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Enhance your French language skills from the comfort of your home with Alliance Française de Manchester’s online French courses.
As the official French language and cultural centre in Manchester, we offer a variety of virtual classes tailored to all proficiency levels, from complete beginners to advanced speakers.
Our experienced, qualified French teachers employ immersive and interactive teaching methods to ensure an engaging and effective learning experience.
If you'd like to speak to us about our online class offering, please get in touch using the form at the bottom of the page or give us a call.
Whether you’re learning for personal growth, professional development, or official certification, we’ve got you covered with a range of online learning options:
Join small, friendly groups led by qualified native-speaking teachers. Classes follow the CEFR levels (A1–C1), and run over 10-week terms with options for daytime or evening.
Prepare for internationally recognised qualifications with our structured DELF (A1–B2) and DALF (C1–C2) prep classes. Perfect for students, professionals, or those planning to live, study, or work in a French-speaking country.
Need to prove your French level for immigration, citizenship, or academic purposes? Our TEF prep courses cover all components of the exam and are designed to boost your confidence and performance.
Tailored one-to-one lessons to fit your goals, schedule, and level. Ideal for focused progress, revision, or support in specific areas like grammar, conversation, or exam prep.
Improve your fluency and confidence with relaxed, theme-based speaking sessions. Available for intermediate to advanced learners, led by native French speakers who guide you in real-time communication.
Not sure about what level your French is at? Take a free placement test and get class recommendations for your level!
Unsure of your level? Click here to take a placement test
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
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 £8.90
Materials:
Inspire 1 A1 - Livre élève (Student
book): ISBN 9782015135755
Inspire 1 A1 - Cahier d'activités
(Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762
- not included in the course price -
Still unsure whether to say “Quand tu es arrivé ?” or “Tu es arrivé quand ?”? Gain confidence using question forms in
everyday French in this fun and focused session. Ideal for learners who have completed A1.1 and A1.2, and includes a handy visual mind map
to take away. 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 A1.3 and above. There is no maximum level to take part.
Please note: Some of the content in this workshop may cover grammar points you've already seen in
Beginners 2 or Elementary 1 courses. However, it offers a fresh, focused format with plenty of practice to reinforce your
understanding and build your confidence.
From Beginners 2 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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 £12.40
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
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 and above. 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.
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.
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 £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.
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.
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
