French Course

Our Mission:

Our mission is to promote knowledge and appreciation of the French language and Francophone cultures and to encourage friendship and collaboration with the French-speaking world.

The Alliance française de Berkeley provides :

• French language courses for adults, children, and corporations.

• Language preparation for exams including for the AP, TEF/TEFAQ, DELF/DALF, and DELF Prim, and the DAEFLE.

• Cultural activities for adults that present a comprehensive look at francophone cultures in the 21st century.

• A library and other resources for both native speakers and French language students.

Whether you are a native or fluent French speaker, a student of the language, or an interested non-French speaker, you are welcome to participate in the wide range of activities organized throughout the year.

History:

The Alliance Française de Berkeley was formed in 1962 by several East Bay women, who were encouraged by the Alliance Française, San Francisco to form their own chapter.

This group saw itself as cultural and social.

Their most important meeting was a French lecture, given either at a member’s home or in rented halls.

Since then, American and French men and women of all ages have joined the Alliance participating in social and educational events geared toward francophiles and francophones.