Weekly classes
Interactive Classes • Structured Progression • Confidence in French
At the start of the academic year, you will join a group of learners at a similar level in a friendly and supportive environment.
Courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), providing a clear and structured pathway from complete beginner (A0) through to upper-intermediate level (B2). As you progress from year to year, you will continue to develop your language skills and move confidently to the next level.
Lessons focus on all four key language skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing. To support steady progress, students are expected to complete some independent study between classes.
Classes are highly interactive and encourage active participation from everyone, helping learners build confidence while enjoying the learning process.
All classes take place in Clussais-la-Pommeraie (79190).
If you're unsure about your current level of French, you can take this online level test . It's free!
Mandy, Ton, John and Helen, class A1 25/26
Join at your level and progress step by step through our structured French programme:
A1 Beginner → A2 consolidation → A2.5 Grammar to conversation→ B1 Independant speaker → B2 Advanced communication
Courses structure for 2026/2027
The elementary courses (A1 → A2)
🧩 Basic French (A1)
Thursday mornings – maximum 10 participants
A progressive and structured introduction to the French language:
- Pronunciation and everyday French
- Essential foundations of French grammar
- Communication in everyday situations
🧱 Consolidation and Progress (A2)
Tuesday afternoons – maximum 10 participants
For learners who already have a foundation in French:
- Consolidate key A1 language skills and knowledge
- Expand vocabulary and develop a deeper understanding of grammar
- Build confidence in everyday communication
Mandy, Ton, John and Helen, class A1 25/26
Intermediate levels (A2.5 → B1)
🚀 From Grammar to Conversation (A2.5)
Thursday afternoons – Maximum 10 participants
You already know the rules, but sometimes struggle to use them naturally when speaking? This course helps you turn grammatical knowledge into real communication skills through a combination of structured learning and guided speaking practice.
- First hour: introduction and development of a grammar point
- Second hour: guided communication and conversation activities designed to put new language structures into immediate practice
- Goal: move from “I know the rule” to “I can use it naturally”
💬 From Grammar to Conversation (B1)
Wednesday mornings – Maximum 10 participants
For learners who have completed the full A2 level and are ready to become more independent users of French:
- First hour: introduction and development of a grammar point
- Second hour: guided communication and conversation activities designed to put new language structures into immediate practice
- Goal: move from “I know the rule” to “I can use it naturally”
Simon, Joanne and Julie, class A2.5 25/26
Advanced level (B2+)
🎯 Advanced Conversation Circle
Tuesday morning – Maximum 10 participants
For learners who already have a very good command of spoken French and wish to gain fluency, improve their pronunciation and better understand spoken French in everyday life:
- Grammar, phonetics and advanced communication
- Development of advanced listening understanding
- Study of French slang and idioms
- Introduction to the local dialect (Saintongeais)
Stephen, Bastia, Sven, Janet, Carolyn, Heather, Elizabeth, Laura, conversation class 2023