Learn French

Learn French with the French

 
Learn French:
Online & Face-to-Face Classes Available
 
Learn French with native French speakers at AF North Coast. 
Beginners to Advanced level classes. 

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Term Three, 2025

28 July - 22 Sept
Mon: 12:30-2:00pm 
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 3 (Continuing)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Ballina (Ballina Indoor SC)
Mon: 5:00-6:30pm 
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 7 (Continuing)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Cherry St SC)
Mon: 5:30pm-7:00pm 
( hrs)
Beginners Level 3 (Continuing)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Online (Zoom)
29 July - 23 Sept
Tues: 5:00-6:30pm 
(1½ hrs)
Absolute Beginners (New)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Ballina Indoor SC)
Tues: 5:30-7:00pm 
(1½ hrs)
Intermediate French (New)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Online (Zoom)
30 July - 24 Sept 
Wed: 5:00-6:30pm 
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 4 (Continuing)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Ballina Indoor SC)
Wed: 5:30-7:30pm 
(2 hrs)
Advanced Conversation (Continuing)
Teacher: Aurelie
Venue: Online (Zoom)
Wed: 6:00-7:30pm 
(1½ hrs )
Absolute Beginners (New)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Online (Zoom)
31 July - 25 Sept
Thurs: 5:00-6:30pm 
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 2 (Continuing)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Ballina Indoor SC)

"Early Bird" rates on offer until Sunday, 20th of July.  

To enrol, follow this link to the Online Enrolment Form.

Tentative dates for 2025: 
 
Term Four:
Starts the week commencing Monday 13th October, 2025
Finishes the week commencing Monday 8th December, 2025
 

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Course Prerequisites

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Learning a new language at any stage of adulthood, old age included, is extremely good for improving and maintaining the memory generally.

"Because it requires intense focus, studying a new language turns on the control system for plasticity and keeps it in good shape for laying down sharp memories of all kinds. You will gradually sharpen everything up again, and that will be very highly benefical to you." 
    From "The Brain That Changes Itself" (Author: Merzenich)

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Read on to see details of the prerequisites required for each of our various class levels.

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Past Students' Comments

005 Annick and her students "I have been studying French with AFCDN for two years. I really look forward to our Tuesday night class - it's a real highlight in my week! This is easily the most enjoyable and rewarding experience that I have had learning another language. The classes are small and can meet the needs of each student, and relaxed - each of us feels very comfortable 'testing out' our new language skills.
Our teacher is wonderful - fun, dynamic and able to use her extensive teaching experience, and French upbringing, to deepen our understanding of the French language and culture. I consider myself very lucky to have found a great teacher and class."

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Local Radio

"French Connection"
on River FM 92.9
Saturday, 12 noon to 2pm

Upcoming Events

🤔 Saturday 12th July (10.00am): French Scrabble in Ballina at the Cherry Street Sports Club.  For further information, email Patricia

🇫🇷 Monday 14th July (12.00pm): Celebrate Fête Nationale at Ché Bon restaurant at Ballina. Two course lunch: $45 members; $50 non-members. Contact Tracey: info@afcdn.org.au.

🎞️  Friday 18th July to Sunday 20th July: Mini French Film Festival at Lismore's Starcourt Theatre. Details here and here.

🍷 Sunday 20th July (4.00pm): Between films, chat and nibbles in the cinema's Gatsby Bar.  Buy your own drinks (nibbles provided by AFCDN - $5, please).

🤔 Saturday 26th July (10.00am): French Scrabble in Ballina at the Cherry Street Sports Club.  For further information, email Patricia

👩‍🎓 Monday 28th July: Term Three French classes commence this week. 

👩‍🎓 Monday 22nd September: Term Three French classes conclude this week.