Alliance Francaise de Manchester

Holiday Closure Notice

The Alliance Française de Manchester will be closed from 1pm on Friday, 20th December and will reopen at 9:30am on Monday, 6th January.

During this period, you can still contact us by email at reception@afmanchester.org, and we will respond as soon as possible upon our return.

Please note that our courses remain available for purchase online during the closure.

The entire team at the Alliance Française de Manchester wishes you happy holidays!

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why learn french with us?

The home of French in Manchester, offering French classes, official French exams, French-language cultural events, and a French-language library.
A locally-registered and locally-run charity.
A community of French speakers and Francophiles which has been part of Manchester for over 40 years.
Specialists in teaching French.
French native-speaker teachers with degree-level teaching qualifications.
Classes taught through French, immersive French-language institution.
Contemporary, communicative teaching methodology with up-to-date manuals and materials.
Online Student Portal with class materials and virtual noticeboard.
Classes at a wide range of levels, following the Common European Framework of Reference.

What's included with your french class?

A year's free membership of the Alliance Française de Manchester, with a sale value of £30.
A calendar of cultural and social events, including French cinema screenings, a book club, talks by experts, concerts, exhibitions, gatherings and meetings - many of them free to attend.
Full borrowing rights at the French-language library, with an extensive collection of books, DVDs and language-learning resources.
1-year free membership of Culturethèque online resources library.
Discounts on French film screenings with our cultural partners.
Discounts on French-related products and services with our commercial partners.

— Testimonials —

"I have an outstanding teacher, friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable. Every session was valuable. AF have been very welcoming, and I am happy with the broad range of activities, the technology platform and everything about it. I feel part of a community."

- November 2023

"I find learning French with a native speaker to have been much better than the teachers I had at school."

- January 2024

"It was a very friendly group and the tutor put us all at our ease immediately. I really enjoyed the course."

- July 2024

"The course was excellent, delivered with a sense of fun and highly engaging. Really enjoyed the teacher's approach and the course. Thanks also for the helpful suggestions of material to look at between lessons"

- November 2024

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5 Jan '25

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13 Jan '25 | Cinema

Making Of

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FRENCH LIBRARY

Manchester's largest and best French-language library, with French books and French DVDs for learners, improvers and native speakers; adults and children!

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Online & onsite french classes

Whether you prefer to learn from the comfort of home or like the buzz of meeting with your class in person, there is an option for you: our French classes are available both online and in person. Check our upcoming courses to find out more.

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