2024/25 French Courses
Welcome back !
We are also offering a comprehensive online program for academic year 2024/25.
At Alliance Française de Limerick, the objective is to improve or develop skills in French language and culture. Maybe you want to be more comfortable on holiday in France, maybe you want to progress in your job, you may want to acquire a world-wide recognised language qualification or maybe it’s pour le plaisir… Whatever your reason for learning French, we offer a range of courses to suit you!
Adult Courses
A1 | Learn to introduce yourself, express likes/dislikes, daily routines, leisure activities, numbers, time, days of the week etc. Present, past and future tenses.
| Day | Time | Course Title | Teacher | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday |
10.00h- 11h30 |
Beginners A1 Year 1 | Delphine |
Term 1: €360 Term 2: €360 |
| Tuesday |
19.00h- 20h30 |
Beginners A1 Year 1 | Nelly | Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
| Thursday |
11.30h- 13.00h |
Holiday French | Nelly | Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
| Monday |
11.30h- 13.00h |
Beginners A1 Year 2 | Nelly | Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
| Wednesday |
19.00h- 20h30 |
Beginners A1 Year 2 | Nelly | Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
A2 | For speakers with basic French, who can communicate in a simple way and exchange information.
| Day | Time | Course Title | Teacher | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday |
19.00h- 20h30 |
Holiday French |
Nelly |
Term 1: €360 Term 2: €360 |
| Thursday |
09h30- 11.00h |
Continuation A2 Year 1 |
Nathalie |
Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
| Thursday |
19h15- 20h45 |
Continuation A2 Year 1 |
Cèline |
Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
| Thursday |
09h30- 11.00h |
Continuation A2 Year 2 |
Nathalie |
Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
| Tuesday |
19h15- 20h45 |
Continuation A2 Year 2 |
Nathalie | Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
B1 | For speakers with an intermediate level of French, who can hold conversations about topics such as work, school or travel.
| Day | Time | Course Title | Teacher | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday |
11h30- 13.00h |
Intermediate 1 Year 1 |
Audrey |
Term 1: €360 Term 2: €360 |
| Monday |
19.00h- 20h30 |
Intermediate 1 |
Cindy |
Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
| Wednesday |
11h40- 13.10h |
Intermediate 1 Year 2 |
Nathalie |
Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
| Wednesday |
10.00h- 11h30 |
Intermediate 2 Year 1 |
Nathalie |
Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
| Tuesday |
11h30- 13.00h |
Intermediate 2 Year 2 |
Nathalie |
Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
B2/C1 | For students moving towards fluency, we offer an Advanced Conversation class.
| Day | Time | Course Title | Teacher | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday |
11h30- 13.00h |
Advanced B2/C1 |
Delphine |
Term 1: €360 Term 2: €360 |
Teen Courses
We offer a range of after-school and weekend classes for teenagers. Our classes run in tandem with the secondary school curriculum and we offer specialised preparation classes for the Junior Cert and Leaving Cert exams.
| Day | Time | Course Title | Teacher | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thursday |
16h40- 17h40 |
First and Second Years |
Céline |
Term 1: €240 Term 2: €240 |
| Monday |
17h10- 18h40 |
Junior Cert |
Audrey |
Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
|
Tuesday |
16h15- 17h45 |
Fourth/Fifth Years |
Nathalie |
Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
| Wednesday |
16h15- 17h45 |
Leaving Cert |
Nathalie |
Term 1: €360
Term 2: €360 |
Children’s Courses
We run French for Kids classes for children starting at age 4 and up to age 12.
| Day | Time | Course Title | Teacher | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuesday |
15h30- 16h30 |
A Petit Pas |
Audrey |
Term 1: €240 Term 2: €240 |
|
Tuesday |
16h40- 17h40 |
Minimes |
Audrey |
Term 1: €240
Term 2: €240 |
|
Thursday |
15h30- 16h30 |
Cadets |
Céline |
Term 1: €240
Term 2: €240 |
| Monday |
16.00h- 17.00h |
Debutants |
Audrey |
Term 1: €240
Term 2: €240 |
Non-Student Membership
Non-student membership of Alliance Française is available to all at €15 per annum. This includes free access to Culturethèque. You will then be notified and invited to attend our many cultural events during the year. All students receive automatic membership while attending group classes.
Private Classes
Online or In-House
Adult: €65 (1 hour individual grind), 5 grinds paid in advance (€320), 10 grinds paid in advance (€600) OR €43 (1 hour grind for two students)
Student: €60 (1 hour grind), 5 grinds paid in advance (€290), 10 grinds paid in advance (€560) OR €35 (1 hour grind for two students)
Our teachers offer a flexible schedule of adult and student private classes across all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced. If a specific area needs more attention, then private classes offer a fast track route to success. Please call us to discuss your preferences.
Specialised Workshops & Classes
(Subject to demand)
DELF/DALF Preparation Classes
We offer DELF preparation classes throughout the year, before exam sittings. Please click here for more information.
Corporate Classes / Business French
Business French is aimed for students who need to quickly master some French Language in a Business environment, as well as those who want to perfect grammar, broaden vocabulary and increase oral comprehension and expression. Classes are tailor made to suit the students’ levels and requirements. Please click here for more information about Business French classes.