Class Schedule Adults DC - K str. NW
Adults classes are held at 1629 K Str., Suite 300, Washington DC 20006: we use several offices and a conference room.
We choose quality over quantity: our classes have between 3 and 6 participants to make sure everyone gets a lot of attention and progress better and faster.
If you don't know your level, you can do this self-evaluation or contact us for a short assessment.
French for Beginners (A1) (Survival classes)
French for Elementary Speakers (A2) (Conversation Classes or Grammar Classes)
French for intermediate Speakers (B1) (Conversation Classes or Grammar Classes)
French for Advanced and Bilingual Speakers (B2- C1)
COVID-19 Measures
During the Social Distancing period (probably until end of June), you can follow all group classes on Skype.
- Register for your class.
- We'll send you a "Skype Meet-Now" link, and the material you will need during class.
- You can follow the class at home.
For classes in person, the French Academy plans to implement strict safety measures against COVID-19. We ask all our students and visitors to respect those regulations. Please see all the precautions here.
Choose your Beginner A1 Class
* Introduction to French (A1-0) for complete beginners (slow pace) $150 (workshop)
Learn French sounds and letters, numbers, very basic sentences and a few key words at a slow pace (not in complete immersion).
Online - French Intro Workshop - Mondays 5 to 6:30pm - July 6th to Aug 3rd - 1.5 hours over 5 weeks- $150
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* Survival 1 (A1 -0/1) for complete beginners - 12 hours - $240
Learn the basics in a fun interactive way using a full immersion communicative methodology.
EVENINGS- in person - Survival 1- Tuesdays 5:30 to 7:30pm - July 14th to Aug 18th - 2 hours over 6 weeks.
SATURDAYS Online - Survival 1- Saturdays 10am to 12pm - July 11th to Aug 15th - 2 hours over 6 weeks.
LUNCH Online - Survival 1- Wednesdays 1 to 2:30pm - July 22nd to Sept 9th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks.
MORNINGS INTENSIVE Online - Survival 1 INTENSIVE - Mo/Tue/Wed/Thu 8-9:30am - July 20th to 30th - 1.5 hours x 4 days x 2 weeks.
We offer all classes regularly, they are posted about 6 weeks before start on the schedule.
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** Survival 2 (A1 -2) for beginners with some knowledge- 12 hours - $240
Learn more basics to be able to survive in a French speaking country! (You must have some knowledge to register for this class).
MORNINGS INTENSIVE- Online - Survival 2 INTENSIVE - Mo/Tue/Wed/Thu 8-9:30am - June 15th to 25th - 1.5 hours x 4 days x 2 weeks.
EVENINGS- in person - Survival 2 - Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm - July 9th to Aug 27th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks.
MORNINGS- Online - Survival 2 - Tuesdays 8:00-9:30am - Aug 11th to Sept 29th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks.
We offer all classes regularly, they are posted about 6 weeks before start on the schedule.
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*** Conversation for Beginners (A1/ A2 minus) - 7.5 hours $150
For Beginner students (A1) and low elementary who want to strengthen their conversation skills with authentic dialogs of our daily life (about food, hobbies, friends and family, simple conversations at work, buying an item...).
In person - Conversation (A1) 7.5 hours - Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm - from July 7th to Aug 4th - 1.5 hours over 5 weeks - $150
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*** Survival 3 (A1-3) for advanced beginners- 12 hours - $240
Learn more to be an elementary speaker! Must have done Survival 1 and 2 (or Bleu 1 and 2) or have finished A1-2 level.
MORNINGS INTENSIF - Online: Survival 3 INTENSIVE - Mo/Tue/Wed/Thu 8-9:30am - July 6th to 16th - 1.5 hours x 4 days x 2 weeks.
EVENINGS- in person: - Survival 3 - Tuesdays 7:30-9pm - July 7th to August 25th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks.
We offer all classes regularly, they are posted about 6 weeks before start on the schedule.
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Choose your Elementary A2 Class
**** Survival 4 (A1-4) for starting elementary - 12 hours - $240
Learn to use all the past and future tenses! For students who have done A1-3.
In person - Survival 4 - Thursdays 6-7:30pm - July 9th to Aug 27th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks.
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**** Survival 5 (A2-1)- 12 hours - $240
Learn to use the conditional and the subjunctive. For students who have done the Survival 4 or are A2 (elementary).
In person - Survival 5 - Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm - July 8th to Aug 26th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks.
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***** Conversation and Grammar (A2) - 12 hours $240 or 7.5 hours $150
For Elementary (A2) students who want to train and perfect their conversation skills and fluidity of the language, while learning and reviewing grammar rules. 1.5 hours over 5, or 8 weeks.
NEW EVERY SESSION
Online - Conversation and Grammar (A2) Class 12h - Tuesdays 6-7:30pm - July 21st to Sept 8th- 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240
Online - Conversation and Grammar (A2) Workshop 7.5h - Mondays 5-6:30pm - Aug 3rd to Aug 31st- 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $150
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**** Improve your Grammar (A2) - 12 hours - $240
This class is for Elementary students (A2) who want to improve their grammar skills with written and oral activities.
Online - Grammar A2 - Wednesdays 5-6:30pm - July 15th to Sept 2nd - 1.5h over 8 weeks. _____________________________________________
Choose your Intermediate B1 Class
***** Conversation and Grammar B1- 12 hours $240 or 7.5 hours $150.
This class is for Intermediate students (B1) who want to improve their conversation skills and strengthen some grammar points at the same time. We have a new program every session, so you can repeat this class several times as long as you are B1 or above.
NEW EVERY SESSION
In person - Conversation and Grammar (B1) workshop 12h - Wed 6-7:30pm - July 22nd to Aug 19th - 1.5 hours over 5 weeks - $150
*****Perfect Grammar B1 - 12 hours $240 or 7.5 hours $150
A dynamic grammar class to review B1 grammar rules (the past, the conditional, the subjunctive, prepositions,...)
Online - Grammar B1 - Fridays 5:00pm-6:30pm - July 17th to Sept 4th- 1.5 hours over 8 weeks $240.
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****** Les News (B1+/ B2 and above)
-Let's talk about current events in French and improve our understanding and debating skills. This class has a new syllabus every period and a hands-on curriculum to better integrate the participants' needs! Can be repeated several times as long as you are B1+ and above.
NEW CLASS EVERY SESSION
Online - News Workshop - Mondays 6:30-8pm - July 20th to Aug 17th - 1.5 hours over 5 weeks - $150.
Choose your Advanced B2/C1 Class
****** Perfect your French! Conversation and Grammar B2/C1- 12 hours - $240
Class for advanced speakers (B2+) who would like to empower their French with better oral and written skills.
NEW EVERY SESSION, can be repeated several times.
Online - Conversation and Grammar B2 Class 12 hours - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm - June 16th to Aug 4th 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
Online - Perfect French (B2 C1) Workshop 7.5 hours - Wednesdays 7:30-9pm - July 15th to Aug 12th- 1.5 hours over 5 weeks - $150.