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Adults and High Schoolers

We offer 4 courses per year


Winter

January 13 - March 21
Early Bird ends on Dec. 15, 2024

Spring

April 7 - June 13
No class on May 26 - Memorial Day
Early Bird ends on March 9, 2025

Summer

July 7 - September 12
No class on Sep. 1 - Labor Day
Early Bird ends on June 8, 2025

Fall

September 29 - December 12
No class Nov. 24-28 - Thanksgiving 
Early Bird ends on Sep. 5, 2025

We offer 3 types of French Classes


Core Classes


Core Classes are interactive classes based on language competency levels.

Core Classes meet for 2h/week for a total of 20 hours per course.
Some classes meet once a week for 2 hours, some meet twice a week for 1 hour.

Tuition fees: $360 
Early Bird: $324
Textbook: $70, incl. shipping - hard copy & digital, also includes a workbook


Conversation Classes


Conversation Classes for levels A2, B1 and B2/C1 meet for 90 minutes per week over 10 weeks, for a total of 15 hours.  For level A1, classes meet for 1 hour per week over 10 weeks, for a total of 10 hours.  Some Conversation Classes are held online, some are held in-person in Raleigh.

Lire & Parler (Read & Speak) is an online conversation class that uses level appropriate fiction material to practice speaking French. 

Tuition fees: $255 (Levels A2, B1, B2)
Early Bird: $225
Tuition fees: $170 (Level A1)
Early Bird: $150

Workshops


Workshops are short, online thematic classes as well as in-person immersion classes.

Themes range from literature, art, history and music, to specific aspects of the French language and everyday life. 

Online workshops are enrolled in 2 to 8-week programs for a total of 4 to 8 hours.  
Immersion classes are 3 to 4-hour classes held on a weekend day.

Tuition fees :
$60 for 3 hours
$80 for 4 hours
$100 for 4 hours Immersion Class w/ lunch
$160 for 8 hours

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A1 - Beginner

A1 Level Review

Online Workshop
This class will review the key grammar points covered in the A1 level. Designed for students who have completed level A1.5 or early A2 levels.
Teacher: Priya Joawn
Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 2 weeks

A1.1

Online Core Class
This online introductory class is intended for students with no prior experience in French. It is the first of five courses at the A1 beginner level. After completing this course, students will progress to A1.2.

Teacher: Hervé Vermot-Desroches
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A1.1T

Online Core Class
This online introductory class is intended for students with no prior experience in French. It is the first of five courses at the A1 beginner level. After completing this course, students will progress to A1.2.

Teacher: Hervé Vermot-Desroches
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A1.2

Online Core Class
This online class is the second of 5 courses at the A1 beginner level. After completing this course, students will progress to A1.3.
Teacher: Priya Joawn

Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A1.2T

Online Core Class
This online class is the second of five courses at the A1 beginner level. After completing this course, students will progress to A1.3.
Teacher: Sophie Laura
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A1.3

Online Core Class
This class is the third of 5 courses at the A1 beginner level. After completing this course, students will progress to A1.4

Teacher: Sophie Laura
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A1.4

Online Core Class
This online class is the fourth of 5 courses at the A1 beginner level. After completing this course, students will progress to A1.5.

Teacher: Claudie Vo Van

A1.5

Online Core Class
This online class is the last of 5 courses at the A1 beginner level. After completing this course, students will progress to A2.1

Teacher: Sophie Laura
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

Conversation 1

Online Conversation Class, 10 hours
Conversation 1 is designed for students at sublevels A1.2, A1.3, A1.4 and A1.5.
Teacher: Rebecca Rumpf
Pace: Once a week, 1 hour over 10 weeks

Phonetics 1

Online Workshop
This online class helps you untangle the tricky sounds of French - because we all know that "r" isn’t just a letter, it’s a lifestyle. You'll tackle vowels, consonants, and intonation, so you can feel more confident making your voice heard in French!
Levels A1, A2 & B1
Teacher: Marie Lambert

Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 2 weeks
A2 - Elementary

A1 Level Review

Online Workshop
This class will review the key grammar points covered in the A1 level. Designed for students who have completed level A1.5 or early A2 levels.
Teacher: Priya Joawn
Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 2 weeks

A2.1

Online Core Class
This online class is the first of 5 courses at the A2 elementary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level A2.2.

Teacher: Claudie Vo Van
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A2.2

Online Core Class
This online class is the second of 5 courses at the A2 elementary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level A2.3.

Teacher: Claudie Vo Van
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A2.3

Online Core Class
This online class is the third of 5 courses at the A2 elementary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level A2.4.

Teacher: Priya Joawn
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

A2.5

Online Core Class
This online class is the last of 5 courses at the A2 elementary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B1.1

Teacher: Priya Joawn
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

Phonetics 1

Online Workshop
This online class helps you untangle the tricky sounds of French - because we all know that "r" isn’t just a letter, it’s a lifestyle. You'll tackle vowels, consonants, and intonation, so you can feel more confident making your voice heard in French!
Levels A1, A2 & B1
Teacher: Marie Lambert

Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 2 weeks

Phonetics 2

Online Workshop
Phonetics 2 is the sequel to Phonetics 1, where the plot thickens and your French gets smoother. In this class, you'll focus on the rhythm and intonation of French phrases to boost your fluency.. Get ready to make your French flow like a café conversation on a spring afternoon!
Levels A1, A2 & B1

Teacher: Marie Lambert

Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 2 weeks

Speak & Script 2

In Person Immersion Class
This immersive class is part of the Speak & Script series. While the core concept is the same across all classes in the series, each one can be taken independently. You’re welcome to join just one session or participate in the entire series. Each session will feature fun, engaging activities that encourage speaking and writing in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere.   Includes a hot lunch.
Levels A2/B1/B2

Teacher: Marie Lambert
ORDER THIS COURSE:
French Cultural Center
Saturday   10am ▸ 12pm
24 May 2025
B1 - Intermediate

B1.2 Bis

Online Core Class
This online class is the second of 7 courses at the B1 intermediary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B1.3.

Teacher: Hervé Vermot-Desroches

B1.2

Online Core Class
This online class is the second of 7 courses at the B1 intermediary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B1.3.

Teacher: Marie Lambert
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B1.4

Online Core Class
This online class is the fourth of 7 courses at the B1 intermediary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B1.5.
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B1.5

Online Core Class
This online class is the fifth of 7 courses at the B1 intermediary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B1.6.

Teacher: Marie Lambert
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B1.6

Online Core Class
This online class is the sixth of 7 courses at the B1 intermediary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B1.7

Teacher: Marie Lambert
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

B1.7

Online Core Class
This online class is the last of 7 courses at the B1 intermediary level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B2.1

Teacher: Marie Lambert
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

Conversation 3

Online Conversation Class, 15 hours
This online conversation class is designed for students who are fairly conversational in French. The class uses prompts and media from a variety of authentic sources.

Teacher: Claudie Vo Van
Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks

Phonetics 1

Online Workshop
This online class helps you untangle the tricky sounds of French - because we all know that "r" isn’t just a letter, it’s a lifestyle. You'll tackle vowels, consonants, and intonation, so you can feel more confident making your voice heard in French!
Levels A1, A2 & B1
Teacher: Marie Lambert

Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 2 weeks

Phonetics 2

Online Workshop
Phonetics 2 is the sequel to Phonetics 1, where the plot thickens and your French gets smoother. In this class, you'll focus on the rhythm and intonation of French phrases to boost your fluency.. Get ready to make your French flow like a café conversation on a spring afternoon!
Levels A1, A2 & B1

Teacher: Marie Lambert

Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 2 weeks

Speak & Script 2

In Person Immersion Class
This immersive class is part of the Speak & Script series. While the core concept is the same across all classes in the series, each one can be taken independently. You’re welcome to join just one session or participate in the entire series. Each session will feature fun, engaging activities that encourage speaking and writing in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere.   Includes a hot lunch.
Levels A2/B1/B2

Teacher: Marie Lambert
ORDER THIS COURSE:
French Cultural Center
Saturday   10am ▸ 12pm
24 May 2025
B2 - Independent

B2.3

Online Core Class
This online class is the third of 7 courses at the B2 independent level. After completing this course, students will progress to level B2.4.
Teacher: Priya Joawn
Pace: Twice a week, 1-hour lesson, over 10 weeks

Conversation 4

Online Conversation Class, 15 hours
This online conversation class is designed for students who are conversational in French. The class uses conversation prompts and media from a variety of authentic sources.

Teacher: Claudie Vo Van
Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks

Conversation 6P

In Person Conversation Class
This in-person conversation class is designed for students who are conversational in French. The class uses prompts and media from a variety of authentic sources.

Teacher: Eliane Hascal
Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks

Lire et Parler B2

Online Conversation Class, 15 hours
Lire & Parler (Read & Speak) is a conversation class that uses level appropriate fiction material to practice speaking French. Course
materials (need to be purchased separately):

"Les adieux à la reine" de Chantal Thomas
Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks

Phonetics 2

Online Workshop
Phonetics 2 is the sequel to Phonetics 1, where the plot thickens and your French gets smoother. In this class, you'll focus on the rhythm and intonation of French phrases to boost your fluency.. Get ready to make your French flow like a café conversation on a spring afternoon!
Levels A1, A2 & B1

Teacher: Marie Lambert

Pace: Once a week, 2-hour lesson, over 2 weeks

Speak & Script 2

In Person Immersion Class
This immersive class is part of the Speak & Script series. While the core concept is the same across all classes in the series, each one can be taken independently. You’re welcome to join just one session or participate in the entire series. Each session will feature fun, engaging activities that encourage speaking and writing in a supportive, welcoming atmosphere.   Includes a hot lunch.
Levels A2/B1/B2

Teacher: Marie Lambert
ORDER THIS COURSE:
French Cultural Center
Saturday   10am ▸ 12pm
24 May 2025
C1

Conversation 6P

In Person Conversation Class
This in-person conversation class is designed for students who are conversational in French. The class uses prompts and media from a variety of authentic sources.

Teacher: Eliane Hascal
Pace: Once a week, 1 1/2 hour over 10 weeks

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