Placement Calls

Placement calls help us understand your strengths and needs. After a quick chat with one of our teachers, you’ll know your perfect class level and your scheduling options — all before you hang up! Request a Placement Call Late-Fall Session Start date: November 9, 2026 Late-Fall Session Placement period: October 26 – November 6, 2026. Placement calls typically last 10-15 minutes and are held Monday – Friday, between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. To schedule a placement call, send an email to [email protected] with your name, phone number, and your preferred day and time slot. If you are new to the language, or looking to start anew, please check out our Introduction-Unit 1 (101) classes, which are designed for True Beginners!

Pièce de théâtre : Avec une légère intimité de Céline Malraux

(English follows) À l’occasion du cinquantenaire de l’écrivain, aventurier, résistant, homme politique et intellectuel français André Malraux, l’Alliance présente une représentation théâtrale du roman de sa petite-fille : Avec une légère intimité (Éditions Larousse, 2012).

Atelier d'art avec Floriane Roussel

Join us for a craft night as part of our French-immersion art workshop series! Each month, Chicago-based French artist Floriane Roussel will lead a workshop inspired by a different Francophone artist.

Atelier de yoga en français

(Le français suit) Join us for the return of yoga en français to the Alliance! Guests will enjoy: An hour of rest, relaxation, and reconnection through gentle stretching, breathwork, and meditation An opportunity to practice your listening comprehension in French and build your vocabulary around the body and breath Complimentary spa water No previous yoga experience necessary! All levels of French are welcome.

Ciné Club

Friday, November 6, 2026 5:30–8:30 pm (Doors 5:00 pm) 54 W Chicago Ave. November film: La Moustache (2005) — Directed by Emmanuel Carrère\ Interested in French films and French practice? Join our on-site Ciné Club at the Alliance! Au programme : Complimentary refreshments will be available before the watch party, which will be followed by discussion led by Sophie Hinkson—teacher, writer, and certified cinephile. 

Café conversation

Les couleurs de l’automne sont là : une belle occasion de se retrouver et de parler français ! Vous souhaitez parler français et vous faire des amis en même temps ? Le Café conversation en présentiel est l’endroit parfait ! Rencontrez des apprenants français et améliorez votre niveau. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus, seule obligation, essayer de parler français ! Café et thé seront servis.

Atelier d'art avec Floriane Roussel

Join us for a craft night as part of our French-immersion art workshop series! Each month, Chicago-based French artist Floriane Roussel will lead a workshop inspired by a different Francophone artist.

Atelier de yoga en français

(Le français suit) Join us for the return of yoga en français to the Alliance! Guests will enjoy: An hour of rest, relaxation, and reconnection through gentle stretching, breathwork, and meditation An opportunity to practice your listening comprehension in French and build your vocabulary around the body and breath Complimentary spa water No previous yoga experience necessary! All levels of French are welcome.