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Welcome to Devon's official centre for French language and culture. French classes are available for all ages and abilities. Explore our French classes below to enrol today and start or continue your French language journey.


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Group French Courses

Our relaxed and engaging group French classes are available in Totnes, Exeter or online, from beginners to advanced levels. We offer informal conversation classes as well – a chance to practice and improve your spoken French in a friendly small group setting.

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Private Tuition

Looking for a 1-1 experience? Or have a particular concept or topic you would like to concentrate on? You may benefit from personalised training adapted to suit you and your requirements by choosing one of our private tuition offers.

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Unsure of your level?

New to French? Or if you already have some knowledge of French and/or have taken French lessons in the past, our free online test will help you determine which level  course is the right one for you.

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We hope you find a course or workshop you like below. However, if none of these options suit you, please check out our private tuition. 

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A1

Beginners A1.1

Adult Weekly Courses

Embark on Your French Journey with Our A1.1 Beginner Course.

Perfect for those new to the French language, this course will equip you with fundamental skills to start conversing and understanding basic French. Over 15 weeks, you'll learn to introduce yourself and others, talk about your family and home, describe people and places, and discuss your likes and dislikes.You'll also gain practical skills for daily life, such as doing or going shopping, ordering in a restaurant, traveling with public transportation, and understanding an itinerary.

  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 5
  • Material : Edito A1_ 2ème Edition (not included in the course price)
    Edito A1 Livre de l'élève (ISBN : 9782278103645 or 9782278104468)
    Edito A1 Cahier d'activités (ISBN : 9782278103652 or 9782278104529)

       


Pace: 90mins per week

Beginners A1.1

Adult Weekly Courses

Embark on Your French Journey with Our A1.1 Beginner Course.

Perfect for those new to the French language, this course will equip you with fundamental skills to start conversing and understanding basic French. Over 15 weeks, you'll learn to introduce yourself and others, talk about your family and home, describe people and places, and discuss your likes and dislikes.You'll also gain practical skills for daily life, such as doing or going shopping, ordering in a restaurant, traveling with public transportation, and understanding an itinerary.

  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 5
  • Material : Edito A1_ 2ème Edition (not included in the course price)
    Edito A1 Livre de l'élève (ISBN : 9782278103645 or 9782278104468)
    Edito A1 Cahier d'activités (ISBN : 9782278103652 or 9782278104529)

       


Pace: 2hrs per week

Beginners Plus A1.2

Adult Weekly Courses

Step into the captivating realm of French with our A1.2 course.

Designed for aspiring Francophiles who have already established a foundation in French (equivalent to A1.1 level), you will learn essential skills such as discussing your daily routine, telling time, giving commands, talking about health and sports, writing postcards, and talking about your working life.

  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 5
  • Material : Edito A1_ 2ème Edition (not included in the course price)
    Edito A1 Livre de l'élève (ISBN : 9782278103645 or 9782278104468)
    Edito A1 Cahier d'activités (ISBN : 9782278103652 or 9782278104529)

       
Pace: 90mins per week

Beginners Plus A1.2

Adult Weekly Courses

Step into the captivating realm of French with our A1.2 course.

Designed for aspiring Francophiles who have already established a foundation in French (equivalent to A1.1 level), you will learn essential skills such as discussing your daily routine, telling time, giving commands, talking about health and sports, writing postcards, and talking about your working life.

  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 5
  • Material : Edito A1_ 2ème Edition (not included in the course price)
    Edito A1 Livre de l'élève (ISBN : 9782278103645 or 9782278104468)
    Edito A1 Cahier d'activités (ISBN : 9782278103652 or 9782278104529)

       


Pace: 2hrs per week
A2

Improvers A2.1

Adult Weekly Courses
For those ready to advance further, our A2.1 course continues the journey.

Designed for A2.1 learners, this French course enhances fluency and confidence. You will learn to discuss your parcours (life path), share memories, and talk about future plans. Through interactive activities and conversations, you'll learn to grasp the main points in short, clear, simple messages and announcements, and explore cultural insights about French speakers. Engage in conversations to refine your pronunciation and develop vocabulary relevant to your daily life and personal interests.
  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 5
  • Material : Edito A2_ 2ème Edition (not included in the course price)
    Edito A2 Livre de l'élève (ISBN : 9782278104109 or 9782278104116)
    Edito A2 Cahier d'activités (ISBN : 9782278104628 or 9782278104130)
         
Pace: 90mins per week

Improvers Plus A2.2

Adult Weekly Courses
If you have a good foundation in French and are able to get by in most situations, then the A2.2 Course is for you.

This course, for A2.2 learners, improves fluency in basic communication on familiar topics and describing personal education and surroundings.You will work on skills such as giving advice, starting to express opinions, making positive or negative critiques, and structuring your speech more effectively. Additionally, you will develop mastery of past tense usage and learn to sound more like a native French speaker, for example by incorporating interjections and onomatopoeia.
  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 5
  • Material : Edito A2_ 2ème Edition (not included in the course price)
    Edito A2 Livre de l'élève (ISBN : 9782278104109 or 9782278104116)
    Edito A2 Cahier d'activités (ISBN : 9782278104628 or 9782278104130)
         
Pace: 90mins per week
B1

Conversation B1 to B2.1

Conversation Courses

If you are eager to improve your speaking skills, join our engaging French conversation class designed for B1 to B2.1 levels.

Over the course of 10 hours, you'll participate in interactive sessions that focus on practical conversation skills and vocabulary expansion. Our supportive environment encourages active participation and fosters confidence in expressing yourself in French. Whether you're navigating everyday conversations or exploring new topics, this class is ideal for enhancing your conversational fluency at the intermediate level.

  • Level: B1/B2
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Course type: Online
  • Minimum participants : 5

      


Pace: 1hr per week

Intermediate B1.1

Adult Weekly Courses
Embark on a journey to enhance your French fluency and cultural insight with our B1.1 course.

You will expand your ability to discuss a variety of topics, including detailed descriptions of past events, interactions with Francophone culture, art, and urbanism. The course also aims to strengthen writing skills, enabling you to express yourself effectively in written French
  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 5
  • Material : Edito B1_ 3ème Edition (not included in the course price)
    Edito B1 Livre de l'élève (ISBN : 9782278108541 or 9782278108619)
    Edito B1 Cahier d'activités (ISBN : 9782278108527 or 9782278108602)
         
Pace: 2hrs per week

Intermediate Plus B1.2

Adult Weekly Courses
If you can converse about everyday topics like work, school, or leisure, our B1.2 level is ideal for you.

This course focuses on key skills, such as building more complex sentences, expressing goals, conditions, opinions, hypothetical scenarios, reported speech, and uncertainty, among others. It covers topics such as well-being, leisure, and Francophone culture, enriching your comprehension and proficiency.
  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 5
  • Material : Edito B1_ 3ème Edition (not included in the course price)
    Edito B1 Livre de l'élève (ISBN : 9782278108541 or 9782278108619)
    Edito B1 Cahier d'activités (ISBN : 9782278108527 or 9782278108602)
         
Pace: 2hrs per week
B2

Conversation B2 to C2

Conversation Courses

If you are advanced French enthusiasts who wish to practice French conversation in a relaxed, supportive, and stimulating setting, this conversation class is designed for you.

Embark on our 10-hour French conversation course tailored for B2.2 to C2 level learners looking to refine their fluency and confidence. Engage in dynamic discussions in a supportive environment led by experienced tutors to enhance your conversational skills. Whether you're perfecting nuanced expressions or exploring complex topics, this course offers a stimulating platform to effectively advance your French proficiency.

  • Level: B2/C1/C2
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Course type: Online
  • Minimum participants : 5

      


Pace: 1hr per week

Proficient B2.1

Adult Weekly Courses
If you have a strong grasp of French and can discuss a wide range of topics confidently, our B2.1 French course is designed for you.

At the B2.1 level, our French course focuses on mastering debate, expressing and justifying opinions orally and in writing, developing arguments, discussing hypotheses, and more. Through engaging topics such as current social issues, documentaries, radio programmes, and others, you will enhance your ability to articulate complex ideas, analyse perspectives critically, and communicate effectively in both spoken and written French.
  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 5
  • Material : Edito B2_ 4ème Edition (not included in the course price)
         
Pace: 2hrs per week

Proficient Plus B2.2

Adult Weekly Courses
For proficient speakers aiming to refine their language skills to an advanced level, B2.2 is the course for you.

This course emphasises mastering advanced debate techniques and expressing opinions confidently in both speech and writing. Topics are explored through various sources and include current affairs as well as cultural subjects such as literature, cinema, music, and art. You'll develop skills in articulating nuanced arguments, critically analysing perspectives, and communicating fluently and persuasively in French.
  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 5
  • Material : It will be decided with the teacher during the first lesson
         
Pace: 2hrs per week
B2.2 to C2

Monthly Bouq'Club

Book Club

Read and discuss French modern and contemporary authors, all books are available to purchase on Amazon, see the list below. The selected list covers different topics and the Bouq'Club meet together the 1st Friday of every month to discuss over Zoom. 

List is below: 

  • Réparer les vivants, Maylis de Kerangal (300 pages)          October 4th
  • Le temps bleu, Papa Plume (400 pages)                             November 1st
  • Beyrouth-sur-Seine, Sabyl Ghoussoub (288 pages)            December 6th 
  • Le quai de Ouistreham, Florence Aubenas (260 pages)      January 10th 
  • Juste la fin du monde, Jean-Luc Lagarde (224 pages)        February 7th 
  • Topaze, Pagnol (256 pages)                                                March 7th 
  • La jurée, Claire Jéhanno (300 pages)                                  April 4th
  • Le Petit prince de Harlem, Mikaël Thevenot (160 pages)    May 2nd 
  • Moi tituba, sorcière, Maryse Condé (250 pages)                 June 6th 

If you would like to purchase 2-3 sessions email us info@afdevon.org and the Alliance Française Devon team can arrange that for you. 

We can't wait to welcome you!


Pace: 2hrs per month
C1

Advanced C1

Adult Weekly Courses
For those proficient in French and aiming to reach an advanced level, our C1 French language course is ideal.

In this course, you will learn to express yourself spontaneously and fluently. Your French will become efficient and flexible in professional, social, and academic settings. The course focuses on debating and expressing opinions confidently in speech and writing. You'll explore current affairs and cultural topics like literature, cinema, music, and art. By the end, you will be able to discuss complex topics in a well-structured way, articulate arguments clearly, analyse perspectives critically, and communicate persuasively in French.
  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 5
  • Material : It will be decided with the teacher during the first lesson
         
Pace: 2hrs per week
C2

Advanced Plus C2

Adult Weekly Courses

Our C2 French language course is tailored for highly proficient speakers aiming to refine their skills to an expert level.

Throughout this advanced course, you will enhance your ability to express yourself fluently and precisely in professional, social, and academic contexts. You'll master advanced debating techniques, confidently articulate nuanced opinions in speech and writing, and delve into current affairs and cultural topics such as literature, cinema, music, and art. By the end of the course, you'll effortlessly discuss complex subjects, deliver well-structured arguments with clarity, critically analyse perspectives, and communicate persuasively in French.

  • Duration: 15 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 5
  • Material : It will be decided with the teacher during the first lesson
         
Pace: 2hrs per week
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1 to 1 Online Zoom Mini
Package
3.75 hours
For 1 student
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Price
£142.50
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Why not treat yourself and get the individual attention of one of our expert teachers?

Five sessions of 45min each to unable you to work on your specific needs, whether you wish to practice speaking and pronunciation or master an aspect of grammar that you struggle with.
Please enquire about teacher’s availibility prior to booking onto this course.


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