Adults courses

We are offering many options in order to help you to master the most romantic language in the world!

Alliance Française holds classes in Grey Lynn and Takapuna. Our term classes run in 10 weeks blocks. As well as our regular classes we have a variety of special topic classes, language workshops (Grammar and Pronunciation), conversation groups and intensive classes available.
Please note that we need at least 5 students to open a class.

By taking classes with us, you will

  • Learn with qualified, experienced and agreed professional French teachers
  • Progress in a friendly French immersion environment
  • Follow a structured curriculum following the Common European Framework of Reference  
  • Work toward internationally recognised exams
  • Back up your learning with resources from our media-library


Choosing a level

If you've never studied French before -> You can enrol in A1.1 - our complete beginner class (see schedule below).
If you have some French language skills -> Start by taking our level assessment, our pedagogical coordinator will then be in contact and have a chat with you to help to choose the best class for you..

Want more help or information? -> Click here to see our classes curriculum or contact us.

Group classes


Group class schedules -> Term 3 Classes
                                   

Mid-Term batches

Need to consolidate your current level before going further ?
Take a Mid-Term batch of 10 hours only by joining a regular batch at midway.
This mid-Term run from 8 June to 10 July 

Rate : $250 (incl. GST)


Language workshops

Language workshops are a chance to focus in on a particular aspect of French grammar or pronunciation. A relaxed and enjoyable way to tackle some tricky topics!
--> Next sessions are on the 1st of June and 22nd of June ! More informations here.


Books

We are using five different books in our classes according to your level. 

Click on the book you need in order to buy it.

A1 Classes

A2 Classes

B1 Classes

B2 Classes

C1 Classes

                                                       

Student registration fees and Membership card 

To enrol in a class you must be a student of Alliance Française Auckland and pay the registration fees ( $60 ).

You can also become a member of Alliance Française, it will allow you to get a 50% discount on the student registration fee.

The different benefits of each are outlined here.  


Private or semi-private tuitions

Not available at the hours of a regular group course?
Too busy to go for a regular batch?
Not enough students to open a group course?

The private or semi-private tuitions (up to 4 people) are for you!
More information on this page.

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A1 Beginner

A1.1 Course

1. Regular Classes

The topics you will cover during this class are:

  • Introducing yourself
  • Communicating in class
  • Asking personal questions
  • Saying and understanding numbers
  • Talking about the Francophone world


 This class is step1 of 4 towards DELF A1 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, have a look  here


Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

A1.1 Course

1. Regular Classes

The topics you will cover during this class are:

  • Introducing yourself
  • Communicating in class
  • Asking personal questions
  • Saying and understanding numbers
  • Talking about the Francophone world


 This class is step1 of 4 towards DELF A1 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, have a look  here


Pace: 2 Hour 15 Minutes per week over 9 weeks

A1.2 Course

1. Regular Classes

The topics you will cover during this class are:

  • Describing a city
  • Talking about the weather
  • Giving the time
  • Shopping and buying
  • Suggesting an outing

This class is step 2 of 4 towards DELF A1 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, please look  here


Pace: 2 Hour 15 Minutes per week over 9 weeks

A1.3 Course

1. Regular Classes

The topics you will cover during this class are:

  • Talking about the past and the future
  • Describing someone
  • Telling someone to do something
  • Making a positive or a negative comment
  • Talking about likes and dislikes

This class is step 3 of 4 towards DELF A1 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, please look   here


Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

A1.3 Course

1. Regular Classes

The topics you will cover during this class are:

  • Talking about the past and the future
  • Describing someone
  • Telling someone to do something
  • Making a positive or a negative comment
  • Talking about likes and dislikes

This class is step 3 of 4 towards DELF A1 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, please look   here


Pace: 2 Hour 15 Minutes per week over 9 weeks

A1.4 Course

1. Regular Classes

The topics you will cover during this class are:

  • Recounting a past event
  • Talking about your studies
  • Expressing surprise
  • Giving advice and instructions
  • Expressing needs

This class is step 4 of 4 towards DELF A1 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, please look   here


Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

A1.4 Course

1. Regular Classes

The topics you will cover during this class are:

  • Recounting a past event
  • Talking about your studies
  • Expressing surprise
  • Giving advice and instructions
  • Expressing needs

This class is step 4 of 4 towards DELF A1 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, please look   here


Pace: 2 Hour 15 Minutes per week over 9 weeks
A2 Intermediate

A2.1 Course

1. Regular Classes

The topics you will cover in this class are:

  • Saying what sport you play
  • Talking about the future
  • Expressing a decision
  • Giving advice
  • Talking about goals

This class is step 1 of 6 towards DELF A2 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, please look   here


Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

A2.1 Course

1. Regular Classes

The topics you will cover in this class are:

  • Saying what sport you play
  • Talking about the future
  • Expressing a decision
  • Giving advice
  • Talking about goals

This class is step 1 of 6 towards DELF A2 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, please look   here


Pace: 2 Hour 15 Minutes per week over 9 weeks

A2.2 Course

1. Regular Classes

The topics you will cover in this class are:

  • Express frequency 
  • Describe your home
  • Understand an ad for a flat
  • Give directions (2)
  • Make a comparison
  • Explain a choice

This class is step 2 of 6 towards DELF A2 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, please look   here


Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

A2.2 Course

1. Regular Classes

The topics you will cover in this class are:

  • Express frequency 
  • Describe your home
  • Understand an ad for a flat
  • Give directions (2)
  • Make a comparison
  • Explain a choice

This class is step 2 of 6 towards DELF A2 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, please look   here


Pace: 2 Hour 15 Minutes per week over 9 weeks

A2.3 Course

1. Regular Classes

The topics you will cover in this class are:

  • Speak about the past (2) 
  • Make a description 
  • Indicate a chronology
  • Understand a biography
  • Talk about a life changing event
  • Explain a problem and give solutions

This class is step 3 of 6 towards DELF A2 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, please look   here


Pace: 2 Hour 15 Minutes per week over 9 weeks

A2.4 Course

1. Regular Classes

The topics you will cover in this class are:

  • Relating a life changing event
  • Making a description
  • Expressing tastes
  • Giving good or bad news
  • Explaining an issue and giving a solution

This class is step 4 of 6 towards DELF A2 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, please look   here


Pace: 2 Hour 15 Minutes per week over 9 weeks

A2.5 Course

1. Regular Classes

The topics you will cover in this class are:

  • Talking about citizenship
  • Describing a place
  • Talking about a group of people
  • Organising your speech
  • Asking questions about an object and talking about it

This class is step 5 of 6 towards DELF A2 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, please look   here


Pace: 2 Hour 15 Minutes per week over 9 weeks

Conversation A2

3. Conversation Groups

If you want to improve your spoken French, we’ll give you plenty of opportunities to participate in realistic French conversations in a relaxed atmosphere.

You’ll polish your French speaking skills through relevant and interesting discussion topics on French culture and contemporary issues as presented in authentic articles and videos from the French press.

As with all of our courses, they are conducted in French and run over 4 Term per year, each Term consisting of 18 hours.


Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

Conversation A2

3. Conversation Groups

If you want to improve your spoken French, we’ll give you plenty of opportunities to participate in realistic French conversations in a relaxed atmosphere.

You’ll polish your French speaking skills through relevant and interesting discussion topics on French culture and contemporary issues as presented in authentic articles and videos from the French press.

As with all of our courses, they are conducted in French and run over 4 Term per year, each Term consisting of 18 hours.


Pace: 2 Hour 15 Minutes per week over 9 weeks
B1 Advanced

B1.1 Course

1. Regular Classes

Over two terms, the topics you will cover in this class are:

  • Talking about housing
  • Expressing advice, order and permission
  • Talking about gastronomie
  • Understanding a movie clip, a book excerpt, an article, a radio column or an interview
  • Talking about your studies
  • speak about relationships  
  • Describe past events, situations, habits, a memory
  • Talk about an anecdote
  • Talk about a work
  • Express your opinion/your motivation

This class is step 1 of 4 towards DELF B1 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, please look   here


Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

B1.2 Course

1. Regular Classes

Over two terms (regular pace) or one term (express pace), the topics you will cover in this class are:

  • Talking about travelling and tourism
  • Recounting a memory
  • Talking about your family
  • Talking about traditions
  • Understanding a radio program, a movie clip, a poem or a TV news reporT
  • Talk about cultural diversity
  • Talk about living abroad
  • Encourage someone
  • Talk about two different events in the past
  • Express dificulties  
  • Talk about the news
  •  Write an article
  •  Debate

This class is step 2 of 4 towards DELF B1 (Official French Examination)
If you're interested in getting formal recognition of your level, please look   here


Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

Conversation Advanced

3. Conversation Groups

Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

Conversation Advanced

3. Conversation Groups

Pace: 2 Hour 15 Minutes per week over 9 weeks
B2 Upper Advanced

B2 Course

1. Regular Classes

Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

B2 Course

1. Regular Classes

Pace: 2 Hour 15 Minutes per week over 9 weeks

Conversation Advanced

3. Conversation Groups

Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks

Conversation Advanced

3. Conversation Groups

Pace: 2 Hour 15 Minutes per week over 9 weeks
C1 Proficient

C1 Course

1. Regular Classes

Pace: 2 hours per week over 10 weeks