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
Since July 2020, we are offering classes in person.
The French Academy follows 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
* Survival 1 (A1 -0/1) for complete beginners
Learn the basics (presentation, numbers, key sentences) in a fun interactive way using a full immersion communicative methodology (for complete beginners fast-paced).
-> SATURDAYS In Person - Survival 1 DC - Saturdays 11:30 to 1pm - Jan 29th to March 19th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $253.
-> EVENINGS In Person - Survival 1 DC - Mondays 6:30-8:00pm - Jan 24th to March 21st (no class Feb 21st) - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $253. * FULL*
-> EVENINGS In Person - Survival 1 DC - Thursdays 7:35-9:00pm - Feb 10th to March 31st - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $253.
- ONLINE EVENINGS - Survival 1 - Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm - Feb 8th to March 29th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
- ONLINE SATURDAYS - Survival 1 Saturdays 9:00-10:30am - March 5th to April 23rd - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
- ONLINE INTENSIVE - Survival 1 - Mon and Wed 8-9:30am - March 14th to April 6th - 1.5 h x 2 days x 4 weeks - $240.
** Survival 2 (A1 -2) for beginners with some knowledge
Learn more basics to be able to survive in a French speaking country! (You must have some knowledge to register for this class).
-> EVENINGS In Person - Survival 2 DC - Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm - March 17th to May 5th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $253.
ONLINE EVENINGS - Survival 2 - Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm - March 10th to April 28th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
ONLINE SATURDAYS - Survival 2 - Saturdays 11:30am-1pm - March 12th to April 30th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240
ONLINE MORNINGS INTENSIVE - Survival 2 INTENSIVE - Mon and Wed 8-9:30am - Feb 14th to March 9th - 1.5h x 2 days x 4 weeks - $240.
*** Survival 3 (A1-3) for advanced beginners
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.
-> EVENINGS In Person - Survival 3 DC - Tuesdays 7:35-9:05pm - Jan 18th to March 8th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $253. * FULL*
-> EVENINGS In Person - Survival 3 DC - Tuesdays 6:00-7:25pm - March 15th to May 3rd - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $253.
- ONLINE MORNINGS - Survival 3 - Tuesdays 8:00-9:30am - Feb 8th to March 29th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
- ONLINE EVENINGS - Survival 3 - Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm - March 10th to April 28th - 1.5 h over 8 weeks - $240.
- ONLINE SATURDAYS - Survival 3 - Saturdays 9:00-10:30am - March 12th to May 7th (no class April 16th) - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
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)
For Strong 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...).
This class is to reinforce A1-1 and A1-2 skills, you need to have done at least Survival 1 and 2 or equivalent.
-> In Person - Dates coming
- ONLINE - Conversation (A1 part 1) - Mondays 6:00 to 7:30pm - Feb 28th to March 28th - 1.5 hours over 5 weeks - $150
After Survival 1 and 2 or equivalent.
Choose your Elementary A2 Class
**** Survival 4 (A1-4) for starting elementary
Learn to use all the past and future tenses! For students who have done A1-3.
-> EVENINGS In Person - Survival 4 DC - Tuesdays 7:35-9:00pm - March 22nd to May 10th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $253.
- ONLINE EVENINGS - Survival 4 - Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm - Jan 25th to March 15th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
- ONLINE SATURDAYS - Survival 4 - Saturdays 9:00-10:30am - March 12th to May 7th (no class April 16th) - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
**** 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).
- ONLINE - Survival 5 - Thursdays 6:00pm-7:30pm - Jan 27th to March 17th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
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***** Conversation and Grammar (A2)
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
-> In Person - Conversation and Grammar A2 Class - Wednesdays 7:35-9pm - Jan 19th to March 9th- 1.5h over 8 weeks - $253
-> In Person - Conversation and Grammar A2 Workshop - Wednesdays 7:35-9pm - Feb 9th to March 9th- 1.5h over 5 weeks - $159
-> In Person - Conversation and Grammar A2 Class - Wednesdays 7:35-9pm - March 16th to May 4th - 1.5h over 8 weeks - $253
- ONLINE EVENINGS - Conversation and Grammar (A2) Class 12h - Tuesdays 6-7:30pm - Jan 11th to March 3rd- 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
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Choose your Intermediate B1 Class
***** Conversation and Grammar B1
This class is for Intermediate students and above (B1-B2) 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 SATURDAYS - Conversation and Grammar (B1 and B2) Class - Sat 12-1:30pm -Feb 16th to March 26th - 1.5h over 5 weeks - $159.
-> In Person EVENINGS - Conversation and Grammar (B1 and B2) Class - Wed 6-7:30pm - March 16th to May 4th - 1.5h over 8 weeks - $253.
- ONLINE - Conversation and Grammar (B1) Class - Mondays 5-6:30pm - March 21st to May 9th - 1.5h over 8 weeks - $240.
- ONLINE - Conversation and Grammar (B1 and B2) Class - Wednesdays 6-7:30pm - Jan 26th to March 16th - 1.5h over 8 weeks - $240.
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*****Perfect Grammar B1
A dynamic grammar class to review B1 grammar rules (the past, the conditional, the subjunctive, prepositions,...)
- ONLINE - Grammar B1 (low intermediate) - Fridays 5:00pm-6:30pm - Jan 28th to March 18th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240
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Choose your Advanced B2/C1 Class
****** Perfect your French! Conversation and Grammar B2/C1
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.
-> In Person - Perfect French workshop (B2/C1) - Mondays 5:30-7pm - Feb 28th to March 28th - 1.5 hours over 5 weeks- - $159
****** 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+ or above.
NEW CLASS EVERY SESSION
-> In Person - News Workshop - Mondays 7:05-8:30pm - Feb 28th to March 28th - 1.5 hours over 5 weeks - $159