Have you been thinking of taking the leap into learning French but are apprehensive of the immersive learning style or feel you might benefit from some extra foundation before starting our 100 series? If so, our Introduction to French course may be the perfect fit for you! 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. The class combines True Beginner 101 and Beginner 102 into one term, by selectively exposing students to the necessary content to continue with confidence into Beginner 103.
Pace: Accelerated

Our 101 Core Class is for true beginners wishing to master A1 level. If you studied French before, please look into 101-102 Accelerated class. Défi 1 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. 
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).
Pace: Regular

This is a beginner French class designed for highly motivated language learners. It combines Beginner 103 and Beginner 104 into one term, selectively exposing students to the necessary content.
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 throughout the book using authentic documents (articles, video and audio clips). Class materials consist from the Student Book and Workbook.
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 DEFI A1 sequence.
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.

Défi 2 book offers different thematic units. A variety of societal and cultural themes are presented throughout the book using authenticdocuments (articles, video and audio clips). Class materials consist from the Student Book and Workbook. Two options are offered: paperversion of both, or Premium Bundle with paper Student Book and digital Workbook accessible through Espace Virtuel for 12 months (You willnot have access to Workbook after 12 months unless you renew the subscription directly with the editor. More information about EspaceVirtuel here: https://emdl.us/product-category/digital/espace-virtuel/). Premium books can not be exchanged or refunded.
Pace: Regular

Our A2 level Core Class is for students progressing from A1 level and wishing to master the A2 level.

Défi 2 book offers different thematic units. A variety of societal and cultural themes are presentedthroughout 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 EspaceVirtuel for 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 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: Accelerated

This is a fast-paced class offering an opportunity to advance into lower intermediate level twice as fast as a regular class. The class combines lower intermediate 205 and 206 into one term, by selectively exposing students to the necessary content to continue with confidence into 301.
Pace: Accelerated

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 DEFI A2 sequence.
Pace: Regular

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

303 class is the third 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 authenticdocuments (articles, video and audio clips). Class materials consist from the Student Book and Workbook. Two options are offered: paperversion of both, or Premium Bundle with paper Student Book and digital Workbook accessible through Espace Virtuel for 12 months (You willnot have access to Workbook after 12 months unless you renew the subscription directly with the editor. More information about EspaceVirtuel here: https://emdl.us/product-category/digital/espace-virtuel/). Premium books can not be exchanged or refunded
Pace: Regular

The 304 class is the fourth 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: paperversion of both, or Premium Bundle with paper Student Book and digital Workbook accessible through Espace Virtuel for 12 months (You will not have access to Workbook after 12 months unless you renew the subscription directly with the editor. More information about EspaceVirtuel here: https://emdl.us/product-category/digital/espace-virtuel/). Premium books can not be exchanged or refunded.
Pace: Regular

The 305 class is the fifth 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: paperversion of both, or Premium Bundle with paper Student Book and digital Workbook accessible through Espace Virtuel for 12 months (You will not have access to Workbook after 12 months unless you renew the subscription directly with the editor. More information about EspaceVirtuel here: https://emdl.us/product-category/digital/espace-virtuel/). Premium books can not be exchanged or refunded.
Pace: Regular

Part 1 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. The class has a double goal: preparing you to DELF exam structure and work on all of the aspects one needs to master in order to validate a level to successfully start the next one. A partial simulation of the DELF exam (except oral production part) in the end of the 10-week series will allow students to have a comprehensive evaluation of their skills.
Pace: Regular

Thursday In-person Class: Chapters 18-24. Friday Online Class: Chapters 10-17. 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 French 205. If you haven’t completed French 205, verify your level on our website under, “Find Your Level”.
Pace: Regular

Part 2: Chapters 10-17. 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 French 205. If you haven’t completed French 205, verify your level on our website under, “Find Your Level”.
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 B1 and B2 level students.
Pace: Regular

Meet your fellow literature buffs, read and discuss your reading under expert guidance from Marie-Pierre Wolfe. Marie-Pierre will send you the weekly questionnaire to promote in-depth understanding of each book segment.The book chosen for the Summer 2025 session: “Le Silence de la mer” (42 pages), published by Albin Michel in 1952, is certainly one of the most moving texts in contemporary French literature conveying a message in praise of pacifism. This text has been translated into 23 languages and has sold over a million copies.

STUDENTS MUST PURCHASE THE BOOK ON THEIR OWN.

The author, Jean Bruller, published under the pseudonym Vercors, the name of a stronghold of the French Resistance near the city of Grenoble. "Vercors" was the name he used as a member of the Resistance during the Second World War.Jean Bruller founded the underground publishing house Les Éditions de Minuit during the occupation (it still exists today).

SynopsisThe story takes place in France in 1941, under German occupation and the collaborationist regime of General Pétain.A young German officer is billeted by the Kommandantur in the home of a French family, composed of an elderly man, respected in the community, and his young niece. The house is spacious and comfortable despite the hardships imposed by the war.

The German officer speaks French well, is very polite, and comes every evening to speak to his unwilling hosts. Then, every evening, he wishes them good night.Neither the narrator nor his young niece ever speaks to him.Hence the title: The Silence of the Sea.

Pace: Regular

The 403 class is the third step for students wishing to master the B2 level. Our B2 level Core Class is for students progressing from B1 level and wishing to master the B2 level.
Pace: Regular