Conversation classes, what are they?
Looking for an opportunity to practice your speaking skills? Enroll in one of these Conversation courses with a 20% discount. Read More…
French Tips
French tips: learn French with us on social media
Did you know that you can learn French and about the Francophone cultures every day with us on social media? Here are samples of what you can find on our posts.... Read More…
French tips: perfect your French with the Bonjour French film course
Bonjour French Films is a class that touches all facets of cinema to help people discover its richness. The students are led to discover a new way of appreciating the short films and trailers, the extracts, the posters, the actors and finally, the synopsis of a film which will be support of exchanges and discussions. A fun way to continue to progress in French and to discover the Francophonie! Read More…
French tips: Learn French with songs
Listening to music is not only a great way to learn new vocabulary, but also to learn more about French culture through the lens of different artists. Discover some Francophone artists here... Read More…
Are you interested in speaking French like a native? One of the ways to master your French is to learn expressions and idioms to describe situations and talk about daily life. Read More…
French Tips: Discover Switzerland and some vocabulary!
Discover a travel checklist of activities to do in Switzerland , useful vocabulary for your trip, and an episode of our podcast En Vadrouille about this beautiful country! Read More…
Discover the new AFSF learning method: the "Inspire" method.
French would be too difficult to learn?
At the Alliance Française de San Francisco, we have chosen a new learning method called "Inspire", which places the student at the
heart of the learning process and develops his/her autonomy in French.
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Get ready for your French journey! #2 - About Covid-19, etc.
You are planning a trip to France soon or you are already in France and you wonder about the latest news and requirements to travel to France from the USA and to visit the country? Here are some useful links for you. Read More…
French Tips: Mon Quotidien News for Tweens and Kids
DIscover essential newspapers en français for your kids. Its real news adapted to younger readers. Interesting themes are explored in each issue with brief articles and informative graphics that draw the readers in. Read More…
French Tips: Discover the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and some vocabulary!
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region has the place of honor! Discover a travel checklist of activities to do there, useful vocabulary for your trip, and an episode of our podcast En Vadrouille about this beautiful French region! Read More…
French Tips: Getting to know French Wines
The fascinating world of French wines is vast. The many wine names, regions, appellations, grape varieties, and so on might seem confusing indeed! Ever wondered what the terms terroir and appellation mean? Or what French wine to pair with your next meal? Read More…
Get ready for your French journey! #1
New to French and would like to learn some basics before your trip to France? Visit our French for Travelers workshop and worry no more. Read More…
Les Fables de la Fontaine: A Bedrock of French Culture
Les Fables de la Fontaine are considered a classic of French literature, and a cornerstone of common French culture. The year 2021 marks the 400th anniversary of the birth of Jean de La Fontaine and celebrations are being held throughout France to honor the famous French poet and fabulist. Read More…
Vocabulary tips: the beach vacation
With the beginning of summer and the vacations coming, it's time to go back to the beach! But do you know the vocabulary of the beach in French? Between the beach clothes, nature, or the various activities, discover new words to perfect your knowledge of the French language. Read More…
Vocabulary tips: enjoy your summer with a barbecue and a pique-nique
Summer is back! And with it, barbecues and picnics! If you want to enjoy your picnic with your soulmate in France, to impress your grandma at the family barbecue or even just to learn, here are a few vocabulary tips for barbecues and "pique-niques". Read More…
LUPIN Inspirational Novel Series on Culturethèque
The French international hit mystery television series LUPIN just released its much anticipated second season this month on Netflix to the delight of its viewers. Be sure to explore the entire inspirational novel series about Arsène Lupin written by Maurice Leblanc on your AFSF Culturethèque e-library. Read More…
Fête de la Musique 2021 with Alliances Françaises of California
Let's celebrate together World Music Day! On June 19 and June 21, the Alliances Françaises of California bring music to your home! Read More…
French tips from AFSF learners : Margarita tells you her tips to learn French language
This week, Margarita shares with you her French learning journey with some practice tips.
"Quand j’ai commencé mon apprentissage de la langue française, tout était difficile pour moi: la grammaire, la prononciation, la
conversation et l'écoute - toutes les nuances de la langue..."
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French tips from AFSF students: Kim shares her tips to learn the French language
Kim, a French learner in an advanced level class at the AFSF, shares some of her good habits with you to improve your French skills easily each day. Bonus: she wrote her tips in French! So let's practice like her. Read More…
Summer Reading on Culturethèque
The 7th annual Partir en Livre series of events takes place throughout France, from June 30 to July 25, 2021, around the theme “Mer et merveilles” (Sea and wonders). Conveniently timed with the completion of the school year, this annual celebration keeps reading top of mind as children head off on summer vacations with their families. Read More…
Learning French in a group setting
Have you considered what a group course can bring to you ?
Here is a sample of what students say about what they like in their (online) French group courses at the Alliance Française de San
Francisco.
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Do you know that people speak specific regional languages in several regions of France, also more commonly called “patois”? Although these regional languages are not considered official languages, they are taught in schools where the dialect is spoken. Read More…
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