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BeginnerS Classes (A1)

Beginner level classes are designed for students with minimal or no prior exposure to French.

The Beginner A1 level is comprised of six 15-hour modules, for a total of 90 hours. The book used is Totem 1.

Select this level if you can ...

  • recognize and use familiar words and simple phrases for concrete purposes.
  • introduce him/herself or someone else.
  • ask and answer basic questions about home, family, surroundings, etc.
  • communicate in a basic way when the other person speaks slowly and clearly, and is ready to repeat or reformulate to help communication.

And if your are new to French, or simply want to experience how we approach learning the language, join a FREE beginners class or take the class called "First Steps in French".

Choose a class below

Free Beginner's Class - March 17th 11AM

Free Beginners class! Join us for your first online class with Alliance Française on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

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Free Beginner's Class - March 17th 6PM

Free Beginners class! Join us for your first online class with Alliance Française on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

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Free Beginner's Class - March 20th 11AM

Free Beginners class! Join us for your first online class with Alliance Française on Friday, March 20, 2026 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

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Free Beginner's Class IN PERSON SATURDAY March 21st

Free Beginners class! Join us in person for your first class with Alliance Française on Saturday, March 21, 2026 noon to 12:00 pm

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First Steps in French: 10 week session

Adult Class French For Absolute Beginners is made of ten 1-hour sessions. The classes are taught in person, at our office, every Saturday, from 9 to 10 am.

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Big Steps in French: 10 week session

Adult Class French For Absolute Beginners is made of ten 1-hour sessions. The classes are taught in person, at our office, every Saturday, from 10am to 11am.

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Super Leap in French: 10 week session

Adult Class French For Absolute Beginners is made of ten 1-hour sessions. The classes are taught in person, at our office, every Saturday, from 11am to 12pm.

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Beginner A1.1 Monday Online

Welcome to Beginner Level 1. Classes are taking place online once a week on Mondays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.1 Tuesday Online

Welcome to Beginner Level 1. Classes are taking place online once a week on Tuesdays, for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.1 Tuesday In Person

Welcome to Beginner Level 1. Classes take place in person once a week on Tuesdays, for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.1 Thursday In Person

Welcome to Beginner Level 1. Classes will take place in person once a week on Thursdays, for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.2 Monday In Person

Welcome to Beginner Level 2. Classes are taking place in person once a week on Monday for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.2 Tuesday Online

Welcome to Beginner Level 2. Classes to take place in person once a week on Tuesdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.2 Wednesday In Person

Welcome to Beginner Level 2. Classes are taking place online once a week on Wednesdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.3 Monday In Person

Welcome to Beginner Level 3. Classes are taking place in person once a week, on Mondays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.3 Wednesday Online

Welcome to Beginner Level 3. Classes are taking place online once a week, on Wednesdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.3 Thursday In Person

Welcome to Beginner Level 3. Classes are taking place in person once a week, on Thursdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.4 Tuesday In Person

Welcome to Beginner Level 4. Classes are taking place in person, once a week on Tuesdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.4 Thursday Online

Welcome to Beginner Level 4. Classes to take place online once a week on Thursdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.5 Wednesday In Person

Welcome to Beginner Level 5. Classes are taking place in person, once a week on Wednesdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.6 Thursday In Person

Welcome to Beginner Level 6. Classes are taking place in person, once a week on Thursdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.7 Monday In Person (SOLD OUT)

Welcome to Beginner Level 7. Classes are taking place in person, once a week on Mondays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.8 Tuesday Online

Welcome to Beginner Level 8. Classes are taking place online, once a week on Tuesdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Beginner A1.8 Tuesday In Person

Welcome to Beginner Level 8. Classes will take place in person, once a week on Tuesdays for 10 weeks. Each class lasts 90 minutes. Get more information, and register for the class using the button below.

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Our office is open Monday to Friday, by appointment only.

Call us on:
+1(513)293-2948
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