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ADULT COURSES

We run a range of classes for adults covering all different levels of comprehension and ability. The majority of our adult classes run for 2 hours each week for a period of 10 weeks (20-hour course in total).

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Depending on COVID Alert Levels, we might have to move our classes on Zoom. See our COVID-19 information page for more details.

• Regular Onsite French Courses

• Beginner French Courses

• NEW Virtual Beginner French Course

• Conversation Classes

• French for Travellers

• French for Business

• Special Workshops

• Private Tuition

• Book Club/Resource Centre

REGULAR ONSITE FRENCH COURSES

For levels A1, A2, B1, B2 & C1.

For total beginners (A1.1) see the section below!

Our curriculum targets the systematic acquisition of grammar skills as a way to ensure long term development from language learning. While following this step-by-step approach, our skilled native French speaking teachers make a point of encouraging communication in French, as well as creating a lively atmosphere in the classroom. Even beginner level students find themselves exchanging in French from the first class!

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The adult classes at the Alliance Française Wellington are typically run once a week in the mornings (10:00am – 12:00pm), lunchtime (conversation) and in the evenings (6:00pm – 8:00pm).

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If this is your first time studying French with Alliance Française Wellington, you will need to take a

Free Level Assessment before you enrol.

BEGINNER FRENCH COURSES

By joigning one of our courses for complete beginners, you will learn the vocabulary and grammar structures required to:

• Greet, introduce yourself and others;

• Give and ask for personal details (name, address, telephone number, age, nationality);

• Count and use numbers;

• Communicate in French in the classroom with the teacher and other students;

• Express likes and dislikes.

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Our Beginners French Courses are for complete beginners who have never done any French before.

Upcoming Beginner Classes:

Cover one term in just two weeks:

Dates: to be confirmed

Intensity: 20 hours

Days: Monday to Friday- 6pm to 8pm 

Duration: 2 weeks
Price: $310 + $22 membership
Material required: Alter Ego + handbook and exercise book ($80) 

Once per week (1×2 hours) during 10 weeks (11 October - 13 December 2021):

Dates: Wed. 13 October  - Wed. 15 December

Days: Wednesdays from 6pm to 8pm

Level : A1.1

Intensity: 20 hours (2 hours/week)

Duration: 10 weeks
Price: $310 + $22 membership
Material required: Alter Ego + handbook and exercise book ($80) 

Or twice per week (2x2 hours) and cover a whole term in just 5 weeks:

Dates: to be confirmed for term 4

Days: Mondays & Wednesdays - From 6pm to 8pm

Level: A1.1

Intensity: 20 hours (4 hours/week)

Duration: 5 weeks
Price:

$310 tuition

$22 Alliance Française membership

Material required: Alter Ego + handbook and exercise book ($80)

Dates: Friday 15 October to Friday 17 December 2021

Days: Fridays - From 6pm to 8pm

Level: A1.1

Intensity: 20 hours (2 hours/week)

Duration: 10 weeks
Price:

$310 tuition

$22 Alliance Française membership (optional)

Material required: TOTEM 1 (Hachette FLE)

Plateforms: Zoom & Padlet (both free)

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Virtual classes are set up in order to maintain your personal connection to your teacher. We recommend downloading the free Zoom software here for the best experience.

Benefits of Virtual Classes

1. Privacy: If you don’t like being on camera, you can shut off the video setting at any time. You can also choose a virtual background on Zoom.

2. Constant support: You can communicate with your teacher through Padlet for homework and extra activities.

3. Convenience: Online classes can happen right from home!

Contact us at admin@french.co.nz  with any questions or concerns.

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If you are not a complete beginner, you will be required to sit a Free Level Assessment before you enrol in your desired course.

CONVERSATION CLASSES

Improve your spoken French through discussions on French culture and contemporary issues as presented in authentic articles and videos from the French press. We also run discussions about French culture, news and current affairs in a relaxed atmosphere!

Seven students maximum in a class. Groups will be split according to level of French. If you are unsure about your level then please contact us.

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Location: Alliance Française Wellington - Level 3, 78 Victoria Street

Intensity: 1 hour/week

Day and time: 

- Monday - 12pm-1pm (Advanced)

- Wednesday - 12pm-1pm (Advanced)

- Wednesday - 12pm-1pm (Intermediate)

Duration: 10 weeks

Price: $180 + $22 membership. $100 for students already enrolled in a AFW class.

Levels: Intermediate (A2.5 to B1) / Advanced (B2+). For Beginner conversation, see below.

NEW BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION

Join us on Friday nights and practise your French with students from mixed levels and become more confident!

This new class is aimed at beginner and intermediate learners.

Location: Alliance Française Wellington - Level 3, 78 Victoria Street

Intensity: 2 hours/fortnight

Day and time: 

- Friday - 5:30pm-7:30pm (Beginner)

Duration: 10  weeks (1 class every 2 weeks)

Price: $180 + $22 membership. $100 for students already enrolled in a AFW class.

Level: Beginner (A1.3 to A2.4)

Learn about French culture, refresh your grammar and, more importantly, speak French!