Alliance Francaise de Manchester

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why learn french with us?

The home of French in Manchester, offering French classes, official French exams, French-language cultural events, and a French-language library.
A locally-registered and locally-run charity.
A community of French speakers and Francophiles which has been part of Manchester for over 40 years.
Specialists in teaching French.
French native-speaker teachers with degree-level teaching qualifications.
Classes taught through French, immersive French-language institution.
Contemporary, communicative teaching methodology with up-to-date manuals and materials.
Online Student Portal with class materials and virtual noticeboard.
Classes at a wide range of levels, following the Common European Framework of Reference.

What's included with your french class?

A year's free membership of the Alliance Française de Manchester, with a sale value of £30.
A calendar of cultural and social events, including French cinema screenings, a book club, talks by experts, concerts, exhibitions, gatherings and meetings - many of them free to attend.
Full borrowing rights at the French-language library, with an extensive collection of books, DVDs and language-learning resources.
1-year free membership of Culturethèque online resources library.
Discounts on French film screenings with our cultural partners.
Discounts on French-related products and services with our commercial partners.

— Testimonials —

"Excellent value for money. Teacher providing excellent variety of themes, lively presentation and very structured programme. Couldn’t ask for more!"

- March 2023

"I have an outstanding teacher, friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable. Every session was valuable. AF have been very welcoming, and I am happy with the broad range of activities, the technology platform and everything about it. I feel part of a community."

- November 2023

"I find learning French with a native speaker to have been much better than the teachers I had at school."

- January 2024

"It was a very friendly group and the tutor put us all at our ease immediately. I really enjoyed the course."

- July 2024

— What's on —

6 Nov

When Marianne and Britannia Meet

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18 Nov | Cinema

Tout Simplement Noir

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25 Nov | Book Club (face to face)

Au Bonheur des Dames

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FRENCH LIBRARY

Manchester's largest and best French-language library, with French books and French DVDs for learners, improvers and native speakers; adults and children!

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Online & onsite french classes

Whether you prefer to learn from the comfort of home or like the buzz of meeting with your class in person, there is an option for you: our French classes are available both online and in person. Check our upcoming courses to find out more.

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