We are Manchester's official centre for French language and French-language culture. Group French classes taught by specialist, qualified French teachers run year-round onsite in Manchester city centre and online.
Private French tuition, French lessons for children and teens and French workshops for
schools
also available.
To join courses, children must be of school age and able to read, write, complete exercises, and follow instructions in a classroom
setting.
Our French classes run year-round and there are options at all levels - from beginner to very advanced. They are taught by qualified French teachers.
The level consultation costs £7 which will be deducted from the price of your French lesssons if you enrol within 12 months.
5% off for early bird enrolment
5% off for returning students
5% off when you buy two courses together (for example 2 x 4-week courses)
All discounts are applied automatically for qualifying purchases!
Unsure of your level? Click here to book a level consultation
10% Early Bird discount until 06/04/2025!
During this two-day Final Year Revision course, you will:
✅ Discuss the technical improvement of the human body and the concept of "no-limit" sports.
✅ Reflect on your relationship with languages and accents, as well as how a foreign language influences personality.
✅ Talk about the importance of living together and addressing inequalities, using current affairs such as gender equality and transgender
rights in the workplace.
✅ Explore the phenomenon of "French bashing," the role of satirical newspapers, and political humour.
✅ Express opinions in a structured way while distinguishing between indicative and subjunctive moods.
✅ Review key grammar points, including past tenses, complement pronouns, and relative pronouns.
Early Bird price:
£126
Pre-requisite: Students should be in their final year of university
Materials: Provided by the teacher
In this course, you will learn to introduce yourself and how to ask basic questions to get to know someone.
Price per hour*:
from £9.45
Pre-requisite: None, suitable for complete beginners.
Materials: Inspire 1 A1 - Livre élève (Student book): ISBN 9782015135755 and Inspire 1 A1 -
Cahier d'activités
(Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762 (not included in the course price).
In this course, you will learn to introduce yourself and how to ask basic questions to get to know someone.
Price per hour*:
from £9.45
Pre-requisite: None, suitable for complete beginners.
Materials: Inspire 1 A1 - Livre élève (Student book): ISBN 9782015135755 and Inspire 1 A1 -
Cahier d'activités
(Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762 (not included in the course price).
In this course you will learn how to order at a restaurant, talk about the weather, tell the time and give and understand directions.
Price per hour*:
from £8.90
Pre-requisite: Beginners 1 or level assessment.
Materials: Inspire 1 A1 - Livre élève (Student book): ISBN 9782015135755 and Inspire 1 A1 -
Cahier d'activités
(Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762 (not included in the course price)
In this course you will learn how to order at a restaurant, talk about the weather, tell the time and give and understand directions.
Price per hour*:
from £8.90
Pre-requisite: Beginners 1 or level assessment.
Materials: Inspire 1 A1 - Livre élève (Student book): ISBN 9782015135755 and Inspire 1 A1 -
Cahier d'activités
(Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762 (not included in the course price)
In this course, you will focus on speaking and listening practice, with short discussions on everyday topics, group activities and
pronunciation exercises. You will also refresh key language notions covered in Beginner levels.
Price per hour*:
from £9.90
Pre-requisite: Beginners 2 or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher
In this course, you will learn how to describe your daily routine and plans for the week ahead, and how to shop for clothes and food in
French.
Price per hour*:
from £8.90
Pre-requisite: Beginners 2 or level assessment.
Materials: Inspire 1 A1 - Livre élève (Student book): ISBN 9782015135755 and Inspire 1 A1 - Cahier d'activités (Workbook): ISBN 9782015135762 (not included in the course price).
An informal conversation course, where you will discuss topics such as holidays, weekend activities, food, leisure, house and home etc.
Price
per hour*:
from £9.45
Pre-requisite: Elementary 2 or higher, or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
An informal conversation course, where you will discuss topics such as holidays, weekend activities, food, leisure, house and home etc.
Price per hour*:
from £13.20
Pre-requisite: Elementary 2 or higher, or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
In this course, you will learn how to give advice, make plans and express a goal, express duration and frequency, and describe a house or
apartment using complex sentences.
Price per hour*:
from £8.90
Pre-requisite: Elementary 2, Elementary Conversation, Elementary Practice or level assessment.
Materials: Inspire 2 A2 - Livre de l'élève (Student book): ISBN 9782015135793 and Inspire 2 A2
- Cahier d'activités
(Workbook): ISBN 9782015135809 (not included in the course price).
Price per hour*:
from £8.90
In this course, you will learn how to describe past events, speak about your professional path, talk about activities you like and dislike,
and talk about things you find funny and shocking.
Pre-requisite: Improvers 1 or level assessment.
Materials: Inspire 2 A2 - Livre de l'élève (Student book): ISBN 9782015135793 and Inspire 2 A2
- Cahier d'activités
(Workbook): ISBN 9782015135809 (not included in the course price).
In this course, you will be able to give a structured opinion about your town and living environment using phrases such as "for example",
"but" and "then", talk about connected devices, and talk about an object, describe it and the pros and cons of its use.
Price per hour*:
from £8.90
Pre-requisite: Improvers 3 or level assessment.
Materials: Inspire 2 A2 - Livre de l'élève (Student book): ISBN 9782015135793 and Inspire 2 A2
- Cahier d'activités
(Workbook): ISBN 9782015135809 (not included in the course price).
In this course, you will discuss travel activities and new trends in travel, learn to report what someone else has said, to sequence using past tenses and to present a goal and a hypothesis.
Price per hour*:
from £8.90
Pre-requisite: Intermediate 1 or level assessment.
Materials: Inspire 3: Livre de l'élève (student book): ISBN9782017133452 and Inspire 3:
Cahier d’activités
(exercise book): ISBN9782017133469 (not included in course price).
In this course, you will learn the passive form, about agreeing past participles, sequencing of events in the future, and talk about
connected devices and the cult of beauty.
Price per hour*:
from £8.90
Pre-requisite: Intermediate 3 or level assessment.
Materials: Inspire 3: Livre de l'élève (student book): ISBN9782017133452 and Inspire 3:
Cahier d’activités
(exercise book): ISBN9782017133469 (not included in course price)
In this course, you will talk about superstition and learn how to give general information, how to express a regret about the past,
concessions and oppositions, and the image that you have of France and French people.
Price per hour*:
from £8.90
Pre-requisite: Intermediate 4 or level assessment.
Materials: Inspire 3: Livre de l'élève (student book): ISBN9782017133452 and Inspire 3:
Cahier d’activités
(exercise book): 9782017133469 (not included in course price).
In this course, which is suitable for those who have completed the Intermediate classes or have a similar level, you will your speaking and
listening skills through general conversation and roleplay, so you can express your opinions more fluently. You will also refresh key
language notions learned in the Intermediate levels.
Price per hour*:
from £9.90
Pre-requisite: Intermediate 5 or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
In this course, you will intensively refresh key language concepts and topics covered at the Intermediate levels. It’s perfect for those
returning to French after a break or seeking structured revision before progressing to our Higher classes.
Price per hour*:
from £9.35
Pre-requisite: Intermediate 5 or above, or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
An informal conversation class where you will discuss your opinions and debate various topics, including social, environmental, and current
affairs.
Price per hour*:
from £13.20
Pre-requisite: Intermediate 2 or higher, or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher
If this is your first course with us, or you haven't taken one with us in over
a year, you’ll need a quick level consultation before enrolling. Book yours now by clicking here!
Price per hour*:
from £8.90
In this course, you learn to express judgements of taste in a nuanced way, and how to use definite and uncertain expressions of quantity.
You will also discuss art and different artistic techniques and styles, and your culinary habits and specialities.
Pre-requisite: Higher 3 or level assessment.
Materials: Edito B2 - livre de l'élève (student book) - ISBN9782278103669 and Edito B2 - cahier
d'exercices
- ISBN9782278103676 (not included in course price). Please note that this is the 4th edition. You should check that
the ISBN corresponds to the references above.
In this course, you will intensively refresh key language notions and topics covered in the Higher levels. It is for you if you are
returning to French after a break or need a bit of structured revision before moving on to one of our Higher Conversation classes. If you
are looking for an extra challenge, this class will also help you prepare for the DELF B2 exam.
Price per hour*:
from £9.35
Pre-requisite: Higher 6 or above, or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
This class consists of one hour of "à la carte" grammar revision and two hours of discussion and debate on various advanced-level
topics. A great way to maintain and develop your vocabulary and a good level of fluency without forgetting your grammar.
Price per hour*:
from £9.40
Pre-requisite: Higher 6 or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
This class consists of one hour of "à la carte" grammar revision and two hours of discussion and debate on various advanced-level
topics. A great way to maintain and develop your vocabulary and a good level of fluency without forgetting your grammar.
Price per hour*:
from £9.40
Pre-requisite: Higher 6 or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
This course will give you the opportunity to discuss and debate various advanced-level topics taken from French, British and
international news and other sources. It is a perfect informal way to improve your fluency and extend your vocabulary.
Price per hour*:
from £10.30
Pre-requisite: Higher 6 or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
This course will give you the opportunity to discuss and debate various advanced-level topics taken from French, British and
international news and other sources. It is a perfect informal way to improve your fluency and extend your vocabulary.
Price per hour*:
from £10.30
Pre-requisite: Higher 6 or level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher.
In this special class for advanced-level students, you will fine-tune your French listening, reading, writing and speaking skills,
working towards expressing yourself on an ever-wider range of topics, with greater finesse and nuance and a higher level of accuracy. If
you are looking for a challenge, this course will also help you prepare for the DALF C1 exam.
Price per hour*:
from £10.30
Pre-requisite: Teacher advice or Level assessment.
Materials: Provided by the teacher
* - 5%
reduction for early bird enrolment
- 5% reduction for returning students
- 5% reduction when you buy two courses together (for example 2 x 4-week courses)
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Address:
125 Portland Street
Manchester M1 4QD
Phone: 0161 236 7117
Email us
[reception@afmanchester.org]
Office & Library Opening Hours
Mon-Thurs: 9:30am-12am & 1pm-7pm
Fri: 9:30am-1pm
Sat. & Sun.: Closed
