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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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 £9.50
Pre-requisite: None, suitable for complete beginners.
Materials:
Inspire 1 A1 - Livre de l'élève (Student's
book): ISBN 9782015135755
Inspire 1 A1 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762
- not included in the course price -
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 £9.50
Pre-requisite: None, suitable for complete beginners.
Materials:
Inspire 1 A1 - Livre de l'élève (Student's
book): ISBN 9782015135755
Inspire 1 A1 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762
- not included in the course price -
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 £9.50
Materials:
Inspire 1 A1 - Livre de l'élève (Student's
book): ISBN 9782015135755
Inspire 1 A1 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762
- not included in the course price -
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 £9.50
Materials:
Inspire 1 A1 - Livre de l'élève (Student's
book): ISBN 9782015135755
Inspire 1 A1 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762
- not included in the course price -
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another,
so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
From Elementary 1 or level assessment.
Price per hour*: from £9.90
Materials: Provided by the teacher
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another,
so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
From Elementary 1 or level assessment.
Price per hour*: from £9.90
Materials: Provided by the teacher
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another,
so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
From Elementary 1 or level assessment.
Price per hour*: from £9.90
Materials: Provided by the teacher
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 describe your daily routine and plans for the week ahead, and how to shop for clothes and food in
French.
Price per
hour*:
from £9.50
Materials:
Inspire 1 A1 - Livre de l'élève (Student's book): ISBN 9782015135755
Inspire 1 A1 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762
- not included in the course price -
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 describe your daily routine and plans for the week ahead, and how to shop for clothes and food in
French.
Price per
hour*:
from £9.50
Materials:
Inspire 1 A1 - Livre de l'élève (Student's book): ISBN 9782015135755
Inspire 1 A1 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762
- not included in the course price -
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 describe people, give advice and instructions, talk about your studies and express yourself in the
past tense.
Price
per hour*:
from £9.50
Materials:
Inspire 1 A1 - Livre de l'élève (Student's book): ISBN 9782015135755
Inspire 1 A1 - Cahier d'activités
(Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762
- not included in the course price -
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another,
so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
From Improvers 1 or higher, or level assessment.
Price
per hour*:
from £9.90
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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 give advice, make plans and express a goal, express duration and frequency, and describe a house or
apartment using complex sentences.
Price per hour*: from £9.50
Materials:
Inspire 2 A2 - Livre de l'élève (Student's book): ISBN 9782015135793
Inspire 2 A2 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook): ISBN 9782015135809
- not included in the course price -
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 give advice, make plans and express a goal, express duration and frequency, and describe a house or
apartment using complex sentences.
Price per hour*: from £9.50
Materials:
Inspire 2 A2 - Livre de l'élève (Student's book): ISBN 9782015135793
Inspire 2 A2 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook): ISBN 9782015135809
- not included in the course price -
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 describe past events, speak about your professional path, talk about activities you like and dislike, and talk about things you find funny and shocking.
Price per hour*: from £9.50
Materials:
Inspire 2 A2 - Livre de l'élève (Student's
book): ISBN 9782015135793
Inspire 2 A2 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook): ISBN 9782015135809
- not included in the course price -
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 to give your opinion, how to avoid repetition by using pronouns, how to give advice using the subjunctive,
and how to express wishes using the conditional.
Price per hour*: from £9.50
Materials:
Inspire 2 A2 - Livre de l'élève (Student's
book): ISBN 9782015135793
Inspire 2 A2 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook): ISBN 9782015135809
- not included in the course price -
To say “Who is the child looking at?”, can you say “Qui regarde l’enfant ?”, “L’enfant regarde qui ?”, “Qui
l’enfant regarde ?”
— or all three? Sharpen your skills and feel more confident with French question structures in this Grammar Masterclass. Perfect for A2+
learners looking to review and refine their understanding of interrogative forms, with clear explanations and a handy mind map to take home!
Taught in French and English for better understanding.
This course will be taught by our grammar expert, Antoine!
This workshop is open to all learners from level A2+ and above. There is no maximum level to take part.
Please note: If you are also enrolling in the Grammar Masterclass: Making Sense of Asking Questions (A1), be aware that the
A2 session will revisit some key points from the A1 workshop before building further — this overlap is normal and a helpful way to reinforce
what you've learned.
From Improvers 4 or level assessment.
Price:
from £30
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
Still not sure whether to say “Je pense à toi” or “Je te pense”? This Grammar Masterclass is here to clear things up!
Perfect for learners from A2+ level upwards, this workshop will help you understand what each pronoun replaces, how to tell the difference
between direct and indirect objects, and where pronouns belong in a sentence. You’ll get clear explanations and a handy mind map to take
home. Taught in French and English for better understanding.
This course will be taught by our grammar expert, Antoine!
This workshop is open to all learners from level A2+ and above. There is no maximum level to take part.
From Improvers 4 or level assessment.
Price:
from £30
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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.
From Improvers 1 or higher, or level assessment.
Price
per hour*:
from £9.80
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another, so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
From Improvers 2 or higher, or level assessment.
Price per hour*: from £13.20
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another, so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
From Improvers 2 or higher, or level assessment.
Price per hour*: from £13.20
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another, so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
From Intermediate 1 or higher, or level assessment.
Price
per hour*:
from £9.90
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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 to speak about the future, to use the conditional, to talk about cause and obligation and to talk about your
relationship with the media and what you think about journalism.
Price
per hour*:
from £9.50
Materials:
Inspire 3: Livre de l'élève (Student's book): ISBN9782017133452
Inspire 3: Cahier d'activités
(Workbook): 9782017133469
- not included in course price -
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 to speak about the future, to use the conditional, to talk about cause and obligation and to talk about your
relationship with the media and what you think about journalism.
Price
per hour*:
from £9.50
Materials:
Inspire 3: Livre de l'élève (Student's book): ISBN9782017133452
Inspire 3: Cahier d'activités
(Workbook): 9782017133469
- not included in course price -
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 to express doubt and fear, express duration and consequence, and discuss advertising and different family
structures.
Price per
hour*:
from £9.50
Materials:
Inspire 3: Livre de l'élève (Student's book): ISBN9782017133452
Inspire 3: Cahier d'activités
(Workbook): 9782017133469
- not included in course price -
Still unsure how to agree the past participle in sentences like “Elle s’est demandé(e?) la nationalité de Paul” or “Elles se
sont demandé(es?) au téléphone”?
This Grammar Masterclass is designed for learners from B1.4 and up. Taught in French and English, this clear and interactive workshop will
help you master tricky agreement rules with confidence. You’ll get clear explanations and a handy mind map to take home!
This course will be taught by our grammar expert, Antoine!
This workshop is open to all learners from level B1.4 upwards, including advanced levels. There is no maximum level to take
part.
From Intermediate 3 or level assessment.
Price:
from £30
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another, so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
From Higher 1 or above, or level assessment.
Price per hour*: from £9.90
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another, so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
From Higher 1 or above, or level assessment.
Price per hour*: from £9.90
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another, so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
From Intermediate 4 or higher, or level assessment.
Price per hour*: from £13.10
Materials: Provided by the teacher
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!
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another, so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
From Intermediate 3 or above, or level assessment.
Price
per hour*:
from £13.10
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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!
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another,
so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
From Intermediate 4 or higher, or level assessment.
Price
per hour*:
from £12.40
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
In this course, you will share opinions using varied structures, voice concerns about environmental issues, use verbs with the correct
prepositions, and debate consumerism using the indicative and subjunctive moods.
From Higher 1 to Higher 5 or level assessment.
Please note that there is not a significant difference in difficulty between Higher levels 1 to 5; the main variation lies in the themes
covered, so they may be taken in any order, but all five must be completed before progressing to Higher 6.
Price per hour*: from £9.50
Materials:
Edito B2 - Livre de l'élève (Student's book) - ISBN9782278103669
Edito B2 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook) - ISBN9782278103676
Please note that this is the 4th edition. You should check that the ISBN corresponds to the references above.
- not included in course price -
In this course, you will share opinions using varied structures, voice concerns about environmental issues, use verbs with the correct
prepositions, and debate consumerism using the indicative and subjunctive moods.
From Higher 1 to Higher 5 or level assessment.
Please note that there is not a significant difference in difficulty between Higher levels 1 to 5; the main variation lies in the themes
covered, so they may be taken in any order, but all five must be completed before progressing to Higher 6.
Price per hour*: from £9.50
Materials:
Edito B2 - Livre de l'élève (Student's book) - ISBN9782278103669
Edito B2 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook) - ISBN9782278103676
Please note that this is the 4th edition. You should check that the ISBN corresponds to the references above.
- not included in course price -
In this course, you will learn to discuss the purpose of education, share opinions on access to higher education, talk about your
career path and future plans, debate remote work, and analyse the impact of digital public services.
From Higher 1 to Higher 5 or level assessment.
Please note that there is not a significant difference in difficulty between Higher levels 1 to 5; the main variation lies in the themes
covered, so they may be taken in any order, but all five must be completed before progressing to Higher 6.
Price per hour*: from £9.50
Materials:
Edito B2 - Livre de l'élève (Student's book) - ISBN9782278103669
Edito B2 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook) - ISBN9782278103676
Please note that this is the 4th edition. You should check that the ISBN corresponds to the references above.
- not included in course price -
In this course, you will learn to discuss the purpose of education, share opinions on access to higher education, talk about your
career path and future plans, debate remote work, and analyse the impact of digital public services.
From Higher 1 to Higher 5 or level assessment.
Please note that there is not a significant difference in difficulty between Higher levels 1 to 5; the main variation lies in the themes
covered, so they may be taken in any order, but all five must be completed before progressing to Higher 6.
Price per hour*: from £9.50
Materials:
Edito B2 - Livre de l'élève (Student's book) - ISBN9782278103669
Edito B2 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook) - ISBN9782278103676
Please note that this is the 4th edition. You should check that the ISBN corresponds to the references above.
- not included in course price -
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’ll revisit and consolidate key language points and themes from our Higher levels, with plenty of practice to boost your
confidence. It’s ideal if you’re returning to French after a break or want some structured revision before joining one of our Higher
Conversation classes. And if you’d like an extra challenge, it can also give you a useful boost if you’re thinking about taking the DELF B2
exam.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another,
so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
Price per hour*: from £9.35
Pre-requisite: Higher 6 achieved or above, or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another, so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
Price per hour*: from £9.40
Pre-requisite: Teacher advice or Level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another, so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
Price per hour*: from £9.40
Pre-requisite: Teacher advice or Level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another, so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
Price per hour*: from £9.40
Pre-requisite: Teacher advice or Level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another, so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
Price per hour*: from £9.40
Pre-requisite: Teacher advice or Level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another,
so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
Price per hour*: from £10.30
Pre-requisite: Teacher advice or Level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another,
so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
Price per hour*: from £10.30
Pre-requisite: Teacher advice or Level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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 special class for advanced-level students, you will fine-tune your French listening, reading, writing and speaking skills,
learning to express yourself on an ever-wider range of topics with greater finesse, nuance, and accuracy. If you’re aiming to take your
French to the next level — and perhaps even considering the DALF C1 — this course will give you the tools and confidence to get there.
Each 4-week session is independent and can be taken on its own. The content and topics covered will vary from one session to another,
so you won’t be repeating exactly the same material if you continue.
Price per hour*: from £10.30
Pre-requisite: Teacher advice or Level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher
Perfect for those with little or no prior French knowledge.
🎯What You’ll Learn:
📖 Course Format:
For those who want to improve fluency and comprehension.
🎯What You’ll Learn:
📖 Course Format:
For those who already speak French well and want to refine their skills.
🎯What You’ll Learn:
📖 Course Format:
Explore Paris, Montreal, or the French Riviera and converse like a local.
Open up career opportunities in the UK and overseas with the French language.
Learning a second language can help develop your cognitive skills, no matter your age.
Join a global network of 300 million French speakers and connect with our community in Manchester
We are Manchester’s Official French Language and Cultural Centre
Based in the heart of Manchester, near Oxford Road and Deansgate
From French film club to meet & speak events, exhibitions and more.
Benefit from access to our French library and online resources.
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