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Looking to progress your French? No problem, we have a whole host of classes for those who are looking to progress!
Our intermediate French classes in Manchester are designed for learners who already have a foundation in French and are ready to progress with greater confidence and accuracy. Whether you’re aiming to refine your speaking skills, improve grammatical precision or prepare for a recognised qualification such as DELF, DALF or TEF, our courses provide the structure and support to help you move forward.
At this level (B1–B2), the focus shifts from basic communication to fluency, nuance and independence. You’ll expand your vocabulary, master more complex tenses, and develop the confidence to express opinions, debate ideas and communicate more naturally in professional and social settings.
Join us at our Manchester centre for engaging, small-group classes where you can practise speaking and build confidence in a supportive classroom environment.
Learn from anywhere with live, interactive online lessons led by our qualified native French teachers — perfect for flexibility around work and home commitments.
Benefit from fully personalised one-to-one lessons tailored to your pace, goals and schedule, ideal for fast progress or specific learning objectives.
Our intermediate French courses are ideal if you:
If you’re unsure of your level, you can take a free placement test by clicking the button below. It will give you course recommedations based on your results!
At intermediate level (B1–B2), the focus is on developing independence, precision and confidence in more complex situations.
Many intermediate learners aim to formalise their level with a recognised qualification. We run specialist courses to support learners preparing for:
These lessons are completely focused on developing the four core skills tested in exams — speaking, listening, reading and writing, while building the structured confidence required for exam success.
Send us your enquiry.
125 Portland Street Manchester M1 4QD
Monday-Thursday: 9.30am-12pm - 1pm-7pm
Friday: 9.30am - 1pm
Learn from qualified professionals.
Get personalised attention and rapid progress.
Experience French culture beyond the classroom with our events, film screenings, and social gatherings.
Join us in-person at our Manchester centre or learn online.
Loving Alliance Française Manchester? If you introduce a friend, we'll give you both £15 toward future classes or
events with the Alliance!
Unsure of your level? Click here to take a placement test
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
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 learn to express doubt and fear, express duration and consequence, and discuss advertising and different family
structures.
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 learn the passive form, about agreeing past participles, sequencing of events in the future, and talk about
connected devices and the cult of beauty.
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.
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 £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 -
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 £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 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 the news and media using precise vocabulary, express opinions on the reliability of
information, talk about cosmetic surgery, natural remedies, and healthcare challenges, and describe physical well-being with common
expressions.
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 -
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
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!
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
