Spring French Courses
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 its pour la plaisir… Whatever your reason for learning French, we offer a range of courses to suit you!
* Our teen and children’s courses have resumed in-house, apart from the 5th year online course which continues to be held online.
* Adult courses continue to be held online.
Spring French Courses
At Alliance Française de Limerick we offer French courses for adults, teens and children, from native-speaking teachers. Whatever your reason for learning French, we offer a range of courses to suit you!
*Our teen and children’s courses have resumed in-house, apart from the 5th Year online course which continues to be held online. Adult courses continue to be held online.
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 | Course Duration | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 19h30 – 21h00 | Beginners A1 Year 1 | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
| Monday | 11h30 – 13h00 | Beginners A1 Year 2 | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
| Wednesday | 19h0 – 20h30 | Beginners A1 Year 2 | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
A2 | For speakers with basic French, who can communicate in a simple way and exchange information.
| Day | Time | Course Title | Course Duration | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 19h00 – 20h30 | Continuation A2 Year 1 | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
| Thursday | 9h30 – 11h00 | Continuation A2 Year 2 | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
| Thursday | 19h00 – 20h30 | Holiday French A2 | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
B1/B2 | For speakers with an intermediate level of French, who can hold conversations about topics such as work, school or travel.
| Day | Time | Course Title | Course Duration | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 11h30 – 13h00 | Intermediate B1 Yr1 | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
| Wednesday | 11h40 – 13h10 | Intermediate B1 Yr2 | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
| Wednesday | 10h00 – 11h30 | Intermediate B2 Yr1 | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
| Tuesday | 11h30 – 13h00 | Intermediate B2 Yr2 | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
| Thursday | 10h00 – 11h30 | Intermediate Conversation 1 | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
| Wednesday | 10h00 – 11h30 | Intermediate Conversation 2 | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
C1 | For students moving towards fluency, we offer an Advanced Conversation class.
| Day | Time | Course Title | Duration (2×15 weeks) | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11h30 – 13h00 | Advanced Conversation C1/ C2 | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
Teen Courses
*Our teen courses have resumed in-house, apart from the 5th Year online course which continues to be held online.
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 | Course Duration | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 16h40 – 17h40 | 1st and 2nd Years | Sep – Jun |
10 Hrs / 1 term 20 Hrs / 2 terms 30 Hrs / 3 terms |
€120 per term |
| Monday | 17h10 – 18h40 | Junior Cert | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
| Tuesday | 16h15 – 17h45 | 5th Years | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
| Friday | 17h00 – 18h30 | 5th Years Online | Sep – Jun |
15 Hrs / 1 term 30 Hrs / 2 terms 45 Hrs / 3 terms |
€150 per term |
Children’s Courses
*Our children’s courses have resumed in-house.
We run French for Kids classes for children starting at age 4 and up to age 12.
| Day | Time | Course Title | Course Duration | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 16h40 – 17h40 | Minimes | Sep – Jun |
10 Hrs / 1 term 20 Hrs / 2 terms 30 Hrs / 3 terms |
€120 per term |
| Thursday | 15h30 – 16h30 | Cadets | Sep – Jun |
10 Hrs / 1 term 20 Hrs / 2 terms 30 Hrs / 3 terms |
€120 per term |
| Monday | 16h00 – 17h00 | Débutants | Sep – Jun |
10 Hrs / 1 term 20 Hrs / 2 terms 30 Hrs / 3 terms |
€120 per term |
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 (adhering to Covid guidelines)
Adult: €45 (1 hour grind), 10 grinds paid in advance: €425
Student: €40 (1 hour grind), 10 grinds paid in advance: €375
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.