Adult Classes

Our Adult Classes are designed for learners of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced speakers seeking refinement. With small class sizes and experienced, native-speaking instructors, students benefit from personalized attention and immersive, interactive lessons. Classes focus on real-life communication, cultural context, and practical vocabulary, ensuring rapid progress and confidence in using French. Whether you're learning for travel, work, or personal enrichment, our flexible scheduling and dynamic curriculum make it easy to fit language learning into your busy life.

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A1.1

A1.1-IN PERSON

General
This class is designed for students who have never studied French before. A1.1 is your first step into the French language and French-speaking cultures.

By the end of the A1.1 level, students will be able to:

  • Greet others and respond appropriately in informal and formal situations
  • Introduce themselves and provide basic personal information (name, age, nationality, profession)
  • Use tu and vous correctly depending on the context
  • Spell their name and understand basic spelling
  • Give and understand numbers and simple numerical information
  • Ask for help and interact in simple classroom situations
  • Identify well-known places in Paris and France
  • Recognize basic vocabulary related to professions and places in a city
  • Develop initial awareness of French-speaking cultures and everyday customs

A1.1-ONLINE

General
This class is designed for students who have never studied French before. A1.1 is your first step into the French language and French-speaking cultures.

By the end of the A1.1 level, students will be able to:

  • Greet others and respond appropriately in informal and formal situations
  • Introduce themselves and provide basic personal information (name, age, nationality, profession)
  • Use tu and vous correctly depending on the context
  • Spell their name and understand basic spelling
  • Give and understand numbers and simple numerical information
  • Ask for help and interact in simple classroom situations
  • Identify well-known places in Paris and France
  • Recognize basic vocabulary related to professions and places in a city
  • Develop initial awareness of French-speaking cultures and everyday customs
A1.2

A1.2-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.1 or have an equivalent basic knowledge of French.

By the end of the A1.2 level, students will be able to:

  • Ask and answer simple questions about countries, places, and origins
  • Describe a country or destination using basic characteristics
  • Talk about festivals, traditions, tourism, and travel activities
  • Express likes, dislikes, and preferences using common verbs
  • Describe their family and explain basic family relationships
  • Provide personal information such as nationality and marital status
  • Use simple descriptive language to talk about people and places
  • Form and understand basic questions using common interrogative words
  • Communicate using simple connectors (et, ou, mais) to link ideas
  • Develop cultural awareness of French-speaking countries and traditions

A1.2-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.1 or have an equivalent basic knowledge of French.

By the end of the A1.2 level, students will be able to:

  • Ask and answer simple questions about countries, places, and origins
  • Describe a country or destination using basic characteristics
  • Talk about festivals, traditions, tourism, and travel activities
  • Express likes, dislikes, and preferences using common verbs
  • Describe their family and explain basic family relationships
  • Provide personal information such as nationality and marital status
  • Use simple descriptive language to talk about people and places
  • Form and understand basic questions using common interrogative words
  • Communicate using simple connectors (et, ou, mais) to link ideas
  • Develop cultural awareness of French-speaking countries and traditions

Pace: Once a week

A1.2-ONLINE

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.1 or have an equivalent basic knowledge of French.

By the end of the A1.2 level, students will be able to:

  • Ask and answer simple questions about countries, places, and origins
  • Describe a country or destination using basic characteristics
  • Talk about festivals, traditions, tourism, and travel activities
  • Express likes, dislikes, and preferences using common verbs
  • Describe their family and explain basic family relationships
  • Provide personal information such as nationality and marital status
  • Use simple descriptive language to talk about people and places
  • Form and understand basic questions using common interrogative words
  • Communicate using simple connectors (et, ou, mais) to link ideas
  • Develop cultural awareness of French-speaking countries and traditions

A1.2-ONLINE

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.1 or have an equivalent basic knowledge of French.

By the end of the A1.2 level, students will be able to:

  • Ask and answer simple questions about countries, places, and origins
  • Describe a country or destination using basic characteristics
  • Talk about festivals, traditions, tourism, and travel activities
  • Express likes, dislikes, and preferences using common verbs
  • Describe their family and explain basic family relationships
  • Provide personal information such as nationality and marital status
  • Use simple descriptive language to talk about people and places
  • Form and understand basic questions using common interrogative words
  • Communicate using simple connectors (et, ou, mais) to link ideas
  • Develop cultural awareness of French-speaking countries and traditions

Pace: Once a week
A1.3

A1.3-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.2 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of the A1.3 level, students will be able to:

  • Talk about family structures, couples, and changes in family life
  • Describe daily routines, habits, and personal lifestyles
  • Talk about their rhythm of life and compare daily schedules
  • Say the time, date, and frequency of actions
  • Situate events in time and express duration
  • Compare lifestyles and daily rhythms in different countries
  • Describe basic aspects of work and school schedules
  • Use common time expressions and adverbs of frequency
  • Communicate more confidently about everyday life in French-speaking contexts

A1.3-ONLINE

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.2 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of the A1.3 level, students will be able to:

  • Talk about family structures, couples, and changes in family life
  • Describe daily routines, habits, and personal lifestyles
  • Talk about their rhythm of life and compare daily schedules
  • Say the time, date, and frequency of actions
  • Situate events in time and express duration
  • Compare lifestyles and daily rhythms in different countries
  • Describe basic aspects of work and school schedules
  • Use common time expressions and adverbs of frequency
  • Communicate more confidently about everyday life in French-speaking contexts

Learn French Faster A1.3-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.2 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of the A1.3 level, students will be able to:

  • Talk about family structures, couples, and changes in family life
  • Describe daily routines, habits, and personal lifestyles
  • Talk about their rhythm of life and compare daily schedules
  • Say the time, date, and frequency of actions
  • Situate events in time and express duration
  • Compare lifestyles and daily rhythms in different countries
  • Describe basic aspects of work and school schedules
  • Use common time expressions and adverbs of frequency
  • Communicate more confidently about everyday life in French-speaking contexts

Pace: Twice a week

Learn French Faster A1.3-ONLINE

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.2 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of the A1.3 level, students will be able to:

  • Talk about family structures, couples, and changes in family life
  • Describe daily routines, habits, and personal lifestyles
  • Talk about their rhythm of life and compare daily schedules
  • Say the time, date, and frequency of actions
  • Situate events in time and express duration
  • Compare lifestyles and daily rhythms in different countries
  • Describe basic aspects of work and school schedules
  • Use common time expressions and adverbs of frequency
  • Communicate more confidently about everyday life in French-speaking contexts

Pace: Twice a week
A1.4

A1.4-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.3 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of the A1.4 level, students will be able to:

  • Describe a basic living space and identify rooms and furniture
  • Locate objects and rooms within a home
  • Describe an interior and express simple preferences
  • Express possibility, obligation, and necessity in everyday situations
  • Talk about leisure activities, hobbies, and free time
  • Talk about friendships and social relationships
  • Describe a person’s character and physical appearance
  • Make, accept, or refuse simple proposals
  • Talk about vacations and leisure activities with friends
  • Communicate more confidently in social and everyday contexts
A1.5

A1.5-ONLINE

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.4 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of the A1.5 level, students will be able to:

  • Talk about leisure activities, hobbies, and free-time habits
  • Describe social habits, including the use of social networks
  • Talk about vacations and holiday preferences
  • Express tastes and preferences related to food and meals
  • Describe meals, ingredients, and quantities
  • Talk about simple recipes and cooking steps
  • Invite someone to an activity or a meal and respond appropriately
  • Make suggestions and proposals in everyday situations
  • Express likes and dislikes about activities and food
  • Participate in simple social interactions around leisure and food
A2.1

A2.1-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A1.6 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of A2.1, students will be able to:

  • Ask and answer simple questions to get to know others
  • Talk about daily routines, habits, and leisure activities
  • Describe objects, their functions, and consumption practices
  • Compare elements and explain basic preferences
  • Interact in everyday situations, including shopping and simple transactions
  • Propose, accept, or refuse suggestions
A2.2

A2.2-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.1 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of A2.2, students will be able to:

  • Describe everyday objects, their functions, and materials
  • Discuss consumer habits, including online shopping and solidarity actions
  • Compare objects and express preferences or habits related to consumption
  • Talk about health professionals, medical consultations, and self-care
  • Describe common symptoms and ailments
  • Discuss medications, remedies, and traditional grand-mère cures
  • Give health advice and recommendations
  • Handle simple interactions related to shopping, solidarity, and doctor's visits

A2.2-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.1 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of A2.2, students will be able to:

  • Describe everyday objects, their functions, and materials
  • Discuss consumer habits, including online shopping and solidarity actions
  • Compare objects and express preferences or habits related to consumption
  • Talk about health professionals, medical consultations, and self-care
  • Describe common symptoms and ailments
  • Discuss medications, remedies, and traditional grand-mère cures
  • Give health advice and recommendations
  • Handle simple interactions related to shopping, solidarity, and doctor's visits

Pace: Once a week
A2.3

A2.3-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.2 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of A2.3, students will be able to:

  • Discuss the evolution of healthcare and alternative therapies (e.g., massotherapy)
  • Share and collect traditional grand-mère remedy recipes
  • Talk about gastronomy, including overseas French territories and international influences (e.g., Cameroonian cuisine)
  • Describe a dish in detail: its origin, ingredients, preparation methods, tastes, and textures
  • Qualify food sensations using the five senses
  • Express opinions, preferences, and intensity about food (e.g., a bit too much, very delicious)
  • Discuss eating habits, table manners, and modern culinary trends
  • Handle interactions involving food recommendations, tastings, and cultural discussions

A2.3-ONLINE

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.2 or have an equivalent level of French.

By the end of A2.3, students will be able to:

  • Discuss the evolution of healthcare and alternative therapies (e.g., massotherapy)
  • Share and collect traditional grand-mère remedy recipes
  • Talk about gastronomy, including overseas French territories and international influences (e.g., Cameroonian cuisine)
  • Describe a dish in detail: its origin, ingredients, preparation methods, tastes, and textures
  • Qualify food sensations using the five senses
  • Express opinions, preferences, and intensity about food (e.g., a bit too much, very delicious)
  • Discuss eating habits, table manners, and modern culinary trends
  • Handle interactions involving food recommendations, tastings, and cultural discussions
A2.4

A2.4-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.3 or have an equivalent level of French.
By the end of A2.4, students will be able to:

  • Talk about sports, physical activity, and their benefits for health and well-being
  • Discuss future plans and projects related to sports or personal goals
  • Give advice or suggestions about practicing a sport
  • Express causes, consequences, and hypothetical situations in sports contexts
  • Present one's studies, educational background, and training
  • Express wishes, desires, and future intentions for studies or career
  • Talk about school life, different types of education, and professional paths
  • Handle interactions involving advice on sports, future projects, or academic choices

A2.4-ONLINE

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.3 or have an equivalent level of French.
By the end of A2.4, students will be able to:

  • Talk about sports, physical activity, and their benefits for health and well-being
  • Discuss future plans and projects related to sports or personal goals
  • Give advice or suggestions about practicing a sport
  • Express causes, consequences, and hypothetical situations in sports contexts
  • Present one's studies, educational background, and training
  • Express wishes, desires, and future intentions for studies or career
  • Talk about school life, different types of education, and professional paths
  • Handle interactions involving advice on sports, future projects, or academic choices

Learn French Faster A2.4-IN PERSON

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.3 or have an equivalent level of French.
By the end of A2.4, students will be able to:

  • Talk about sports, physical activity, and their benefits for health and well-being
  • Discuss future plans and projects related to sports or personal goals
  • Give advice or suggestions about practicing a sport
  • Express causes, consequences, and hypothetical situations in sports contexts
  • Present one's studies, educational background, and training
  • Express wishes, desires, and future intentions for studies or career
  • Talk about school life, different types of education, and professional paths
  • Handle interactions involving advice on sports, future projects, or academic choices

Pace: Twice a week
A2.6

A2.6-ONLINE

General

This course is designed for students who have completed A2.5 or have an equivalent level of French.
Upon completion of the A2.6 level, you should be able to:

  • Discuss work-related emotions, well-being, and original initiatives at work
  • Talk about teleworking, work-related illnesses, and rights/duties in the workplace
  • Prepare and conduct a job interview (questions, advice, proposals)
  • Report statements, advice, questions, and reported imperatives
  • Express obligations, prohibitions, permissions, and emotions at work
  • Share reasons for traveling and vacation habits
  • Narrate a past trip or experience using passé composé and imparfait
  • Describe landscapes and prepare a trip (itinerary, restrictions)
  • Talk about sustainable or low-impact travel
B1.1

B1.1-IN PERSON

General

Upon completion of the B1.1 level, you should be able to:

  • Narrate past experiences and personal origins with detail and emotion
  • Talk about family roots, ancestry, and migratory journeys
  • Express feelings, regrets, and nostalgia linked to memories or souvenirs
  • Describe future projects, dreams, and aspirations
  • Express wishes, intentions, and dissatisfaction about the present or future
  • Discuss themes of happiness, migration (past and future), and personal fulfillment
  • Participate in discussions about roots, identity, and the search for happiness
B1.2

B1.2-ONLINE

General

Upon completion of the B1.2 level, you should be able to:

  • Talk about traditions and cultural customs in your country and in French-speaking regions
  • Question the usefulness or relevance of certain traditions in modern society
  • Give advice to visitors about local customs and traditions
  • Narrate a traditional story or tale and describe its cultural elements
  • Express feelings and opinions about stories, tales, or cultural practices
  • Recommend or discourage certain traditions (especially for children)
  • Situate events in time and describe relationships between characters or events
B1.4

B1.4-IN PERSON

General

Upon completion of the B1.4 level, you should be able to:

  • Talk about performing arts (theatre, opera, circus, musicals, cinema)
  • Describe a live performance, film, or show in detail
  • Characterize people, objects, or actions in artistic contexts
  • Give your opinion on a cultural event, success, or failure
  • Summarize the plot of a play, film, or series
  • Talk about an artist’s career, successes, and important moments
  • Express posteriority (avant/après), simultaneity, and relative clauses
  • Discuss the cultural role of festivals, opera, and boulevard theatre
B1.6

B1.6-ONLINE

General

Upon completion of the B1.6 level, you should be able to:

  • Discuss your relationship with media, news, and information consumption
  • Talk about the risks of information overload and fake news
  • Exchange views on media education, verification of information, and infobesity
  • Debate the influence of advertising and public pollution (pollution publicitaire)
  • Express certainty, doubt, and nuance when reporting information
  • Report what someone said in the past (indirect speech in past tenses)
  • Structure a written text or oral presentation logically (connectors, introduction, argumentation)
  • Prepare and deliver a short exposé or write a news summary/fait divers
B2.1

B2.1 -ONLINE

General

Upon completion of the B2.1 level, you should be able to:

  • Discuss ecological practices, eco-feminism, and the urgency of environmental action
  • Debate polluting vs. sustainable behaviors in everyday life
  • Justify personal choices and criticize environmentally harmful practices
  • Express hope, concern, indignation, and commitment regarding nature protection
  • Describe endangered species, marine ecosystems, and biodiversity threats
  • Propose concrete alternatives to plastic packaging and daily waste
  • Argue for or against a cause and engage in structured discussions
  • Write an opinion piece (DELF-style) on environmental topics
  • Promote positive ecology in daily life
B2.3

B2.3-ONLINE

General

By the end of B2.3, you will be able to:

  • Discuss educational and professional pathways, second-chance schools, and lifelong learning
  • Debate the value of free higher education, social mix in elite schools, and professional training
  • Share personal experiences, motivations, and career projects with nuance
  • Express purpose, hypotheses, and regrets about past choices
  • Talk about volunteering, international solidarity, and return to one’s country of origin
  • Handle unusual or tricky job interview questions
  • Write a formal letter of protest or motivation to an employer or training manager (DELF-style)
  • Participate actively in a professional meeting or discussion on career and training topics
B2.4

B2.4-ONLINE

General

By the end of B2.4, you will be able to:

  • Discuss digital dependency, screen addiction, and the impact of smartphones on daily life
  • Debate the advantages and risks of digital dematerialization of public services
  • Express opinions on new emojis, digital detox, and the balance between online/offline life
  • Talk about cyber-dependence, phubbing, and the influence of social networks on youth
  • Report past conversations or digital exchanges (indirect speech in past tenses)
  • Describe personal experiences with screens, addiction, or digital detox challenges
  • Write a sensibilization letter about the dangers of excessive screen time (DELF-style)
  • Propose practical digital assistance services and argue for balanced usage
B2.7

B2.7-ONLINE

General

By the end of B2.7, you will be able to:

  • Discuss body image, self-acceptance, grossophobia, and aesthetic surgery
  • Talk about natural remedies, healthy eating, yoga, laughter therapy, and holistic well-being
  • Express gratitude, disappointment, or opinions on medical and aesthetic practices
  • Describe physical discomfort, bodily experiences, and future visions of the body
  • Debate the social pressure around appearance and the role of plants in medicine
  • Narrate humorous or personal stories related to health and body care
  • Write a formal response to a proposal or express thanks after a wellness session (DELF-style)
  • Present a scientific discovery or humorous medical cartoon in a structured way
B2.8

B2.8-ONLINE

General

By the end of B2.8, you will be able to:

  • Discuss social inequalities, solidarity, living together (vivre-ensemble), and the perception of wealth
  • Narrate anecdotes, share personal experiences of collective projects or exile
  • Debate rules of politeness, social participation, and the role of third places (tiers-lieux)
  • Present a collective family or community project and explain its motivations
  • Talk about volunteering, solidarity fridges, and citizen engagement in associations
  • Express opinions on nationality acquisition, co-living, and the benefits of sharing
  • Write a formal letter to an administration or explain the interest of a solidarity initiative (DELF-style)
  • Use nuanced language to describe quantities, proportions, passive forms, and social coexistence
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$320.00 USD

Code: SPRING 1 I 2026 I A1.2 I IN PERSON I WED I 10am
A1.2 I IN PERSON 

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No class on March 18th

For more information you can email us at info@afdallas.org  
The class requires a minimum of 4 students for the full 2-hour session. If only 3 students register, the class will still take place but will be shortened to 1.5 hours. If fewer than 3 students register, the class will be canceled.

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