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, 2026

27 Jul -21 Sept
Monday
12:30-2:00pm
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 7 (Continuing) 
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Lennox Head (Community Centre)
Monday
4:45-6:15pm
(1½ hrs)
Absolute Beginners (New)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Cherry St Sport Club)

28 Jul -22 Sept

Tuesday
5:00-6:30pm
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 5 (Continuing)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Ballina Indoor SC)
Tuesday
6:00-7:30pm
(1½ hrs)
Intermediate Level 1 (New)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Online (Zoom

29 Jul -23 Sept

Wednesday
11am -12:30pm
(1½ hrs)
Absolute Beginners (New)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Lennox Head (Community Centre)
Wednesday
5:00-6:30pm
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 8 (Continuing)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Kentwell CC)
Wednesday
5:30-7:30pm
(2 hrs)
Advanced Conversation (Continuing)
Teacher: Aurelie
Venue: Online (Zoom)
Wednesday
5:45-7:15pm
(1½ hrs)
Beginners Level 3  (Continuing)
Teacher: Séverine
Venue: Online (Zoom)

30 Jul -24 Sept

Thursday
5:00-6:30pm
(1½ hrs)
Intermediate Level 1 (New)
Teacher: Stephanie
Venue: Ballina (Ballina Indoor SC)
 
 "Early Bird" rates on offer until Sunday, 19th of July.  

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

Tentative dates for 2026: 
Term Four:
Starts the week commencing Monday 12th October, 2026
Finishes the week commencing Monday 7th December, 2026
 

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Course Prerequisites

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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

Every Thursday (9.30am): Café Conversation at Buckley's Chance, Alstonville. Ask the staff to direct you to our table.

Monday 27th July:  Term Three French classes commence this week. 

Wednesday 26th August (3.30pm): Cinema du Coin at Lismore's Starcourt Theatre.  Watch Jean Valjean followed by a chat and nibbles in the cinema's Gatsby Bar at about 5.30pm.  Buy your own drinks (nibbles provided by AFCDN - gold coin donation, please).

Saturday 5th September (10.00am): French Scrabble in Ballina at the Cherry Street Sports Club.  For further information, email Marie-Noelle.

Sunday 13th September (11am to 2pm): Petanque (French boules),  French wines and a simple BBQ lunch (sausages and salad) at Pop Denison Park, Ballina. $20 per head. Pre-booking (info@afcdn.org.au) please by 4th September, to help with catering. BSB 082707, Acc No: 712939366.

Monday 21st September: Term Three French classes conclude this week.