Frequently Asked Questions

We use textbooks for our courses A1, A2, B1, and B2.1. However, for the higher-level groups, it will depend on the group and the tutor.

Textbooks provide a framework for your French language studies and a clear learning path for your progression. Even if you are not intending to take an exam, we believe it is a useful resource as a textbook contains grammatical references and exercices relevant to your level and lots of audio and written documents to further your studies at home.

So far we are normally using Edito A1 to C1 edition 2022-2024

Teachers will usually add extra materials from the internet and also La Grammaire Progressive.

We changed the way we call our classes to give our students a point of reference that most language providers use across Europe. The levels of our courses A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 follow the Common European Frame of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). Most textbooks and Delf/Dalf Diplomas are also designed along these levels.

Here is the learning path at Alliance Française-Devon, while studying part time,  2 hours a week:

Beginners A1.1 and Beginners Plus A1.2 = 2 years of studies or 128 hours

Improvers A2.1 and Improvers Plus A2.2 = 2 years of studies or 128 hours

Intermediate B1. 1 and Intermediate Plus B1.2 = 2 to 3 years of studies or 128 to 192 hours

Proficient B2.1 and B2.2 = 2 to 3 years of studies or 128 to 192 hours each level

Advanced C1 = 2 to 3 years of studies or 128 to 192 hours + self-study and a couple of month studying in France

Séverine Bares and Robert Jones are working in Exeter Tuesday to Thursday.

Mickaelle Bègue is in Totnes Tuesday to Wednesday.

Stephanie D'Haussy is in Totnes on Thursday  and in Exeter on Friday.

Stéphanie Diby and Julien Morvillers are teaching online sessions only.

• Totnes classes are held in a classroom at @thegatehousetotnes in the iconic clock tower building stretching across the High St in the heart of Totnes.
• Exeter classes are mostly held in our own classroom on the 1st floor in Exeter community centre, a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Exeter and a 10 min walk from St David’s train station.

We do our best to keep your class going on the same day and time as it was last year. However we also need to make time for new beginners classes in our busy schedule. If you are unsure of which course to register in, please give us a call on 01803 714309 or email us.

Your nearest car parks are probably Bystock Terrace and Guildhall Centre car parks that charge £5.60 for 3 hours.

If you are looking for a cheaper option and don’t mind a 15 min walk, then try the Flowerpot Lane Car Park or the Okehampton Road where you can park for £3.00 for 3 hours

For more information, please check Exeter City Council website

Yes, please contact us, so we can email you a paper brochure.

No, sorry. We believe that we should give our learners and teachers a sense of continuity. If you want lots of flexibility, we can offer one to one bespoke tuition. You may also speak to the Directrice to discuss possible agreement if you know you will be missing a chunk of classes.

Not very likely. We have opened classes with as little as two students when they agreed for us to reduce the length of the course. It has worked very well so far and learners were pleased with this compromise.

You may request a certificate of achievement but you can also register onto the DELF diplomas with Exeter University.

Up to a couple of hours a week but you can always do more if you wish. Please speak to the tutors if you think it is not possible for your to do the homework.

If you are married to French national, you may apply for French citizenship via the French Consulate in London