The Alliance Française of Seattle is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of Washington. Our principal mission is to promote the appreciation of Francophone culture and the French language, and to encourage friendship and collaboration with the French-speaking world. We are a French school, French cultural center and a major French exam center in the Pacific Northwest.

Our language center offers General French Classes, Conversation Courses, Intensive Reviews, Workshops, Children and Teen Classes and Specialized French Courses.

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2. ABC Languages, Bay Area CA & Online French Classes in USA

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• ABC Languages offers group and private French lessons to professionals, students and children ages 5+ from elementary through high school.

• We teach French at our language school in downtown Menlo Park (San Mateo County) as well as to schools, organizations and corporations throughout the Silicon Valley region of the South Bay and San Francisco Bay Areas. Contact us about French lessons in Santa Clara County - including in Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and San Jose.

• Our French classes are taught by native French teachers, using a communicative approach, with a learner-centered classroom. This means you are speaking and practicing French from day one.

• Role play, authentic conversation practice, videos and picture prompts are commonly used in our classes. You will find yourself beginning to think in French as you use your new language to interact with your teacher and fellow classmates.

• Voted “Best of the Bay Area” by SF Chronicle online users, ABC has honed an excellent reputation in the Bay Area. Teachers must have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience before even being interviewed.

• Our teachers make sure the language comes alive in the classroom and students feel confident and excited to speak in French. We also have a school in downtown San Francisco.

French Language Classes for Adults & Juniors:

• Group French classes at 9 levels from total beginner through to advanced
• French conversation classes
• Private French classes
• Corporate French language training
• French classes for kids ages 5+
• Online French lessons

Further Language Classes:
• We also offer instruction in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Italian, Arabic, German, Portuguese, and Farsi among other languages.

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French for Kids / Teens

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3. ABC Languages, Manhattan - French Classes in NYC & Online via Zoom / Skype

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• Learn French in Manhattan with ABC Languages! A leading provider of foreign language instruction, ABC offers group French classes and private French tutoring to adults, teenagers and kids.

• Founded in 1997, we teach students at all levels - from total beginner to advanced. Daytime, evening and weekend classes are available in NYC, NJ, Westchester County NY & Fairfield County CT. In addition, we provide corporate French language training to companies and organizations.

• Our popular language school is conveniently situated at 146 West 29th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan West Side (between 6th and 7th Avenues, near Penn Station, NoMad, Koreatown, Flatiron and Midtown).

Student Review:
• "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 lived in quite a few places and speaks four or five languages fluently. 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 & Juniors:

• Group French classes for adults at beginner, intermediate or advanced level. Daytime, evening & weekend French classes are available.
• Private / Semi-private French lessons - can take place in your home or office
• French intro/ travel crash course
• Summer French classes
• 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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4. French4NYC - New York French Classes

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French4NYC is a French tutor specializing in helping New York professionals learn French for business, tourism and leisure. We offer private French classes for students of all levels - from beginner to advanced. Classes can be held at your home or office. We also offer a 12-hour accelerated French course. Our method is based on individualized learning, targeted lessons and real application of the French language.

Our classes do not include tedious repetition or boring drills. You will start speaking in full sentences from the first lesson. Our list of satisfied clients includes executives at GQ magazine, Cosmopolitan, Discover, American Airlines and other Fortune 500 Media and Finance companies.

- Private French tutoring for beginners, intermediate and advanced level students.
- 12- hour French accelerated course - 'crash course'
- French Speaking Group for practice

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5. NaperFrench French Language Classes

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NaperFrench, located in Naperville (less than 40 miles west of Chicago), Illinois, is a French language school offering French language classes to children, students, adults, and families. I offer a unique, proven and customized curriculum that has delivered results for children, students, adults, and families alike. I adapt my teaching to what works best for each student, using a variety of material. I use a combination of written material, visuals, oral repetition, and total physical response. I work on vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing, conversation, and, of course, pronunciation. So if you are serious in your desire to learn and master the French language, come experience the difference! Come learn French with NaperFrench!

- Beginners, intermediate & advanced French tuition

- Children & Adult French Language classes

- Customized curriculum

- Flexible hours

- 1-1 interactive classes

- Experienced Tutor

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6. 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

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7. 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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8. ABC Languages, Westchester County NY & Southern Connecticut

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• A leading provider of quality foreign language instruction, ABC Languages offers private and semi-private French lessons to adult learners, teenagers and kids throughout Westchester County NY and Southern Connecticut.

• We teach all levels - whether you are a complete beginner or at a more advanced level, we will design a customized curriculum to meet your exact needs.

• Oulocr experienced tutors are available 7 days a week and will come to your home, office or another agreed location.

• Choose the schedule that best suits you and learn French at your own pace! All of our French teachers are carefully hand-selected and are native or near-native speakers - with a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.

• French lessons are available in Westchester County NY (including in Yonkers, New Rochelle, Greenburgh, Mount Vernon, White Plains, Rye (close to the Bronx), Peekskill) and in Southern CT (Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan & surrounding areas).

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

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

• Corporate French language training for business professionals & organizations

ABC also offers private lessons in the following second languages: Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian and English as a Second Language (ESL).

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9. Alliance Francaise de Chicago

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Alliance Francaise de Chicago offers French classes and cultural activities. Founded in 1897, we are one of Chicago's oldest cultural and educational institutions. We are a gathering place for people interested in all aspects of France and French speaking cultures. Each year we welcome more than 2,700 students, both adults and children, into our classrooms. As a school, we offer a wide and varied curriculum, from French language courses, to classes specializing in history, culture and business. As a cultural center, we sponsor or co-sponsor approximately 30 programs a year, all open to the public. Come and discover all we have to offer.

Our classes are offered over a large range of days and times. Make-up classes, tailored classes, and personalized attention make attending the Alliance Française a no stress experience. Chez Kids Academy offers French immersion programs for toddlers and children alike.

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10. Business French Summer School - HEC Montréal

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Study Business French in Quebec, Canada:
HEC Montréal School of Management is ranked among the top university business schools worldwide. We provide a 4-week Business French Summer School for U.S. and international students that will help you reach your language and professional goals.

Available to students ages 18 and older, our Business French program allows you to participate in a total immersion experience to acquire or refine your writing & speaking skills in Business French, thereby increasing your opportunities in the international job market.

All participants are awarded a Course Certificate at the end of the Summer School.

HEC Montréal was the 1st university business school in North America to be awarded the three most prestigious accreditations in its field: AMBA, AACSB International and EQUIS.

HEC Montréal campus is situated on the northern slope of the magnificent Mount Royal Park, only a few short minutes away by Métro (subway) from downtown Montreal.

Renowned for its varied cultural offerings and historic richness, Montreal was recently awarded the title of best university city in Canada (according to the British firm QS).

Student Testimonial:
"You learn French both inside and outside the classroom through many visits and outings all related to the program...A little of Paris in North America!"
- Iain, Boston

4-Week Business French Immersion Program - For Beginner to Advanced Levels:

- Intensive courses in Business French focusing on the 4 key skills: writing, reading, listening and speaking
- Oral communication workshops based on the workplace and the French-speaking business world
- Short seminars / conferences in Marketing and Management
- Numerous sports / sociocultural activities (afternoons, evenings, weekends)
- No prior knowledge in Business (work or studies) required
- On-campus lodging option