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BeginnerS Classes (A1)

Beginner level classes are designed for students with minimal or no prior exposure to French.

The Beginner A1 level is comprised of six 15-hour modules, for a total of 90 hours. The book used is Totem 1.

Select this level if you can ...

  • recognize and use familiar words and simple phrases for concrete purposes.
  • introduce him/herself or someone else.
  • ask and answer basic questions about home, family, surroundings, etc.
  • communicate in a basic way when the other person speaks slowly and clearly, and is ready to repeat or reformulate to help communication.

And if your are new to French, or simply want to experience how we approach learning the language, join a FREE beginners class or take the class called "First Steps in French".

Choose a class below

Free Beginner's Class - July 22, 2025

Free Beginners class! Join us for your first online class with Alliance Française on Tuesday July 22, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

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Free Beginner's Class - July 24, 2025

Free Beginners class! Join us for your first online class with Alliance Française on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Free Beginner's Class - July 25, 2025

Free Beginners class! Join us for your first online class with Alliance Française on Friday July 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Beginner A1.1 Monday (in person, new location)

Welcome to Beginner Level 1. Classes are taking place in person once a week on Mondays, for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.1 Monday (in person)

Welcome to Beginner Level 1. Classes are taking place in person once a week on Mondays, for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.1 Tuesday (in person)

Welcome to Beginner Level 1. Classes are taking place in person once a week on Tuesdays, for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.1 Tuesday (online)

Welcome to Beginner Level 1. Classes are taking place online once a week on Tuesdays, for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.2 Monday (in person)

Welcome to Beginner Level 2. Classes are taking place in person once a week on Mondays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.2 Wednesday (in person)

Welcome to Beginner Level 2. Classes are taking place in person once a week on Wednesdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.3 Thursday (in person)

Welcome to Beginner Level 3. Classes are taking place in person once a week, on Thursdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.4 Monday (In Person)

Welcome to Beginner Level 4. Classes are taking place in person, once a week on Mondays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.5 Tuesday (Online)

Welcome to Beginner Level 5. Classes are taking place online, once a week on Tuesdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.5 Tuesday (in person)

Welcome to Beginner Level 5. Classes are taking place in person, once a week on Tuesdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.7 Monday (online)

Welcome to Beginner Level 7. Classes are taking place online, once a week on Mondays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.8 Wednesday (in person)

Welcome to Beginner Level 8. Classes are taking place in person, once a week on Wednesdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.9 Wednesday (online)

Welcome to Beginner Level 9. Classes are taking place online, once a week on Wednesdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Opening hours

Our office is open Monday to Friday, by appointment only.

Call us on:
+1(513)293-2948
to make an appointment.

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