Bienvenue aux débutants! Welcome, beginners! This class is designed for students with no prior experience in French. Careful attention is paid to proper pronunciation, best learning techniques, and in-class participation to learn how to speak with confidence. We will cover the first three units of Édito A1: introducing oneself, talking about likes and dislikes, and learning basic exchanges. Greetings, initial numbers, and the alphabet are also covered, in addition to core grammar concepts such as basic verb conjugations and the gender of nouns. Have fun online in French with your classmates learning the language in authentic contexts and using our practical and effective method! 

Teacher: Lauren Bruneau. 11 weeks—Mondays, 5→6:30 pm from September 21 to December 7 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. Online only.

Required: Édito A1 textbook (either print or e-book) and cahier d’activités (workbook)

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

This course will first review the main learning points of Unit 2, before moving on to Units 3 and 4 in the Édito book series. Unit 3 covers food and the restaurant, with an emphasis on the partitive articles (du, de la, des) and expressions of quantity. Unit 4, navigating the city and modes of transportation, also covers important points like commands, conjunctions, and time expressions. Continue to improve your vocabulary and speaking skills with Édito’s engaging ancillaries and our emphasis on asking and answering basic questions. Students will also consider cultural elements and continue practicing their pronunciation.

Teacher: Robert Aldrich. 11 weeks—Fridays, 3:30→5 pm from September 25 to December 11 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. In-person only at 43 King Street.

Required: Édito A1 textbook (either print or e-book) and cahier d’activités (workbook)

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

This course will first review the main learning points of Unit 2, before moving on to Units 3 and 4 in the Édito book series. Unit 3 covers food and the restaurant, with an emphasis on the partitive articles (du, de la, des) and expressions of quantity. Unit 4, navigating the city and modes of transportation, also covers important points like commands, conjunctions, and time expressions. Continue to improve your vocabulary and speaking skills with Édito’s engaging ancillaries and our emphasis on asking and answering basic questions. Students will also consider cultural elements and continue practicing their pronunciation. 

Teacher: Nikki Matheson. 11 weeks—Wednesdays, 5:30→7 pm from September 23 to December 9 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. Online only.

Required: Édito A1 textbook (either print or e-book) and cahier d’activités (workbook)

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

This course will cover Units 4 and 5 in our Édito A1 textbook. Vocabulary themes include the city, public transportation, clothing, everyday objects, and the weather. Students will learn to ask for and give directions, present a town’s layout, and then navigate various shopping scenarios and talk about the weather. Grammar points include commands, time adverbs, and important connecting terms. Students will also pick up the near future tense and practice using various adjectives, in addition to discovering new essential verbs. Important pronunciation and cultural differences will also be covered—all with our emphasis on practical communication.

Teacher: Laurence Lawson 11 weeks—Mondays, 4→5:30 pm from September 21 to December 7 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. In-person only at 43 King Street.

Required: Édito A1 textbook (either print or e-book) and cahier d’activités (workbook)

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

This course will cover Units 4 AND 5 in our Édito A1 textbook. Vocabulary themes include the city, public transportation, clothing, everyday objects, and the weather. Students will learn to ask for and give directions, present a town’s layout, and then navigate various shopping scenarios and talk about the weather. Grammar points include commands, time adverbs, and important connecting terms. Students will also pick up the near future tense and practice using various adjectives, in addition to discovering new essential verbs. Important pronunciation and cultural differences will also be covered—all with our emphasis on practical communication.

Teacher: Nikki Matheson. 11 weeks—Mondays, 5:30→7 pm from September 21 to December 7 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. Online only.

Required: Édito A1 textbook (either print or e-book) and cahier d’activités (workbook)

This class will cover Units 9 and 10 in the Édito A1 book. The themes “Happy Vacation!” and “At Work,” will show students how to describe the places they visit, express their vacation preferences, and talk about life in the work world—skills, training, and one’s areas of expertise. Essential grammar points include comparisons, the gender of place names, impersonal expressions in the imperfect tense, the passé composé of the verb être, and essential pronouns. Nature and vacation vocabulary is included as well as lexicons for discussing professions. Enjoy practicing with your peers while discovering cultural insights and refining your pronunciation!

Teacher: Johanna Schneider. 11 weeks—Wednesdays, 6→7:30 pm from September 23 to December 9 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. In-person only at 43 King Street.

Required: Édito A1 textbook (either print or e-book) and cahier d’activités (workbook)

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

This class is designed for A1-level “graduates” who feel they need more practice conversing with the vocabulary and structures of our standard beginner curriculum. Using a communicative approach, students must listen carefully and follow the scripted lead of the instructor to “hear” their way through basic questions and dialogues. In this manner, grammar and essential terms are learned intuitively rather than relying on translation. Let Christelle walk you through the essential A1 learning points: first tenses, vocabulary to meet basic needs, and proper pronunciation. Increase your confidence in speaking and listening! Instructor-provided materials, but students may wish to refer to their Édito A1 textbooks.

Teacher: Christelle L. Utende. 11 weeks—Wednesdays, 3→4:30 pm from September 23 to December 9 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. In-person only at 43 King Street.

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

Welcome to the A2 level! Keep building your skills in French this fall, as we cover the first two units of the Édito book series. We will focus first on mastering the two basic past tenses and cover two themes: “New Lives” and “I remember…” Target vocabulary includes talking about one’s life and favorite cultural pursuits, landscapes, memories, and other life circumstances. Specific real-world scenarios, cultural asides, and emphasis on correct pronunciation round out the program. Édito’s numerous listening and speaking activities keep students engaged and also working independently.

Teacher: Laurence Lawson. 11 weeks—Wednesdays, 6→7:30 from September 23 to December 9 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. Online only.

Édito A2 textbook (either print or e-book) and cahier d’activités (workbook)

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

This class will cover Unit 4 and much of Unit 5 in the Édito A2 book series. The two themes covered are describing people (physical traits and character) and life in the future (science and innovation). Students will learn how to make comparisons and talk about future technologies as well as expressing compliments, hope, and surprise. Grammar structures include possessive pronouns, the future tense, and use of the pronoun on. Practice conversationally with the teacher and your classmates, all while refining your pronunciation and cultural understanding! Engaging activities and ancillaries help students structure and reinforce their learning.

Teacher: Lucas Dunn. 8 weeks—Tuesdays, 6→7:30 pm from October 20 to December 15 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. Hybrid from 43 King Street.

Édito A2 textbook (either print or e-book) and cahier d’activités (workbook) 

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 8 weeks

This class will cover Units 4 and 5 in the Édito A2 book series. The two themes covered are describing people (physical traits and character) and life in the future (science and innovation). Students will learn how to make comparisons and talk about future technologies as well as expressing compliments, hope, and surprise. Grammar structures include possessive pronouns, the future tense, and use of the pronoun on. Practice conversationally with your classmates, all while refining your pronunciation and cultural understanding! Engaging activities and ancillaries help students structure and reinforce their learning. 

Teacher: Laurence Lawson. 11 weeks—Mondays, 6→7:30 pm from September 21 to December 7 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. In-person only at 43 King Street.

Édito A2 textbook (either print or e-book) and cahier d’activités (workbook) 

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

This course will cover Units 7 and 8 in the Édito A2 book series. The two themes covered are “To your health!” and include the body, health, and visits with the doctor and "In the Media" where we'll work on forms of media. Practical grammar includes essential pronouns, the superlative, and the subjunctive. Students will learn how to express their needs, give advice, and discuss health issues and their point of view. As always, emphasis remains on real-world communication, proper pronunciation, and cultural understanding. Enjoy speaking and practicing with your classmates through engaging resources and guided practice!

Teacher: Marc Juneau. 11 weeks—Tuesdays, 4→5:30 pm from September 22 to December 8,  with no class the week of Thanksgiving. Hybrid from 43 King Street.

Édito A2 textbook (either print or e-book) and cahier d’activités (workbook)

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

This course will cover Units 7 and 8 in the Édito A2 book series. The two themes covered are “To your health!” and include the body, health, and visits with the doctor and "In the Media" where we'll work on forms of media. Practical grammar includes essential pronouns, the superlative, and the subjunctive. Students will learn how to express their needs, give advice, and discuss health issues and their point of view. As always, emphasis remains on real-world communication, proper pronunciation, and cultural understanding. Enjoy speaking and practicing with your classmates through engaging resources and guided practice!

Teacher: Laurence Lawson. 11 weeks—Tuesdays, 6→7:30 pm from September 22 to December 8 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. Online only.

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

Check out the new edition of Édito and begin the engaging B1 curriculum! Numerous reading and audio resources place vocabulary and structures in meaningful contexts. The themes include talking about others and how to live together in solidarity. Students will revisit the passé composé/imparfait distinction and delve a bit further into the versatile subjunctive mood. Vocabulary includes family relations, friendship and love, and terms associated with global solidarity and social cohesion. Continue to have fun learning French with your classmates using this structured method! Emphasis on speaking, presenting, and proper pronunciation also continues. Additional resources for practice and reinforcement help students engage rigorously to maintain and expand on what they have learned to date. Venez nombreux! 

Teacher: Marc Juneau. 11 weeks—Mondays, 6→7:30 pm from September 21 to December 7 with no class the week of Thanksgiving.  Hybrid from 60 Lake Street (VTIFF).

Required: Édito B1 textbook and Cahier d'activites (workbook).

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

This class will cover Unit 5 and half of Unit 6 in the Édito B1 program. Students will acquire the vocabulary they need to talk about the pros and cons of living in a big city. Grammar topics will include the passive voice, liaison, and the proper placement of adjectives and the nouns derived from these. Cultural subjects will cover major Paris monuments, gentrification in Montreal, and some easy poetry. Édito’s engaging written and audio documents show students how French is used in everyday, useful, and authentic contexts. Emphasis is also placed on conversing in class and in paired activities. Learn what the new tendencies are in city planning and how to make the most out of la vie en ville!

Teacher: Marc Juneau. 11 weeks—Wednesdays, 6→7:30 pm from September 23 through December 9 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. Online only.

Required: Édito B1 textbook and cahier d'activites (workbook)

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

Magazine Club - A2-B1 level - Online only

Our ever-popular Magazine Club for advanced beginners returns with all-new content for the fall! Based on Bien-Dire Initial, the various cultural topics serve as a launching point for engaging discussions. The friendly and open format is designed to encourage students to read and react to the various articles that cover social news, francophone personalities, the arts, travel, and language. Additional vocabulary and occasional grammar study help to guide students’ learning. Teacher-provided copies of Bien-Dire Initial are included, so the use of a tablet or second monitor is strongly encouraged. 

Teacher: Bettina Speyer. 11 weeks—Wednesdays, 6→7:30 pm from September 23 to December 9 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. Online only.

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

Designed for high-intermediate and advanced students (B2–C1 levels), this interactive class provides an opportunity for students to practice their reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and spoken skills through a variety of sources. In addition to our casual and personal conversation, the course this fall will include discussion of the stories found in Vola, Vola et autres histoires, a collection of short works that won the 2024 Prix du jeune écrivain. The tales cover multiple subjects and cultures, including a tale of two sisters with divergent lives reuniting to mourn their grandmother, an elderly man reliving his childhood through modern technology, and vengeance dealt out for a youth filled with neglect. Teacher-provided materials.

Teacher: Marcus Grace. 11 weeks—Mondays, 5:30→7 pm from September 21 through December 7 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. Online only.

Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

Plunge weekly into the French‑speaking world through newscasts, radio features, and award‑winning short films! Guided by journalist‑producer Eric Agnero, each session begins with a 3‑ to 8‑minute clip (France 24, TV5Monde, Arte, UniFrance, etc.), followed by targeted vocabulary work, a lively roundtable discussion of the global issues raised, and a focused review of intermediate to advanced grammar (subjunctive, conditionals, relative pronouns, discourse connectors, and more). Follow authentic media at natural speed, debate confidently, and strengthen your grammar in real‑world contexts. B2-level proficiencies recommended. Teacher: Eric Agnero. 11 weeks—Tuesdays 2→3:30 pm from September 22 to December 8 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. Hybrid from 43 King Street.
Pace: 1 x 1.5hr class per week over 11 weeks

This course is ideal for you if you like writing and expressing your views and experiences! Inspired by the cultural articles in Bien-Dire Intermédiaire/Avancé, students will receive weekly prompts to write a short 200- to 250-word essay or creative piece, which will then be returned with corrections. During the session itself, students will be encouraged to express their thoughts and/or experiences on a variety of current topics from the magazine, and we will also review some grammar along the way. Enjoy a fun and safe environment in which to share your views on society! Teacher-provided materials.

Teacher: Bettina Speyer. 11 weeks—Mondays, 6→7 pm from September 21 through December 7 with no class the week of Thanksgiving. Online only.

Pace: 1 x 1.0hr class per week over 11 weeks