Adult Classes Fall 2023
Please note: Classes are offered in person at the AF Jacksonville location (see address at the bottom of the page). Classes meet for 10 weeks, 2 hours per week. Cost is $25.00/hour. Total Cost for 10-week session (20 hours) is $500 for new students - please choose "New Student" at Check Out. Our returning AF de Jacksonville Students receive %10 off all classes - please choose "Returning Student" on Check Out.
Below, please see our Fall 2023 French courses. Classes will run 10 weeks starting on Saturday Sept 16 and the subsequent weekdays (Monday the 18th, etc). For students who are returning from a class with us - either from summer, spring or winter - please check below for your appropriate continuation level this fall. Course Registration should be available within the next few weeks!*
Please note: Classes are offered in person at the AF Jacksonville location (see address at the bottom of the page). Classes meet for 10 weeks, 2 hours per week. Cost is $25.00/hour. Total Cost for 10-week session (20 hours) is $500 for new students - please choose "New Student" at Check Out. Our returning AF de Jacksonville Students receive %10 off all classes - please choose "Returning Student" on Check Out.
Below, please see our Fall 2023 French courses. Classes will run 10 weeks starting on Saturday Sept 16 and the subsequent weekdays (Monday the 18th, etc). For students who are returning from a class with us - either from summer, spring or winter - please check below for your appropriate continuation level this fall. Course Registration should be available within the next few weeks!*
Level |
Description |
Textbook |
Instructor |
Register |
A1.1 Absolute Beginner Saturday 9:00 - 11:00am In Person |
"Absolute Beginner" French A1 level 1 Saturdays 9:00-11:00am in person at the Alliance Française de Jacksonville. Through a variety of activities that involve reading, writing, speaking and listening, students will discover basic French communication skills. They will be able to present themselves, hold a simple conversation in the present tense. Vocabulary themes include greetings, days of the week and month, family members, professions, classroom objects, personal identity, dining and activities in Nantes, France. Culture will be also an integral part of this course to enhance understanding and appreciation of the French speaking world. A1.1 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Totem 1 |
TBD |
A1.1 Adult In-Person - FOR BEGINNERS! Saturdays 9-11am
Join us for our “Absolute Beginners” French. If you’ve never had French before, this is your class! Students will be introduced to the basics of the French language and phonetics, learning to present themselves, hold a simple conversation in the present tense. Vocabulary themes include greetings, days of the week, months, family members, classroom objects, and personal identity.
Join us for our “Absolute Beginners” French. If you’ve never had French before, this is your class! Students will be introduced to the basics of the French language and phonetics, learning to present themselves, hold a simple conversation in the present tense. Vocabulary themes include greetings, days of the week, months, family members, classroom objects, and personal identity.
Level |
Description |
Textbook |
Instructor |
Register |
A1.2 Beginner Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00pm In person |
Beginning French A1 level 2 Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm in person at the Alliance Française de Jacksonville. Through a variety of activities that involve reading, writing, speaking and listening, students will discover basic French communication skills. They will be able to present and describe themselves and others, building on present tense usage. Vocabulary themes include going out for events, dining at a restaurant, meals and food items, directions, clothing and shopping, and Parisian activities. Culture will be also an integral part of this course to enhance understanding and appreciation of the French speaking world. A1.2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Totem 1 |
Bowser |
A1.2 Adult In-Person - Continuing Beginners French Wednesdays 6-8pm
For those who studied French in the past - even the distant past - this is your class! This is also our continuation course from the A1.1 Absolute Beginners Wednesday class. Students will continue to learn and practice the basics of French, learning how to describe themselves and others, and building on present tense usage. Vocabulary themes include going out for events, dining at a restaurant, meals and food items, directions, clothing and shopping, and Parisian activities.
For those who studied French in the past - even the distant past - this is your class! This is also our continuation course from the A1.1 Absolute Beginners Wednesday class. Students will continue to learn and practice the basics of French, learning how to describe themselves and others, and building on present tense usage. Vocabulary themes include going out for events, dining at a restaurant, meals and food items, directions, clothing and shopping, and Parisian activities.
Level |
Description |
Textbook |
Instructor |
Register |
A1.3 Beginner Saturday 11:30am - 1:30pm In person |
Beginning French A1 level 3 Saturdays Starting 11:30am-1:30pm in person at the Alliance Française de Jacksonville. Through a variety of activities that involve reading, writing, speaking and listening, students will discover basic French communication skills. They will be able to present themselves, learn how to communicate in the past tense and describe past events. Vocabulary themes include outings, inviting others, studies and education. Culture will be also an integral part of this course to enhance understanding and appreciation of the French speaking world. A1.3 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Totem 1 |
TBD |
A1.3 Adult In-Person - Advanced Beginners Saturdays 11:30am-1:30pm
The continuation course from the A1.2 Saturday class, students will continue with the present tense verb forms, building on grammar and vocabulary. Students also begin communicating in the past tense and describe past events. Vocabulary themes include outings, inviting others, studies and education.
The continuation course from the A1.2 Saturday class, students will continue with the present tense verb forms, building on grammar and vocabulary. Students also begin communicating in the past tense and describe past events. Vocabulary themes include outings, inviting others, studies and education.
Level |
Description |
Textbook |
Instructor |
Register |
A1.3 Beginner Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00pm In person |
Beginning French A1 level 3 Tuesdays Starting 6:00-8:00pm in person at the Alliance Française de Jacksonville. Through a variety of activities that involve reading, writing, speaking and listening, students will discover basic French communication skills. They will be able to present themselves, learn how to communicate in the past tense and describe past events. Vocabulary themes include outings, inviting others, studies and education. Culture will be also an integral part of this course to enhance understanding and appreciation of the French speaking world. A1.3 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Totem 1 |
Bellamy |
A1.3 Adult In-Person - Advanced Beginners Tuesdays 6-8pm
The continuation course from the A1.2 Tuesday class, students will continue with the present tense verb forms, building on grammar and vocabulary. Students also begin communicating in the past tense and describe past events. Vocabulary themes include outings, inviting others, studies and education.
The continuation course from the A1.2 Tuesday class, students will continue with the present tense verb forms, building on grammar and vocabulary. Students also begin communicating in the past tense and describe past events. Vocabulary themes include outings, inviting others, studies and education.
Level |
Description |
Textbook |
Instructor |
Register |
A2.2 Intermediate Beginner Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00pm In person |
Intermediate Beginning French A2 level 2 Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm in person at the Alliance Française de Jacksonville. In the survival level, you will continue to focus on the passé composé and imparfait tenses and their usage. Students will focus on narrating in the past, recounting life changing moments, expressing tastes, announcing good and bad news, describing problems and solutions, and expressing cause and consequence. Culture will be also an integral part of this course to enhance understanding and appreciation of the French speaking world. A2.2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Totem 2 |
Bellamy |
A2.2 Adult In-Person - Intermediates Wednesdays 6-8pm at AF
The continuation course from the A1.3 Wednesday class, students continue to develop present and past tense usage, narrating short memories from the past and describing past events. Vocabulary themes include outings, inviting others, studies and education.
The continuation course from the A1.3 Wednesday class, students continue to develop present and past tense usage, narrating short memories from the past and describing past events. Vocabulary themes include outings, inviting others, studies and education.
Level |
Description |
Textbook |
Instructor |
Register |
A2.3 Intermediate Beginner Monday 6:00 - 8:00pm In person |
A2.3 Adult In-Person - Advanced Intermediates Mondays 6:00-8:00pm in person at the Alliance Française de Jacksonville. The continuation course from the A2.2 Monday class, students will focus on developing communication skills around work and professional life, as well as personal life at home. The course focuses on expressing opinions, giving advice, discussing certainties and possibilities. Culture will be also an integral part of this course to enhance understanding and appreciation of the French speaking world. A2.3 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Totem 2 |
TBD |
A2.3 Adult In-Person - Advanced Intermediates Mondays 6-8pm
The continuation course from the A2.2 Monday class, students will focus on developing communication skills around work and professional life, as well as personal life at home. The course focuses on expressing opinions, giving advice, discussing certainties and possibilities.
The continuation course from the A2.2 Monday class, students will focus on developing communication skills around work and professional life, as well as personal life at home. The course focuses on expressing opinions, giving advice, discussing certainties and possibilities.
Level |
Description |
Textbook |
Instructor |
Register |
B1/B2 Intermediate French B1/B2 level Thursday 6:00 - 8:00pm in person |
Intermediate French B1/B2 level (5 week course/10 hours) Thursdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm in person at the Alliance Française de Jacksonville. Through a variety of activities that involve reading, writing, speaking and listening, students will continue to develop their French communication skills. This is a continuation of the spring B1/B2 session, and students will continue their progress thru Totem 3. Culture will be also an integral part of this course to enhance understanding and appreciation of the French speaking world. B1/B2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Totem 3 |
Bowser |
B1/B2 Adult In-Person B1/B2 Advanced Oct 26 - Nov 30 Thursday 6-8pm
Please note: This class meets for 5 weeks, 2 hours per week. Cost is $25.00/hour. Total Cost for 5-week session (10 hours) is $250
The continuing Thursday night B1.B2 in our Totem 3 series, the students continue their progress at the advanced level. Both the future past and conditional past verb tenses are introduced. Students develop more complex and nuanced conversation and communication skills. Vocabulary includes debating and technology.
Please note: This class meets for 5 weeks, 2 hours per week. Cost is $25.00/hour. Total Cost for 5-week session (10 hours) is $250
The continuing Thursday night B1.B2 in our Totem 3 series, the students continue their progress at the advanced level. Both the future past and conditional past verb tenses are introduced. Students develop more complex and nuanced conversation and communication skills. Vocabulary includes debating and technology.
Please check back for Open Registration
*Please Note: Class days and times may change. Classes may or may not go forward at the group price depending on student numbers for each class.
Students please read the Jax Language Learning Policy. You agree to be bound be these terms and conditions.
Students please read the Jax Language Learning Policy. You agree to be bound be these terms and conditions.
Please note that all students must be members of the AF de Jacksonville
*If you are not currently a member but would like to register for a class,
we ask that you please join first as a member here
Placement
To determine your level, please use our free Level Placement Questionnaire.
Note that all classes are based on the "Common Reference Levels" defined by the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (CEFR).
Textbooks
The "Methode de Francais" book and the "Cahier d'Activites" exercise book can be purchased on Amazon.
The materials for all classes are available as eBooks for the convenience of our students -thanks to the publisher Hachette- at https://www.hachettefle.com/numerique/ressources. No purchase required. Teachers will provide instructions to access both.
Location
The Face to Face classes take place in a classroom at the AFJ office (address at the bottom of the page).
The Virtual classes use ZOOM.
Request Information
If you have any questions, please send us a message via the contact form below or:
Email Education Administrator - for further information at education@afjacksonville.org
*If you are not currently a member but would like to register for a class,
we ask that you please join first as a member here
Placement
To determine your level, please use our free Level Placement Questionnaire.
Note that all classes are based on the "Common Reference Levels" defined by the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (CEFR).
Textbooks
The "Methode de Francais" book and the "Cahier d'Activites" exercise book can be purchased on Amazon.
The materials for all classes are available as eBooks for the convenience of our students -thanks to the publisher Hachette- at https://www.hachettefle.com/numerique/ressources. No purchase required. Teachers will provide instructions to access both.
Location
The Face to Face classes take place in a classroom at the AFJ office (address at the bottom of the page).
The Virtual classes use ZOOM.
Request Information
If you have any questions, please send us a message via the contact form below or:
Email Education Administrator - for further information at education@afjacksonville.org
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