French Language Course

French Language course is offered by Alliance Francaise Portland.

The Alliance Française offers French classes year-round in four 10-week seasons – winter, spring, summer, and fall.

Classes are offered for the full spectrum of the CECR learning levels:  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.

The CECR levels represent standardized measures of linguistic capability that are recognized worldwide. CECR stands for Cadre European Common de Reference.

Classes:

• Core classes: Our general French classes include Beginning A1 level: 101 through 106, Lower Intermediate A2:  201 through 206, Intermediate B1: 301 through 306, Lower Advanced B2: 401 through 406, and Advanced C1: 501 through 506. Most classes move at a regular pace. Accelerated classes are available for levels A1 and A2. Scroll down for the schedule.  100 - Introduction to French Immersion is available for students as a 5-week class.

• Specialty and Cultural: Specialty classes allow students to focus on a particular skill or subject. Cultural classes are discussion-based classes exposing students to different aspects of French culture, literature, or art. 

• Mini Classes: offered in a series of 3 to 6 weeks, 1h30 hours per session, are a perfect opportunity to keep studying French without a long commitment with each class targeting a specific area or theme.