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 AFB Class Policies


Adult French Classes

French levels from A1 Elementary to C2 Proficient


Registration for fall courses is open!

We are delighted to bring back in-person course offerings for the fall! We still have virtual courses, too, to best meet your needs.


If you are not a continuing student, please contact the instructor prior to registering. Links are below. 


New students who have never taken a French course with AFB are required to take one of the two placement tests (links below). Take a screenshot of the results, and email them to the corresponding instructor. Placement level will be confirmed with a short phone interview to ensure you are appropriately placed.


Option #1:  Test your French Level for Free


Option #2: Test de Connaissance Français


Email Nathalie (A1/A1.2) by clicking here.

Email Paige (A1/A2) by clicking here.

Email Christine (B1) by clicking here.

Email Sophie (B1/B2) by clicking here.


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A1: Beginner I

Instructor: Nathalie Andraud

Where: Zoom

Class Capacity: 8 students


Tuesdays from 5:30 - 7:00 pm


September 10, 17, 24

October 1, 8, 22, 29

November 5, 19

December 3


Cost for Members: $225

Cost for Non-Members: $275


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A1: Beginner I

Instructor: Paige Melin

Where: In Person (AFB Office)

Class Capacity: 8 students


Saturdays from 9:30 - 11:00 am


September 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 26

November 2, 9, 16

December 7


Cost for Members: $225

Cost for Non-Members: $275


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A1.2: Beginner II

Instructor: Nathalie Andraud

Where: Zoom

Class Capacity: 8 students

Sold out

Mondays from 5:30 - 7:00 pm


September 9, 16, 23, 30

October 7, 21, 28

November 4, 18

December 2


Cost for Members: $225

Cost for Non-Members: $275


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A2: Intermediate

Instructor: Paige Melin

Where: In Person (AFB Office)

Class Capacity: 8 students

Sold out

Saturdays from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm


September 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 26

November 2, 9, 16

December 7


Cost for Members: $225

Cost for Non-Members: $275


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B1: Intermediate I

Instructor: Christine Rieuf

Where: Zoom

Class Capacity: 8 students


Tuesdays from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm


September 10, 17, 24

October 8, 15, 22, 29

November 5, 12, 19


Cost for Members: $225

Cost for Non-Members: $275

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B1/B2: Conversation Dirigée

Instructor: Sophie Dardaine

Where: Zoom

Class Capacity: 6 students


Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:00 pm


September 26

October 3, 10, 17, 24

November 7, 14, 21

December 5


Cost for Members: $203

Cost for Non-Members: $248


Register Here for Fall Courses


French Levels

How do you know which Level French you are considered? Take a look at this handy ACTFL graphic to see which proficiency level describes you?

 

Placement Test
If this is your first time at the Alliance and you are starting to study French for the first time, you do not need to take a placement test. If you have studied French and feel you are not an absolute beginner, you can take an online Placement Test.

Option #1: (10 minutes for less) Language If you have studied French already,  and would like to take an online test, please take this short test. Be prepared to take a screen shot of your results.  This test is created by Language Level.Com  Free Language Level Test

Option #2: (90 minutes maximum, expect to spend at least 35 minutes) The TCF (Test de Connaissance Français) test is available for free to the general public. It can be found on TV5MONDE’s learning site. Be prepared to take a screen shot of your results. This language test is created by TV5MONDE.  Test de Connaissance Français

Email us at education@afbuffalo.org and send us your results so that we can set-up a short oral interview with one of our instructors. 

For more information concerning our classes and curriculum, please contact us at education@afbuffalo.org

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