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Winter Term: January 5 — March 14, 2026

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The Alliance offers group classes well as private instruction. Select from a variety of options to enhance your French language skills, including 10-week specialty and French culture courses, core classes, 4-week mini courses, or unique 2-hour workshops. Learn French online or immerse yourself with in-person classes. Group classes are available in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, and  occasionally on Saturdays. Private class schedules are arranged directly with each student.

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 Registration open for winter Term January 5-March 14, 2026

Enroll now in our Winter Term core language, literature, and specialty cultural classes offered online or in person. Explore French language, culture, and conversation in a fun, engaging environment for all levels.

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Fall Mini Online Class Highlight:

The History of Wine B2/C1

Journey through France’s famed vineyards and discover how centuries of tradition shaped its winemaking heritage. Explore the origins of wine, its evolution across regions, and its deep connection to French culture, from the art of living to the art of the table.

Fall Minis Session 2:   December 4-18, 2025

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French Class Types for Every Level

Core Skills

Learning French grammar, pronunciation and speaking skills

Core classes move students through well-defined coursework toward fluency. They are organized in five levels, with regular or accelerated pacing available for lower-level courses. 

  • Beginner - A1 level classes, 101 through 106
  • Lower Intermediate - A2 level classes, 201 through 206 
  • Intermediate - B1 level classes, 301 through 306
  • Lower Advanced - B2 level classes, 401 through 406
  • Advanced – C1 level classes, 501 through 506

Learn all about level progression and classes for adults.

Beginning students new to the Alliance: please read information about true beginners classes on this page.


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Specialty And Cultural Classes 

Discussion-based classes in arts, history, language mastery, etc.

 Cultural classes are discussion-based classes exposing students to different aspects of French arts, history or current events. 

Specialty classes offer students the opportunity to improve their French while concentrating on specific skills like grammar, phonetics, or conversation.


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Mini Classes 

Pressé? Opt for our mini sessions

Mini Classes
Our curriculum includes a diverse range of new Mini Classes each quarter. Minis are the perfect opportunity to keep studying French without a long commitment with 90-minute weekly sessions for four weeks.

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Intensive Program 

Maximum Progress in Just 4 Days

Kick-start French
You can also accelerate your language skills with an intensive class: a four-day brush-up class (2.5 hours per day) right before the current term classes begin. 

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Seasonal Workshops 

End the Year with New French Adventures

Try Something New Week
During the long winter break, the Alliance offers French learning experiences that go with the holiday spirit. Treat yourself to something exclusive and entertaining, or try something you haven't had a chance to do this year, before it's over.

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 You have four ways to filter classes to suit your interests

  1. Unsure of your level? Click here to take a free placement test.
  2. Select by Level to view all classes in that level.
  3. Or select Type of class to see all Core, Specialty & Cultural Classes or Mini Classes.
  4. Or select Pace to find Accelerated or Normal-paced classes.
  5. Select Location to see whether classes are online or in-person.

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Beginning students

Students new to the Alliance: please read information about true beginners classes on this page.

 All students

Plan to pick up books before your first class, or arrange shipping for additional fee with our office. Books are not automatically shipped.




 

PARKING

Street parking on SW 20th St. facing the Kamm House is limited. Free parking is available in Lot A at SW 18th and SW Columbia. Please obtain a parking pass from the office. After 6 pm weekdays, students may park in the Willamette Dental lot at SW 20th and SW Jefferson as available.

OFFICE HOURS

The Alliance office is open 10am-3pm Monday through Friday.
Call us at 503.223.8388 during business hours or leave a message.
Email us at  info@afportland.org.

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