A1 General French Schedules — Winter 2027

Adults · 10-week session · Jan 11 – Mar 29, 2027

A1 is divided into three consecutive courses: A1.1 → A1.2 → A1.3

Beginner, Part 1 (A1.1)

The first sublevel in A1 (Beginner), for complete beginners without any prior exposure to French In this course students will learn the alphabet, numbers, greetings and basic vocabulary relevant to interacting in the classroom. Students will learn to ask basic questions and to describe themselves and their city or country. Next course: General French A1.2.

9 groups scheduled for A1.1 in Winter 2027.

MON · WED7:15 – 8:45 pm$705
InstructorAlan-Michael Weatherford
Online · GR1 · Jan 11 – Mar 22, 2027 · 30 hours
TUE · THU5:00 – 6:30 pm$705
InstructorMariam Farag
Room 204 · GR2 · Jan 12 – Mar 18, 2027 · 30 hours
MON · WED6:45 – 8:15 pm$705
InstructorJanice Brown
Room 204 · GR3 · Jan 11 – Mar 22, 2027 · 30 hours
MON · FRI8:30 – 10:00 am$705
InstructorGaëlle Aubin
Online · GR4 · Jan 11 – Mar 22, 2027 · 30 hours
MON · WED6:45 – 8:15 pm$705
InstructorDelphine Gras
Online · GR5 · Jan 11 – Mar 17, 2027 · 30 hours
SAT8:30 – 11:00 am$664
InstructorMarisol Benevides Hinckel
Online · GR6 · Jan 16 – Mar 20, 2027 · 25 hours
SAT9:30 am – 12:00 pm$664
InstructorMichelle Beauclair
Room 205 · GR9 · Jan 16 – Mar 20, 2027 · 25 hours
TUE · THU11:15 am – 12:45 pm$705
InstructorDelphine Gras
Room 203 · GR7 · Jan 12 – Mar 18, 2027 · 30 hours
SAT2:15 – 4:45 pm$664
InstructorCyril Reynier
Room 224 · GR8 · Jan 16 – Mar 20, 2027 · 25 hours

Beginner, Part 2 (A1.2)

The second sublevel in A1 (Beginner), for students with limited prior exposure to French. In this course students will learn to describe their family, their hobbies and interests, their preferences, and their personality. Students will also learn to tell time and share facts about past events. Next course: General French A1.3

10 groups scheduled for A1.2 in Winter 2027.

TUE · THU5:15 – 6:45 pm$705
InstructorMadeleine Poole
Room 224 · GR1 · Jan 12 – Mar 18, 2027 · 30 hours
TUE · THU5:15 – 6:45 pm$705
InstructorMarisol Benevides Hinckel
Online · GR2 · Jan 12 – Mar 18, 2027 · 30 hours
SAT12:00 – 2:30 pm$664
InstructorPauline Chateau
Room 203 · GR3 · Jan 16 – Mar 20, 2027 · 25 hours
MON · WED9:30 – 11:00 am$705
InstructorPippa Marple
Room 203 · GR4 · Jan 11 – Mar 22, 2027 · 30 hours
MON · WED8:30 – 10:00 am$705
InstructorMarii Stratter
Online · GR5 · Jan 11 – Mar 22, 2027 · 30 hours
MON · THU6:30 – 8:00 pm$705
InstructorMarii Stratter
Online · GR6 · Jan 11 – Mar 22, 2027 · 30 hours
SAT8:30 – 11:00 am$664
InstructorMarii Stratter
Online · GR7 · Jan 16 – Mar 20, 2027 · 25 hours
SAT2:00 – 4:30 pm$664
InstructorFrédérique Battestini
Room 204 · GR8 · Jan 16 – Mar 20, 2027 · 25 hours
TUE · THU6:45 – 8:15 pm$705
InstructorVeronica Moldovanu
Room 203 · GR9 · Jan 12 – Mar 18, 2027 · 30 hours
MON · WED6:45 – 8:15 pm$705
InstructorFrédéric Dugenet
Online · GR10 · Jan 11 – Mar 22, 2027 · 30 hours

Beginner, Part 3 (A1.3)

The third and final sublevel in A1 (Beginner), for students with some prior exposure to French. In this course students will learn to talk about the weather and seasons, and how to make suggestions about suitable clothing for different times of the year. Students will also learn basic interactions related to shopping, eating in a restaurant, as well as how to talk about basic future events. At the end of the course, students will be guided through a DELF review of the A1 level. Next courses: A1 Review, A1/A1+ workshops, or General French A2.1

6 groups scheduled for A1.3 in Winter 2027.

TUE · THU9:00 – 10:30 am$705
InstructorMarisol Benevides Hinckel
Online · GR1 · Jan 12 – Mar 18, 2027 · 30 hours
TUE · THU6:45 – 8:15 pm$705
InstructorFrédérique Battestini
Room 205 · GR2 · Jan 12 – Mar 18, 2027 · 30 hours
MON · WED5:15 – 6:45 pm$705
InstructorMarisol Benevides Hinckel
Online · GR3 · Jan 11 – Mar 22, 2027 · 30 hours
TUE · THU5:00 – 6:30 pm$705
InstructorPatrick White
Online · GR4 · Jan 12 – Mar 18, 2027 · 30 hours
SAT11:30 am – 2:00 pm$664
InstructorMariam Farag
Room 224 · GR5 · Jan 16 – Mar 20, 2027 · 25 hours
SAT11:30 am – 2:00 pm$664
InstructorKélian Brosse
Online · GR6 · Jan 16 – Mar 20, 2027 · 25 hours

Please note: courses may fill quickly or be cancelled if minimum enrolment is not reached. Check each course page for the most up-to-date details or contact us with any questions.
No classes on Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). All 30-hour courses follow the same curriculum; simply choose the group, format and schedule that suits you best. 25-hour courses will cover the same curriculum as 30-hour courses and will require more independent work from student and additional homework.

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Registration for Winter 2027 will open on Thursday, November 12 at 8am Pacific.

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