Our communication-oriented approach provides students with opportunities to express themselves in French from their very first lessons.

Our Courses

Our communication-oriented approach provides students with opportunities to express themselves in French from their very first lesson.  

Our courses cover the four core areas of language development (speaking, reading comprehension, writing and listening), with a special emphasis on enhancing students' oral communication skills.   

> General courses
> Easy-going courses
> Intensive courses
> Catch up lessons

At each level, you will measure your progress with the help of your teacher.

Five of our classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, enabling opportunities for creative and collaborative learning as you progress through our various levels.

> See below the level scale determined by The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages 

General courses 4 hours/week for 8 weeks - $555*   For all levels These courses are our most popular and are the best means of developing a student’s skills in French in the four core areas. What's more, we offer a dynamic classroom environment... learn with us and see for yourself!   Buy this course online: Morning: either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday, 10.30am-12.30pm Evening: either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday, 6.15pm-8.15pm Saturday from level 1 to level 4 : 9.00am-1.30pm (30 min. break included)                    from level 5 and up : 9.30am-2.00pm (30 min.break included) Session dates 5 July - 28 August 2010 30 August - 23 October 2010 25 October - 18 December 2010 Top Easy-going courses 2 hours/week for 16 weeks - $555*  For levels 1 & 2 only  You have limited time on your hands but would like a taste of "French for pleasure". Join us and learn French at a more relaxed pace! Buy this course online: Evening: 6.15pm-8.15pm Session dates for level 1 & 2 10 May - 25 August 2010 2 June - 16 September  (level 2 only)   5 July - 25 October 2010 30 August - 15 December 2010  (Monday: level 2 / Tuesday: level 1)  Top Intensive courses 8 hours/week for 4 weeks - $555* For levels 1 & 2 only You need to learn French - FAST! These courses will enable you to achieve your short-term goals quickly, giving you the basic vocabulary and language skills for a business trip / holiday to a French speaking country. Buy this course online: Afternoon: Monday to Thursday 12.45pm-2.45pm Session dates 7 June- 1 July 2010 5  July- 29 July 2010 2 August - 26 August 2010 30 August - 23 September 2010 27 September - 21 October 2010 25 October - 18 November 2010 22 November - 16 December 2010 Intensive courses - the fast-track to learning French. Enrol now for afternoon classes in August (levels 1-3). Top 2 Catch up lessons Missed a lesson? At a cost of only $10, book in for a half-hour lesson to enable you to cover the work you have missed. Only for students currently enrolled in level 1 to 12. Students may book in for a maximum of 3 catch up lessons per session.   Top Level Scale and Textbooks Textbooks and learning resources are adapted in line with students' level in French Click to enlarge Textbooks and learning resources cater for the different levels of proficiency in French of all students.The Common European Framework of reference for languages (CEFRL) contains guidelines which are used to evaluate the different levels of achievement of  individual learners of foreign languages throughout Europe. The six reference levels are widely accepted as the European standard for grading an individual's language proficiency. LEVEL EQUIVALENT LEVEL AT THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE SYDNEY DESCRIPTION BASIC A1 1 to 3 Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and objects he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. A1 A2 4 to 6 Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to everyday life (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping,, city/small town where student lives, employment). Can communicate in situations requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and everyday matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background and immediate environment. INDEPENDENT A2 B1 6 to 8 Can understand the main points in texts expressed in clear, standard French on familiar matters regularly encountered, for example, at work/school or during leisure activities. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple, connected texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions. Can give basic reasons for future plans and simple explanations regarding personal opinions. B1 B2 Civilisation & grammar Introduction to Alter Ego 4 Can understand the main ideas contained in complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, ensuring that conversation with native speakers flows relatively easily and naturally. Can produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects, Can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of  different points of view. PROFICIENT B2 C1 Alter Ego 4 (our highest-level group course) Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed texts on complex subjects, showing a sophisticated use of special vocabulary and expressions,grammatical structures and connective words or phrases. C2 Private / semi-private tuition available Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources. Can present arguments and recount experiences in a coherent manner. Can express him/herself spontaneously, fluently and precisely. Can differentiate finer shades of meaning in advanced texts. Visit us to get your free assesment test! Online test Before your enrolment, a written and an oral test will assess your level of French. This will allow us to place you in the most appropriate class. The written test, oral test and registration on our website are free of charge.* If you are a complete beginner, we recommend our Level 1 Beginners courses or French for Travellers course as the most appropriate options to help you start your French learning. You are not required to sit a test to enrol in these classes.   The Online Written Test Please click HERE The Oral Test In order to give us a more accurate picture of your level of French, we need to test your oral expression and comprehension skills.  Should you wish to determine which of our classes would be most suitable for you please contact the Alliance Française by phone 9292 5700 or by email enquiries@afsydney.com.au after having finished your written test, to organise an appointment for an oral test. This oral test will last 20 minutes. It is free of charge. Your evaluation will be completed once your oral test has taken place.