Winter Session

Session Dates: January 11 – March 22, 2027

Explore our French classes:

General French

French Essentials

Literature & Culture

Current Affairs

Immersion Programs

Workshops

Intensive Reviews

Youth Classes

Click on any course to register starting on Thursday, November 12 at 8am Pacific.

General French

An interactive method-based approach, following a textbook and covering the four main skills: oral comprehension, oral expression, reading comprehension, written expression. Each lesson introduces vocabulary and grammar concepts.

Three classes complete a level: A1.1, A1.2 & A1.3

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Three classes complete a level: A2.1, A2.2 & A2.3

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Three classes complete a level: B1.1, B1.2 & B1.3

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Four classes complete a level: B2.1, B2.2, B2.3 & B2.4

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Four classes complete a level: C1.1, C1.2, C1.3 & C1.4 (can be taken in any order)

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French Essentials

Specialized classes have a special linguistic or cultural focus. The content is different for every session (Winter 1, Winter 2), so students can enroll in multiple sessions.

Oral Skills Lab A1+

Online

Open to Teens! (Requires a Level 202 placement in the Teens assessment)

For students at the end of the A1 level who wish to put into practice, through speaking and oral comprehension, relevant grammar and vocabulary.

Saturday 11:15am - 12:45pm
WIN1 Jan 16 - Feb 13
WIN1 Feb 20 - Mar 20

Guided Conversation A2

Onsite

This class is designed for students at the A2 level (A2.1, A2.2, A2.3) who wish to build fluency and confidence through immersive, action-oriented conversation practice.

Thursday 5pm - 6:30pm
WIN1 Jan 14 - Feb 11
WIN2 Feb 18 - Mar 18

A2 Grammar Through the Adventures of Le Petit Nicolas

Online

Dive into the colorful world of Le Petit Nicolas, a must-read classic of French literature that recounts the adventures and misadventures of Nicolas, a mischievous young schoolboy.

Wednesday 10:45am - 12:15pm
WIN1 Jan 13 - Feb 10

Mastering Past Tenses A2/B1

Online

Strengthen your French foundation with an engaging grammar course that brings clarity and confidence to verb conjugation.

Tuesday 5pm - 6:30pm
WIN1 Jan 12 - Feb 9



Guided Conversation B1

Onsite

This class is designed for students at the B1 level (B1.1, B1.2, B1.3) who wish to build fluency and confidence through immersive, action-oriented conversation practice. 

Monday 5pm - 6:30pm
WIN1 Jan 11 - Feb 15
WIN2 Feb 22 - Mar 22

Oral Skills Lab B1+: Short Films and Texts

Online

Read short stories and watch short films to strengthen and practice your oral comprehension and production skills.

Thursday 9:15am - 10:45am
WIN1 Jan 14 - Feb 11
WIN2 Feb 18 - Mar 18

Oral Communication and Grammar B1+/B2

Onsite

Strengthen your B1+ vocabulary and grammar through themes such as politics and economics, literature and history, and the arts.

Monday & Friday 10:15am - 11:45am
WIN1 Jan 11 - Feb 15
WIN2 Feb 19 - Mar 22

Guided Conversation B2

Onsite

Build fluency and confidence through immersive, action-oriented conversation practice.

Saturday 11:45am - 1:15pm
WIN1 Jan 16 - Feb 13
WIN2 Feb 20 - Mar 20

Guided Conversation B2

Online

Build fluency and confidence through immersive, action-oriented conversation practice.

Tuesday 6:45pm - 8:15pm
WIN1 Jan 12 - Feb 9
WIN2 Feb 16 - Mar 16

Oral Skills Lab B2+

Onsite

For students at the end of the B2 level who wish to put into practice, through speaking and oral comprehension, relevant grammar and vocabulary.

Wednesday 5pm - 6:30pm
WIN1 Jan 13 - Feb 10
WIN2 Feb 17 - Mar 17

Oral Skills Lab B2+

Online

For students at the end of the B2 level who wish to put into practice, through speaking and oral comprehension, relevant grammar and vocabulary.

Wednesday 5:15pm - 6:45pm
WIN1 Jan 13 - Feb 10
WIN2 Feb 17 - Mar 17

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Literature & Culture 

Specialized classes have a special linguistic or cultural focus. The content is different for every session (Winter 1, Winter 2), so students can enroll in multiple sessions.

Easy Reading & Pronunciation A1+

Online

Open to Teens! (Requires a Level 202 placement in the Teens assessment)

Expand your French linguistic and cultural knowledge by reading an abbreviated and simplified version of a classic text!

Friday 4:30pm - 6pm
WIN1 Jan 15 - Feb 12
La Tulipe Noire
WIN2 Feb 19 - Mar 19
Lancelot

Easy Reading & Pronunciation A2+

Online

Expand your French linguistic and cultural knowledge by reading an abbreviated and simplified version of a classic text!

Friday 9am - 11am
WIN1 Jan 15 - Feb 12
Bel Ami
WIN2 Feb 19 - Mar 19
Les Misérables

French Creative Writing A2+/B1

Onsite


Saturday 2:30pm - 4pm
WIN1 Jan 16 - Feb 13
WIN2 Feb 20 - Mar 20

French Literature Classics B1

Online

Read and discuss French literary classics. Explore historical and cultural context, characters, literary style, and major themes.

Thursday 10:45am - 12:45pm
WIN1 Jan 14 - Feb 11
Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Cambrioleur
WIN2 Feb 18 - Mar 18
Le Fantôme de l’Opéra

Write Your Childhood Memories with Sido by Colette B1

Online


Tuesday 6:45pm - 8:15pm
WIN2 Feb 16 - Mar 16

At The Table With French Writers B1+

Online


Monday 6:30pm - 8pm
WIN1 Jan 11 - Feb 15

Book Club B1+

Online


Monday 4:30pm - 6pm
Jan 11 - Mar 22 
L'Odyssée d'Hakim by Fabien Toulmé

France Today: Society & Culture B1+/B2

Online

Explore contemporary French society through authentic documents such as clothing, social and cultural debates, and modern writings.

Tuesday 6:45pm - 8:15pm
WIN1 Jan 12 - Feb 9

This is Part 2 of the course. It is not necessary to have taken Part 1.

Book Club B2

Online

Read and discuss French literature. Explore historical and cultural context, characters, literary style, and major themes.

Wednesday 1:15pm - 2:45pm
WIN1 Jan 13 - Feb 10

V13 chronique judiciaire
WIN2 Feb 17 - Mar 17
Un roman russe

Book Club B2+

Online

Read and discuss French literature. Explore historical and cultural context, characters, literary style, and major themes.

Tuesday 5pm - 6:30pm
WIN1 Jan 12 - Feb 9
L’Adolescence du perroquet
WIN2 Feb 16 - Mar 16
La Folie Sainte-Hélène

French Télé B2+: Jeu d'Influences

Online


Wednesday 9:15am - 10:45am
Jan 13 - Feb 17


French Cinema B2+

Online

Enhance your knowledge of spoken French of all levels as well as your French cultural literacy. This course will include Jean Valjean, Délicieux, and L'inconnu de la grande arche.

Monday 9:15am - 10:45am
Jan 11 - Mar 22


French Cinema B2+

Online

Enhance your knowledge of spoken French of all levels as well as your French cultural literacy. This course will include L'épreuve du feu, La venue de l'avenir, and La belle époque.

Thursday 5pm - 6:30pm
Jan 14 - Mar 18


La France Mode D'emploi - Part 1 B2+/C1

Online


Monday 6:30pm - 8pm
WIN2 Feb 22 - Mar 22

Award-Winning Films B2+/C1

Online


Wednesday 5pm - 6:30pm
WIN1 Jan 13 - Feb 10
Les intouchables, Les Choristes, La Haine
WIN2 Feb 17 - Mar 17
The Artist, Amélie, Les triplettes de Belleville

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    Current Affairs 

    Specialized classes have a special linguistic or cultural focus. The content is different for every session (Winter 1, Winter 2), so students can enroll in multiple sessions.

    The News with RFI (Radio France Internationale) B1

    Online

    Improve grammar, syntax, pronunciation with French news!

    Saturday 9am - 10:30am
    WIN1 Jan 16 - Feb 13
    WIN2 Feb 20 - Mar 20

    French Podcasts B2+

    Online

    In this course focused on oral expression and listening comprehension, you will listen to podcasts and speculate on subjects worthy of greater debate.

    Wednesday 10:45am - 12:45pm
    WIN1 Jan 13 - Feb 10

    WIN2 Feb 17 - Mar 17

    World News & Society C1

    Online

    Formulate ideas and opinions while discussing geopolitics, economics, literature, history, or art.

    Thursday 6pm - 8pm
    WIN1 Jan 14 - Feb 11
    WIN2 Feb 18 - Mar 18

    Friday 2pm - 4pm
    WIN1 Jan 15 - Feb 12
    WIN2 Feb 19 - Mar 19

    World News & Society C1+

    Onsite

    Formulate ideas and opinions while discussing geopolitics, economics, literature, history, or art.

    Wednesday 1:15pm - 3:15pm
    WIN1 Jan 13 - Feb 10
    WIN2 Feb 17 - Mar 17


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    Full Immersion Programs 

    A Morning of Full French Immersion

    Onsite

    It's time to live in French! Join us for a unique half-day immersion experience designed to help you socialize, speak, discover, play, eat, and even breathe in French alongside fellow francophiles.

    Friday, January 22: 9am - 12pm 
    Friday, February 19: 9am - 12pm 
    Friday, March 12: 9am - 12pm 

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    Experiential Classes: Pilates in French

    Onsite

    Join us for this Mat Pilates course designed to help you build strength, improve posture, and move with greater confidence. Taught entirely in French, these classes are suitable for all levels and require no previous Pilates experience.

    Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm
    WIN1 Jan 13 - Feb 10
    WIN2 Feb 17 - Mar 17

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    Workshops

    French Pronunciation A1/A2

    Online

    Learn key elements in pronunciation, such as accentuation, vowels, and more!

    Thursday, January 28
    1pm - 4pm

    Thursday, March 11
    1pm - 4pm

    Basic French Grammar for English Speakers A1/A2

    Online

    This workshop will help you understand and avoid the common grammar mistakes made by English speakers and help you start to think (and dream!) in French!

    Saturday, February 6

    3:15pm - 5:15pm

    Voyages Extraordinaires: Le Québec A1+/A2

    Online

    Dive into the vibrant world of the province of Québec with our engaging course designed for beginning language learners!

    Wednesday, March 3

    4pm - 6pm

    DELF Prep A2/B1/B2

    Online

    This 3-hour workshop is designed to help you prepare for the DELF A2, B1, and B2 exams ("Tout Public" version for adults). 

    Friday, February 12
    4:15pm - 7:15pm

    French for Travel A2+/B1

    Online

    This workshop will help you review the essential vocabulary for travel and will give you some tips for everyday life abroad so you can make the most of your trip and conduct yourself with confidence!

    Saturday, February 20
    9am - 12pm

    Informal French A2+/B1

    Online

    In this dynamic 3-hour workshop, you’ll dive into the real French spoken every day—the language you hear on the metro, in cafés, in shops,  and at your friends’ homes.

    Thursday, February 18
    1pm - 4pm

    Voyages Extraordinaires: Les Chateaux de la Loire B1

    Online

     

    Saturday, March 6
    10:45am - 12:45pm


    Voyages Extraordinaires: Nantes B1/B2

    Onsite


    Friday, February 26 & March 5
    11:15am - 12:45pm

    Practice Grammar with Charles Aznavour's Songs B1/B2

    Online


    Thursday, March 11
    6:30pm - 8:30pm

    The Subjunctive Demystified B1/B2

    Online

    Dive into the Subjunctive mood, explore its common uses, and uncover its nuances with a fun and practical approach.

    Saturday, February 27
    1:15pm - 3:15pm

    Paris of Writers B2+

    Online


    Friday, February 12 & 19
    11:15am - 1:15pm

    Hunger in Maupassant's Fiction B2+/C1

    Onsite

    Dive into the world of French writing by studying the texts of Maupassant. Read and discuss these famous works as we explore the themes of hunger in 19th century French culture. 

    Friday, March 12
    12pm - 2pm

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    Intensive Reviews

    A1 Review

    Online

    For students who have completed A1.3.

    March 23 - 26
    6pm - 8:30pm

    A2 Review

    Online

    For students who have completed A2.3.

    March 23 - 26
    6pm - 8:30pm

    B1 Review

    Online

    For students who have completed B1.3.

    March 23 - 26
    6pm - 8:30pm

    B2 Review

    Online

    For students who have completed B2.3.

    March 23 - 26
    6pm - 8:30pm

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