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Online French Classes

Learn French with Alliance Française whenever, wherever with our online classes & private tuition. 


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Online French Lessons Tailored To You. 


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. 

Online Course Options

Whether you’re learning for personal growth, professional development, or official certification, we’ve got you covered with a range of online learning options:

Adult Group Classes

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.

DELF & DALF Exam Preparation

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.

TEF Exam Preparation

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.

Private Tuition

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.

Conversation Classes

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!

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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.

Adult Group Classes

Online group classes, tailored to your ability. 

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Beginners 1 (A1.1)

Beginners 1 (A1.1) - 14 weeks

Progress

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 -


Pace: Once a week x 1.5 hours (21 hours in total)
Beginners 2 (A1.2)

Beginners 2 (A1.2) - 14 weeks

Progress

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 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 -


Pace: Once a week x 1.5 hours (21 hours in total)
Beginners Conversation + Grammar (A1)

Beginners Conversation + Grammar (A1)

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!


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)
Elementary 1 (A1.3)

Elementary 1 (A1.3) - 14 weeks

Progress

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 -


Pace: Once a week x 1.5 hours (21 hours in total)
Improvers 1 (A2.1)

Improvers 1 (A2.1) - 14 weeks

Progress

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 -


Pace: Once a week x 1.5 hours (21 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: Once a week x 1.25 hours (5 hours in total)

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)
Intermediate 1 (B1.1)

Intermediate 1 (B1.1) - 14 weeks

Progress

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 -


Pace: Once a week x 1.5 hours (21 hours in total)
French Chat (B1/B2)

French Chat (B1/B2)

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 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


Pace: Once a week x 1.25 hours (5 hours in total)
Higher 2 (B2.2)

Higher 3 (B2.3) - 14 weeks

Progress

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 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


Pace: Once a week x 1.5 hours (21 hours in total)
Higher Conversation + Grammar (B2+)

Higher Conversation + Grammar (B2+)

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!

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: Once a week x 2 hours (8 hours in total)
Expertise (C1)

Expertise (C1)

Progress

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


Pace: Once a week x 2 hours (8 hours in total)

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