This course is designed to help prepare you for French immersion through a gentle introduction to the method supplemented with English. You’ll have the opportunity to learn useful classroom expressions in French in addition to some of the basics of the language that will allow you to continue with confidence into Beginning French 101.
Pace: Regular

This is a beginning French class designed for highly motivated language learners and/or those who have taken French in the past or had some exposure and need to cover the basics.


Pace: Accelerated

Our 101 Core Class is for true beginners wishing to master the A1 level. If you studied French before, please look into 101-102 Accelerated class.


Pace: Regular

Our 102 Core Class is for beginners having completed 101 class and wishing to master A1 level. Défi 1 book offers different thematic units. A variety of societal and cultural themes are presented throughoutthe book using authentic documents (articles, video and audio clips). Class materials consist from the Student Book and Workbook. Twooptions are offered: paper version of both, or Premium Bundle with paper Student Book and digital Workbook accessible through Espace Virtuelfor 12 month (You will not have access to Workbook after 12 month unless you renew the subscription directly with the editor. Moreinformation about Espace Virtuel here: https://emdl.us/product-category/digital/espace-virtuel/). Premium books can not be exchanged orrefunded..
Pace: Regular

This is a beginning French class designed for highly motivated language learners. It combines Beginner 103 and Beginner 104 into one term, by selectively exposing students to the necessary content to continue with confidence into Beginner 105.
Pace: Accelerated

Our 104 Core Class is for beginners having completed 103 class and wishing to master A1 level. Défi 1 book offers different thematic units. A variety of societal and cultural themes are presented throughoutthe book using authentic documents (articles, video and audio clips). 


Pace: Regular

This is a beginning French class designed for highly motivated language learners. It combines Beginner 105 and Beginner 106 into one term, by selectively exposing students to the necessary content to continue with confidence into Lower Intermediate 201.
Pace: Accelerated

Cross the bridge from A1 to A2 in this transition class where students will gain confidence in their spoken communication skills through review of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation learned in the Édito A1 sequence.
Pace: Regular

Welcome to the wonderful world of homes! Let's explore what makes your home sweet home. Share your favorite features, how you make yourself feel comfortable, and your ultimate dream home. We'll also delve into some unique and unusual places we'd love to call home. Get ready to be thrilled and inspired by the wonders of home sweet home, through captivating images, melodious songs, and fascinating mini-documentaries, as we embark on this exciting journey of talking about our nests.
Pace: Regular

Pronunciation is the key to successful communication in French and this 4-week workshop will concentrate on areas of pronunciation that are typically troublesome for beginning learners of French studying at the A1 level.
Pace: Regular

Chapters 1-9. This class is all about basic communication: conveying an idea, responding and reacting during a conversation, and understanding spoken French. Interaction and exchanges between students are facilitated by the instructor following weekly thematic topics that include essential vocabulary and grammar. This class is open to students who have successfully completed Edito 104. If you haven’t completed Edito 104, verify your level on our website under, “Find Your Level”.
Pace: Regular

Learn the basics of French for travelling, discover popular destinations, learn to describe your favorite holiday activities, book a hotel and write a review after your stay. 
Pace: Regular

201 class is the first step for students wishing to master the A2 level.Our A2 level Core Class is for students progressing from A1 level and wishing to master the A2 level. 
Pace: Regular

202 class is the second step for students wishing to master the A2 level.Our A2 level Core Class is for students progressing from A1 level and wishing to master the A2 level. 
Pace: Regular

This is a fast-paced classed offering an opportunity to advance into lower intermediate level twice as fast as a regular class. The class combines lower intermediate 203 and 204 into one term, by selectively exposing students to the necessary content to continue with confidence into 205.
Pace: Regular

203 class is the third step for students wishing to master the A2 level.
Pace: Regular

205 class is the fifth step for students wishing to master the A2 level.Our A2 level Core Class is for students progressing from A1 level and wishing to master the A2 level.
Pace: Regular

In our French class, you'll explore the intricacies of relative pronouns, passé composé, imparfait, and plus-que-parfait tenses, while mastering the art of direct and indirect discourse. We'll delve into the subtleties of the subjunctive mood and clarify when to use infinitive forms, providing a comprehensive understanding of French grammar. Through interactive lessons and immersive practice, this class will elevate your language skills and deepen your appreciation for the beauty of the French language.
Pace: Regular

Back by popular demand! Travel to the famed City of Lights from the comfort of your own home! Discover the charming neighborhoods of this beautiful city. In each session, we will explore an arrondissement or two and learn about its main attractions, including museums, monuments, parks, recommended restaurants, and more. Your teacher Melody, who lives in Paris, will serve as your enthusiastic tour guide and suggest walking routes. Open to all students A2 and up, regardless of whether you've taken previous Paris par arrondissements classes.
Pace: Regular

Pronunciation is the key to successful communication in French and this 4-week workshop will concentrate on areas of pronunciation that are typically troublesome for lower intermediate learners of French studying at the A2 level.
Pace: Regular

Cross the bridge from A2 to B1 in this transition class where students will gain confidence in their spoken communication skills through review of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation learned in the Édito A2 sequence. .
Pace: Regular

Are you someone who thrives on mental stimulation and craves a challenge as soon as you open your eyes? Introducing our invigorating "Good Morning French" class – your ticket to an early and lively start to your day. Join us for an early morning rendez-vous that promises laughter, growth, and the wonderful world of French language and culture. What to Expect: interactive learning, lively conversations, cultural insights, supportive community. Prerequisites: 202 or equivalent.
Pace: Regular

Back by popular demand! Travel to the famed City of Lights from the comfort of your own home! Discover the charming neighborhoods of this beautiful city. In each session, we will explore an arrondissement or two and learn about its main attractions, including museums, monuments, parks, recommended restaurants, and more. Your teacher Melody, who lives in Paris, will serve as your enthusiastic tour guide and suggest walking routes. Open to all students A2 and up, regardless of whether you've taken previous Paris par arrondissements classes.
Pace: Regular

Are you tired of letting your hard-earned French skills collect dust? Say au revoir to boredom and bonjour to excitement with our dynamic Task-Based French class! We're not just learning - we're doing. Ever wanted to describe the intricate details of French housing styles, or paint a mouthwatering picture of the culinary wonders that grace French tables? Now's your chance! Our sessions will be your gateway to creating captivating projects and presentations on a myriad of engaging topics: from the picturesque landscapes of French geography to the vibrant tapestry of society and culture. But wait, there's more! We believe in learning by doing, which is why you'll have exciting short projects to tackle between sessions. Your homework will become your gateway to even more French fluency and cultural understanding.
Pace: Regular

301 class is the first step for students wishing to master the B1 level .Our B1 level Core Class is for students progressing from A2 level and wishing to master the B1 level. 
Pace: Regular

302 class is the second step for students wishing to master the B1 level.
Our B1 level Core Class is for students progressing from A2 level and wishing to master the B1 level. Défi 3 book offers different thematic units. A variety of societal and cultural themes are presented throughout the book using authentic documents (articles, video and audio clips). Class materials consist from the Student Book and Workbook. Two options are offered: paper version of both, or Premium Bundle with paper Student Book and digital Workbook accessible through Espace Virtuel for 12 month (You will not have access to Workbook after 12 month unless you renew the subscription directly with the editor. More information about Espace Virtuel here: https://emdl.us/product-category/digital/espace-virtuel/). Premium books can not be exchanged or refunded.
Pace: Regular

302 class is the second step for students wishing to master the B1 level.
Pace: Regular

305 class is the fifth step for students wishing to master the B1 level.
Pace: Regular

This class will interest you if: 1. You are planning on passing DELF B1 exam and need to prepare for it. 2. You’ve completed B1 level and wish to consolidate the newly acquired skills, all the while evaluating your strengths and weaknesses before jumping to next level. 
Pace: Regular

Class covers chapters 1-9. This class aims to bring your conversational French to the next level. Learn how native speakers communicate on a day-to-day basis. Interaction and exchanges between students are facilitated by the instructor following weekly thematic topics that include essential vocabulary and grammar. This class is open to students who have successfully completed Edito 205. If you haven’t completed Edito 205, verify your level on our website under, “Find Your Level”.
Pace: Regular

Discover French literary works and authors with a well-structured textbook. Learn about different authors and read excerpts of their works. Perfect for those wishing to broaden their knowledge of French literature beyond the scope of a single book or author. Throughout the year, you will discover literary works from the Middle Ages to contemporary French literature. This class uses book for levels B2-C1. Class can accommodate strongly motivated B1 level students.
Pace: Regular

Back by popular demand! Travel to the famed City of Lights from the comfort of your own home! Discover the charming neighborhoods of this beautiful city. In each session, we will explore an arrondissement or two and learn about its main attractions, including museums, monuments, parks, recommended restaurants, and more. Your teacher Melody, who lives in Paris, will serve as your enthusiastic tour guide and suggest walking routes. Open to all students A2 and up, regardless of whether you've taken previous Paris par arrondissements classes.
Pace: Regular

Pronunciation is the key to successful communication in French and this 4-week workshop will concentrate on areas of pronunciation that are typically troublesome for intermediate learners of French studying at the B1 level.
Pace: Regular

For visual arts enthusiasts and those simply curious about the art world. Each week, examine several artworks to learn about the events, personalities and works that have had the greatest impact in their time. This is a highly interactive class using art as a vehicle of conversation. This class will study the art of the mid 20th century.
Pace: Regular

Want to speak with a rich vocabulary and use idioms and common expressions spontaneously? Stop just encountering new vocabulary and start retaining and using it in this class based on RFI’s “Le journal en Français Facile”! RFI-FF is a publicly supported nonprofit organisation that’s existed for 23 years and offers a wide range of subjects in its news broadcasts. Visit their website to see the examples of the themes to be covered in class. No flashcards required! This class is mixed level and accomodates students from B1 to C1 levels.
Pace: Regular

France is an amazing patchwork of cultures that you simply cannot miss out on! Have you ever wondered why we eat couscous or why we sprinkle Arabic words in our everyday conversations? Well, you're in for a treat! Let's explore France's rich migratory history and dive into the stories of the brave migrants and their first and second-generation offspring. Through music and entertaining documentaries, we can uncover the diverse and exciting flavors of the world that have contributed to France's unique culture today. Get ready to be amazed!
Pace: Regular

Discover French literary works and authors with a well-structured textbook. Learn about different authors and read excerpts of their works. Perfect for those wishing to broaden their knowledge of French literature beyond the scope of a single book or author. Throughout the year, you will discover literary works from the Middle Ages to contemporary French literature. This class uses book for levels B2-C1. Class can accommodate strongly motivated B1 level students.
Pace: Regular

Discover French literary works and authors with a well-structured textbook. Learn about different authors and read excerpts of their works. Perfect for those wishing to broaden their knowledge of French literature beyond the scope of a single book or author. Throughout the year, you will discover literary works from the Middle Ages to contemporary French literature. The curriculum is structured around a particular theme each term. Literary works will be chosen from different eras.
Pace: Regular

In this weekly class, the instructor—born, raised and living in Paris—will take you virtually in neighborhoods, sites where the “real” Parisians live, play or work. You will get insights on what Paris really is and who the Parisians really are, knocking down stereotypes down one by one. You’ll explore the ins and outs of a historic international university, a blue-collar neighborhood of the 17th arrondissement, and more. In each class, you also have ample time for conversation so that you practice your French. This class is for you if you: - Want to know more about Paris (more than what the tourists see.) - Or are preparing your next trip to Paris and want to visit as an insider first.
Pace: Regular

Back by popular demand! Travel to the famed City of Lights from the comfort of your own home! Discover the charming neighborhoods of this beautiful city. In each session, we will explore an arrondissement or two and learn about its main attractions, including museums, monuments, parks, recommended restaurants, and more. Your teacher Melody, who lives in Paris, will serve as your enthusiastic tour guide and suggest walking routes. Open to all students A2 and up, regardless of whether you've taken previous Paris par arrondissements classes.
Pace: Regular

Welcome to the French Phonetics course!  This course will be interactive and hands-on, featuring numerous activities and exercises to reinforce your French phonetics skills. You'll be guided by experienced, native, instructor who will help you advance your pronunciation and listening comprehension in French. You'll practice auditory discrimination; you'll explore sound changes based on word position within a sentence and their phonetic environment (transformation); you'll be introduced to accurately identifying French sounds and verifying your pronunciation (identification and verification); you'll develop observation skills by analyzing the phonetic features of native French speakers (observation); you'll dive into the intricacies of the French "H," studying cases where it's silent and aspirated; and you'll explore sound linkages in French and liaisons that occur between words in a sentence.
Pace: Regular

401 class is the first step for students wishing to master B2 level. 
Pace: Regular

Discover French literary works and authors with a well-structured textbook. Learn about different authors and read excerpts of their works. Perfect for those wishing to broaden their knowledge of French literature beyond the scope of a single book or author. Throughout the year, you will discover literary works from the Middle Ages to contemporary French literature. This class uses book for levels B2-C1. Class can accommodate strongly motivated B1 level students.
Pace: Regular

Back by popular demand! Travel to the famed City of Lights from the comfort of your own home! Discover the charming neighborhoods of this beautiful city. In each session, we will explore an arrondissement or two and learn about its main attractions, including museums, monuments, parks, recommended restaurants, and more. Your teacher Melody, who lives in Paris, will serve as your enthusiastic tour guide and suggest walking routes. Open to all students A2 and up, regardless of whether you've taken previous Paris par arrondissements classes.
Pace: Regular

Ce cours offre une introduction aux élèves de style riche et varié sur le roman policier français. Il présentera non seulement la géographie, l’histoire de l’époque et de la culture française mais aussi avec l’appui de quelques articles ce genre de littéraire. De plus, on étudiera l’intrigue, la structure narrative, les personnages et, particulièrement, l’inspecteur. Les questions de nationalité, d’identité, de guerre, des droits sociaux, de moralité, seront aussi analysés.

Finalement, une courte présentation de chaque écrivain et leurbiographie feront partie de ce genre bien apprécié parmi des Français !
Romans : Le chien jaune de Simenon (1931) ; Pars vite et reviens tard de Fred Vargas (2001)

Les textes seront offerts aux étudiants sous forme numérique rique.

Pace: Regular

Chapters 1-8. This class aims to teach you how to communicate like a native French person. Add useful expressions, proverbs and even a little slang to your existing French skills! Interaction and exchanges between students are facilitated by the instructor following weekly thematic topics that include essential vocabulary and grammar. This class is open to students who have successfully completed Edito B1 level. If you haven’t completed Edito B1, verify your level on our website under, “Find Your Level”.
Pace: Regular

Step into a vibrant world of conversation and connection! Join us as we delve into captivating themes like love, the environment, family, and the ever-evolving work culture. Our discussions are grounded in real-life documents and infused with the pulse of current culture and events. But it doesn't stop there – we also cater to your individual needs by incorporating tailored grammar study sessions. Let's explore these topics with enthusiasm, shedding light on their nuances and sharing diverse perspectives while fine-tuning grammar skills to enhance your expression. Together, we'll embark on an engaging journey of thought-provoking dialogues that leave us inspired, uplifted, and equipped with powerful communication tools! Prerequisites: CECR B1
Pace: Regular

Want to speak with a rich vocabulary and use idioms and common expressions spontaneously? Learn expressions and idioms from the podcast and participate in the spontaneous lively discussions with the group. This class is based on RFI’s “Le journal en Français Facile”! RFI-FF is a publicly supported nonprofit organisation that’s existed for 23 years and offers a wide range of subjects in its news broadcasts. Visit their website to see the examples of the themes to be covered in class. This class is open to B2 and C1 advanced level students.
Pace: Regular

Are you ready to experience the language of love like never before? Imagine whispering sweet nothings in French to the love of your life! And what if you could witness firsthand how French people express their love and friendship? Get ready to explore this beautiful language through songs, articles, videos, and movies. Let your heart skip a beat as you immerse yourself in the world of love and romance. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to celebrate the French language and all its amour!
Pace: Regular

Discover French literary works and authors with a well-structured textbook. Learn about different authors and read excerpts of their works. Perfect for those wishing to broaden their knowledge of French literature beyond the scope of a single book or author. Throughout the year, you will discover literary works from the Middle Ages to contemporary French literature. This class uses book for levels B2-C1. Class can accommodate strongly motivated B1 level students.
Pace: Regular

Ce cours offre une immersion dans le monde envoûtant du Moyen Âge. Chaque leçon de ce cours mettra en lumière différents aspects de l'amour courtois, de ses poètes érudits aux aventures chevaleresques. Notre corpus littéraire varié sera enrichi par des documents iconographiques pour une compréhension encore plus immersive.
Au programme :
Semaine 1: Troubadours et Trouvères : lecture et étude de vers choisis et exploration des Vidas, les biographies des poètes courtois.
Semaine 2: Perceval de Chrétien de Troyes : étude d’extraits emblématiques de ce roman chevaleresque classique.
Semaines 3-4: Le Corpus Tristanien (Tristan et Iseut) : exploration du corpus tristanien avec des extraits de Beroul, Thomas, Marie de France et enfin de la version tardive et syncrétique de Joseph Bédier.
Le matériel sera disponible en PDF. Les leçons se dérouleront sur Zoom avec documents iconographiques. Pour les amoureux de la littérature médiévale et les curieux.
Pace: Regular

In this weekly class, the instructor—born, raised and living in Paris—will take you virtually in neighborhoods, sites where the “real” Parisians live, play or work. You will get insights on what Paris really is and who the Parisians really are, knocking down stereotypes down one by one. You’ll explore the ins and outs of a historic international university, a blue-collar neighborhood of the 17th arrondissement, and more. In each class, you also have ample time for conversation so that you practice your French.This class is for you if you:- Want to know more about Paris (more than what the tourists see.)- Or are preparing your next trip to Paris and want to visit as an insider first.
Pace: Regular

Back by popular demand! Travel to the famed City of Lights from the comfort of your own home! Discover the charming neighborhoods of this beautiful city. In each session, we will explore an arrondissement or two and learn about its main attractions, including museums, monuments, parks, recommended restaurants, and more. Your teacher Melody, who lives in Paris, will serve as your enthusiastic tour guide and suggest walking routes. Open to all students A2 and up, regardless of whether you've taken previous Paris par arrondissements classes.
Pace: Regular

505 class is the fifth step for students wishing to master the C1 level. Our C1 level Core Classes are for students progressing from the B2 level and wishing to master the C1 level..
Pace: Regular

Discover French literary works and authors with a well-structured textbook. Learn about different authors and read excerpts of their works. Perfect for those wishing to broaden their knowledge of French literature beyond the scope of a single book or author. Throughout the year, you will discover literary works from the Middle Ages to contemporary French literature. This class uses book for levels B2-C1. Class can accommodate strongly motivated B1 level students.
Pace: Regular

Back by popular demand! Travel to the famed City of Lights from the comfort of your own home! Discover the charming neighborhoods of this beautiful city. In each session, we will explore an arrondissement or two and learn about its main attractions, including museums, monuments, parks, recommended restaurants, and more. Your teacher Melody, who lives in Paris, will serve as your enthusiastic tour guide and suggest walking routes. Open to all students A2 and up, regardless of whether you've taken previous Paris par arrondissements classes.
Pace: Regular