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adult classes 2025-2026

Winter 2026 Adult session classes are now open for registration!

20 Winter 2026 Session group classes remain online
via Zoom or Google Meet, 17  take place in-person at the AF Sac. 
Classes take place once a week for 10 weeks.

We offer classes in literature, travel, cinema. 
Each session is announced 6-7 weeks prior to start date.


Questions? Check out our FAQ and Class Fees & Policies

Fall 2025
September 29 - December 12, 2025
**Armelle, Erica, & Poonam's classes start & end
one week later

Early Bird Deadline: September 8
No classes November 24-28 Thanksgiving break

Winter 2026
January 5 - March 16, 2026
Early Bird Deadline: December 15
No classes February 16 President's Day

Spring 2026
March 30 - June 8, 2026

Early Bird Deadline: March 9
No classes May 25 Memorial Day 

Summer Break - No Classes June 9 - July 5, 2026

Summer 2026
July 6 - September 14, 2026
Early Bird Deadline: June 15
No classes September 7 Labor Day

Summer Break - No Classes June 9 - July 5, 2026



Tuition: $330

Discounts for our Adult Session Classes (these discounts are applied automatically in check-out--no code needed).
Early Bird
(Register by Monday, December 15, 2025 for Winter 2026, save $20), Continuing Student from prior session ($20), and Multiple Class ($20)

Textbook Info for each class is listed with each course description, along with where to purchase them. Textbooks are not included in the course tuition.

A current membership is required to take a class and will be added to your registration at check out. 

> New student to the Alliance?

- If you have never studied French before, enroll in A1-1. No need to take the placement test.

- If you have studied French before, please take the online placement test via the link below.

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Levels explained!
We use the Common European Framework of References for Languages, an international system that defines levels of language proficiency.

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Returning student? If you know your level, browse the current course offerings below and register now!

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ADULTS
CHILDREN
Level
Session
In Person at Alliance Française
Type

Unsure of your level? (Adults only)  Click here to take a free placement test. (Adults only)

A1

Winter 2026 A1-1 Th 5pm Lissa

Foundation

This in-person introductory class uses the textbook, Prêt-à-Parler 1, covering Chapters 1 & 2. This is the first of six courses in A1 introductory-level French. This is for students who are complete beginners or may have studied some French in the past, but it has been quite a while. After this class, students continue with A1-2 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 1 Student Bundle (Printed Textbook & Digital Workbook)


Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Winter 2026 A1-1 Tu 7pm Marc

Foundation

This in-person introductory class uses the textbook, Prêt-à-Parler 1, covering Chapters 1 & 2. This is the first of six courses in A1 introductory-level French. This is for students who are complete beginners or may have studied some French in the past, but it has been quite a while. After this class, students continue with A1-2 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 1 Student Bundle (Printed Textbook & Digital Workbook)


Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Winter 2026 A1-2 Thu 10am Marc

Foundation
This in-person introductory class uses the textbook, Prêt-à-Parler 1, covering Chapters 3 & 4. This is the second of six courses in A1 introductory-level French. For students who have placed into A1-2 and this is the next class for students who have completed A1-1. After this class, students continue with A1-3 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 1 Student Bundle (Printed Textbook & Digital Workbook)



Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Winter 2026 A1-2 Tu 5pm Clémence

Foundation
This in-person introductory class uses the textbook, Prêt-à-Parler 1, covering Chapters 3 & 4. This is the second of six courses in A1 introductory-level French. For students who have placed into A1-2 and this is the next class for students who have completed A1-1. After this class, students continue with A1-3 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 1 Student Bundle (Printed Textbook & Digital Workbook)


Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Winter 2026 A1-2 Tu 7pm Clémence

Foundation
This in-person introductory class uses the textbook, Prêt-à-Parler 1, covering Chapters 3 & 4. This is the second of six courses in A1 introductory-level French. For students who have placed into A1-2 and this is the next class for students who have completed A1-1. After this class, students continue with A1-3 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 1 Student Bundle (Printed Textbook & Digital Workbook)


Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Winter 2026 A1-3 Thu 7pm Gaby

Foundation
This in-person introductory-level class uses the textbook, Prêt-à-Parler 1, covering Chapters 5 & 6 This is the third of six courses in A1 introductory-level French. For students who have placed into A1-3 and this is the next class for students who have completed A1-1. After this class, students continue with A1-4 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 1 Student Bundle (Printed Textbook & Digital Workbook)



Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Winter 2026 A1-4 Thu 5pm Gaby

Foundation
This in-person introductory class uses the textbook, Prêt-à-Parler 1, covering Chapters 7 & 8. This is the fourth of six courses in A1 introductory-level French. After this class, students continue with A1-5 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 1 Student Bundle (Printed Textbook & Digital Workbook)


Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Winter 2026 A1-4 Wed 7pm Gaby

Foundation
This in-person introductory class uses the textbook, Prêt-à-Parler 1, covering Chapters 7 & 8. This is the fourth of six courses in A1 introductory-level French. After this class, students continue with A1-5 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 1 Student Bundle (Printed Textbook & Digital Workbook)



Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Winter 2026 A1-5 Thu 7pm Poonam

Foundation
This in-person introductory-level class uses the textbook, Prêt-à-Parler 1, covering Chapters 9 & 10. This is the fifth of six courses in A1 introductory-level French. For students who have placed into A1-5 and this is the next class for students who have completed A1-4.  After this class, students continue with A1-6 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 1 Student Bundle (Printed Textbook & Digital Workbook)


Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Winter 2026 A1-6 Tue 5pm Gaby

Foundation
This in-person introductory-level class uses the textbook, Prêt-à-Parler 1, covering Chapters 11 & 12.. This is the sixth of six courses in A1 introductory-level French. For students who have placed into A1-6, or who have completed A1-5. After this class, students continue with A2-1 as their next class and start the Advanced Beginner level.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 1 Student Bundle (Printed Textbook & Digital Workbook)

Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks
A2

Winter 2026 A2-2 Th 7pm Raphaëlle

Foundation
This in-person Advanced Beginner-level class covers Chapters 3 and 4 of Prêt-à-Parler 2. This is the second of six courses in A2 advanced-beginner level French. For students who have placed into A2-2 and this is the next class for students who have completed A2-1. After this class, students continue with A2-3 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook

Prêt-à-Parler 2 (Choose both the Textbook & Workbook)
OR 

Prêt-à-parler 2: 12-Month Student Bundle


Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Winter 2026 A2-3 Wed 5pm Gaby

Foundation
This in-person class covers Chapters 5 & 6 of Prêt-à-Parler 2. This is the third of six courses in A2 advanced-beginner level French. For students who have placed into A2-3 and this is the next class for students who have completed A2-2. After this class, students continue with A2-4 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook

Prêt-à-Parler 2 (Choose both the Textbook & Workbook)
OR 

Prêt-à-parler 2: 12-Month Student Bundle


Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Winter 2026 A2-5 Thu 5pm Poonam

Foundation
This in-person class covers Chapters 9 & 10 of Prêt-à-Parler 2. This is the fifth of six courses in A2 advanced-beginner level French. For students who have placed into A2-5 and this is the next class for students who have completed A2-4. After this class, students continue with A2-6 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook

Prêt-à-Parler 2 (Choose both the Textbook & Workbook)
OR 

Prêt-à-parler 2: 12-Month Student Bundle


Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks
B1

Winter 2026 B1 Grammaire et Conversation Tue 5pm Poonam

Foundation

This is an in-person, intermediate-level French course targeting both accuracy and fluency with the language. In addition to the textbook, we will be using additional conversation prompts and written texts from a variety of authentic sources. Prerequisite of B1-4 or higher

Required textbook, purchase here:  
Grammaire Progressive du français niveau intermédiaire


Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Winter 2026 B1-2 Thu 5pm Caroline

Foundation

This in-person Intermediate-level class is the second of six courses in B1 intermediate-level French. For students who have placed into B1-2 and this is the next class for students who have completed B1-1. Covers Chapter 3 & 4 of Prêt-à-Parler 3. After this class, students continue with B1- 3 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 3   (Choose both the Textbook & Workbook)


Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Winter 2026 B1-4 Thu 7pm Lissa

Foundation
This in-person Intermediate-level class is the fourth of six courses in B1 intermediate-level French. For students who have placed into B1-4 and this is the next class for students who have completed B1-3.Covers Chapter 7 & 8 of Prêt-à-Parler 3. After this class, students continue with B1- 5 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 3   (Choose both the Textbook & Workbook)



Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks
B2

Winter 2026 B2 Grammaire et Conversation Tue 7pm Poonam

Foundation

This is an in-person culture, conversation, and grammar class. We will be using a variety of sources--music, film, podcast, literary excerpts and other written documents to focus on a variety of cultural, social, and historical topics.

Prerequisite of B2-3 or higher

Required textbook, purchase here:
Grammaire progressive niveau Perfectionnement (B2-C1 ) 


Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Order This Course

$310.00 USD

Early Bird - 10-week session: $20 off
Normally: $330
Code: Winter 2026-ADU-A1-1-Th-17:00-2402


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Adress: 2420 N Street, Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: (916) 453-1723
Email: info@afsacramento.org
Office hours: Monday-Thursday: 12pm-7pm, Friday: Closed

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