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Alliance Française de Los Angeles

Classes · Adults

French for adults, from bonjour to brilliance

Regular classes run 24 hours over 8 weeks and follow the CECRL framework with the Mon Alter Ego and Odyssée textbook series (shipped free). Combine with conversation, thematic, or private classes to strengthen specific skills.

Formats

Choose how you learn

In person / Online (Zoom)

Regular Classes

Our core program: 24 hours of instruction over 8 weeks, following the CECRL framework. Personalized teaching built on dialogue with the teacher, with culture woven into language learning. Combine with thematic or private classes to strengthen specific skills.

If only 2 students are enrolled, the class becomes semi-private: 2 hours per week for a total of 16 hours.

In person / Online (Zoom)

Conversation & Thematic Classes

Put your French to work — conversation classes and themed workshops (cinema, literature, current events, regional culture) that run about 1 hour per week for 8 weeks.

At the Alliance, at home, or online

Private Classes

Customized one-on-one and semi-private instruction with fully qualified teachers. Start at any time, with flexible scheduling day or evening.

At your offices or at the Alliance

Corporate Classes

Give your team the gift of French. Training plans built around your objectives, with courses designed for professional groups.

Registration opens in our secure enrollment system (ActiveNet). English classes are also available — contact us at 310-652-0306.

Curriculum

What you'll learn at each level

Eighteen core levels take you from your first words to confident C1 French. Each is 24 hours over 8 weeks — $475 for non-members, with a 10% member discount.

Find your section & register

Registration opens in our secure enrollment system.

Level check

Already speak some French?

Take the free online placement test and our academic team will recommend your exact level before you register.