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Adult French Classes in Manchester

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Adult Group Classes

Learn French Your Way

Whether you’re learning for travel, work, or simply the joy of mastering a new language, Alliance Française de Manchester offers high-quality French classes for adults. Our courses are designed to be interactive, engaging, and tailored to your level—from complete beginners to advanced speakers. No matter your goals, we’ll help you build confidence and fluency in a supportive and immersive environment.

Flexible Learning Options

We provide a range of courses to suit different needs and schedules. Join one of our group classes, which run across six terms each year (lasting 4 to 16 weeks), or opt for specialised tuition such as DELF/DALF exam preparation, A-Level support, or private lessons. Whatever your focus, we have a course that fits.

Special Offers

Love learning with us? Refer a friend and you’ll both receive £15 off future courses or events. We also offer discounts for early enrolment (5%), returning students (5%), and when you book two courses together (5%). All savings are applied automatically, so you can focus on enjoying your French journey.

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Beginners 1 (A1.1)

Beginners 1 (A1.1)

Progress

Learn to introduce yourself, talk about your nationality and job, give personal details, ask and answer common questions, and understand simple phrases, numbers, and basic verbs.



Price per hour*
: from £8.90

Pre-requisite:
None, suitable for complete beginners.

Materials: Inspire 1 A1 - Livre élève (Student book): ISBN 9782015135755 and Inspire 1 A1 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762 (not included in the course price).


Pace: 8 x 2.5-hour lessons over 6 weeks (20 hours in total)
Beginners 2 (A1.2)

Beginners 2 (A1.2)

Progress

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


In this course you will learn how to order at a restaurant, talk about the weather, tell the time and give and understand directions.

Price per hour*:
from £8.90

Pre-requisite:
Beginners 1 or level assessment.

Materials: Inspire 1 A1 - Livre élève (Student book): ISBN 9782015135755 and Inspire 1 A1 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762 (not included in the course price)


Pace: 8 x 2.5-hour lessons over 6 weeks (20 hours in total)
Beginners Conversation + Grammar (A1)

Beginners Conversation + Grammar (A1)

Speak

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


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.

Price per hour*: from £9.90

Pre-requisite: Beginners 2 or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher


Pace: 4 x 2-hour lessons over 3 weeks (8 hours in total)
Elementary Conversation + Grammar (A1)

Elementary Conversation + Grammar (A1)

Speak

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


An informal conversation course, where you will discuss topics such as holidays, weekend activities, food, leisure, house and home etc.


Price per hour*: from £9.90

Pre-requisite:
 Elementary 2 or higher, or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: 4 x 2-hour lessons over 3 weeks (8 hours in total)
Improvers Practice

Improvers Practice (A2)

Consolidate

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


This course offers a refresher of key Improvers-level skills, with a strong focus on speaking and listening. You’ll revise essential grammar and vocabulary to describe people, talk about past events, express opinions, and make plans, all while boosting your confidence and fluency.


Price per hour*: from £9.35

Pre-requisite: Improvers 4 or above, or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: Once a week x 3 hours (12 hours in total)

Improvers Practice (A2)

Consolidate

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


This course offers a refresher of key Improvers-level skills, with a strong focus on speaking and listening. You’ll revise essential grammar and vocabulary to describe people, talk about past events, express opinions, and make plans, all while boosting your confidence and fluency.


Price per hour*: from £9.35

Pre-requisite: Improvers 4 or above, or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: Once a week x 1.5 hours (6 hours in total)
French Chat (A1/A2)

French Chat (A1/A2)

Speak

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


An informal conversation course, where you will discuss topics such as holidays, weekend activities, food, leisure, house and home etc.

Price per hour*
: from £13.20

Pre-requisite:
Improvers 1 or higher, or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: Once a week x 1.25 hours (5 hours in total)

French Chat (A1/A2)

Speak

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


An informal conversation course, where you will discuss topics such as holidays, weekend activities, food, leisure, house and home etc.

Price per hour*
: from £13.20

Pre-requisite:
Improvers 1 or higher, or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: 4 x 1.25-hour lessons over 3 weeks (5 hours in total)
Improvers Conversation + Grammar (A2)

Improvers Conversation + Grammar (A1)

Speak

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


An informal conversation course, where you will discuss topics such as holidays, weekend activities, food, leisure, house and home etc.


Price per hour*: from £9.90

Pre-requisite:
Improvers 4 or higher, or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.




Pace: 4 x 2-hour lessons over 3 weeks (8 hours in total)
1 Class / 1 Tense (A2)

1 Class / 1 Tense (A2)

Special courses

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


In 1 CLASS / 1 TENSE you will revise a different tense each week and brush up on useful skills such as how to conjugate in the present, the imperfect, the perfect and the future; recognise the different tenses when you read and hear them; develop tips to avoid confusion between tenses; and use the verbs appropriately in conversation. Each lesson is independent from the others. If you miss a class, don't worry: there's no catch-up necessary!


Price per hour*: from £12.40

Pre-requisite:
Improvers 2 or higher, or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: 4 x 2-hour lessons over 3 weeks (8 hours in total)
Intermediate Conversation + Grammar (B1)

Intermediate Conversation + Grammar (B1)

Speak

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


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.


Price per hour*: from £9.90

Pre-requisite: Intermediate 5 or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: Once a week x 2 hours (8 hours in total)

Intermediate Conversation + Grammar (B1)

Speak

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


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.


Price per hour*: from £9.90

Pre-requisite: Intermediate 5 or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: 4 x 2-hour lessons over 3 weeks (8 hours in total)
French Chat (B1/B2)

French Chat (B1/B2)

Speak

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


An informal conversation class where you will discuss your opinions and debate various topics, including social, environmental, and current affairs.


Price per hour*: from £13.10

Pre-requisite: Intermediate 3 or higher, or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher


Pace: 4 x 2-hour lessons over 3 weeks (8 hours in total)
Discover France B1/B2

Discover France B1/B2

Special courses

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


In this conversation-based course, you will tour beautiful and fascinating French regions. From culture and society to gastronomy through history, architecture and geography, uncover the secrets of what makes each area so special and unique and… practise your French!


Price per hour*: from £13.10

Pre-requisite:
Intermediate 2 or above, or level assessment

Materials: Provided by the teacher.



Pace: 4 x 2-hour lessons over 3 weeks (8 hours in total)
Discover Francophonie B1/B2

Discover Francophonie B1/B2

Special courses

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


In this conversation-based course, you will explore French-speaking countries through a virtual cultural journey. You might discover places such as Canada, Senegal, Switzerland, Haiti, Madagascar, or Belgium. Through short texts, videos, and class discussion, you’ll explore the diversity of the francophone world - its history, geography, daily life, and rich cultural traditions - while also sharing your own travel stories.


Price per hour*: from £13.10

Pre-requisite:
Intermediate 2 or above, or level assessment

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: 4 x 2-hour lessons over 3 weeks (8 hours in total)
1 Class / 1 Tense B1/B2

1 Class / 1 Tense B1/B2

Special courses

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


Do you feel intimidated by French verbs? Need some extra practice with conjugation? Gain confidence in 1 Class / 1 Tense, where you will review a different tense each week - present, imperfect, past tenses, future, conditional, imperative and everyone's favourite, the subjunctive! Each class is independent from the next; something new each week and if you miss a class, there's no stress!


Price per hour*: from £12.40

Pre-requisite:
Intermediate 3 or higher, or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: 4 x 2-hour lessons over 3 weeks (8 hours in total)
Higher Practice (B2)

Higher Practice (B2)

Consolidate

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!


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.


Price per hour*: from £9.35

Pre-requisite: Higher 6 or above, or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: Once a week x 3 hours (12 hours in total)
Higher Conversation + Grammar (B2+)

Higher Conversation + Grammar (B2+)

Speak

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!

This class combines tailored grammar revision with discussion and debate on a range of advanced-level topics. A great way to maintain and develop your vocabulary and fluency while keeping your grammar sharp.

Price per hour*: from £9.40

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+)

Speak

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!

This class combines tailored grammar revision with discussion and debate on a range of advanced-level topics. A great way to maintain and develop your vocabulary and fluency while keeping your grammar sharp.

Price per hour*: from £9.40

Pre-requisite:
Higher 6 or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: Once a week x 3 hours (12 hours in total)

Higher Conversation + Grammar (B2+)

Speak

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!

This class combines tailored grammar revision with discussion and debate on a range of advanced-level topics. A great way to maintain and develop your vocabulary and fluency while keeping your grammar sharp.

Price per hour*: from £9.40

Pre-requisite:
Higher 6 or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: 4 x 2-hour lessons over 3 weeks (8 hours in total)

Higher Conversation + Grammar (B2+)

Speak

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!

This class combines tailored grammar revision with discussion and debate on a range of advanced-level topics. A great way to maintain and develop your vocabulary and fluency while keeping your grammar sharp.

Price per hour*: from £9.40

Pre-requisite:
Higher 6 or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: 4 x 3-hour lessons over 3 weeks (12 hours in total)
Higher Conversation (B2+)

Higher Conversation (B2+)

Speak

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!

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.

Price per hour*: from £10.30

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 (B2+)

Speak

If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over a year, you’ll need to take a quick level assessment before enrolling. Do it now by clicking here!

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.

Price per hour*: from £10.30

Pre-requisite: Higher 6 or level assessment.

Materials: Provided by the teacher.


Pace: 4 x 2-hour lessons over 3 weeks (8 hours in total)

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DELF/DALF Exam Preparation

Mock exams and personalised feedback to help you succeed.

TEF Exam Preparation

Personalised lessons to prepare you for your upcoming TEF exam. 

Conversation Classes

Build your fluency and confidence.

Private Tuition

One-to-one intensive and personalised language coaching.

Beginner Courses (A1 & A2)

Master The Basics

Perfect for those with little or no prior French knowledge.


🎯What You’ll Learn:

  • Learning basic vocabulary and essential phrases
  • Greetings, introductions, and everyday conversations
  • Ordering in restaurants, shopping, and travel essentials
  • Foundations of pronunciation and sentence structure


📖 Course Format:

  • Weekly group classes (evening and weekend options available)
  • Small class sizes for personalised attention
  • Interactive exercises, role-playing, and cultural insights

Intermediate Courses (B1 & B2)

Build Your Confidence

For those who want to improve fluency and comprehension.


🎯What You’ll Learn:

  • Expressing opinions, telling stories, and discussing current events
  • Understanding and using past, present, and future tenses
  • Reading and listening comprehension for real-life situations
  • Expanding vocabulary through themed lessons


📖 Course Format:

  • Interactive speaking and listening activities
  • Weekly assignments and progress tracking
  • Opportunities for real-world conversation practice

Advanced Courses (C1 & C2)

Speak Like a Native

For those who already speak French well and want to refine their skills.


🎯What You’ll Learn:

  • Complex discussions on literature, politics, and French culture
  • Writing advanced essays, emails, and formal communication
  • Improving pronunciation and mastering French expressions
  • Supporting you for a DALF certification 


📖 Course Format:

  • Advanced conversation workshops
  • Practical applications with authentic French media
  • Individual feedback and correction from expert teachers

Why Learn French?


Travel with Ease

Explore Paris, Montreal, or the French Riviera and converse like a local.


Boost Your Career

Open up career opportunities in the UK and overseas with the French language. 


Improve Brain Power

Learning a second language can help develop your cognitive skills, no matter your age. 


Expand Your Social Circle

Join a global network of 300 million French speakers and connect with our community in Manchester

Why Choose Alliance Française de Manchester?

Official Language Centre

We are Manchester’s Official French Language and Cultural Centre

Convenient Location

Based in the heart of Manchester, near Oxford Road and Deansgate


Community and Cultural Events

From French film club to meet & speak events, exhibitions and more.  


Extensive French Library

Benefit from access to our French library and online resources. 



Term Calendar 2025

LATE SPRING


Mon. 24 March - Sat. 24 May 2025 (8 weeks)
Early Bird: Sun. 16 March
Bank holiday replacement class: Fri. 9 May


SPRING BREAK

Thurs. 17 April - Weds. 23 April 2025: offices closed

EARLY SUMMER


Mon. 26 May - Sat. 19 July 2025 (8 weeks)
Early Bird: Sun 16 May
Bank holiday replacement class: Fri. 20June