As a French cultural and educational center, the Alliance Française believes immersion is the best means of learning French and we owe our success to that philosophy. In our school, students enjoy a simultaneous cultural and linguistic education. Founded in 1889, the Alliance Francaise of San Francisco is one of San Francisco's oldest cultural and educational institutions. We offer a friendly and stimulating environment to help you gain confidence in the language.

All classes are conducted in French, giving you maximum exposure to and practice in the language. We offer a wide array of classes from beginner to advanced, for adults and kids.

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2. French Institute of the North Shore, Illinois

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French Institute of the North Shore is a dedicated French school in Winnetka, located on the Lake Michigan shore and just 30 km north of Chicago. Whether this is your first exposure to learning French or you just want to brush up from years past, our motivating approach and warm setting will inspire you to achieve your goal to speak French.

Learn practical vocabulary, communicate effectively in typical situations encountered by travelers, and understand a French menu and order in French. For those who already have a stong level of French, you can enhance your reading comprehension and further your familiarity with French literary works by taking our literature discussion class.

French Classes:
- Beginner to advanced levels

- General French Programs
- Business French Programs
- Group French Programs
- Individual French Tuition
- Day and Evening Classes
- Practical Conversation
- Literature and Culture Programs.

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3. International Language Institute, Washington DC

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• Founded in 1970, International Language Institute (ILI) is a language learning institution in the heart of Downtown Washington DC.

• We provide General French language courses to students from around the world from beginner to advanced levels. In addition to our General French courses (with 9 proficiency levels), we also provide a specialized French for Travelers course.

• Certificate of Completion: on successful completion of the group language program with the required attendance and 'Passing grade' achieved, students can receive a Certificate.

• The International Language Institute is a respected institution that has provided quality language training to thousands of students from around the world for over 40 years. ILI also offers foreign language courses in Spanish and Chinese as well as a wide range of English (ESL) programs.

• ILI’s foreign language group programs are accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training), and we also offer 2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) per every successfully completed course.

Beginner to Advanced Level French Language Courses:

General French course features include:
• Four 10-week terms per year
• Classes meet once per week for 2.5 hours
• Small class size (max. 9 students)
• Experienced, native-speaking teachers
• Certificate of Completion

Also taught:
• French for Travelers
• Further languages including English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese

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4. Learn French in Seattle

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Learn French in Seattle, founded in 1998 by Veronique Savoye, is a French tutoring service offering French Language instruction in Woodinville, WA, and several other locations on Seattle's Eastside. After an initial evaluation session, I will recommend a customized program based on your experience, your goals, and your learning style. We will not focus so much on levels (beginner, intermediate, or advanced). Rather, we will focus in two areas: on communicating verbally, and in writing; and on understanding, and being understood. We will use a variety of activities and materials to avoid routine, and will cover topics you are interested in.

Private French Tutoring for Adults:

- Private Tutoring (One to One)
- Semi-Private (2 to 3 participants)
- Group Instruction (minimum of 4 students)
- Phone Sessions, with email follow-up.
- Travel Preparation Workshops

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5. ABC Languages, Manhattan NY

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• Learn French in Manhattan: ABC Languages provides a range of beginner to advanced level French classes to adults, kids and teens at our popular school at 146 West 29th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan West Side (between 6th and 7th Avenues, near Penn Station, NoMad, Koreatown, Flatiron and Midtown).

• We provide classic General French group classes during the day, in the evening, and at weekends. We also offer Private / Semi-Private French lessons that can take place in your home, office, or chosen location.

• Founded in 1997, we strive to provide top quality lessons, while also creating a multi-linguistic, multi-national atmosphere of students.

• Group classes, private lessons or corporate programs are also available in other languages including Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin), Portuguese, German, Polish, Russian, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, Farsi, Korean, and more.

Student Review / Testimonial:
• "Nice folks - wide range of classes, and very friendly/ accommodating. I took a French class there a few years ago and had a great time - only reason I didn't continue was that I got busy with work. The owner, Elizabeth, seems to have a real passion for languages herself...She's a nice woman, too - you should at least give her a call to see how they can help you out with your language aspirations."

French Courses for Adults, Kids & Juniors:

• Group French classes for adults. Daytime, evening and weekend classes are available.
• Private / Semi-private French lessons - can take place in your home or office
• French intro/ travel crash course
• Private French tutoring for kids & teens
• After-school French programs for elementary, middle & high school students
• Corporate French language training for businesses & organizations
• Cross-cultural French programs
• Online French lessons

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6. ABC Languages - Westchester County NY, Southern CT & The Bronx

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• Do you want to learn French but find it hard to find time in your busy schedule? ABC Languages provides private and semi-private French lessons to adults, teens & kids in the Bronx, Westchester County NY & Southern Connecticut.

• Our experienced tutors can come to your home, office or location of your choice. Choose the schedule that best suits you and learn French at your own pace!

• Private French lessons in Westchester County NY in towns and cities including Rye, Rye Brook, Larchmont, Yonkers, Eastchester, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Bronxville, Pelham, Harrison, Greenburgh, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Tuckahoe, Hastings-on Hudson, Pound Ridge, Irvington, Briarcliff Manor, North Castle, Lewisboro, Bedford, New Rochelle, Purchase, White Plains, Riverdale (in The Bronx), and more. Ask us about your home town in Westchester or Fairfield County CT.

• Also, Online French Classes via Zoom / Skype for students and families living, for example, in
Westchester County, Orange County, Goshen, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie, Albany County, Queens, Fairfield County CT, The Bronx, Long Island, across NYC, New York State, USA, and overseas.

• All of our French teachers are native or near-native speakers who are carefully hand-selected.

• One-on-one instruction means more practice time and the ability to interact authentically with your teacher as you practice the material through discussion, role play and other activities that promote gaining practical skills. We also offer corporate French training.

French Language Classes:

• Private & Semi-private French lessons for adults at beginner, intermediate & advanced level

• Business French for business professionals & organizations

• Private & Semi-private French tutoring for kindergarten, elementary, middle & high school students

• All-year after-school program / French immersion classes

• Online French Classes via Zoom / Skype.

Further Second / Foreign Languages:
• Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish

Specific contact pages

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7. Crossing Borders, Houston North Area & Online

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• Located in The Woodlands TX, Crossing Borders provides French and foreign language classes to adults at beginner to advanced levels in the North Houston area, online French lessons, as well as summer language camps for kids.

• Serving students in The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, Tomball, Cypress, Grangerland, Westfield, New Caney, Montgomery County, Aldine, Cleveland, Humble, Porter, Kingwood, Atascocita areas, we provide provide French lessons in small groups or private settings.

• In addition to our French classes, we also provide Spanish, German, and Mandarin Chinese language programs for adults.

• Whether looking to take a group class or private lesson, you will have a passionate and well-trained instructor.

• Crossing Borders classes give every student the most important part of learning a new language – generous time to actually speak and practice your new language. Our classes include dedicated time to listening and speaking, every day.

• Crossing Borders’ language programs are ideal for excelling in work, travel, and business as well as for academic and personal growth.

• We also provide French summer camps for kids and teens ages 8-14.

Review:
"People are very friendly and the teacher is attentive and explains very well. dynamic class makes and encourages us to participate. That seems to me very well. The place seems appropriate and comfortable. The schedules accommodate my needs."
- Elba, French Language Student

French Language Classes for Adults & Children:

• General French classes for adults: beginner, intermediate & advanced

• Intensive French classes

• French Conversation classes

• Private French lessons at your own home or business / office

• Private French lessons Online via Zoom / Skype for adults in TX / USA

• Saturday / Weekend French classes

• French Summer Camp (8-14 years)

We also teach Spanish, German, and Chinese.

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8. ABC Languages NJ

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• ABC Languages is a premiere provider of private French language lessons in a wide range of northern and central New Jersey counties.

• Taught by experienced, native-speaking French tutors, our private lessons are available to adult and junior students (ages 5+), and take place in your home, office, library, or similar chosen location.

• Our basic beginner to advanced level French classes can be worked around your own schedule and language learning needs. Day, evening, and weekend study slots are available.

• As well as providing private French tutoring in many major NJ cities, we also offer classes in convenient locations in Middlesex County, Hudson County, Essex County, Union County, Bergen County, Monmouth County, Somerset County, Morris County, and Passaic County.

Student Testimonial:
"I have truly enjoyed all of my French classes with Christine. She is a great teacher! Merci beaucoup"
- Danielle

Private / One-on-One French Lessons for Adults & Children:

• Private French classes for adults (at your home or a location of your choice)

• French lessons for kids ages 5+ (private lessons / at-home tutoring)

• French conversation classes

• Weekend / Evening French classes

Further Language Tutoring:
• English; Spanish; German; Italian; Portuguese; Mandarin Chinese; Japanese; Korean; Russian, Arabic, Farsi.

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9. Focus Language, Chicago

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Focus Language is a well-established language school located in Chicago, Illinois that offers French language courses to beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Jean-Paul Setlak, the director and program designer is a talented linguist who speaks and teaches French and other languages including Spanish, English, Mandarin, Italian, Hindi and Punjabi. The school creates a safe and enjoyable environment where students can progress rapidly. Emphasis is placed on empowering the students and bringing them immediately to express themselves in their new language. We offer small groups and individual classes as part of intensive and easy-pace programs.

Whether we teach individuals or corporate students, our course scheduling is always flexible enough to accommodate busy individuals. Communicating passion for languages and learning in general has remained our primary goals. Focus is conveniently located in the NW Chicago Suburbs, and can accommodate both businesses and individuals, in on-site or off-site locations; in group or one-on-one classes; in easy-paced, intensive, or immersion-style programs.

- Intensive French programs for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels

- Standard-pace programs for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels

- Custom-designed programs to fit individual & organizational needs

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10. French Language Salon, NYC

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Situated on Lexington Avenue on Manhattan's Upper East Side, the French Language Salon provides a range of beginner to advanced level French language courses to adults, teens, children, and tots. In addition to our General French as a foreign language lessons for adults, we also offer Teen French (8-17 years), French for Children (3-9 years), and French for Tots (0-3 years). We also provide Private / One-on-one lessons, Business French, Test Preparation courses, and Refresher programs.

We offer a fresh approach to mastering the art of French conversation. With longstanding expertise in teaching French to every age group and ability level, we know how to engage students with thought-provoking content, language-rich visual aids, and easy-to-learn examples.

All of our instructors are native French speakers who are trained to take a special interest in each of their students. Learning a language should be more than memorizing vocabulary lists and completing verb tables. That’s why French Salon teachers develop understanding through meaningful conversation, rather than dry exercises.

Beginner to Advanced Level French Language Classes:

- General French classes for Adults (18+)
- Teen French (8-17 years)
- French for Children (3-9 years)
- French for Tots (0-3 years)
- Private French lessons
- Tutoring & French Test Prep
- French On-Location (activities & excursions)
- Business French
- French Refresher course
- French Grammar Review program