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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

Fall 2026 Session

Online course registration COMING SOON

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Free Beginner's Class - 9/15 11:00 a.m.

Free Beginners class! Join us for your first online class with Alliance Française on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

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Free Beginner's Class - 9/15 6:00 p.m.

Free Beginners class! Join us for your first online class with Alliance Française on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

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Free Beginner's Class - 9/18 11:00 a.m.

Free Beginners class! Join us for your first online class with Alliance Française on Friday, September 18, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Free Beginner's Class IN PERSON SATURDAY 9/19

Free Beginners class! Join us in person for your first class with Alliance Française on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from noon to 1:00 p.m.

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Office hours

Monday to Friday, by appointment only, from 1:00 - 7:00PM.

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

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