Do you love all things French? Join Marion for our special 'Taste of France' course starting in June, the perfect way to delve into the French culture and boost your language skills!
Not available on Saturdays? Looking for a beginner course? Pas de panique, we have plenty of online options!
Browse our courses and treat yourself to a weekly French escape.
Discover 7 ways to enjoy the French lifestyle around Bendigo in our dedicated blog article!
Art exhibition at Bendigo Art Gallery
From the renowned collection of the Musée Carnavalet – History of Paris, the iconic museum of the
history of Paris
16 March - 14 July 2024.
A journey through the lively and picturesque streets of historic Paris, this exhibition reflects on an effervescent period of great social change, urban development and artistic innovation which shaped the French capitale.
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Workshop by Alliance Française de Melbourne at Bendigo Art Gallery
Come and sample a taste of the French language and learn more about Paris, the City of Light during a special 1.5-hour with our French tutor Marion.
Saturday 25 May | 2 - 3.30 PM
Bookings on Bendigo Art Gallery website
Can't find suitable on-site classes? Scroll down for online courses suitable for all levels.
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Do you love all things French?
Whether your interest in the French language and culture is for travel, work, or just because you love it, this 'Taste of France' course is the perfect way to delve into the French culture and boost your language skills!
Focusing on a different cultural theme each week, discussion topics will include: French lifestyle, traditions, travel destinations, arts, and gastronomy. As well as immersing yourself in the French culture, you will have the opportunity to improve your language skills and boost your confidence through practical exercises led by your expert native-speaking French tutor. This is the perfect course to learn in a relaxed, sociable environment and add a French touch to your week. On vous attend!
No textbook required; all material will be provided.
This course is suitable for students with an intermediate level of French, equivalent to Intermediate 1 to Intermediate 5. Not sure about
your level? Book a free oral assessment or take
an online placement test today
Pace: 2 hours per week over 8 weeks
Can't find suitable on-site classes? We have many online courses suitable for all levels.
Before
enrolling to a class, please read the T&Cs
here.
Unsure which class to book? Contact our Customer Service team
Are you a complete beginner in French?
Bienvenue /Welcome! Join us to start your French learning journey and gain solid foundations in the French language and culture. During this course, you will master the basics of French grammar and vocabulary and begin to have simple conversations with your classmates. An exciting start lies ahead.
Among other topics, you will cover:
This class is for complete beginners with no experience of French. If you already speak a little French, even if you
learned a long time ago, please book a free level assessment or
take an online placement test to find out which level is the most suitable for
you.
Course Materials
Our course fees do not include textbooks. Follow the link to find the required course materials on the AFM
Book list.
You have a strong grasp of the foundations of French grammar, and a good range of vocabulary.
It's time to build on those skills and start using more descriptions in French, including: how we dress, tell a story, describe our habits etc.
Among other grammar topics, this class will cover:
Beginner 3 is for students who have completed Beginner 2, or who have been assessed at this level prior to enrolling. Unsure about your level? Book a free level assessment or take an online placement test today.
Course Materials
Our course fees do not include textbooks. You will find the course materials for your class on the AFM Book list.
You’ve mastered the basics and are making good progress in French!
In this course, you will expand your vocabulary by talking about family, health, housing, and giving your opinion on a range of topics.
By the end of this course, your skills will include:
Beginner 4 is for students who have completed Beginner 3, or who have been assessed at this level prior to enrolling. Unsure about your level? Book a free level assessment or take an online placement test today.
Course Materials
Our course fees do not include textbooks. You will find the course materials for your class on the AFM Book list.
As you approach the end of our Beginner program, your French is moving to the next level.
In this session, you will consolidate your knowledge and see how far you have come. As your language skills and confidence develop, so too
will your pronunciation and understanding of the French language and culture. Keep going, next stop, Intermediate 1!
Among other topics, this course will focus on:
Beginner 5 is for students who have completed Beginner 4, or who have been assessed at this level prior to enrolling.
Unsure about your level? Book a free level assessment or take an
online placement test today.
Course Materials
Our course fees do not include textbooks. You will find the course materials for your class on the AFM Book list.
Eager to start your French-learning journey but can’t commit to weekly classes or prefer to study independently?
Look no further! Our French distance-learning program guarantees quality lessons that you can follow from the comfort of your own space, anytime, anywhere.
Developed by Institut Français, Mon cours en ligne is an intensive, online French course that gives you the flexibility to work independently while gaining a solid foundation in the French language and culture.
We are excited to offer this course (level A1.1) which is suitable for complete beginners in French.
What's included?
Online platform
- 24-hour access to the Mon cours en ligne platform for 12 weeks
- A range of immersive, self-study exercises, resources, and assessments on the platform to progress through each unit
- 5 units to complete Level A1.1
- 30 hours of study – we recommend around 3 hours of independent study per week to complete one unit every two weeks
- Level certificate – students are expected to complete all activities and assessment exercises. Upon completion, you will receive your
certificate and become eligible to move to the next level
Live Tutor-Led Sessions (online via Zoom)
- Seven, 45-minute sessions with an AF Melbourne tutor. This will be your opportunity to ask questions, practise speaking French, and
complete the required speaking tasks.
- Small groups, maximum 6 students
Students enrolled in Mon cours en ligne will also receive access to our Culturethèque
digital library.
Course Dates
24-hour
access to the platform from 20 May 2024 to 12 August 2024
Tutor meetings: Saturdays, 10.00am - 10.45am, online via Zoom: 25 May, 1 June, 15 June, 29 June, 13 July, 27 July, 3 August
You’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to take your French to the next level.
In this class, you will begin to use more complex grammar structures allowing you to add more depth and detail to your conversations and
writing in French.
Alongside the cultural themes of social media, education, and the world of work, grammar topics will include:
Intermediate 1 is for students who have completed Beginner 5, or who have been assessed at this level prior to
enrolling. Unsure about your level? Book a free level assessment
or take an online placement test today.
Course Materials
Our course fees do not include textbooks. You will find the course materials for your class on the AFM Book List.
As you become more proficient in the French language, your ability to express yourself is improving steadily.
During this course, you will expand your vocabulary by telling a story, talking about change, giving and receiving news, and
recommendations, and expressing a wish.
Grammar points will include:
The past tenses
Cause and effect
Discussing quantity
Giving instructions
The conditional tense
Intermediate 3 is for students who have completed Intermediate 2, or who have been assessed at this level prior to enrolling. Unsure about your level? Book a free level assessment or take an online placement test today.
Course Materials
Our course fees do not include textbooks. You will find the course materials for your class on the AFM
Book List.
In this course, we will turn our attention to the world of work. Au boulot!
The cultural focus of this course will be talking about jobs and the workplace in France as well as anglicisms in the French language.
Building on your knowledge of French grammar, topics in this session will include:
Revising the past, present and future tenses
Present subjunctive
Distinguishing adjectives from pronouns
Adjectives and their impact on meaning
Agreement of past participles
Suffixes
Intermediate 4 is for students who have completed Intermediate 3, or who have been assessed at this level prior to
enrolling. Unsure about your level? Book a free level assessment
or take an online placement test today.
Course Materials
Our course fees do not include textbooks. You will find the course materials for your class on the AFM
Book List.
Are you considering sitting the DELF B1 or B2 (adults) exam this year? If so, this course is for you.
Join us for this DELF B1/ B2 exam preparation course, which will help improve your written and spoken French in time for the DELF exams. This course is designed for students who have completed our B1 or B2-level classes (Independent 4 and /or Grammar & Conversation B1+ or B2 classes) or who have been assessed prior to enrolling.
During this course, you will become familiar with the format of the DELF exam and how you can excel in the tests. Using past exam
papers, practical exercises, and advice from our expert tutors, you will practise the 4 skills of the language: listening, reading,
writing, and speaking.
Required course material:
B1 candidates
DELF 100% Réussite B1 Nouvelles Epreuves, ed. 2021 - ISBN:9782278102532 -
Publisher: Didier
B2 candidates
DELF 100% Réussite B2 Nouvelles Epreuves. 2nd ed, 2022. -
ISBN: 9782278102549 - Publisher: Didier
Our course fees do not include books. The textbook can be purchased from our partner, Intext Book
Company
Intext pricing includes a generous 20% DISCOUNT on the RRP for AFM textbooks.
Intext offers FREE postage to AFM students. Enter the code AF-MELB at the checkout to receive this benefit
Unsure about your level? Book a free level assessment or
take an online placement test today.
Are you aiming to improve your fluency in spoken French and keep your grammar in ship shape? This course will help you do both!
With a focus on speaking skills, we will help boost your confidence and fluency by engaging in conversations and debates on a range of cultural topics and current affairs. Not forgetting the importance of grammar in achieving an advanced level of French, we will also revise and consolidate the main grammar points covered in B1. Reinforce your comprehension and expression through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
We recommend spending one year in Conversation & Grammar B1+ before moving to a B2 class.
All material provided - no textbooks required.
This course is for students who have completed our Independent 4 class, or who have been assessed at this level. Not sure of your level? Take a free level assessment or online placement test today. .
Are you considering sitting the DELF B1 or B2 (adults) exam this year? If so, this course is for you.
Join us for this DELF B1/ B2 exam preparation course, which will help improve your written and spoken French in time for the DELF exams. This course is designed for students who have completed our B1 or B2-level classes (Independent 4 and /or Grammar & Conversation B1+ or B2 classes) or who have been assessed prior to enrolling.
During this course, you will become familiar with the format of the DELF exam and how you can excel in the tests. Using past exam
papers, practical exercises, and advice from our expert tutors, you will practise the 4 skills of the language: listening, reading,
writing, and speaking.
Required course material:
B1 candidates
DELF 100% Réussite B1 Nouvelles Epreuves, ed. 2021 - ISBN:9782278102532 -
Publisher: Didier
B2 candidates
DELF 100% Réussite B2 Nouvelles Epreuves. 2nd ed, 2022. -
ISBN: 9782278102549 - Publisher: Didier
Our course fees do not include books. The textbook can be purchased from our partner, Intext Book
Company
Intext pricing includes a generous 20% DISCOUNT on the RRP for AFM textbooks.
Intext offers FREE postage to AFM students. Enter the code AF-MELB at the checkout to receive this benefit
Unsure about your level? Book a free level assessment or
take an online placement test today.
Are you aiming to improve your fluency in spoken French and keep your grammar in ship shape? This course will help you do both!
With a focus on speaking skills, we will help boost your confidence and fluency by engaging in conversations and debates on a range of cultural topics and current affairs. Not forgetting the importance of grammar in maintaining an advanced level of French, we will focus on B2-level language structures. Join us to reinforce your comprehension and expression through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
All material provided - no textbooks required.
We recommend spending one year in Conversation & Grammar B2 before moving to a B2/C1 class.
This course is for students who have completed four terms in Conversation & Grammar B1+, or who have been assessed at this level. Not
sure of your level? Take a free level assessment
or online placement test today.
Join us for this conversation class to discuss all things French culture!
During this course you will improve your fluency and enhance your knowledge of the French culture. Working with your native-speaking French tutor, you and your classmates will maintain your advanced level of French through discussions and debates on a range of cultural topics and current affairs. With subjects varying from, gastronomy and art to popular culture, the media, and technology or travel, there is something for everyone. Venez bavarder ... and immerse yourself in the French culture right here in Melbourne!.
This class is suitable for students with a B2/C1 level of French. Not sure of your level? Book a free level
assessment
or take an online placement test today
Join us for this conversation class to discuss all things French culture!
During this course you will improve your fluency and enhance your knowledge of the French culture. Working with your native-speaking French tutor, you and your classmates will maintain your advanced level of French through discussions and debates on a range of cultural topics and current affairs. With subjects varying from, gastronomy and art to popular culture, the media, and technology or travel, there is something for everyone. Venez bavarder ... and immerse yourself in the French culture right here in Melbourne!.
This class is suitable for students with a B2/C1 level of French. Not sure of your level? Book a free level
assessment
or take an online placement test today
Please note for reasons of class management and ensuring the best learning outcomes for all our students: After students have enrolled in a particular class, it is not possible to change teacher, day, time and/or delivery format (online or onsite) – either week-to-week, or for the rest of term, after classes have started. Exception is where the student needs to change level (before end of Week 2 of any term).
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