AF CBD - Swanston Street
Saturday   9:30am ▸ 1:30pm
04 May 2024 ▸ 25 May 2024

Beginner 5

9-week courses for adults

 As you approach the end of our Beginner program, your French is moving to the next level.

In this session, you will consolidate your knowledge and see how far you have come. As your language skills and confidence develop, so too will your pronunciation and understanding of the French language and culture. Keep going, next stop, Intermediate 1!

Among other topics, this course will focus on:

  •          Revising verb tenses
  •          Pronouns
  •          Discussing quantity using the pronoun en
  •          Asking for information and understanding announcements
  •          Organising and celebrating events 


Beginner 5
is for students who have completed Beginner 4, or who have been assessed at this level prior to enrolling. Unsure about your level? Book a free level assessment or take an online placement test today.


Course Materials

Our course fees do not include textbooks. You will find the course materials for your class on the AFM Book list


Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks
(A2) Intermediate

Intermediate 1

9-week courses for adults

You’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to take your French to the next level.

In this class, you will begin to use more complex grammar structures allowing you to add more depth and detail to your conversations and writing in French.
 

Alongside the cultural themes of social media, education, and the world of work, grammar topics will include:

  •          The imperative
  •          Direct and indirect pronouns
  •          Making comparisons
  •          The passage of time
  •          Obligation: il faut, devoir, etc


Intermediate 1
is for students who have completed Beginner 5, or who have been assessed at this level prior to enrolling. Unsure about your level? Book a free level assessment or take an online placement test today.

Course Materials

Our course fees do not include textbooks. You will find the course materials for your class on the AFM Book List


Pace: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
AF CBD - Swanston Street
Friday   10:15am ▸ 12:15pm
12 Apr 2024 ▸ 07 Jun 2024

Intermediate 2 Express

4-week courses for adults

As your French language skills develop, so does your ability to communicate using more complex vocabulary and grammar.
 

Along with cultural topics including: art & culture and the French-speaking world, your learning will include:

         Justifying your choices

         Describing emotions

         Expressing gratitude, discussing a difficulty and encouraging others

         Using adverbs, interrogative pronouns and correctly placing adjectives and superlatives


Intermediate 2 is for students who have completed Intermediate 1, or who have been assessed at this level prior to enrolling. Unsure about your level? Book a free level assessment or take an online placement test today.


Course Materials

Our course fees do not include textbooks. You will find the course materials for your class on the AFM Book List


Pace: 4 hours per week over 4 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
AF CBD - Swanston Street
Saturday   9:30am ▸ 1:30pm
04 May 2024 ▸ 25 May 2024
(C1) Expert

Arts & Culture - Expert (C1)

8-week courses for adults

Maintain your high level of French through discussions and debate on a range of interesting and in-depth cultural topics! This course will encourage you to engage your curiosity through articles, documentaries, TV reports and other resources related to the arts and culture. Topics vary and may include literature, gastronomy, cinema, art and also popular culture, TV, the media, technology or travel.

Please note that due to the hosting of the DELF exam there will be no classes on the 26th of October


Pace: 2 hours per week over 8 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
AF CBD - Swanston Street
Thursday   10:15am ▸ 12:15pm
11 Apr 2024 ▸ 06 Jun 2024