

Learn French with us! Regular French classes are perfect for anyone wishing to learn a language, or wishing to continue learning. This class allows you to gradually learn the language through specific communication objectives and interactive activities. We work on 4 skills: Listening, Reading comprehension, Writing and Speaking.
Get to know your levels
Find out more about the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and the different levels.
Basic Users
A1 – Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2 – Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
Independent Users
B1 – Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B2 – Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Proficient Users
C1 – Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/ herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
C2 – Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/
merself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
Sessions
The Alliance Française de Pretoria offers classes throughout the year. Each level is split into 3 to 5 modules, which correspond to different registrations periods (sessions). See when the different sessions start and end during the year.
Weekday Class Calendar
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Session 1 | Mon & Thurs Tues and Thurs | 20 Jan – 10 Mar 21 Jan – 11 Mar |
Session 2 | Mon & Thurs Tues and Thurs | 17 Mar – 07 May 18 Mar – 08 May |
Session 3 | Mon & Thurs Tues and Thurs | 26 May – 16 Jul 27 May – 15 Jul |
Session 4 | Mon & Thurs Tues and Thurs | 04 Aug – 22 Sep 05 Aug – 23 Sep |
Session 5 | Mon & Thurs Tues and Thurs | 06 Oct – 24 Nov 07 Oct – 25 Nov |
Weekend Class Calendar
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Session 1 | Sat | 25 Jan – 5 Apr |
Session 2 | Sat | 12 Apr – 21 Jun |
Session 3 | Sat | 28 Jun – 13 Sep |
Session 4 | Sat | 20 Sep – 22 Nov |