Mini Classes: Feb 16 - Mar 14, 2026

Mini classes are a perfect opportunity to keep studying French without a long commitment. Each class targets a specific area or theme. Mini classes are offered in a 4-week series, with 1.5-hour sessions each week.

Registration closes 24 hours before the class begins. While last-minute registrations may be possible, we strongly encourage students to enroll early, as classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements may be canceled in advance. For last-minute registration requests, please contact the office at info@afportland.org

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Classes For Beginning Levels

Beginning classes are designed for A1-level students and correspond to the 100 series. Find prerequisites, read full class description, and register by clicking "Read More" in the class descriptions.

A1

French for travelers

Planning a trip to a French-speaking country? Master essential travel skills in four mini-lessons! Learn hotel check-ins, metro navigation, ticket purchases, food ordering, and more. Taught predominantly in French with English support as needed. Perfect for beginners with basic French knowledge.

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A1

French Sounds and spelling basics

This engaging  course helps you master the link between French sounds and spelling. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll improve your pronunciation, recognize French sounds, and see how they match written words. Perfect for learners wanting to sharpen both speaking and spelling skills.

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A1

Intro to French communication 

This conversation class starts with a quick grammar and vocabulary refresh, then focuses on speaking practice. With personalized support in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, you’ll build confidence whether preparing for a presentation, a trip, or just improving your conversation skills.

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A1

Grammar workshop

This workshop reviews key French verbs and tenses through drills and conversation, using vocabulary from the A1 level. In the first four weeks, you’ll focus on present tense conjugation of regular and common irregular verbs.

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Classes For low Intermediate Levels

Low intermediate classes are designed for A2-level students and correspond to the 200 series. Find prerequisites, read full class description, and register by clicking "Read More" in the class descriptions.







A2

French grammar essentials 

This mini-course helps learners strengthen essential French grammar through clear explanations and guided practice. You’ll review key structures such as relative pronouns, past tenses, direct and indirect speech, and common ways to express necessity and obligation, all while building accuracy and confidence in everyday communication.

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A2

FOCUS: Past Tenses 

Master three of the most commonly used past tenses in French—le passé composé, l’imparfait, and le passé récent—through short stories, songs, and movie clips. With plenty of interactive practice, this class helps you build confidence, improve accuracy, and strengthen your conversational skills while exploring French through authentic, engaging content.

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Classes For low Intermediate and Intermediate  Levels

Find prerequisites, read full class description, and register by clicking "Read More" in the class description.






A2/B1

Sounding french 

Master the sounds of French through fun, interactive practice! This workshop tackles pronunciation challenges common to A2-B1 learners, focusing on intonation, rhythm, and connecting written to spoken French.

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Classes For Intermediate  Levels

Find prerequisites, read full class description, and register by clicking "Read More" in the class description.


B1+


Paris par Arrondissement

Back by popular demand, this virtual course invites you to explore Paris from home while discovering its diverse neighborhoods. Each session focuses on one or two arrondissements, highlighting key attractions, walking routes, and local recommendations, all guided by a Paris-based instructor who brings the city to life.

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B1


Paroles in Practice: French through Prévert’s Poetry

This class uses well-known poems by Jacques Prévert from Paroles as a springboard for developing French language skills. Through guided reading and discussion, students build vocabulary, improve pronunciation and rhythm, and strengthen comprehension by exploring everyday language, repetition, and imagery in authentic French.

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B1


French  Gastronomy: A Journey Through Escoffier's Legacy and Regional Delights

Discover the art of French cuisine in this special class celebrating France’s rich gastronomic heritage. Explore the foundations of modern French cooking through the legacy of Auguste Escoffier, then journey through France’s main culinary regions to uncover their distinctive flavors, traditions, and worldwide influence.

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Classes For Intermediate  and Upper Intermediate Levels

Find prerequisites, read full class description, and register by clicking "Read More" in the class descriptions

B1/B2

The 8 Essential Grammar Points in French

This B1/B2 grammar course reviews key French structures used in everyday and formal communication, including major tenses, the conditional and subjunctive, object pronouns, hypotheses, indirect speech, and the passive voice, helping learners build accuracy and confidence through clear explanations and guided practice.

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B1/B2

understanding modern france: Key moments of the 20th century

This course explores the major periods of 20th-century French history, examining the key political, social, and historical events that shaped modern France, from the Belle Époque and the World Wars to decolonization, the Fifth Republic, and France’s role in a changing Europe.


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Classes for
Upper Intermediate and Advanced Levels

Upper Intermediate Classes are designed for B2-level students and correspond to the 400 series. Advanced classes are designed for C1-level students adn correspond to the 500 series. These classes are for B2/C1 -level students, B1 graduates, or current 400-level learners. Find prerequisites, read full class description, and register by clicking "Read More" in the class descriptions.

B2/C1

Hidden treasures of france

Discover France's best-kept secrets! Explore charming villages, forgotten castles, and local traditions through engaging stories and stunning visuals. Perfect for upper-intermediate and advanced learners who want to uncover  the authentic France that locals call home. 

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A1 - Beginner

French for Travelers

Minis
Planning a trip to a French-speaking country but concerned about navigating the language barrier? Join our four "French for Travelers" mini lessons and master essential skills like hotel check-ins, using the metro, purchasing tickets, reserving tours, ordering food, and taking the train. This course is designed for beginners with basic French knowledge and will be predominantly taught in French, with English as needed. Prerequisite is having completed level 101 or possessing an equivalent level online.
Pace: Regular

French Sounds & Spelling Basics

Minis
The Basics of Phonie-Graphie is a course designed to help you master the relationship between French sounds and their written forms. Through practical exercises, you'll learn to improve your pronunciation, identify the unique sounds of French, and understand how these sounds are represented in writing. This course is perfect for learners looking to enhance both their pronunciation and spelling while strengthening their understanding of French phonetic and spelling rules. Prerequisites: basic French, 103 or equivalent.
Pace: Regular

Grammar Workshop A1

Minis
This four-week workshop offers a dynamic review of essential French verbs and tenses through a combination of structured drills and guided conversation. Each week, students will reinforce and recycle key vocabulary commonly introduced in the A1 level, helping build both accuracy and confidence in real-life communication. The focus of this session is the present tense, beginning with regular verbs and progressing to commonly used irregular verbs, allowing learners to deepen their understanding while actively using the language in context. No prerequisites.
Pace: Regular

Intro to French Communication

Minis
Join us for a Beginning French Conversation class designed for learners eager to develop their speaking skills in a supportive environment. Whether you're joining us for the first time or continuing into the second session, you'll find engaging content tailored to build your confidence. In this course, students will explore a selection of everyday themes tailored to the group's level. Topics may include introductions, family discussions, sports, leisure activities, daily routines, grocery shopping, weather preferences, seasonal clothing, and pets. Participants will engage in interactive activities, group discussions, and role-playing, allowing them to build confidence and fluency in everyday French conversation. Prerequisites: basic French, 102 level or equivalent
Pace: Regular
A2 - Lower Intermediate

FOCUS: Past Tenses A2

Minis
Get ready to master three of the most commonly used past tenses in French- le passé composé, l'imparfait, and le passé récent- through fun and engaging short stories, songs, and movie clips! With tons of practice activities, you'll have plenty of opportunities to become a pro at this unique aspect of the French language while also honing your conversation skills. Prerequisite DEFI 106 or equivalent.
Pace: Regular

French Grammar Essentials - A2

Minis
This mini-course is designed for A2 learners who want to consolidate their knowledge of French grammar. The course focuses on key A2 structures, including relative pronouns (qui, que, à qui), the use of the passé composé and the imparfait to talk about past events, and the basics of direct and indirect speech. Students will also work on expressing necessity and obligation using common structures with the infinitive and the subjunctive. Through clear explanations and guided practice in meaningful contexts, this course helps learners strengthen their grammatical accuracy and gain confidence in everyday communication. Prerequisites 202 or equivalent.
Pace: Regular
B1 - Intermediate

French Gastronomy: A Journey Through Escoffier's Legacy and Regional Delights B1+

Minis
Discover the French culinary art through our special class that highlights France's gastronomic heritage. Immerse yourself in the world of French cuisine by exploring the foundations laid by the famous chef Auguste Escoffier, a true pioneer of modern gastronomy. Delve into the fundamental principles of French cuisine and its influence worldwide. Additionally, we will embark on a journey to explore the main French regions and their distinctive gastronomy. From the Southwest with its delightful terroir delicacies, to the renowned refined cuisine of the Lyon region, and the maritime flavors of Brittany and Normandy, each region offers a unique palette of flavors to explore. Prerequisite: 206 or equivalent.
Pace: Regular

Paris par Arrondissement B1+

Minis
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 B1 and up, regardless of whether you've taken previous Paris par arrondissements classes.
Pace: Regular

Paroles in Practice: French through Prévert’s Poetry

Minis
This class uses selected poems by Jacques Prévert drawn from his famous collection Paroles, including well-known texts such as Le Cancre, Barbara, Déjeuner du matin, and Pour peindre un oiseau. These accessible and engaging poems serve as a foundation for developing French language skills. Students will expand their vocabulary, improve pronunciation and rhythm, and strengthen their comprehension of meaning and tone. Through guided reading and discussion, the focus is on how everyday language, repetition, and imagery function in authentic French, helping learners gain confidence using the language in context. Prerequisites: 206
Pace: Regular
B1/B2

Paris par Arrondissement B1+

Minis
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 B1 and up, regardless of whether you've taken previous Paris par arrondissements classes.
Pace: Regular

The 8 Essential Grammar Points in French B1/B2

Minis
This B1/B2 grammar course offers a focused review of eight essential French grammar points that are commonly used in both spoken and written French. Designed for intermediate to upper-intermediate learners, the course helps students strengthen their foundations, improve accuracy, and gain confidence in real-life communication. Throughout the course, students will work on past tenses, the future, the conditional, the present subjunctive, object pronouns, expressing hypotheses, indirect speech, and the passive voice. Each topic is presented in a clear and structured way, with practical explanations, concrete examples, and guided practice. The emphasis is on meaningful use of grammar, allowing learners to better understand, speak, and write French in everyday as well as more formal contexts. Prerequisite 206 or equivalent.
Pace: Regular

Understanding Modern France: Key Moments of the 20th Century B1/B2

Minis
This course offers an overview of the major periods of French history in the 20th century, from 1900 to 1999. Designed for learners interested in understanding France’s historical, political, and social evolution, the class explores key moments that shaped modern France. Topics include the Belle Époque and the First World War, the interwar years and the Second World War, the Fourth Republic and decolonization, the rise of the Fifth Republic under Charles de Gaulle, the period of modernization and crisis in the 1970s and 1980s, and France at the end of the century within the context of European integration. Prerequisites 301 or equivalent.
Pace: Regular
B2 - Upper Intermediate

Paris par Arrondissement B1+

Minis
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 B1 and up, regardless of whether you've taken previous Paris par arrondissements classes.
Pace: Regular
B2/C1

Hidden Treasures of France

Minis
Discover France beyond the popular destinations! Join us on a virtual journey to explore charming villages, secret gardens, forgotten castles, and local traditions that most visitors never see. From ancient stone bridges to bustling weekly markets, uncover the authentic France through engaging stories, stunning visuals, and cultural insights. Perfect for high intermediate learners ready to expand their vocabulary while falling in love with France's best-kept secrets. Come explore the France that locals call home! Prerequisite: 306 or equivalent.
Pace: Regular

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$155.00 USD
Code: 26H Mini Grammar A1
This four-week workshop offers a dynamic review of essential French verbs and tenses through a combination of structured drills and guided conversation.

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