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).
Depending on COVID restrictions in place, we might have to move our classes on Zoom. See our COVID-19 information page for more details.
Everyone aged 12 years old and above will be required to have a valid vaccine pass to enter Alliance Française Wellington from 10 January 2022.
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!
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).
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:
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Greet, introduce yourself and others;
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Give and ask for personal details (name, address, telephone number, age, nationality);
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Count and use numbers;
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Communicate in French in the classroom with the teacher and other students;
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Express likes and dislikes.
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: Week nights - 6pm to 8pm
Duration: 2 weeks
Price: $320 + $44 membership
Material required: Alter Ego + handbook and exercise book ($80)
Once per week (1×2 hours) during 10 weeks:
Dates: 5 May to 7 July 2022
Days: Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm
Level : A1.1
Intensity: 20 hours (2 hours/week)
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: $320 + $44 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
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays - From 6pm to 8pm
Level: A1.1
Intensity: 20 hours (4 hours/week)
Duration: 5 weeks
Price: $320 tuition + $44 membership
Material required: Alter Ego + handbook and exercise book ($80)
Dates: Not opening for term 2. Dates to be confirmed for term 3 2022
Days: Fridays - From 5pm to 7pm
Level: A1.1
Intensity: 20 hours (2 hours/week)
Duration: 10 weeks
Price:
$320 tuition
$44 Alliance Française membership (optional)
Material required: Alter Ego 1 (Hachette FLE)
Plateforms: Zoom & Padlet (both free)
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
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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.
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Constant support: You can communicate with your teacher through Padlet for homework and extra activities.
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Convenience: Online classes can happen right from home!
Contact us at admin@french.co.nz with any questions or concerns.
If you are not a complete beginner, you will be required to sit a Free Level Assessment before you enrol in your desired course.
ADVANCED CLASSES
Do you already have a B1, B2 or C1 level? By joining of our our advanced classes, you will strengthen the skills you have, build up your proficiency and improve fluency.
There are no textbooks for these classes - The teacher will provide their own material, including articles, videos and various exercises (grammar, roleplay, debates, and so on).
If you are unsure about your level then please contact us.
Duration: 10 weeks
Price: $320 + $44 membership
No Material required
Days: Mondays - 6pm to 8pm or
Wednesdays - 6pm to 8pm
Days: Tuesdays - 6pm to 8pm or
Wednesdays - 6pm to 8pm
Days: Thursdays - 10am to 12pm or
Thursdays - 6pm to 8pm
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.
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: $190 + $44 membership. $110 for students already enrolled in a AFW class.
Levels: Intermediate (A2.5 to B1) / Advanced (B2+). For Beginner conversation, see below.
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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: $190 + $44 membership. $110 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!
FRENCH FOR TRAVELLERS
You love travelling and you’d love to go to France, discover our many cities or spend a weekend in the countryside? Come and enrol in the French for Travellers classes at the Alliance Française Wellington. You will learn all the French you need while travelling!
Thanks to these classes you will be able to greet and exchange with French people, catch a train, shop, order in a restaurant, and get some useful information.
Location: Alliance Française Wellington - Level 3, 78 Victoria Street
Intensity: 2.5 hours/week
Day and time: Saturday - 12:00 pm-2:30pm (Beginner)
Start Date Term 2 2022: Saturday, 28 May 2022
Duration: 5 weeks
Price: $285 (material included)
Level: Beginner (A1.1)
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FRENCH FOR BUSINESS
At Alliance Française, we are keenly aware of the evolving needs of workplaces, and therefore strive to continuously adapt our training programs to the businesses and professionals for whom success on the French-speaking markets is a priority. Private French courses, group French courses and professional French conversation courses are but a few of the options you may select within a vast range of learning options tailored to your professional needs.
French For Business is a unique range of corporate and business services by the Alliance Française Wellington including tailor-made language classes at all levels, translation and interpreting services, and recognised examinations. You can participate with French For Business as an individual or in a group with your work colleagues over lunchtime.
To discuss your needs and ask for a free non-obligation quote, please contact us.
