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. 

Term 4, 2024

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14 Oct - 9 Dec
Mon. 5:00-6:30pm 
(1½ hrs)
 Beginners Level 4 (Continuing) - Stephanie
Ballina
(Cherry St SC)
15 Oct - 10 Dec
Tues. 10:00am-12:00pm 
(2 hrs)
 Intermediate Level 9 (Continuing) - Séverine
Online delivery
(Zoom)
30 Oct - 11 Dec
Wed. 5:00-6:30pm 
(1½ hrs)
 Absolute Beginners (New) - Séverine
Ballina Indoor
Sports Centre
16 Oct - 11 Dec
Wed: 5:30-7:30pm 
(2 hrs)
 Advanced Conversation (Continuing) - Aurelie
Online delivery
(Zoom)
17 Oct - 12 Dec
Thurs.5:00-6:30pm 
(1½ hrs)
 Beginners Level 8 (Continuing) - Aurelie
Online delivery
(Zoom)
17 Oct - 12 Dec
Thurs.5:30-7:30pm 
(2 hrs)
 Conversation Level 3 (Continuing) - Séverine
Online delivery
(Zoom)

"Early Bird" rates on offer until Sunday, 6th October.  To enrol, follow this link to the Online Enrolment Form.

Tentative dates for 2025: 
Term One:
Starts the week commencing Monday 10th February, 2025
Finishes the week commencing Monday 7th April, 2025
Term Two:
Starts the week commencing Monday 5th May, 2025
Finishes the week commencing Monday 30th June, 2025
Term Three:
Starts the week commencing Monday 28th July, 2025
Finishes the week commencing Monday 22nd September, 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

Thinking of joining one of our courses?

Congratulations!

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)

Thank you for showing an interest in our courses.

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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Learn French

Local Radio

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

Upcoming Events

👩‍🎓 Monday 14th October: Term 4 French classes commence this week.

🥗 Saturday 19th October from 11.30am: Déjeuner sur l'herbe at the Clunes Old School Community Common. Check your emails for details or contact info@afcdn.org.au.

🎞️  Wednesday 23rd October (3.30pm): Café du Coin at Lismore's Starcourt Theatre.  Watch Àma Gloria, followed by a chat and nibbles in the cinema's Gatsby Bar.  Buy your own drinks (nibbles provided by AFCDN - gold coin donation, please).

🤔 Saturday 2nd November (10.00am): French Scrabble at Cherry Street Sports Club at 68 Cherry Street, Ballina.  For further information, email Patricia

🤔 Saturday 16th November (10.00am): French Scrabble at Cherry Street Sports Club at 68 Cherry Street, Ballina.  For further information, email Patricia

🍷 Thursday 21st November at 12pm: Beaujolais Nouveau at Ballina.  Details to follow.

👩‍🎓 Monday 9th December: Term 4 French classes conclude this week.