Adult French Classes
Master French with our complete curriculum, the pleasure of learning included! The Alliance Française de Victoria offers general French classes for adult learners (age 16+) from beginner to advanced levels.
Master French with our complete curriculum, the pleasure of learning included! The Alliance Française de Victoria offers general French classes for adult learners (age 16+) from beginner to advanced levels.
Our French classes allow you to develop all five language skills: speaking, interacting, listening, reading and writing, and will provide you with a wealth of intercultural insight. Adult classes are open to students age 16 and up. We also offer conversation workshops to help you practice your conversation skills. If you are unsure of your level, please contact our Course Director to inquire.
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In Person Classes - Société Francophone de Victoria
In Person Classes - Sidney
Conversation Workshops
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About our Class Levels
Why Learn French with Us?
Most of our in person classes for adults are currently held at the Société Francophone de Victoria, #2-1218 Langley St. You can find the registration form for these classes below. There is a maximum of 15 students per class, with a minimum of 5 students required.
We bring French to you! If you are located in Sidney, we are happy to announce that L'Alliance Française de Victoria offers a limited number of classes near you. To browse our Sidney classes or to sign up, please visit Panorma Recreation Centre's website.
These workshops are for students who already have some French, and who wish to practice their French conversation skills. Parlons français! Students at Level A2 and up are welcome. Conversation workshops are held at the Société Francophone de Victoria, #2-1218 Langley St. Please see the registration form below to sign up. Not sure of your level? Take our placement test to see if you qualify.
Not sure which level is right for you? A one hour session to evaluate your level (reading, listening, speaking and writing) costs $60.
Please contact our education manager to schedule your evaluation session.
Or, use this free online placement test tool to estimate your level.
A special thanks to our community partners who help us bring French to you
Registrations coming soon!
Session 1 of French classes for Adults will run from September to November 2025.
We offer a wide range of levels from Beginner to Advanced French classes. The Alliance Française organizes its teaching on the most modern teaching methods and on the CEFR (the Common European Framework for Languages), a standard reference adopted by dozens of educational systems worldwide.
Can recognise and use familiar words and simple phrases, introduce themselves or someone else, ask and answer basic questions about home, family, surroundings, etc. Can communicate in a basic way when the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
Can understand isolated phrases and common expressions that relate to areas of high personal relevance (personal or family information, shopping, immediate environment, work). Can communicate during easy or habitual tasks requiring a basic and direct information exchange on familiar subjects. Using simple words, can describe his or her surroundings and communicate immediate needs.
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar subjects in work, school, leisure activities, etc, manage in most situations that come up when travelling in a region where the language is spoken. Can produce a simple and cohesive text on familiar subjects or subjects of personal interest. Can narrate an event, an experience or a dream; describe a desire or goal, and outline reasons behind a project.
Can understand the main ideas of concrete or abstract topics in a complex text, including a technical article in the user’s area of expertise. Can communicate with a degree of spontaneity and fluency during a conversation with a native speaker, in a way that is comfortable for everyone, can speak in a clear, detailed way on a number of subjects; express an opinion on current affairs, giving the advantages and disadvantages of the various options.
Can understand a wide range of long and complex texts, including any subtextual or stylistic nuances. Can express him or herself freely and fluidly, without obviously fumbling for words. Can use the language effectively and fluently in a social, professional or academic context. Can speak in a clear, organised way about complex subjects, developing a well-structured argument.
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