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French classes

We offer a variety of French classes for all abilities and ages.

French exams

Take your DELF/DALF & TEF exams at our premises.

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Enjoy the best of French culture in Manchester with our events.

Find out more about the UK's largest network of French language & culture

Hear from our members and teachers from across the UK and find out why more and more people are choosing to learn
French with Alliance Française.

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See what people are saying about learning French with us!

"The course was excellent, delivered with a sense of fun and highly engaging. Really enjoyed the teacher's approach and the course. Thanks also for the helpful suggestions of material to look at between lessons"
November 2024

"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 2024

"Romane is a great teacher. Thorough preparation, good range of materials, very engaging and interactive with students, keeps class lively, encourages discussion, excellent explanations of points of grammar."

December 2024

"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

"Wow do I count myself lucky to have had Romane as my teacher for my first taste of learning French through the Alliance Française. What an ambassador for language learning and for all things French. She brings humour and interest and engagement to every class, and every week I am struck by the significant amount of content we are able to get through thanks to her!"

November 2024

Why learn French at Alliance Française de Manchester?

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.
Experienced French 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 £34.
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.

Get £15 Off when you Refer a Friend

When you refer a friend, you both get £15 to redeem on future classes and events at AFM!

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Jonathan Hensher: paintings of Marseille

17 Mar 2025 - 21 Jul 2025

10:00am - 7:00pm

Délicieux

19 May 2025

5:45pm - 7:45pm

Moderato Cantabile

19 May 2025

6:15pm - 7:30pm

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Begin your French journey

No matter your level, we have a French language class for you!

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Gain access to Manchester's largest 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!

Free to access for all members and located on our premises at 125 Portland Street, Manchester.

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