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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Course material will be provided by the teacher.
Come along and see how you find it – no commitment required!
Learn to introduce yourself, talk about your nationality, job, and family, give personal details, ask and answer common questions, and understand simple phrases, numbers, and basic verbs.
Price
per hour*:
from £10
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, job, and family, give personal details, ask and answer common questions, and understand simple phrases, numbers, and basic verbs.
Price
per hour*:
from £10
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, job, and family, give personal details, ask and answer common questions, and understand simple phrases, numbers, and basic verbs.
Price
per hour*:
from £10
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 describe people and places, talk about your hobbies and the activities you enjoy, ask for and
understand directions, and organise meetings, including telling the time and suggesting outings.
Price
per hour*:
from £10
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 describe people and places, talk about your hobbies and the activities you enjoy, ask for and
understand directions, and organise meetings, including telling the time and suggesting outings.
Price
per hour*:
from £10
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 describe people and places, talk about your hobbies and the activities you enjoy, ask for and
understand directions, and organise meetings, including telling the time and suggesting outings.
Price
per hour*:
from £10
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 £11
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 £11
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 talk about your daily routine, shop for food and clothes, order in a restaurant, discuss meals, and
express future plans and past events.
Price per
hour*:
from £10
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 give advice and instructions, talk about your studies and work, describe places and properties,
discuss your holidays and the weather, express time and past events, and outline your future plans.
Price
per hour*:
from £10
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 give advice and instructions, talk about your studies and work, describe places and properties,
discuss your holidays and the weather, express time and past events, and outline your future plans.
Price
per hour*:
from £10
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!
This course develops listening and speaking skills through guided discussions and practical tasks, alongside work on key language structure.
It helps you consolidate and reactivate key language from Beginners 1, Beginners 2 and Elementary 1, building confidence and fluency in
everyday situations, from introductions and routines to shopping, ordering food and making simple plans.
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 2 or level assessment.
Price per hour*: from £11
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 1 or higher, or level assessment.
Price
per hour*:
from £11
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 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 £11
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 talk about family and relationships, share recent news, express future plans and goals, indicate
frequency, and describe personality using more complex sentences.
Price per hour*: from £10
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 talk about family and relationships, share recent news, express future plans and goals, indicate
frequency, and describe personality using more complex sentences.
Price per hour*: from £10
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 recount past events and situations using different past tenses, talk about your lifestyle and habits, describe your town and surroundings using more complex sentences, comparisons and superlatives, and speak about a country and experiences abroad.
Price per hour*: from £10
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 £10
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 -
Need a grammar refresh? This practical workshop is designed for students who want to consolidate the essential grammar covered in our
Elementary courses (A1). Through clear explanations and personalised practice in both French and English, you will strengthen your
understanding and gain confidence in using French more accurately.
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 2 or higher, or level assessment.
Price
per hour*:
from £13
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 1 or higher, or level assessment.
Price per hour*: from £14
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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!
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 3 or higher, or level assessment.
Price
per hour*: from £13
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 £10
Materials:
Inspire 3: Livre de l'élève (Student's book): ISBN9782017133452
Inspire 3: Cahier d'activités
(Workbook): 9782017133469
- not included in course price -
In this course, you will discuss travel activities and new trends in travel, learn to report what someone else has said, to sequence using past tenses and to present a goal and a hypothesis.
Price per hour*: from £10
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 talk about superstition and learn how to give general information, how to express a regret about the past,
concessions and oppositions, and the image that you have of France and French people.
Price per hour*: from £10
Materials:
Inspire 3: Livre de l'élève (Student's book): ISBN9782017133452
Inspire 3: Cahier d'activités
(Workbook): 9782017133469
- not included in course price -
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 £11
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
Designed for students who have completed our Intermediate courses or have an equivalent level, this class develops your speaking and
listening skills through lively discussions and authentic resources. As you build confidence and fluency, you will also strengthen your
grammar, expand your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation.
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 £11
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 3 or higher, or level assessment.
Price per hour*: from £14
Materials: Provided by the teacher
Discover the French-speaking world through inspiring pioneers who have shaped history across science, arts, politics, sport and culture.
In each session, you will improve your speaking and listening skills while exploring the lives and achievements of remarkable francophone
figures such as Louis Pasteur, Alexandra David-Néel or Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
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
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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.
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 £14
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 £13
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
Improve your French while exploring the stories shaping the world today. Using authentic news stories, videos and lively class
discussions, you will build your confidence in speaking about social, cultural, environmental and political issues in France and beyond.
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 5 or above, or level assessment.
Price
per hour*:
from £14
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 discuss women's involvement in history, use precise vocabulary to present historical facts and figures,
describe locations accurately, compare different ways of traveling, and present typical landscapes of your country.
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 £10
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 will learn to discuss social inequalities, debate rules of politeness and social coexistence, express your opinion on
foreign language learning, recognise and use different language registers, and discuss spelling reform and inclusive writing.
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 £10
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 will learn to express and justify your opinion on technological progress with precise vocabulary, debate artificial
intelligence effectively, discuss your use of geolocation apps, talk about your taste in art, and express your emotions in response to art.
Price per hour*: from £10
Pre-requisite:
- All levels from Higher 1 to Higher 5 must have been completed before progressing to Higher 6.
or
- Level assessment.
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 will intensively refresh key language notions and topics covered in the Higher levels, with a strong focus on speaking
and listening. It is ideal if you are returning to French after a break or want extra practice to consolidate your skills. You will also
enrich your vocabulary through the wide variety of topics covered. And if you’d like an extra challenge, it can 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 £10
Pre-requisite: Higher 6 achieved or above, 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 £11
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 £10
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 £10
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 £10
Pre-requisite: Teacher advice or Level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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 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
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!
Develop your fluency, accuracy and confidence through engaging discussions on a wide range of contemporary topics. This course
combines conversation, authentic materials and language development activities to help you deepen your understanding of French, expand your
vocabulary, refine your pronunciation, consolidate key grammar points and communicate with greater spontaneity and precision.
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
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 £12
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:
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For those who want to improve fluency and comprehension.
🎯What You’ll Learn:
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For those who already speak French well and want to refine their skills.
🎯What You’ll Learn:
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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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