Beginning French Classes2019-09-26T22:12:09-07:00

Beginner Group Classes

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Beginning French teaches the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading, and writing French. Common themes covered are greetings, exchanging simple information, restaurant, travel, family, weather, activities and shopping. Students learn correct pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary through student interactions while exploring French and francophone cultures.

As students progress through the beginning levels, new thematic units and vocabulary are introduced such as clothing, careers, daily routines and activities, foods, transportation, and directions. Through paired and group activities, simple conversations, dictations, and grammatical patterns students learn to comprehend, ask and answer questions, and follow instructions in French. Students explore writing and reading while expanding their vocabulary and command of the language.

  • Spring Session I - May 1 through June 19, 2025
    • Day and Time:  Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
    • Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor: Laura Patterson
    • Tuition: $280 (7 weeks)
    • No class May 15
    This class is for the complete Beginner. Traveling to France soon, need French for work or for personal pursuits? Beginning French teaches students to communicate immediately in Everyday Situations by learning the building blocks of the language. Students practice dialogues to introduce themselves, ask questions, make purchases, and enjoy the culture and challenges of everyday life. Use of current practical expressions, correct pronunciation and grammar, and cultural know-how are stressed. Minimum enrollment is needed for classes to run. (A1 Level) New students: Please fill out our brief questionnaire to inform the instructor of your motivation and goals for learning French. https://forms.gle/pqVR4EWfoh3NdRZB8
  • Spring Session I - April 30 through June 16, 2025
    • Day and Time:  Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am
    • Location: In-Person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor: Valerie Sell
    • Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) or $225 (7 weeks)
    In-Person class! This is an ongoing class for students who have studied a fair amount of level 1 curriculum with the goal of sharpening communication skills in Everyday Situations by learning the building blocks of the language.  Students practice dialogues to introduce themselves, ask questions, make purchases, and enjoy the culture and challenges of everyday life. Use of current practical expressions, correct pronunciation, grammar, and cultural know-how are stressed, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. This class will help students learn to enjoy and interact in the French culture, whether it be for travel, work, or personal pursuits. Our classes depend upon minimum enrollment. (A1 Level) Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes.
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  • Spring Session I - April 28 through June 16, 2025 
    • Day and Time:  Mondays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
    • Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor: Guillaume Burel
    • Tuition: $225 (7 weeks, no class May 26)
    This class is the 2nd in a Beginner series of six sessions. Traveling to France soon, need French for work or for personal pursuits? Beginning French teaches students to communicate immediately in Everyday Situations by learning the building blocks of the language. Students practice dialogues to introduce themselves, ask questions, make purchases, and enjoy the culture and challenges of everyday life. Use of current practical expressions, correct pronunciation and grammar, and cultural know-how are stressed. Minimum enrollment is needed for classes to run. (A1 Level)
  • Spring Session I - April 29 through June 17, 2025
    • Day and Time:  Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
    • Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor: Charles de Bretteville
    • Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) or $225 (7 weeks)
    This class is for Beginning students in the 5th of a 6 part series of Beginner classes. Traveling to France soon, need French for work or for personal pursuits? Beginning French teaches students to communicate immediately in Everyday Situations by learning the building blocks of the language. Students practice dialogues to introduce themselves, ask questions, make purchases, and enjoy the culture and challenges of everyday life. Use of current practical expressions, correct pronunciation and grammar, and cultural know-how are stressed. Our classes depend upon minimum enrollment. (A1 Level)
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  • Spring Session I: May 1 through June 19, 2025.

    • Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
    • Instructor: Laura Patterson
    • Location: In-Person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Tuition: $280 (7 weeks)
    • No class May 15

    Get the most out of your vacation to France! Join French for Travelers at AFSR and practice essential vocabulary for dining in restaurants, staying in hotels, buying train and museum tickets, shopping the beautiful street markets and more. A little French can go a long way when you follow Nelson Mandela's quote “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” Come have fun with us and swap travel tips and stories with fellow learners. This travel series is for A1-A2 level students who have had at least 1 8-week session of French recently. (Levels A1-A2)

  • Spring Session I - April 30 through June 18, 2025
    • Day and Time:  Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30pm
    • Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor: Charles de Bretteville
    • Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) or $225 (7 weeks)
    This class is the 3rd in a Beginner series of six 8-week sessions. Traveling to France soon, need French for work or for personal pursuits? Beginning French teaches students to communicate immediately in Everyday Situations by learning the building blocks of the language. Students practice dialogues to introduce themselves, ask questions, make purchases, and enjoy the culture and challenges of everyday life. Use of current practical expressions, correct pronunciation and grammar, and cultural know-how are stressed. Minimum enrollment is needed for classes to run. (A1 Level) New students: Please fill out our brief questionnaire to inform the instructor of your motivation and goals for learning French. https://forms.gle/pqVR4EWfoh3NdRZB8
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  • Spring Session I: April 29 through June 17, 2025
    • Day and Time:  Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
    • Location: In-Person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor:  Lisa Broderick
    • Tuition: $320 (8 weeks) or $280 (7 weeks)
    In person class!  At the A2 level, students continue to strengthen their skills in French through proper pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. Dialogues and listening activities are stressed and students read short stories to expand their vocabulary, grammar and comprehension.This class will help students learn to enjoy and interact in the French culture, whether it be for travel, work, or personal pursuits. Our classes depend upon minimum enrollment. (A2 Level) Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes.
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  • Spring Session I: April 30 through June 18, 2025

    • Day and Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
    • Location: In-Person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa
    • Instructor: Valerie Sell
    • Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) or $225 (7 weeks)
    In-person class! French for Advanced-Beginners A2:  At the A2 level, students continue to strengthen their skills in French through proper pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. Dialogues and listening activities are stressed and students read short stories to expand their vocabulary, grammar and comprehension.This class will help students learn to enjoy and interact in the French culture, whether it be for travel, work, or personal pursuits. Our classes depend upon minimum enrollment. (A2 Level) Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes.
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