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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End-of-Year Donation to the Alliance Française de Santa Rosa
Please consider an end-of-year donation to the Alliance Française de Santa Rosa, Sonoma Wine Country. Your donation will directly help us to provide classes and programs at all levels of French language around conversation, culture, art, food and all things French, and to bring our growing community together for cultural celebrations such as our Winter Market, Bastille Day festival, Pétanque picnic and Beaujolais Nouveau tasting. The Alliance Française de Santa Rosa is a non-profit organization, tax ID 68-0159454. Instructions:

Enter a donation amount, then select "ADD TO CART" button.

Select the "PROCEED TO CHECKOUT" button in the bottom right.

If you're a member, select "Click here to login" and enter your credentials OR enter a billing address and select "CONTINUE" button.

Under Review & Payment tab, enter your credit card information and "PLACE ORDER" button to finalize.

Any amount is greatly appreciated. We couldn't continue our classes and programs without you!
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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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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*

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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Private Lessons (Regular and AP) with Valerie

Price range: $60.00 through $85.00

Private lessons are held for 1 hour, one-on-one and ongoing. Additional time may be added, if desired. Sessions are requested to be paid in advance at the beginning of the month. Lesson rates: Adults $75/hour at the Alliance. ($85/hour if the teacher travels to the student more than 10 miles from the instructor's home) to defray transportation costs for the teacher). Youth $60/hour or $70/hour with teacher travel. EXCEPTION: If the instructor and the student live closer to each other than they do to AFSR, no additional fee is charged for off-site tutoring. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.

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Semi-Private Lessons (Regular and AP) with Valerie

Price range: $30.00 through $45.00
Semi-private lessons are offered to two students for regular or AP (Advanced Placement for HS) instruction, tailor-maid to suit student needs.

Sessions are one month (2-3 hours minimum) paid in advance.

Pricing: Adults: $80/hr ($40.00/hr each) $45/hr if the teacher travels to the student (more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home

Youth: $60/hr ($30/hr each ($35/hr for travel)

Please select at least 2 lesson-hours. If you know your co-student's name, please add the student's name 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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“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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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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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! This class is for advanced beginners level-A2, and will challenge students' abilities by strengthening their skills in French through proper pronunciation, and vocabulary and grammar, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. Students will strengthen their knowledge of past and future tenses, pronouns, and other finer points of the French language. Dialogues and listening activities are stressed. 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 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 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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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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