AFSR Classes, Workshops, Memberships

Group adult classes (18+) are taught in French by a native-fluent instructor in an inclusive, interactive setting. The classes emphasize oral and written comprehension and production. Themed classes and workshops hone in on specific linguistic and cultural skills. Textbooks and course materials are either provided by the instructor or can be obtained online or at bookstores (info to be provided for each course).

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Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau at Notre Vue Estate 2025!

Price range: $10.00 through $25.00
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé !
Join us on Friday, November 21st, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM to celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau at the beautiful Notre Vue Estate, 11010 Estate Lane Windsor, CA 95492. Tickets (per person) include two glasses of wine (one French Beaujolais Nouveau and one "surprise Nouveau" from Notre Vue) and some food. Tickets will go on sale on Monday, November 3rd. Tickets (pre sale):

$20 for current ASFR members

$25 for non-members

$10 for guests under 21 (food + NA drink)

+$10 at the door ($30 for members, $35 for non members, $20 for guests under 21).
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2025 Assemblée Générale Dinner at Hook & Ladder Winery

Price range: $0.00 through $10.00

We invite all Alliance Française of Santa Rosa / Sonoma Wine Country members to our annual all-members meeting, Assemblée Générale! Join all for a welcome reception in the Barrel Room at Hook & Ladder Winery, followed by the meeting and a family-style dinner. Let’s share a toast to the past year and exchange ideas for new events and class themes for the year ahead. Also, members we will elect* our Board of Directors for the next term. Tickets include appetizers, dinner, wine, and beverages. $10 in advance for members and guests, $20 at the door. Children 17 and under are welcome and free. Reserve your seats at the table early. Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 Time: 6 to 8 pm

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Alliance Mug

$15.00

Coffee & tea lovers will appreciate the official Alliance Française de Santa Rosa mug.

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Alliance Mug and Coffee Beans

$20.00

Coffee lovers will appreciate the official Alliance Française de Santa Rosa mug and an 8 ounce package of Peet's French Roast coffee.

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Alliance Notepad and Pencil Set

$12.00

Use your official AFSR notepad and pencil set to take notes in class!

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Jane for Tea at the Bennett Valley Grange Hall

Price range: $0.00 through $10.00

Join us on Friday, March 7th at the Bennett Valley Grange, the oldest Grange Hall in America, to celebrate the beginning of "le Mois de la Francophonie" (International French Speaking Month) with a very special Jane for Tea Concert! Jane for Tea is a Toulouse-based French duo that delivers pop songs with a multitude of influences from the twenties to the present day. Date: Friday, March 7 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM Price: $10 non-members | $5 AFSR members | Free for kids Address: Bennett Valley Grange 16 - 4145 Grange Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 This event is limited to 50 tickets (for adults).

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French for New Beginners A1 with Ati | 25F2 | In-Person | Wednesday 10:30am–12pm

$225.00
Fall Session II - November 5 through December 17, 2025* This class is full!

Day and Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa

Instructor: Ati Meyer

Tuition: $225 (6 weeks)

* No class on November 26 (Thanksgiving week)

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
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French for Beginners A1.2 with Ati | 25F2 | In-Person | Monday 5:30–7pm

Price range: $225.00 through $240.00
Fall Session II - October 27 through December 15, 2025

Day and Time: Mondays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa

Instructor: Ati Meyer

Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) / $225 (7 weeks)

This is the second in a series of Beginner classes at the A1 level. 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: If you are new, 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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French for Beginners A1.2 with Laura | 25F2 | In-Person | Thursday 1:15 – 2:45pm

$225.00
Fall Session II - October 30 through December 18, 2025

Day and Time: Thursdays, 1:15 - 2:45 pm

Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa

Instructor: Laura Patterson

Tuition: $225 (7 weeks)

No class Thanksgiving Nov 27

This is the second in a series of Beginner classes at the A1 level. 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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French for Beginners A1-Part 4 with Laura | 25F2 | In-Person | Thursday 3:30-5pm

$225.00
Fall Session II - October 30 through December 18, 2025

Day and Time: Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa

Instructor: Laura Patterson

Tuition: $225 (7 weeks)

No class Thanksgiving Nov 27

This class is the 4th in a series of 8-week sessions for Beginners. 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)
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French for Beginners A1-Part 6 with Charles | 25F2 | In-Person | Wednesday 6 – 7:30pm

Price range: $225.00 through $240.00
Fall Session II - October 29 through December 17, 2025

Day and Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 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 completing level A1 and transitioning into the A2 level. 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)
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Advanced Beginning French A2 with Charles | 25F2 | In-Person | Tuesday 5:30 – 7pm

Price range: $225.00 through $240.00
Fall Session II - October 28 through December 16, 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 students just completing the level 1 text, and advancing into the A2 level. 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. (A2 Level)
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Conversation for Advanced Beginners A1+ with Valerie | 25F2 | In-Person | Wednesday 10 – 11:30am

Price range: $225.00 through $240.00
Fall Session II - October 29 through December 17, 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) / $225 (7 weeks)

In-Person class! This is an ongoing class for students with a strong base of level 1 curriculum, who are starting to work in the past tense. Conversation for advanced beginners aims to sharpen 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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French for Advanced Beginners A2+ with Laura | 25F2 | In-Person | Thursday 6 – 7:30pm

$225.00
Fall Session II - October 30 through December 18, 2025

Day and Time: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa

Instructor: Laura Patterson

Tuition: $225 (7 weeks)

No class Thanksgiving Nov 27

In person class! Students who have been studying at the A2 level for a good amount of time will find this class challenges their abilities with the goal of strengthening their skills in French through proper pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. Dialogue 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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French for Adv Beginners A2+ with Lisa | 25F2 | In-Person | Tuesday 1:30 – 3:30pm

Price range: $280.00 through $320.00
Fall Session II: October 28 through December 16, 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)

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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“Les Courts Métrages” B1+ with Charles | 25F2 | In-person | Monday 11am-12:30pm

Price range: $225.00 through $240.00
Fall Session II: October 27 through December 15, 2025
This class is full!

Day and Time: Mondays, 11 am - 12:30 pm

Location: In-person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa

Instructor: Charles de Bretteville

Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) or $225 (7 weeks)

In-person class! This class is intended for those students who already have a good grasp of the basics and are seeking to improve their listening comprehension and conversational fluency. The short films will either be subtitled or transcribed in French and cover a range of mostly contemporary subjects. In addition to watching at home, class preparation will include comprehension and interpretive questions. Our classes depend upon minimum enrollment to run. (B1+ Level)
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Interm-Adv Conversation B1/B2 with Ati | 25F2 | In-Person | Thursday 11:15am – 12:45pm

$225.00
Fall Session II – October 30 through December 18, 2025

Day and Time: Thursdays, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm

Location: In-Person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa

Instructor: Ati Meyer

Tuition: $225 (7 weeks)

No class Thanksgiving Nov 27

In-person class! In Advanced Conversation B1/B2 students will learn about and discuss the many aspects of French civilization: history, geography, art and culture, politics, society, and daily life. Our classes depend upon minimum enrollment.
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Littérature Avancée B2/C1 with Joelle | 25F2 | Online | Tuesday 10 – 11:30am

Price range: $225.00 through $240.00
Fall Session II: October 28 through December 16, 2025

Day and Time: Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Location: Online (Zoom)

Instructor: Joelle Pluchon

Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) $225 (7 weeks)

Online class! Students studying Advanced Literature read excerpts and works of famous authors, learn their biographies, mark their place in history, and discuss major themes. Students are currently studying 20th century literature. Our classes depend upon minimum enrollment. (B2/C1 Level)
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Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Annabelle

$80.00
Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.

Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.

$80/hr

Online only.

Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Marie-Pierre

$80.00
Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.

Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.

$80/hr

Online only.

Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Valerie Sell

$80.00
Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director

Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance

$80/hr

Online only

Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Carol

Price range: $80.00 through $90.00
Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.

Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.

We charge $80/hour for a maximum of 4 family/group members or $90/hour if the teacher travels more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home) to defray transportation costs.

Group rates for Youth depend on # of students.

Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Gigi

$80.00
Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.

Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.

We charge $80/hour for a maximum of 4 family/group members.

Group rates for Youth depend on # of students.

Online only.

Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. Gigi is qualified to offer test prep for the DELF/DALF exams. Although AFSR isn't an official exam center and you have to go to AF San Francisco to take the exam, you can prepare for it with Gigi at your own pace through private tutoring. Gigi coaches students to understand the exam format, practice the 4 core skills (listen, read, write, speak) and provides strategies on time management and exam strategies to succeed. Ten hours are usually advisable to prepare for the DELF/ DALF exam. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Joelle

Price range: $80.00 through $90.00
Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.

Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.

We charge $80/hour for a maximum of 4 family/group members or $90/hour if the teacher travels more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home) to defray transportation costs.

Group rates for Youth depend on # of students.

Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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