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adult classes 2026

Fall 2026 - Register NoW

Summer 2026 classes are in Session

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

We offer classes in literature, travel, cinema. 

Questions? Check out our FAQ and Class Fees & Policies

Summer 2026
July 6 - September 14, 2026
*(Lissa & Poonam's classes have delayed start dates)
Early Bird Deadline: June 15
No classes September 7 Labor Day

Fall 2026
September 28 - December 11 2026
**Early Bird Deadline: Tuesday, September 8 *(Monday, Sept 7 is Labor Day)
No classes November 23-27 (Thanksgiving break)

Winter 2027
January 4 - March 15, 2027
Early Bird Deadline: December 14
No classes February 15 President's Day

Spring Break - No classes March 16 - March 28, 2027

Spring 2027
March 29- June 7, 2027
Early Bird Deadline: March 8
No classes May 31 Memorial Day 

Summer Break - No Classes June 8 - July 4, 2027



Tuition: $350

Discounts for our Adult Session Classes (these discounts are applied automatically in check-out--no code needed).
Early Bird (Register by Tuesday, September 8 for Fall 2026, save $20), Continuing Student from the 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.

Free Placement Test Free Placement Test
 

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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Unsure of your level? (Adults only)  Click here to take a free placement test. (Adults only)
A1

Fall 2026 A1-1 Thu 5pm Gaby

Foundation
This in-person 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. No class Nov 26 (Thanksgiving)

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 1 Student Bundle (Printed Textbook & Digital Workbook)
Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Fall 2026 A1-1 Tu 7pm Marc

Foundation
This in-person 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

Fall 2026 A1-2 Th 10am Raphaëlle

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

Fall 2026 A1-3 Th 5pm Raphaëlle

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 A1-2.  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

Fall 2026 A1-3 Tu 5pm Clémence

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 A1-2.  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

Fall 2026 A1-4 Thu 10am Marc

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. For students who have placed into A1-4 and this is the next class for students who have completed A1-3. 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

Fall 2026 A1-4 Tu 7pm Poonam

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. For students who have placed into A1-4 and this is the next class for students who have completed A1-3. 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

Fall 2026 A1-5 Tu 7pm Clémence

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, or who have completed A1-4 After this class, students continue with A1-6 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

Fall 2026 A2-1 Wed 7pm Raphaëlle

Foundation

This in-person Advanced Beginner-level class covers Chapters 1 and 2 of Prêt-à-Parler 2. This is the first of six courses in A2 introductory-level French. For students who have placed into A2-1 and this is the next class for students who have completed A1-6 After this class, students continue with A2-2 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 2 Student Bundle
or 
(via Amazon)



Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Fall 2026 A2-2 Thu 7pm Gaby

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 Student Bundle
or 
(via Amazon)


Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Fall 2026 A2-5 Th 7pm Raphaëlle

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 Student Bundle
or 
(via Amazon)



Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Fall 2026 A2-6 Wed 5pm Clémence

Foundation

This in-person class covers Chapters 11 & 12 of Prêt-à-Parler 2. This is the sixth of six courses in A2 advanced-beginner level French. For students who have placed into A2-6 and this is the next class for students who have completed A2-5. After this class, students continue with B1-1 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 2 Student Bundle
or 
(via Amazon)


Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks
B1

Fall 2026 B1 Culture et Conversation Tue 5pm Poonam

Foundation
This is an in-person, intermediate level French course targeting both accuracy and fluency with the language​. We will be using  conversation prompts and written texts from a variety of authentic sources​.  This class will help improve your reading​, speaking, listening skills and ​boost your vocabulary. You'll increase your familiarity with French culture​ and society​.  

Prerequisite of B1-4 or higher

Required textbook:
Via Amazon:  Grammaire Progressive du français niveau avance
There are two different covers, same basic textbook. Be sure to matcch the title
*note they have the Corrigés available as well. 

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Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Fall 2026 B1-2 Thu 5pm Lissa

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- 3as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 3   (Choose both the Textbook & Workbook OR the Student Bundle)
Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Fall 2026 B1-5 Thu 5pm Caroline

Foundation
This in-person Intermediate-level class is the fifth of six courses in B1 intermediate-level French. For students who have placed into B1-5 and this is the next class for students who have completed B1-4 Covers Chapter 9 & 10 of Prêt-à-Parler 3. After this class, students continue with B1-6 as their next class.

Required Textbook & Workbook
Prêt-à-Parler 3   (Choose both the Textbook & Workbook OR the Student Bundle)
Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks
B2

Fall 2026 B2 Culture et Conversation Tue 2pm Poonam

Foundation
This is an in-person, advanced-intermediate level French course targeting both accuracy and fluency with the language​. We will be using  conversation prompts and written texts from a variety of authentic sources​.  This class will help improve your reading​, speaking, listening skills and ​boost your vocabulary. You'll increase your familiarity with French culture​ and society​.  

Prerequisite level of B2-3 or higher

No textbook

Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Fall 2026 B2-1 Thu 7pm Lissa

Foundation
This in-person class is the first of six courses in B2 advanced intermediate-level French. This class covers chapters 1 & 2 of Prêt-à-Parler 4   For students who have placed into B2-1, or completed B1-6. Your next class will be B2-2

Required Textbook & Workbook
(click the link below to purchase, this book is currently only available in digital version)
Prêt-à-parler 4: 12-Month Student Bundle
Pace: Once per week over 10 weeks

Order This Course

$330.00 USD

Early Bird - 10-week session: $20 off
Normally: $350
Code: Fall 2026-ADU-B1-5-Th-17:00-2574


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Phone: (916) 453-1723
Email: info@afsacramento.org
Office hours: Monday-Thursday: 12pm-7pm, Friday: Closed

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