François Colin
Adult classes
The Express Way! Intro-Unit 3 (A0.3)
Faster than a ride on the Kennedy, the Express Way is an accelerated course made for busy students looking for maximum efficiency. Join this course and reach your learning goals even faster! This is the third section (Unit 3) of the Introduction-level sequence, for students new to French! In this course, you'll develop the language skills needed to describe places, neighborhoods, cities, and regions while learning to ask for and give directions. You'll strengthen your ability to talk about where people live, describe different environments, and discuss places you would like to visit. Through authentic texts, maps, travel documents, and interactive activities, you'll practice describing locations, requesting information, and presenting a city or region. Culturally, you'll discover famous French cities, regional traditions, and destinations throughout the French-speaking world. By the end of this unit, you'll feel more confident navigating new places and discussing travel in French.
There will be no class Nov.23-28 included and Dec.21-Jan.2 included.
Textbook
Interactions 1 - $50
Class code: 103eaz
$170.00 / Members
$190.00 / Non-Member
Teacher
François Colin
The Express Way! Intro-Unit 4 (A0.4)
Faster than a ride on the Kennedy, the Express Way is an accelerated course made for busy students looking for maximum efficiency. Join this course and reach your learning goals even faster! This is the fourth section (Unit 4) of the Introduction-level sequence, for students new to French! In this course, you'll learn to organize your schedule, discuss daily routines, and make plans with others. You'll practice inviting people, accepting or declining invitations politely, talking about work and free time, and arranging social activities using practical language for everyday communication. Through authentic articles, emails, multimedia activities, and real-world tasks, you'll strengthen your ability to discuss schedules, habits, and appointments while improving your conversational fluency. Culturally, you'll explore French work life, transportation, and social customs surrounding leisure and outings. By the end of this unit, you'll be able to confidently organize activities, make arrangements, and interact more naturally in a variety of everyday situations.
There will be no class Nov.23-28 included and Dec.21-Jan.2 included.
Textbook
Interactions 1 - $50
Class code: 104eaz
$170.00 / Members
$190.00 / Non-Member
Teacher
François Colin
Conversation (A2 Level)
Join this fun & engaging conversation class to use and develop your French skills and fluency! Class conversation will be based on a variety of topical articles selected by the teacher and students. This class is ideal for Advanced Beginners (A2-level) students.
There will be no class Nov.23-28 included and Dec.21-Jan.2 included.
Textbook
None
Class code: 290convoz
$230.00 / Members
$250.00 / Non-Member
Teacher
François Colin
Conversation (A2 Level)
Join this fun & engaging conversation class to use and develop your French skills and fluency! Class conversation will be based on a variety of topical articles selected by the teacher and students. This class is ideal for Advanced Beginners (A2-level) students.
There will be no class Nov.23-28 included and Dec.21-Jan.2 included.
Textbook
None
Class code: 290cz
$230.00 / Members
$250.00 / Non-Member
Teacher
François Colin
Workshop : Vocabulary Building (A2 Level)
Much like working out, learning a language requires practice and conditioning. This course will focus on boosting your understanding and aquisition of French vocabulary. Its dedicated exercices are meant to save you time and make sure you are prepared and covered in all areas. Think of it as "leg day" but for your speech! This class is ideal for Advanced Beginner (A2 level) students.
There will be no class Nov.23-28 included and Dec.21-Jan.2 included.
Textbook
None
Class code: 290vocabz
$230.00 / Members
$250.00 / Non-Member
Teacher
François Colin
The Express Way! - A2 Level
Faster than a ride on the Kennedy, the Express Way is an accelerated course made for busy students looking for maximum efficiency. Join this course and reach your learning goals even faster!
There will be no class Nov.23-28 included and Dec.21-Jan.2 included.
Textbook
None
Class code: 290weaz
$170.00 / Members
$190.00 / Non-Member
Teacher
François Colin
Conversation (B1 Level)
Learn to communicate about various aspects of life and culture, using vocabulary and authentic French expressions while honing your grammatical skills! This course is appropriate for B1-level (Intermediate) students.
There will be no class Nov.23-28 included and Dec.21-Jan.2 included.
Textbook
None
Class code: 390coz
$230.00 / Members
$250.00 / Non-Member
Teacher
François Colin
The Express Way! - B1 Intermediate Level
Faster than a ride on the Kennedy, the Express Way is an accelerated course made for busy students looking for maximum efficiency. Join this course and reach your learning goals even faster!
There will be no class Nov.23-28 included and Dec.21-Jan.2 included.
Textbook
None
Class code: 390eaz
$170.00 / Members
$190.00 / Non-Member
Teacher
François Colin
Conversation (B2 Level)
Learn to communicate about various aspects of life and culture, using vocabulary and authentic French expressions while honing your grammatical skills! This course is appropriate for B2-level (Independent) students.
There will be no class Nov.23-28 included and Dec.21-Jan.2 included.
Textbook
None
Class code: 490convoz
$230.00 / Members
$250.00 / Non-Member
Teacher
François Colin
Debating in French (B2-C1 Levels)
No one loves arguing more than the French! The debate tradition – whether in family discusssions, politics or acaedmics – is deeply rooted in France's ethos and how they perceive the language's role and purpose. This course will teach you how to use and improve your French to feel more at ease in lively discussion and debate. It is also a great preparation course for proficiency exams like DELF/DALF or TCF/TEF.
There will be no class Nov.23-28 included and Dec.21-Jan.2 included.
Textbook
None
Class code: 490debz
$230.00 / Members
$250.00 / Non-Member
Teacher
François Colin
Grammar Refresher (B2-C1 Level)
Strengthen your French with this B2/C1-level course focused on key verb forms and structures used in everyday conversation. Through clear explanations and guided practice, you will reinforce core grammar while actively using it in speaking activities. Join this class to build a solid foundation, improve fluency, and gain confidence communicating in real-life situations! This class is ideal for experienced Independent (B2) level students looking to advance to the Proficient (C1) level and for C1 level students looking to hone essential grammar skills needed to speak like a pro!
There will be no class Nov.23-28 included and Dec.21-Jan.2 included.
Textbook
None
Class code: 490grz
$230.00 / Members
$250.00 / Non-Member
Teacher
François Colin
Philosophy (B2 Level)
"L'enfer c'est les autres", "Je pense donc je suis", "Le coeur a sa raison que la raison ne connait pas", put those famous phrases to the test and learn about their authors and how philosophers have played, and still play, a key role in shaping French culture. A great opportunity to use your French in a different way while with new concepts.
There will be no class Nov.23-28 included and Dec.21-Jan.2 included.
Textbook
None
Class code: 490philoz
$230.00 / Members
$250.00 / Non-Member
Teacher
François Colin
Vocab Conditioning: Cycle II (B2 Level)
Much like working out, learning a language requires practice and conditioning. This course will focus on boosting your understanding and aquisition of French vocabulary. Its dedicated exercices are meant to save you time and make sure you are prepared and covered in all areas. Think of it as "leg day" but for your speech! This class is ideal for Independent (B2 level) students.
There will be no class Nov.23-28 included and Dec.21-Jan.2 included.
Textbook
None
Class code: 490vcz2
$230.00 / Members
$250.00 / Non-Member
Teacher
François Colin
Conversation | Les Experts (C1 Level)
Class discussion centered around current affairs with extracts from news articles, French radio and TV programs. Prerequisites: previous C1 (Advanced level) course, or competition of four B2 (Adv. Intermediate) courses, or equivalent.
There will be no class Nov.23-28 included and Dec.21-Jan.2 included.
Textbook
None
Class code: 590fcz
$230.00 / Members
$250.00 / Non-Member
Teacher
François Colin