French Courses (From Beginners to Advanced Level)

The Alliance Française de Houston offers not only comprehensive language instruction in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, but also a varied and dynamic cultural experience. Members enjoy French art and photography exhibits, receptions and concerts, and have access to our library , as well as discounts on our French language classes. 

Our classes are small and our teachers are native speakers trained in teaching French as a foreign language. Whatever the level of your class, communication in French is the focus of your learning, which takes place in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. We strive to make learning French a fun adventure for our students.

French classes meet weekday mornings, afternoons or evenings,or on Saturdays. Our group classes meet in sessions of 7 weeks. 

• Beginner Level 1:  Even as a total beginner, you’ll start to speak French from day one with the innovative communicative approach.
• Beginner Levels 2 through 4:  You may have studied French in the past.  With a little help from your teacher, your skills will develop.
• Intermediate Levels 1 through 4:  You may have acquired a survival level and had some opportunity to use your French.  Now you’re ready to immerse yourself a bit further and acquire a good working knowledge of the language.  The classes listed through this level use the Method “Alter Ego+1” and at the completion of these classes,  the student will achieve the level A1 in the Common European and ACTFL standards.
• Advanced Levels 1 through 3:  You have a good working knowledge of French, and now want to work on expanding your knowledge and abilities.  The completion of the classes at this level will lead you to level A2 in the Common European and ACTFL standards.