Reg. Charity 1099000
Reg. Charity 1099000

General French Courses

                

What happens in our General French classes?

These courses are ideal if you are looking to have consistent progression, gain real-life skills, and prepare for exams.
Our courses include regular assessment, access to the Student Portal, and personalised advice throughout your learning journey.

  • General French classes are hybrid (online via Zoom and onsite twice a term).
  • Beginners to Proficiency level (A1 level to C1 level).
  • Our academic year is organised in four 10-week terms. See the calendar and dates of onsite classes here.
  • Each course runs for a full year. Classes are designed so that students can join in any term.
  • Not sure of your level? Take our placement test here.

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A1 - Elementary

Elementary (Advanced Beginners) - A1

Adult Group Classes- General French

This course is ideal for students who already know some French or have done the equivalent of 50 hours of French classes.

At the end of this term you will be able to talk about where you live, ask for/give directions, use public transport, learn about housing, and speak about obligations and restrictions.

Textbooks (not included): Edito A1 (edition 2022)
Livre de l'élève (ISBN: 9782278103645) and Cahier d'exercices (ISBN: 9782278103652)


Pace: Weekly 2.5 hours

Elementary - A1

Adult Group Classes- General French

This course is perfect for students with a little French knowledge.

Textbooks (not included): Edito A1 (edition 2022) Livre de l'élève (ISBN: 9782278103645) and Cahier d'exercices (ISBN: 9782278103652).

If you are a complete beginner, please contact us at info@alliance-cam.co.uk or 01223 561 854.


Pace: Weekly 2 hours
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Hybrid: online and onsite once a month
Wednesday   6:30pm ▸ 8:30pm
30 Apr 2025 ▸ 02 Jul 2025
A2 - Upper Elementary

Upper Elementary - A2

Adult Group Classes- General French

Designed for students who have acquired an elementary or GCSE level.

At the end of this term you will be able to express your wishes and desires, organise a holiday and discuss the environment.

Textbooks (not included): Edito A2 (edition 2022)
Livre de l'élève (ISBN: 9782278104109) and Cahier d'exercices (ISBN: 9782278104123)


Pace: Weekly 2 hours

Upper Elementary - A2

Adult Group Classes- General French

Designed for students who have acquired an elementary or GCSE level.

At the end of this course you will be able to express wishes and desires, organise a holiday and discuss the environment.

Textbooks (not included): Edito A2 (edition 2022)
Livre de l'élève (ISBN: 9782278104109) and Cahier d'exercices (ISBN: 9782278104123)


Pace: Weekly 2.5 hours
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Hybrid: online and onsite once a month
Wednesday   6:30pm ▸ 9pm
30 Apr 2025 ▸ 02 Jul 2025
B1 - Intermediate

Intermediate - B1

Adult Group Classes- General French

Designed for students who have reached and mastered an upper-elementary curriculum such as A-level.
At the end of this course you will be able to express, organise and defend your ideas, and talk about societal matters such as the media, work life or the environment. 

Textbooks (not included): Edito B1 (edition 2022)
Livre de l'élève (ISBN: 9782278108541) and Cahier d'exercices (ISBN: 9782278108527)


Pace: Weekly 2.5 hours
B2 - Upper Intermediate

Upper Intermediate - B2

Adult Group Classes- General French
Designed for students who have done Upper intermediate level or A levels, this course is perfect to exchange about current affairs.
 
At the end of this course you will be able to debate in French easily, make your point or express your feelings with clarity and precision.

Textbooks (not included): Edito B2 (edition 2022)
Livre de l'élève (ISBN: 9782278103669) and Cahier d'exercices (ISBN: 9782278103676)
Pace: Weekly 2.5 hours
C1 - Proficiency

Proficiency - C1

Adult Group Classes- General French
Designed for students who have an intermediate to advanced level of French. This course will prepare you to converse in a more colloquial and idiomatic way during informal interactions with French speakers. You will be able to effectively communicate in personal, professional, and intellectual situations, and adapt your vocabulary to the context.

Textbook (not included):
 CLE International edition 2017 Communication progressive du français - niveau avancé (ISBN: 9782090382112)
Pace: Weekly 1.5 hours
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Hybrid: online and onsite once a month
Thursday   6:30pm ▸ 8pm
01 May 2025 ▸ 03 Jul 2025

For Advanced level take a look at our Thematic classes here

Our courses follow the European Common Frame of Languages:


These classes improve the 4 skills:
 Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking. They are an ideal preparation for DELF-DALF Diplomas.

All our classes follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and are taught by our exceptional fully qualified teachers.

Furthermore, our dedicated team is always available to aid you throughout your learning experience. Our teachers will be constantly assessing our students levels and adapt the course if necessary to make sure the correct progress is being made. To ensure our students are in the best environment for them to make the best progress for their level, flexibility to change classes is perfectly possible and encourage.

For any further details, please contact us by e-mail at info@alliance-cam.co.uk or by phone at 01223 561 854.

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If you need any further information or would like to enrol please contact us by email at info@alliance-cam.co.uk or by phone at 01223 561854.

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