Overview of French Classes

The Alliance Française of Cincinnati is proud to provide classes in French and on many aspects of French culture through its FRENCH INSTITUTE. The classes, taught by experienced teachers, are designed to develop practical and interactive communication skills and familiarize students with various aspects of French contemporary life. We seek to offer you the highest efficiency, working in small groups of no more than 8 students, while keeping tuition fees as lowas possible.

BEGINNERS 1: This level is suited to beginners of French or those who have had a little exposure to French in the past. Basic grammar and vocabulary.  Books: Add $70

BEGINNERS 2: For students who have completed Beginners 1, or new students who have basic knowledge of French grammar (regular verbs, some common irregular verbs, common vocabulary).  Books: Add $70

BEGINNERS 3: This course is designed for students who have completed Beginners 2, or who have had exposure to basic grammar and a growing number of irregular verbs.  Books: Add $70.

ADVANCED BEGINNERS I: This is the continuation of our Beginners program.  It is intended for students who have completed Beginners 4, or for new students who know a variety of verbs, basic tenses and are ready to move on to negatives, object pronouns and compound  tenses.  Books:  add $70.

ADVANCED BEGINNERS 2:  For students who have completed Advanced Beginners I and who are ready to expand upon their ability to use a variety of grammar and syntax in French.  Books:  add $70.

INTERMEDIATE 1: This class is designated for students who have completed our Beginners classes, or who have had French in the past and are comfortable in basic French but are ready to move on to more complicated grammar, such as object pronouns, a variety of past and future tenses, and more conversational French.   Books: Add $70.

INTERMEDIATE 2:  For students who have completed Intermediate I, this class continues to expand students’ vocabulary base and introduces more complex grammar.  Conversational French is a focus.  Books:  Add $70.

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE 1 This class is for students who have completed Intermediate 1-3, or who have had exposure to some of the more complex French grammar such object pronouns and the subjunctive mood.  Students are more and more comfortable in spoken and written French (stating and supporting opinions, etc.  Books: Add $70.

ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE 2:  For students who have completed Advanced Intermediate I, who are ready to look at the nuances of the French language.  Reading and writing are more stressed, but listening and speaking remain the focus of the course.  Books:  Add $70.

ADVANCED: This course is designed for students who have completed the intermediate level of our coursework, or for the student who demonstrates strong control of French grammar and syntax and is comfortable in both conversational and reading French. Much of this class is devoted to reviewing advanced grammatical concepts and conversation. We use Rond Point 3 for this class.   Books: Add $70.

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CHILDREN BEGINNERS 1: This class is for children just starting out in French. Children are immersed in the French language for 45 minutes, learning basic vocabulary and grammatical structures through crafts, games and songs. Fee includes supplies.

CHILDREN BEGINNERS 2: This class is for children who have started in our program (or another) and have an exposure to basic vocabulary structures in French. Learning through listening and repeating, this class will also incorporate the use of a text ($50).

CHILDREN BEGINNERS 3: This class is for children who have already had some exposure to written and spoken French, either in our program or in another. Children will work on listening, speaking, reading and writing in French, expanding their base of French vocabulary and basic French grammar. Fee includes supplies. Books: additional $50.