French Language Classes
for Adults in NJ
Looking for French language classes in New Jersey? Come learn from the largest, most respected French language and culture organization in the nation. L’Alliance’s learning center in Montclair offers French courses for students of all experience levels. We’ll excuse your French — and help you polish your conversational skills so you can experience the world from a different perspective. Because everything sounds better in French!
Once you know how fluently – or not – you speak French, then you can find the class that’s right for you. When you’re enrolled as a L’Alliance student, you receive a complimentary L’Alliance membership, which unlocks even more opportunities to practice your French.
Coming up! Join us for an Open House on Sunday, September 15 to learn more about our classes, take a trial class or workshop, and discover our brand-new space. RSVP now!
French Courses for Every Experience Level
Our French classes follow five major proficiency levels, set by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF). To progress at a manageable pace, students work through a few sublevels between each major proficiency rank.
| Intro to French | Beginner (A1) |
Advanced Beginner (A2) | Intermediate (B1) |
Advanced (B2) |
Expert (C1/C2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours | 20 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 180 |
| Purpose | Essential tools to start learning French | Everyday expressions and common French phrases | Topics relating to everyday life and basic interactions in French | Main points of conversation with a native French speaker | Broadened French language structure and speaking with a degree of fluency | Mastery of the French language |
We offer in-person and online courses, as well as one-off workshops that focus on specific aspects of the French language and culture. This helps us ensure that every L’Alliance learning opportunity is as accessible as possible. No matter your work schedule or background, everything a student needs to improve their French language skills or become culturally immersed in francophone culture is available at our learning centers. Who knows? You may even start dreaming in French.
We understand that you may need to drop a class or transfer to a different section because of scheduling changes or for other personal reasons. As they say in France, C’est la vie!
We know you’re busy. Our flexible policies are designed to make it easy for anyone to learn French, no matter how hectic your weekly routine.
Start French Language Classes in NJ Today
Find your level – take a placement test now. With a simple phone call, we can help you find a French class that meets your proficiency and scheduling preferences so you can sign up for the next session at our Montclair learning center.