We are Manchester's official centre for French language and French-language culture. Group French classes taught by specialist, qualified native-speaker French teachers run year-round onsite in Manchester city centre and online. Private French tuition, French lessons for children and teens and French workshops for schools also available.
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Our French classes run year-round and there are options at all levels - from beginner to very advanced. They are taught by qualified, native-speaker French teachers.
- If you are a complete Beginner, you can enrol directly on a class below.
- If you have learned French with us before, please enrol below or via your student portal account.
- If this will be your first French course with us and you are not a complete beginner, please book an online level consultation before enrolling.
- If you are a returning student who has taken a break of more than one year, you will also need to book an online level consultation.
The level consultation costs £7 which will be deducted from the price of your French lesssons if you enrol within 12 months.
5% off for early bird enrolment
5% off for returning students
5% off when you buy two courses together (for example 2 x 4-week courses)
All discounts are applied automatically for qualifying purchases!
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Beginner Conversation + Grammar (A1)
Price: £88.50 (full price)
Price per hour*: from £9.40
In this course, you will focus on speaking and listening practice, with short discussions on everyday topics, group activities and
pronunciation exercises. You will also refresh key language notions covered in Beginner levels.
Pre-requisite: Beginners 2 or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher
Pace: Once a week x 2 hours (8 hours in total)
Elementary Conversation Altrincham (A1/A2)
Price: £72.50 (full price)
Price
per hour*:
from £12.35
An informal conversation course, where you will discuss topics such as holidays, weekend activities, food, leisure, house and home etc.
Pre-requisite: Elementary 2 or higher, or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
Pace: Once a week x 1 hour (8 hours in total)
Intermediate Conversation + Grammar (B1)
Price: £89 (full price)
Price per hour*: from £9.45
In this course, which is suitable for those who have completed the Intermediate classes or have a similar level, you will your speaking and
listening skills through general conversation and roleplay, so you can express your opinions more fluently. You will also refresh key
language notions learned in the Intermediate levels.
Pre-requisite: Intermediate 5 or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
Pace: Once a week x 2 hours (8 hours in total)
French Chat (B1/B2)
Price - 1 hour 15 min per week: £74 (full price)
Price per hour*:
from £12.55
An informal conversation class where you will discuss your opinions and debate various topics, including social, environmental, and current
affairs.
Pre-requisite: Intermediate 2 or higher, or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher
Pace: Once a week x 1.25 hours (5 hours in total)
Higher Practice (B2)
Price: £126
Price per hour*:
from £8.90
In this course, you will intensively refresh key language notions and topics covered in the Higher levels. It is for you if you are
returning to French after a break or need a bit of structured revision before moving on to one of our Higher Conversation classes. If you
are looking for an extra challenge, this class will also help you prepare for the DELF B2 exam.
Pre-requisite: Higher 6 or above, or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
Pace: One a week x 3 hours (12 hours in total)
Higher Conversation + Grammar (B2+)
Price - 2 hours per week: £88.50 (full price)
Price - 3 hours per week: £126 (full price)
Price per hour*:
from £8.95
This class consists of one hour of "à la carte" grammar revision and two hours of discussion and debate on various advanced-level topics. A
great way to maintain and develop your vocabulary and a good level of fluency without forgetting your grammar.
Pre-requisite: Higher 6 or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
Pace: Once a week x 2 hours (8 hours in total)
Higher Conversation + Grammar (B2+)
Price - 2 hours per week: £88.50 (full price)
Price - 3 hours per week: £126 (full price)
Price per hour*:
from £8.95
This class consists of one hour of "à la carte" grammar revision and two hours of discussion and debate on various advanced-level topics. A
great way to maintain and develop your vocabulary and a good level of fluency without forgetting your grammar.
Pre-requisite: Higher 6 or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
Pace: One a week x 3 hours (12 hours in total)
Higher Conversation (B2+)
Price 4 weeks: £92.50 (full price)
Price 8 weeks Altrincham: £86.25 (full price)
Price per hour*:
from £9.85
This course will give you the opportunity to discuss and debate various advanced-level topics taken from French, British and international
news and other sources. It is a perfect informal way to improve your fluency and extend your vocabulary.
Pre-requisite: Higher 6 or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
Pace: Once a week x 2 hours (8 hours in total)
Higher Conversation Altrincham (B2+)
Price 4 weeks: £92.50 (full price)
Price 8 weeks Altrincham: £86.25 (full price)
Price per hour*:
from £9.85
This course will give you the opportunity to discuss and debate various advanced-level topics taken from French, British and international
news and other sources. It is a perfect informal way to improve your fluency and extend your vocabulary.
Pre-requisite: Higher 6 or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
Pace: Once a week x 1.5 hours (12 hours in total)
Expertise (C1)
Price: £92.50 (full price)
Price per hour*:
from £9.85
In this special class for advanced-level students, you will fine-tune your French listening, reading, writing and speaking skills, working
towards expressing yourself on an ever-wider range of topics, with greater finesse and nuance and a higher level of accuracy. If you are
looking for a challenge, this course will also help you prepare for the DALF C1 exam.
Pre-requisite: Teacher advice or Level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher
Pace: Once a week x 2 hours (8 hours in total)
* - 5%
reduction for early bird enrolment
- 5% reduction for returning students
- 5% reduction when you buy two courses together (for example 2 x 4-week courses)
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Address:
125 Portland Street
Manchester M1 4QD
Phone: 0161 236 7117
Email us
[reception@afmanchester.org]
Office & Library Opening Hours
Mon-Thurs: 9:30am-12am & 1pm-7pm
Fri: 9:30am-1pm
Sat. & Sun.: Closed