French language courses for all levels
Bienvenue to the Alliance Française, a leading authority on French language learning. For over a century, our global network has supported those who want to study French and connect with French culture. Our Portland branch provides expert French language instruction to suit your goals:
- All classes are taught by native-fluent speakers.
- We support learners at all levels of instruction, from beginner to advanced.
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Coursework is flexible, with 10-week, mini courses, one-on-one, and intensive options.
Learn French online and in person with the Alliance Française de Portland
Traveling to France? Working toward fluency? The Alliance Française de Portland offers rich coursework that brings the French language and culture alive. Every class is taught by native-fluent instructors, ensuring you learn proper pronunciation and authentic cultural nuances.
Our full curriculum includes core classes, specialty & cultural courses, DELF preparation, mini courses, one-on-one instruction, and intensive sessions, designed to fit your busy schedule.
- All Levels: Easily find the right course for your skill level, with French language classes from beginner to advanced.
- Follow Your Interests: Learn about French art, literature, history, current events and more while building language skills.
- Flexible Formats: In-person, online, intensive, and mini classes are offered to suit your schedule.
- Conversation Practice: Join FREE French conversation groups or take classes to speak with confidence.
- Discounted Classes: Early bird and senior discounts are available before every term.
- Global Reputation: Benefit from over a century of instructional expertise with the Alliance Française.
- Certification Prep: Prepare for the internationally recognized DELF French language certification.
- Experienced Instructors: Learn from native speakers with deep cultural knowledge.
- Intensive Sprints: Brush up with four-day classes to quickly boost skills.
- Convenient Location: In-person classes are centrally located in Portland for easy access.
- Immersive Learning: Hear, speak, read, and write French in every class.
Progress through a program to learn French that works
Whether learning French is your passion project, casual interest or career builder, you can follow a progression that meets your goals. Take an online assessment of your level. Select course offerings aligned with your skill level and interest. Stay motivated with supportive instruction and fresh course offerings every term.
CORE CLASSES
Build a foundation and advance through standardized levels.
Specialty and Cultural Courses
Explore your interests and fill skill gaps.
Mini Courses
Four-week courses on wine, architecture, history, food, film, tourism, songs, gender, grammar, conversation and more.
Intensive French Language Classes
Four-day brush-up sessions to fast track your progress.
Something I appreciate about learning French at the Alliance is I learn about everyday interactions. Here I'm learning to talk about art, jobs and employment, sports, family relationships and friendship, and history. It reminds me of the joy of learning a new language that I felt in seventh grade.
I really appreciate that my instructor only speaks French — or almost only French — from day one. There’s that kind of immersion quality to the class. I like the combination of of small group, individual, and all-class discussions.
And I think my teacher is a great cheerleader!
One of the things I like the most is the proficiency of the teachers. All of the courses I’ve taken here have been taught by just exceptional teachers, including my current one. She really has a great grasp and understanding of the subject. She explains things; she knows when we’re lost. I mean, she pulls it out of you – she makes you think.
Learn how to speak French with the Alliance Française de Portland
Live in Portland? Become part of a welcoming group of French learners and Francophiles. Live elsewhere? Connect, practice, and grow with fellow students virtually. When you learn how to speak French, you open the door to dozens of French-speaking countries around the world. Rejoignez-nous!
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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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