Learn French from French Tutor or Classes for Any Age

You can learn to speak French at The Alliance Francaise of St. Louis in a fun environment with small class sizes and native-quality speakers of the language. They have new sessions starting all the time.

The Alliance Française of St. Louis is a non-profit French school and cultural center that is part of a global network of over 1,135 associations in 138 countries. They have 140 chapters that operate in the United States. "Founded in Paris in 1883, the Alliance Française works to promote French language and culture. This organization thrives not only in Paris but since it's founding has expanded around the world. The Alliance Française is the largest cultural network in the world."

The St. Louis Chapter offers group classes at their location: 8505 Delmar Blvd., Suite G, St. Louis, MO 63124. They also offer private tutoring for all ages, which can be scheduled at your convenience on or off site.

The classes start at a beginning level and offer classes for adults, teens, children, even infants and are specifically geared to each learning level. The classes for kids are fun and incorporate singing and games that teach the language in a variety of mediums.

Here is a list of the very diversified learning groups that they have available right now:

Débutant (Beginner)

Beginner I (avec Sandra) Mondays 6-8 p.m. $174 + book (6 weeks)

Beginner I (avec Sandra) Thursdays 2-4 p.m. $174 + book (6 weeks)

Dive into French using a fun and simple text, French is Fun I. Material covered will include common phrases and simple vocabulary with an emphasis on French pronunciation.

Beginner II (avec Emily) Mondays 6-8 p.m. $174 + book (6 weeks)

Expand your vocabulary and grammar for basic situations as you build on the material covered in Beginner I with French is Fun I.

Beginner III (avec Emily) Thursdays 6-8 p.m. $174 + book (6 weeks)

Build a greater repertoire of vocabulary and grammar as you progress to the next level using the French is Fun II text.

Beginner IV (avec Simon) Thursdays 6-8 p.m. $174 + book (6 weeks)

Strengthen the foundation you have built as you focus on furthering your grammatical skills using the French is Fun II text.

Intermédiaire (Intermediate)

Intermediate I (avec Simon) Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. $174 + book (6 weeks)

Gain further confidence as you learn to converse in simple terms using the Alter Ego text, activity book and accompanying CD. The FRAMES method (FRench-AMerican Educational Standards) is used in this course, a method used by other American chapters of the Alliance Française.

Intermediate II (avec Simon) Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. $174 + book (6 weeks)

Continue to build on your French using Alter Ego text, activity book and accompanying CD to further master the material covered. The class will focus on listening and understanding conversational French with CD and video supplements. The FRAMES method (French-American Educational Standards) is used in this course, a method used by other American chapters of the Alliance Française.

Intermediate III (avec Simon) Mondays 6-8 p.m. $174 + book (6 weeks)

Learn situational vocabulary and grammar using the Alter Ego text, activity book and accompanying CD with supplemental materials, videos and conversation. This class reinforces the skills you've acquired and focuses on communication, comprehension and written production. The FRAMES method (French-American Educational Standards) is used in this course, a method used by other American chapters of the Alliance Française.

NEW! Marcel Pagnol et la Provence (avec Myriam) Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. $174 + book (6 weeks) Etude et discussions de La gloire de mon père, suivi par Le château de ma mère. « Une petite chanson de piété filiale... » selon les mots de l'auteur.

Cours extraordinaires (More Advanced)

NEW! Cinéma (avec Isabelle) Thursdays 6-8 p.m. $174 + book (6 weeks)

Le contexte, ce qu'il faut savoir avant de visionner un film, l'analyse d'une scène, le coin du cinéphile... « tout ce que vous avez toujours voulu savoir sur les films sans oser le demander... »

NEW! French History for Americans (in English) (avec Isabelle) Every other Wednesday - Jan. 6, Jan. 20 and Feb. 3 $87 (3 weeks)

January 6: The Beginning: The house of Bourbon (Henri IV, Louis XIII and Louis XIV); January 20: The Beginning of the End: The house of Bourbon (Louis XII, Louis XVI, and Louis XVIII); and February 3: A New Beginning: The French Revolution.

Avancé et Cours de conversation - (Advanced Conversational Learning)

Conversation avancée (avec Isabelle) Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. $174/$348 (6 weeks)

De quoi parlent les Français? Du sublime au ridicule: politique, cinéma, lecture, histoire, gastronomie...

Conversation & Grammaire Saturdays 10 a.m.- Noon. $174 + book (6 weeks)

Broaden your advanced language and conversational skills using the "Ultimate French Review and Practice" to supplement the class material.

France d'aujourd'hui (avec Isabelle) Mondays 7-9 p.m. $174 + book (6 weeks)

A cocktail of French news and culture with a twist of grammar using the "Ultimate French Review and Practice."

Groupes de conversation - (Group Conversation)

Les casse-croûtes: (Repas léger et sommaire, pris rapidement - Light, simple meal that one eats rapidly) Noon-1:30 p.m. $5 members, free to enrolled students. Lively conversation based on a current event or magazine article. New topic every week! No need to commit or register! Bring your own lunch.

Advanced (avec Myriam) Tuesdays Noon-1:30 p.m.

Beginners (avec Isabelle) Wednesdays Noon-1:30 p.m.

Intermediate (avec Isabelle) Thursdays Noon-1:30 p.m.

Enfants - (Infant & Child Classes)

NEW! Le casse-croûte des enfants (avec Sandra) Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. $130 (6 weeks) Send your child with their lunch and have them learn the basics of French.

French is Fun for Kids I (avec Sandra) Thursdays 4-5 p.m. $87

Speak - sing - and play in French. La langue française est amusante!

French is Fun for Kids II (avec Emily) Thursdays 4-5 p.m. $87 + book

Kids learn French in an interactive and fun environment of friends. Games and activities supplement this course designed for youth. Expect your child to progress!