In partnership with Alliance Française of Lafayette/

Herbert J. Wiltz is a retired language teacher holding Master’s degrees in Education, French and Spanish. He served in both the parochial and the public school systems, dedicating his career to language instruction and cultural enrichment. Throughout his years as an educator, he developed and taught numerous lessons in Creole (Kouri Vini), contributing significantly to the preservation, promotion, and continued vitality of the language.

In partnership with Alliance Française of Lafayette/

Herbert J. Wiltz is a retired language teacher holding Master’s degrees in Education, French and Spanish. He served in both the parochial and the public school systems, dedicating his career to language instruction and cultural enrichment. Throughout his years as an educator, he developed and taught numerous lessons in Creole (Kouri Vini), contributing significantly to the preservation, promotion, and continued vitality of the language.

This course is for complete beginners.

By the end of A1.1, you’ll be able to introduce yourself, spell your name, greet others naturally, count from 0 to 99, and talk about where you’re from. You’ll share basic personal information, express likes and dislikes, and hold short, practical conversations about everyday topics.

You’ll also learn to introduce someone else, fill out simple forms, name countries and cities, and find your way around a city — building the solid foundations needed to communicate in French.

 This class is designed for false beginners who already have basic foundations in French.

By the end of A1.2, you’ll be able to locate places on a map, talk about transportation, accommodation, and travel situations, and ask questions to get to know people along the way. You’ll describe your family and others, discuss your likes and dislikes, hobbies, work, passions, and future dreams, and explain a simple health issue.

Prerequisite: A1.1 or placement test.

This class is designed for false beginners who want to keep building confidence and fluency in French.

By the end of A1.3, you’ll be able to talk about time, schedules, and daily routines, including your work life. You’ll make plans, invite someone out, and accept or decline invitations naturally. You’ll also talk about past events, recent experiences, and projects, understand a simple biography, and describe someone physically.

Prerequisite: A1.2 or placement test.

It’s time to reflect and look ahead. A1.4 helps you talk about your past memories, recent experiences, and future plans with confidence.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to share childhood memories, describe life experiences, understand a biographical profile, and describe someone’s physical appearance. You’ll also learn to give simple advice and talk about travel plans and practical needs.

This is the final class of the A1 Beginner level.

Prerequisite: A1.3 or placement test.

A2.1 is the next step toward greater independence in French.

By the end of this level, you’ll be able to talk about past and current events, give advice, and discuss travel plans from choosing a destination to understanding an itinerary. You’ll describe cities, places, and accommodation, talk about seasons, climate, feelings, and sensations, and navigate everyday situations like reading a menu, sharing opinions, and interacting at the grocery store.

Prerequisite: A1.4 or placement test.

A2.2 is designed to help you express opinions and interact more naturally in everyday and cultural situations.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to compare habits, talk about how things have changed over time, and share your learning experience. You’ll interact confidently in stores and restaurants, describe and qualify people and objects, give positive or negative opinions, recommend a movie or show, and organize a social event.

Prerequisite: A2.1 or placement test.

A2.2 is designed to help you express opinions and interact more naturally in everyday and cultural situations.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to compare habits, talk about how things have changed over time, and share your learning experience. You’ll interact confidently in stores and restaurants, describe and qualify people and objects, give positive or negative opinions, recommend a movie or show, and organize a social event.

Prerequisite: A2.1 or placement test.

A2.3 helps you handle more complex, real-world situations in French with confidence.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to compare travel programs, prepare a trip, ask for information about accommodation, and describe places in detail. You’ll also learn to deal with basic administrative documents, talk about cultural experiences, and understand advice and safety instructions.

Prerequisite: A2.2 or placement test.

A2.4 is the final step of the Elementary level, preparing you for greater autonomy in French.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to express feelings and emotions, organize a weekend getaway, and describe meaningful travel or life experiences abroad. You’ll also learn to understand job ads, search for work, offer your services, and give advice with confidence.

Prerequisite: A2.3 or placement test.

You’re Almost at B2 — Finish B1 Strong!

You’ve come a long way in your French journey! B1.4 is the final course of the B1 level and your last step before moving on to B2.

Continue strengthening your speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary while developing the confidence and fluency you’ll need for the next level.

Prérequis : B1.4 ou test de placement.

From B2 Part 1.1 to B2.4: completed within 100 to 120 hours (4 sessions of once-a-week classes). Students are able to communicate with a degree of spontaneity and ease so that a conversation with a native speaker does not involve tension for either party. It is also the level of language proficiency that most French universities require from undergraduate foreign students. Also include Conversation classes.

From B2 Part 1.1 to B2.4: completed within 100 to 120 hours (4 sessions of once-a-week classes). Students are able to communicate with a degree of spontaneity and ease so that a conversation with a native speaker does not involve tension for either party. It is also the level of language proficiency that most French universities require from undergraduate foreign students. Also include Conversation classes.