Kickoff: 'Mini' French Classes For October!

Petit format, grandes découvertes!

A little French goes a long way! This Fall, boost your French with our short-format classes and workshops. Each immersive class is designed for accelerated, focused progress in a dynamic and accessible format, with small groups led by certified, supportive instructors.

Join a 4-week class to strengthen your conversation skills, improve fluency, develop new vocabulary, refine your pronunciation, or deepen your knowledge of French literature and culture.

A1 - Beginner

French Pronunciation Essentials
Monday | In person
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10/12/2026 - 11/02/2026
Want to improve your French pronunciation and feel more confident speaking French? This 4-week course offers practical and engaging exercises designed to help A1 learners develop a strong foundation in French pronunciation. You’ll practice French vowels and consonants, challenging sounds, rhythm, intonation, and word linking. Through guided exercises and plenty of practice, you’ll learn to better recognize and reproduce French sounds while building confidence in everyday communication. A great class for beginners looking to strengthen their pronunciation skills and feel more comfortable speaking French!
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A2 - Adv. Beginner

French for Travel
Tuesday | In person
4:00 – 5:30 pm
10/6/2026 - 10/27/2026
Preparing a trip to France or a Francophone country? This class will provide you with a survival kit to navigate daily actions such as ordering at the restaurants, asking for directions, managing your reservations and make sure you feel more confident while traveling. Prerequisites: This is an A2-level class designed for Advanced Beginners and not suitable for Beginners.
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Verb Tenses Review (A2-B1)
Wednesday | In person
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10/7/2026 - 10/28/2026
Need a refresher on French verb tenses? This accelerated course is designed for A2–B1 learners who want to review and strengthen their understanding of the most important French tenses. You’ll revisit key tenses such as the present, passé composé, imparfait, futur, and conditionnel, while practicing how and when to use them in real-life contexts. Through guided exercises and interactive activities, you’ll work on forming verbs accurately and choosing the right tense to express yourself more naturally and confidently.
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The Art of Problem Solving in French (A2-B1)
Saturday | Online
8:30 – 9:30 am
10/10/2026 - 11/07/2026
Un problème, une solution! What do you do if your train is suddenly cancelled, you can’t find the key to your Airbnb, or the baguette you just bought is clearly from yesterday? Each week, you’ll face a new real-life problem that could happen while traveling or living in France, and work to figure out how to solve it, all in French! Through fun, practical scenarios, you’ll practice the vocabulary and communication skills you need to ask for help, explain a problem, make requests, negotiate, and find solutions. A lively and useful course for A2–B1 learners who want to build their confidence using French when things don’t quite go according to plan!
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French Conversation & Everyday Life
Saturday | In person
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
10/10/2026 - 11/07/2026
Ready to start speaking more French? This 4-week conversation course gives A2 learners plenty of opportunities to practice speaking in a relaxed, supportive, and engaging environment. Through everyday topics, practical situations, and interactive activities, you’ll build your vocabulary, improve your fluency, and gain confidence expressing yourself in French. You’ll practice asking and answering questions, sharing opinions and experiences, and keeping a conversation going—all while having fun!
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B1 - Intermediate

French in the World: News & Current Events
Tuesday | In person
5:30 – 7:00 pm
10/6/2026 - 10/27/2026
Stay connected to the world while developing your French! Through accessible, authentic news articles, videos, and other French-language resources, students will explore current events and topics related to society, culture, politics, the environment, and everyday life. Each class provides opportunities to build vocabulary, strengthen listening and reading comprehension, and discuss current topics in French. Students will learn to express opinions, ask questions, agree and disagree, and explain their ideas with greater confidence and ease.
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B1 Brush Up
Tuesday | Online
5:40 – 7:40 pm
10/6/2026 - 10/27/2026
Need to brush up on your French? This 4-week course is designed for B1 learners who want to refresh their skills, strengthen their foundations, and get back into the rhythm of speaking French. You’ll review key B1 grammar and vocabulary while practicing how to talk about past experiences, express opinions and preferences, give reasons and explanations, and discuss familiar topics with greater ease and confidence. Through conversations, listening activities, reading, and practical exercises, you’ll strengthen all four language skills while revisiting common points that can be easy to forget. A great choice for learners who want to rebuild confidence, improve fluency, and solidify their skills before moving forward to the next level—or simply give their French a boost!
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B2 - Adv. Intermediate

Myths & Legends
Tuesday | Online
1:00 – 2:40 pm
10/6/2026 - 10/27/2026
Step into the mysterious side of French culture! Have you heard of la Bête du Gévaudan or the ghosts said to haunt the Palace of Versailles? What about French astrology, tarot, fortune-telling, and other fascinating superstitions? In this 4-week B2 course, you’ll explore the myths, legends, beliefs, and mysterious phenomena that have captured the French imagination throughout history. Through stories, historical accounts, and cultural materials, you’ll expand your vocabulary, strengthen your reading and listening skills, and put your French to work through lively discussions and activities.
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Creative Writing en français!
Wednesday | Online
10:00 – 11:00 am
10/7/2026 - 10/28/2026
Discover the joy of writing in French through a creative and collaborative workshop designed for B2 learners. Whether you’re an experienced writer or simply curious to explore your creativity, this course offers a welcoming space to experiment with language, play with words, and express your ideas in French. Each session features a variety of short writing prompts, imaginative challenges, and inspiring literary excerpts to spark your creativity. Through playful writing constraints, guided activities, and opportunities to share and discuss your work with classmates, you’ll expand your vocabulary, refine your writing style, and gain confidence expressing yourself in authentic and original ways.
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