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, 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.
In case the pandemic situation worsens, in person classes will be online.
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 5:30 to 7pm - Nov 16th to Dec 14th - 1.5 hours over 5 weeks- $150
__________________________________________________________________
* Survival 1 (A1 -0/1) for complete beginners - 12 hours - $240
Learn the basics in a fun interactive way using a full immersion communicative
EVENINGS In Person in Farragut -Survival 1 - Thursdays 6-7:30pm - Jan 7th to Feb 25th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks.
ONLINE MORNINGS INTENSIVE - Survival 1 INTENSIVE - Mo/Tue/Wed/Thu 8-9:30am - Nov 9th to 19th - 1.5 hours x 4 days x 2 weeks.
ONLINE SATURDAYS - Survival 1- Saturdays 12:30 to 2:30pm - Nov 7th to Dec 19th - 2 hours over 6 weeks (no class Nov 28th).
We offer all classes regularly, they are posted about 6 weeks before start on the schedule.
__________________________________________________________________
** 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).
EVENINGS In Person - Survival 2 - Thursdays 5:45-7:45pm - Nov 5th to Dec 17th (no class Nov 26th) - 2 hours over 6 weeks.
EVENINGS In Person - Survival 2 - Tuesdays 6 to 7:30pm - Jan 5th to Feb 23rd-1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240.
ONLINE MORNINGS INTENSIVE - Survival 2 INTENSIVE - Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/ 8-9:30am - Nov 30th to Dec 10th - 1.5 hours x 4 days x 2 weeks.
ONLINE SATURDAYS - Survival 2- Saturdays 12:30pm-2:00pm - Jan 9th to Feb 27th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks.
We offer all classes regularly, they are posted about 6 weeks before start on the schedule.
__________________________________________________________________
NEW
** Review Beginner Workshop A1 (A1-2) - 7.5 hours of class - $150
You did a A1-1 or A1-2 class and you forgot some? You struggle to understand authentic dialogs? This workshop will help you brush up your beginner skills, so you can continue with the next class. Prerequisite: Survival 1 and 2, or 15-20 hours of French.
Online - Review French Beginner A1 - Thursdays 6-7:30pm - from Nov 12th to Dec 17th - 7.5 hours - $150 (no class Nov 26th).
__________________________________________________________________
*** 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.
Online EVENINGS: - Survival 3 - Thursdays 6 to 7:30pm - Jan 7th to Feb 25th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks, $240.
In Person EVENINGS: - Survival 3 - Thursdays 7:40 to 9:05pm - Jan 7th to Feb 25th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks, $240.
We offer all classes regularly, they are posted about 6 weeks before start on the schedule.
__________________________________________________________________
NEW
*** 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...).
ONLINE - Conversation (A1) 7.5 hours - Thursdays 4:30 to 6pm - from Nov 5th to Dec 10th - 1.5 hours over 5 weeks - $150
__________________________________________________________________
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.
ONLINE - Survival 4 - Tuesdays 6-7:30pm - Jan 5th to Feb 23rd - 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 - Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm - Jan 6th to Feb 24th - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks.
_________________________________________________________________
NEW!
***** Grammar in Dialogues (A2) - 7.5 hours $150
For Elementary (A2) students who want to strengthen their grammar skills in a fun workshop. We will work on authentic dialogs - and therefore on your oral comprehension- to review grammar rules (comparatif, pronouns y and en, past tenses, conditionnel, subjonctif).
-Good after Survival 4, 5 or a A2 class-
Online - Grammar in Dialogues (A2) 7.5 hours - Tuesdays 6-7:30pm - November 10th to Dec 8th - 1.5 over 5 weeks - $150
__________________________________________________________________
***** 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) Workshop 7.5h - Tuesdays 6-7:30pm - Nov 17th to Dec 15th - 1.5 hours over 5 weeks - $150
In Person - Conversation and Grammar (A2) Class 12h - Mondays 6-7:30pm - Jan 11th to March 8th (no class Feb 15th) - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240
Online - Conversation and Grammar (A2) Class 12h - Tuesdays 6-7:30pm - Jan 12th to March 2nd 2021 - 1.5 hours over 8 weeks - $240
__________________________________________________________________
**** 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 5-6:00pm - Jan 13th to March 17th - 1h over 10 weeks - $200.
_____________________________________________
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
Online - Conversation and Grammar (B1 and +) Workshop 7.5h - Wed 6-7:30pm - Nov 11th to Dec 16th (no class Nov 25th) - 1.5h over 5 weeks - $150
In Person - Conversation and Grammar (B1 and above) Class 12h - Wed 6-7:30pm - Jan 13th to March 3rd - 1.5h over 8 weeks - $240
*****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 - Jan th to Feb 26th- 1.5 hours over 8 weeks $240.
__________________________________________________________________
****** 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 -Nov 16th to Dec 14th - 1.5 hours over 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 (B1+ B2 C1) 7.5 hours - Tue 6:30-8pm - Nov 10th to Dec 8th - 1.5h over 5 weeks - $150
Online -Perfect French (B2 C1) workshop 7.5h- Wed 7:35-9:05pm - Nov 11th to Dec 16th (no class Nov 25th)- 1.5 hours over 5 weeks - $150.