French for Beginners

Add a French touch to your summer: adults, teens and children courses running 14 - 23 January !

Beginners, welcome!

Ready to dive into French? You might have already downloaded an app or turned on French subtitles. But the real game-changer? Alliance Française de Melbourne!

With 135 years' experience of teaching French to Melburnians, we're your perfect partner in this language adventure. Whether it's to buy a croissant in Paris, catch a train to Normandy, enjoy the French Open, Olympics, Festival de Cannes, or simply chat with locals or your in-laws – we’ve got you covered!

Our expert, friendly teachers make learning fun and help you reach your language goals far beyond what apps and online content can offer. With Alliance Française de Melbourne, you'll open a window to the French-speaking world.

Where to start?

We recommend that you start with our Comprehensive or Comprehensive Express Courses as the most effective way to make progress quickly and easily. If you want to learn the basics for travel around a Francophone country, you can also try our French For Travellers Course for beginners.

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Which level should I enrol in?

Never learnt French before? It's easy, enrol in a Beginner 1 class.

Already learnt French, even a long time ago? Book a FREE level assessment.

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📢 Session 1, 2026 Enrolments Are Open!

Enrol Before 19 January and Enjoy $50 OFF Session 1, 2026 (comprehensive and express courses).
Use promo code SPEAKFRENCH26 at checkout*.

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* Discount valid for enrolments made before 19 January 2026. Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts.

Why choose Alliance Française?

Level-appropriate classes with maximum 15 students per class

Qualified native-speaking French tutors

Competitive hourly rate (from $29/hour)

Structured lessons paced for optimal learning and progress

Access to your own digital student portal, many students benefits, and a FREE French conversation app!

Our teaching method

Our classes are run entirely in French. The teacher speaks slowly and clearly, and uses easy-to-understand language, gestures and prompts to aid comprehension.

Many experts agree this immersion method is the most efficient way of teaching a language. All of our teachers are native speakers of French and qualified teachers of French. They are encouraging, patient, and committed to helping you progress.

What to expect from your first class?

Is learning French on your bucket list? Are you looking to try something new? Or perhaps you are planning a trip to France or a French-speaking country? There are many reasons to take French classes. Check out our top 5 reasons to learn French.

If you have just enrolled in one of our French courses (or are about to), welcome on board, bienvenue !

Find out some things to expect from your class and tips to make the most of your French journey with us!

When can I start?

You can start learning French with us at any point throughout the year.

We run five sessions of adult classes throughout the year, each lasting nine weeks.

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