our next 2025 session will begin MARCH 31- Classes will be held online
Membership required for all classes
Unless otherwise specified in description, all of our classes are aimed for adults.
Standard french
Duration: 6 weeks (online)
Dates:
Beginners : Mondays 5:30-6:30pm (starts March 31 - no class 4/21)
False beginners : **not available this session
Intermediate: ** not available this session
Beginner’s French (A1) is a course that helps students gain basic knowledge of French. It is the base for the future levels in French proficiency. During the course, student will learn, among other topics, how to use familiar expressions and everyday phrases in French, how to introduce oneself and how to introduce others, how to ask and answer basic questions and hold simple conversations. The course is intended as a solid base for interaction with others in French as a conversational starter. This course is designed for students with little or no French knowledge.
The course is $120 for AF members ($155 for non members) for 6 sessions.
Teachers : Sandrine Lepoutre (beginner)
Not sure of your level? Contact us (info@aflafayette.org) and we will help you!
Private lessons
8-weeks of lessons are tailored to address an individual’s particular needs with flexible scheduling and locations possible. Includes membership.
Introduction to Kouri-vini (Louisiana creole)
Louisiana French for Beginners (cajun French)
Duration: 8 weeks (online)
Dates:
Beginner: Monday from 7:00pm to 8:00pm (starts March 31)
False beginner: Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 8:00 pm (starts April 1st)
Course Description
Join us for an informative and fun beginner’s course in the French Language of South Louisiana. Learn the unique variety of French spoken by Louisiana’s Cajuns and other French-speaking communities. Emphasis will be concentrated on effective everyday conversation. The course includes greetings, basic communication, popular expressions, asking questions, topical vocabulary, basic verb tenses, differences from other forms of French and topics particular to students’ needs, all in a relaxed and fun atmosphere with time for in-class practice and discussion. No prior knowledge is required for the beginner’s level.
Our false beginner level is designed for students who have some background knowledge and want to continue learning the language or for returning students who wish to continue to learn the language and build on.
The course is $160 for AF members, and $195 for nonmembers (membership will be included with purchase) for 8 sessions.
*A minimum of 3 registered students is needed to start a class (except private classes) - Membership to AF required for all classes