Planning a trip to France or a French-speaking country but don’t speak any French? We’ve got you covered!

On any overseas trip, a little knowledge of the local language and culture goes a long way. Give yourself a head start with this introductory course, which will provide all the essentials to make the most of your travel experience. 

By the end of this course, you will have some essential starter sentences and vocabulary to give you the confidence to greet people, go shopping, order food and drinks, and get around. We will introduce you to the French culture and give you tips on what to expect on your travels. Join us In a relaxed, sociable environment to learn the basics and get ready to take off. On y va! 

No textbook required, all material is provided.

This class is for complete beginners in French. If you have done any French in the past, even if it was a long time ago, we ask you to take a free level assessment or online placement test so that we can recommend a course for you. 

Do you love all things French?

Whether your interest in the French language and culture is for travel, work, or just because you love it, this 'Taste of France' cultural course is the perfect way to delve into the French culture and boost your language skills right here in Melbourne!

Focusing on a different cultural theme each week, discussion topics will include: French lifestyle, traditions, travel destinations, arts, and gastronomy. As well as immersing yourself in the French culture, you will have the opportunity to improve your language skills and boost your confidence through practical exercises led by your expert native-speaking French tutor. This is the perfect course to learn in a relaxed, sociable environment and add a French touch to your week. On vous attend!

No textbook required; all material will be provided.  

This course is suitable for students with an intermediate level of French, equivalent to Intermediate 1 to Intermediate 5. Not sure about your level? Book a free oral assessment or take an online placement test today
Pace: 2 hours per week over 4 weeks

Do you love all things French?

Whether your interest in the French language and culture is for travel, work, or just because you love it, this 'Taste of France' cultural course is the perfect way to delve into the French culture and boost your language skills.

Focusing on a different cultural theme each week, discussion topics will include: French lifestyle, traditions, travel destinations, arts, and gastronomy. As well as immersing yourself in the French culture, you will have the opportunity to improve your language skills and boost your confidence through practical exercises led by your expert native-speaking French tutor. This is the perfect course to learn in a relaxed, sociable environment and add a French touch to your week. On vous attend!

No textbook required; all material will be provided.  

This course is suitable for students with a level equivalent to Beginner 3 to Beginner 5. Not sure about your level? Book a free oral assessment or take an online placement test today. 
Pace: 2 hours per week over 4 weeks

Are you a complete beginner in French? Bienvenue /Welcome! Join us to start your French learning journey and gain solid foundations in the French language and culture. 

During this course, you will master the basics of French grammar and vocabulary and begin to have simple conversations with your classmates. Learning a new language is also a cultural experience. Not only will you learn the foundations of the French language, you will be introduced to the customs and quirks the French-speaking world. An exciting start lies ahead! 

Class Structure

A total of 1.5 hours of reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises based on your textbook
30 minutes of conversation throughout the class to boost your confidence, perfect your pronunciation, and develop your spoken French.

 
Required Textbooks

L’atelier +1 /A1 Livre d’élève – ISBN : 9782278104680 – Publisher : Didier

L’atelier +1 /A1, Cahier d’activités - ISBN: 9782278108244 – Publisher : Didier

Our course fees do not include books. We recommend that you follow the links above to purchase the textbooks from Intext, Language International Book Store. L’atelier +1/A1 is the textbook for levels Beginner 1 to Beginner 4.

Free Postage - Intext is pleased to offer free postage to AFM students.
Enter code AF-MELB at the checkout.
Intext pricing also includes a 20% reduction on RRP for AFM textbooks.

 
Added Extra – French Lab App
Your enrolment includes access to the French Lab app, a handy digital tool to complement your classes and help you learn French on the go.

Beginner 1 is for complete beginners who have never taken any French classes in the past. If you already speak a little French, even if your studied a long time ago, please book a free level assessment or take an online placement test to find out which level is the most suitable for you.

Are you a complete beginner in French? Bienvenue /Welcome! Join us to start your French learning journey and gain solid foundations in the French language and culture. 

During this course, you will master the basics of French grammar and vocabulary and begin to have simple conversations with your classmates. Learning a new language is also a cultural experience. Not only will you learn the foundations of the French language, you will be introduced to the customs and quirks the French-speaking world. An exciting start lies ahead! 

Class Structure

A total of 1.5 hours of reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises based on your textbook
30 minutes of conversation throughout the class to boost your confidence, perfect your pronunciation, and develop your spoken French.

 
Required Textbooks

L’atelier +1 /A1 Livre d’élève – ISBN : 9782278104680 – Publisher : Didier

L’atelier +1 /A1, Cahier d’activités - ISBN: 9782278108244 – Publisher : Didier

Our course fees do not include books. We recommend that you follow the links above to purchase the textbooks from Intext, Language International Book Store. L’atelier +1/A1 is the textbook for levels Beginner 1 to Beginner 4.

Free Postage - Intext is pleased to offer free postage to AFM students.
Enter code AF-MELB at the checkout.
Intext pricing also includes a 20% reduction on RRP for AFM textbooks.

 
Added Extra – French Lab App
Your enrolment includes access to the French Lab app, a handy digital tool to complement your classes and help you learn French on the go.

Beginner 1 is for complete beginners who have never taken any French classes in the past. If you already speak a little French, even if your studied a long time ago, please book a free level assessment or take an online placement test to find out which level is the most suitable for you.

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 build your vocabulary to talk about the weather, getting around town, going shopping, and making plans. By the end of this course, you will be able to conjugate key verbs, ask questions, and use numbers and adjectives to describe quantity. You will expand your knowledge of the French-speaking world with cultural topics including tourist spots, and food.  

Class Structure:

1.5 hours of reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises based on your textbook
30 minutes of conversation to boost your confidence, perfect your pronunciation, and develop your spoken French.

Required Textbooks:

L’atelier +1 /A1 Livre d’élève – ISBN : 9782278104680 – Publisher : Didier

L’atelier +1 /A1, Cahier d’activités - ISBN: 9782278108244 – Publisher : Didier

Our course fees do not include books. We recommend that you follow the links above to purchase the textbooks from Intext, Language International Book Store. L’atelier +1/A1 is the textbook for levels Beginner 1 to Beginner 4.

Free Postage - Intext is pleased to offer free postage to AFM students.
Enter code AF-MELB at the checkout.
Intext pricing also includes a 20% reduction on RRP for AFM textbooks.

Added Extra – French Lab App
Your enrolment includes access to the French Lab app, a handy digital tool to complement your classes and help you learn French on the go.

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.

You have a strong grasp of the foundations of French grammar, and a good range of vocabulary.

It's time to build on those skills and start talking about the past, using descriptions and questions to discuss fashion, work, and recount an experience. In this class you will continue to improve your pronunciation, conjugate key verbs, the past tense, and gain a deeper insight into French arts and culture.

Class Structure:

1.5 hours of reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises based on your textbook
30 minutes of conversation to boost your confidence, perfect your pronunciation, and develop your spoken French.

Required Textbooks:

L’atelier +1 /A1 Livre d’élève – ISBN :9782278104680 – Publisher : Didier

L’atelier +1 /A1, Cahier d’activités - ISBN: 9782278108244 – Publisher : Didier

Our course fees do not include books. We recommend that you follow the links above to purchase the textbooks from Intext, Language International Book Store. L’atelier +1/A1 is the textbook for levels Beginner 1 to Beginner 4.

Free Postage - Intext is pleased to offer free postage to AFM students.
Enter code AF-MELB at the checkout.
Intext pricing also includes a 20% reduction on RRP for AFM textbooks.

Added Extra – French Lab App
Your enrolment includes access to the French Lab app, a handy digital tool to complement your classes and help you learn French on the go.

Beginner 3 is for students who have completed Beginner 2, 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.

You have a strong grasp of the foundations of French grammar, and a good range of vocabulary.

It's time to build on those skills and start talking about the past, using descriptions and questions to discuss fashion, work, and recount an experience. In this class you will continue to improve your pronunciation, conjugate key verbs, the past tense, and gain a deeper insight into French arts and culture.

Class Structure:

1.5 hours of reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises based on your textbook
30 minutes of conversation to boost your confidence, perfect your pronunciation, and develop your spoken French.

Required Textbooks:

L’atelier +1 /A1 Livre d’élève – ISBN :9782278104680 – Publisher : Didier

L’atelier +1 /A1, Cahier d’activités - ISBN: 9782278108244 – Publisher : Didier

Our course fees do not include books. We recommend that you follow the links above to purchase the textbooks from Intext, Language International Book Store. L’atelier +1/A1 is the textbook for levels Beginner 1 to Beginner 4.

Free Postage - Intext is pleased to offer free postage to AFM students.
Enter code AF-MELB at the checkout.
Intext pricing also includes a 20% reduction on RRP for AFM textbooks.

Added Extra – French Lab App
Your enrolment includes access to the French Lab app, a handy digital tool to complement your classes and help you learn French on the go.

Beginner 3 is for students who have completed Beginner 2, 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.

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 a range of pronouns, giving instructions, and speaking in the past tense.

Class Structure:
1.5 hours of reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises based on your textbook
30 minutes of conversation to boost your confidence, perfect your pronunciation, and develop your spoken French.

Required Textbooks:

L’atelier +1 /A1 Livre d’élève – ISBN: 9782278104680  – Publisher : Didier

L’atelier +1 /A1, Cahier d’activités - ISBN: 9782278108244 – Publisher : Didier

Our course fees do not include books. We recommend that you follow the links above to purchase the textbooks from Intext, Language International Book Store. L’atelier +1/A1 is the textbook for levels Beginner 1 to Beginner 4.

Free Postage - Intext is pleased to offer free postage to AFM students.
Enter code AF-MELB at the checkout.
Intext pricing also includes a 20% reduction on RRP for AFM textbooks.

Added Extra – French Lab App
Your enrolment includes access to the French Lab app, a handy digital tool to complement your classes and help you learn French on the go.

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. 

Do you love all things French?

Whether your interest in the French language and culture is for travel, work, or just because you love it, this 'Taste of France' cultural course is the perfect way to delve into the French culture and boost your language skills right here in Melbourne!

Focusing on a different cultural theme each week, discussion topics will include: French lifestyle, traditions, travel destinations, arts, and gastronomy. As well as immersing yourself in the French culture, you will have the opportunity to improve your language skills and boost your confidence through practical exercises led by your expert native-speaking French tutor. This is the perfect course to learn in a relaxed, sociable environment and add a French touch to your week. On vous attend!

No textbook required; all material will be provided.  

This course is suitable for students with an intermediate level of French, equivalent to Intermediate 1 to Intermediate 5. Not sure about your level? Book a free oral assessment or take an online placement test today
Pace: 2 hours per week over 4 weeks

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, and the passage of time.

Class Structure
1.5 hours of reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises based on your textbook
30 minutes of conversation to boost your confidence, perfect your pronunciation, and develop your spoken French.

Required Textbooks
L’atelier +2 /A1 Livre d’élève – ISBN: 9782278104727 – Publisher : Didier

L’atelier +2 /A1, Cahier d’activités - ISBN: 9782278108251  – Publisher : Didier

Our course fees do not include books. We recommend that you follow the links above to purchase the textbooks from Intext, Language International Book Store. L’atelier +2/A2 is the textbook for levels Beginner 5 to Intermediate 3. 

Free Postage - Intext is pleased to offer free postage to AFM students.
Enter code AF-MELB at the checkout.
Intext pricing also includes a 20% reduction on RRP for AFM textbooks.

Added Extra – French Lab App
Your enrolment includes access to the French Lab app, a handy digital tool to complement your classes and help you learn French on the go.

 
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.

As your French language skills develop, so does your ability to communicate using more complex vocabulary and grammar. In this session, you will learn to justify your choices, describe emotions, express gratitude, discuss a difficulty and encourage others. Using adverbs, interrogative pronouns, correctly placing adjectives and superlatives, you will deepen your knowledge of the French language while improving your pronunciation and learning more about the culture of the French-speaking world.

Class Structure
1.5 hours of reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises based on your textbook,
30 minutes of conversation to boost your confidence, perfect your pronunciation, and develop your spoken French.

Required Textbooks

L’atelier +2 /A1 Livre d’élève – ISBN: 9782278104727 – Publisher : Didier

L’atelier +2 /A1, Cahier d’activités - ISBN: 9782278108251  – Publisher : Didier

Our course fees do not include books. We recommend that you follow the links above to purchase the textbooks from Intext, Language International Book Store. L’atelier +2/A2 is the textbook for levels Beginner 5 to Intermediate 3.

Free Postage - Intext is pleased to offer free postage to AFM students.
Enter code AF-MELB at the checkout.
Intext pricing also includes a 20% reduction on RRP for AFM textbooks.

Added Extra – French Lab App
Your enrolment fee includes access to the French Lab app, a handy digital tool to complement your classes and help you learn French on the go.

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.

As your understanding of the French language develops, so do your skills in discussing more wide-ranging topics with greater fluency. 

In this class we will discuss a range of topics from family life, to ecology, to art, all while using more complex grammar structures including: cause and effect, relative pronouns, the imperfect tense, prefixes, and adverbs.
 

Class Structure
1.5 hours of reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises based on your textbook
30 minutes of conversation to boost your confidence, perfect your pronunciation, and develop your spoken French.

Required Textbooks

L’atelier 3 /B1 Livre d’élève – ISBN: 9782278093021 – Publisher : Didier

L’atelier 3 /B1, Cahier d’activités - ISBN: 9782278093038 – Publisher : Didier

 Our course fees do not include books. We recommend that you follow the links above to purchase the textbooks from Intext, Language International Book Store. L’atelier 3/B1 is the textbook for levels Intermediate 4 to Independent 3.

Free Postage - Intext is pleased to offer free postage to AFM students.
Enter code AF-MELB at the checkout.
Intext pricing also includes a 20% reduction on RRP for AFM textbooks.

Added Extra – French Lab App
Your enrolment fee includes access to the French Lab app, a handy digital tool to complement your classes and help you learn French on the go.

Intermediate 5 is for students who have completed Intermediate 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.

Are you aiming to improve your fluency in spoken French and keep your grammar in ship shape? This course will help you do both!

With a focus on speaking skills, we will help boost your confidence and fluency by engaging in conversations and debates on a range of cultural topics and current affairs. Not forgetting the importance of grammar in achieving an advanced level of French, we will also revise and consolidate the main grammar points covered in B1. Reinforce your comprehension and expression through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.

We recommend spending one year in Conversation & Grammar B1+ before moving to a B2 class. 

All material provided - no textbooks required.

This course is for students who have completed our Independent 4 class, or who have been assessed at this level. Not sure of your level? Take a free level assessment or online placement test today. .

Are you aiming to improve your fluency in spoken French and keep your grammar in ship shape? This course will help you do both!

With a focus on speaking skills, we will help boost your confidence and fluency by engaging in conversations and debates on a range of cultural topics and current affairs. Not forgetting the importance of grammar in achieving an advanced level of French, we will also revise and consolidate the main grammar points covered in B1. Reinforce your comprehension and expression through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.

We recommend spending one year in Conversation & Grammar B1+ before moving to a B2 class. 

All material provided - no textbooks required.

This course is for students who have completed our Independent 4 class, or who have been assessed at this level. Not sure of your level? Take a free level assessment or online placement test today. .

With your French skills, you can express yourself with greater depth and fluency on a range of topics. Our discussions in this course will focus on new technologies. In this session, we will discuss the future, express a fear, present ideas, and make comparisons.  

Class Structure
1.5 hours of reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises based on your textbook
30 minutes of conversation to boost your confidence, perfect your pronunciation, and develop your spoken French.

Required Textbooks

L’atelier 3 /B1 Livre d’élève – ISBN:9782278093021  – Publisher : Didier

L’atelier 3 /B1, Cahier d’activités - ISBN: 9782278093038  – Publisher : Didier

Our course fees do not include books. We recommend that you follow the links above to purchase the textbooks from Intext, Language International Book Store. L’atelier 3/B1 is the textbook for levels Intermediate 4 to Independent 3.

Free Postage - Intext is pleased to offer free postage to AFM students.
Enter code AF-MELB at the checkout.
Intext pricing also includes a 20% reduction on RRP for AFM textbooks.

Added Extra – French Lab App
Your enrolment fee includes access to the French Lab app, a handy digital tool to complement your classes and help you learn French on the go.

Independent 2 is for students who have completed Independent 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.

As your French advances, you are becoming proficient in increasingly complex grammar and discussion topics. During this class we will discuss nature, the landscapes of France, and where we come from. Grammar topics will include: double pronouns, prefixes, indirect speech, and use of the past tenses.

Class Structure
1.5 hours of reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises based on your textbook
30 minutes of conversation to boost your confidence, perfect your pronunciation, and develop your spoken French.

Required Textbooks

L’atelier 3 /B1 Livre d’élève – ISBN: 9782278093021 – Publisher : Didier

L’atelier 3 /B1, Cahier d’activités - ISBN: 9782278093038 – Publisher : Didier

Our course fees do not include books. We recommend that you follow the links above to purchase the textbooks from Intext, Language International Book Store. L’atelier 3/B1 is the textbook for levels Intermediate 4 to Independent 3.

Free Postage - Intext is pleased to offer free postage to AFM students.
Enter code AF-MELB at the checkout.
Intext pricing also includes a 20% reduction on RRP for AFM textbooks.

Added Extra – French Lab App
Your enrolment fee includes access to the French Lab app, a handy digital tool to complement your classes and help you learn French on the go.

Independent 3 is for students who have completed Independent 2, 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.

You have come a long way on your French journey! 

In this session, our conversations will focus on all things travel. Using a range of high-level grammar structures including the present and past subjunctive, past infinitive, and superlatives, we will discuss our home town, responsible travel, exploring new places, and expressing doubt, approval and disapproval. Join us to consolidate your skills and get ready to take your French to the next level.

Class Structure
1.5 hours of reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises based on your textbook
30 minutes of conversation to boost your confidence, perfect your pronunciation, and develop your spoken French.
 

No textbook is required for this class. All material will be provided by your tutor. 

Added Extra – French Lab App
Your enrolment fee includes access to the French Lab app, a handy digital tool to complement your classes and help you learn French on the go.

Independent 4 is for students who have completed Independent 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.

Are you aiming to improve your fluency in spoken French and keep your grammar in ship shape? This course will help you do both!

With a focus on speaking skills, we will help boost your confidence and fluency by engaging in conversations and debates on a range of cultural topics and current affairs. Not forgetting the importance of grammar in maintaining an advanced level of French, we will focus on B2-level language structures. Join us to reinforce your comprehension and expression through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.

All material provided - no textbooks required.

We recommend spending one year in Conversation & Grammar B2 before moving to a B2/C1 class. 

This course is for students who have completed four terms in Conversation & Grammar B1+, or who have been assessed at this level. Not sure of your level? Take a free level assessment or online placement test today. 

This course is designed for students with a B2 level of French or higher, who would like to continue to focus on grammar and conversation at an advanced level. This class will incorporate a range of French language exercises to improve accuracy and fluency with a focus on grammar and diction. Students will have the opportunity to improve their spoken French through discussion and debate on a range of cultural topics from literature and arts to current affairs. Through this course, students will have further developed their use of complex language structures in French and will feel more confident conversing in French. All material provided - no textbooks required..

This course is designed for students with a B2 level of French or higher, who would like to continue to focus on grammar and conversation at an advanced level. This class will incorporate a range of French language exercises to improve accuracy and fluency with a focus on grammar and diction. Students will have the opportunity to improve their spoken French through discussion and debate on a range of cultural topics from literature and arts to current affairs. Through this course, students will have further developed their use of complex language structures in French and will feel more confident conversing in French. All material provided - no textbooks required..