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Adult French Classes in Manchester

Master French with expert teachers in a friendly, immersive environment.


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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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Explore our upcoming courses below and secure your spot today!

Learn more about the quality of our French classes and additional services and benefits you'll get with your French course. 

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Beginners Conversation + Grammar (A1)

Beginners Conversation + Grammar (A1)

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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


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.

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.


Pace: 4 x 1.25-hour lessons over 3 weeks (5 hours in total)
Higher Conversation + Grammar (B2+)

Higher Conversation + Grammar (B2+)

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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.


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

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