Summer 2025 Session

Discover Our Summer 2025 Session: General French, Specialized French Courses, Workshops & Intensive Reviews

Join us this Summer from June 21 to September 6 for a variety of General French, Specialized French courses, workshops and intensive reviews! Whether you're looking to improve your grammar, dive into French literature, or enjoy news-themed classes, we have something for every interest and level.

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General French

An interactive method-based approach, following a textbook and covering the four main skills: oral comprehension, oral expression, reading comprehension, written expression. Each lesson introduces vocabulary and grammar concepts.

Three classes complete a level: A1.1, A1.2 & A1.3

Three classes complete a level: A2.1, A2.2 & A2.3

Three classes complete a level: B1.1, B1.2 & B1.3

Three classes complete a level: B2.1, B2.2 & B2.3

Four classes complete a level: C1.1, C1.2, C1.3 & C1.4 (can be taken in any order)

French Essentials

Specialized French Courses [5 weeks]

Specialized classes have a special linguistic or cultural focus. The content is different for every session (Summer 1, Summer 2).

Essential Conversation A1+

Onsite

Thursday 5pm - 6:30pm
 
SUM1 Jun 26 - Jul 24
SUM2 Jul 31 - Aug 28

Essential Conversation A1+

Online

Wednesday 9am - 10:30am
 
SUM1 Jun 25 - Jul 23
SUM2 Jul 30 - Aug 27

Oral Communication A2+

Onsite

Thu 6:45pm - 8:15pm
 
SUM1 Jun 26 - Jul 24
SUM2 Jul 31 - Aug 28

Oral Communication B1

Online

Fri 4:30pm - 6pm

SUM1 Jun 20 - Jul 25
SUM2 Aug 1 - Aug 29

Oral Communication B1+

Online

Thu 9:15am - 10:45am

SUM1 Jun 26 - Jul 24
SUM2 Jul 31 - Aug 28

Oral Communication & Grammar B1+/B2

Onsite

Tue, Thu 11am - 12:30pm

SUM1 Jun 24 - Jul 24
SUM2 Jul 29 - Aug 28

Oral Communication & Grammar B2+

Online

Wed 6:45pm - 8:15pm

SUM1 Jun 25 - Jul 23
SUM2 Jul 30 - Aug 27


Oral Communication & B2 Review

Online

Sat 11:30am - 1:30pm

SUM1 Jun 21 - Jul 26
SUM2 Aug 2 - Sep 6

Workshops [1 session]

For our workshops, the content is the same every quarter.

WORKSHOPS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY, MAY 16 AT 10AM

French Pronunciation A1/A2

Online

Learn key elements in pronunciation, such as accentuation, vowels, and more!

Thu, July 10 from 1pm - 4pm
Thu, Aug 7 from 1pm - 4pm

Basic Grammar for English speakers A1/A2

Online

Understand and avoid common grammar mistakes, and start thinking in French!

Thu, July 24 from 2pm - 4pm

The Subjunctive Demystified B1/B2

Online

Dive into the Subjunctive mood, explore its common uses, and uncover its nuances with a fun and practical approach. 

Tue, July 15 from 9am - 11am

The Wild World of French Idioms B1/B2

Online

Description coming soon!

Tue, Aug 12 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Les usages du "Si" conditionnel B2

Online

We'll explore how to form and use the conditional to express hypothetical situations, make polite requests, and discuss possibilities in French, using real-world examples from current news headlines and classic French songs. 

Tue, July 22 from 9am - 11am

Literature & Culture

Specialized French Courses [5 weeks]

Specialized classes have a special linguistic or cultural focus. The content is different for every session (Summer 1, Summer 2).

Easy Reading & Pronunciation A1+

Online

Thursday 9am - 11am

SUM1 Joséphine Baker
Jun 26 - Jul 24


SUM2 Pasteur, L'histoire du vaccin
Jul 31 - Aug 28

Easy Reading and Pronunciation A2+/B1

Online

Monday 9am - 11am

SUM1 Gustave Eiffel
Jun 23 - Jul 21


SUM2
Les confidences d'Arsène Lupin
Jul 28 - Aug 25

French Cinema B2+

Online

We’ll study three ‘feel good movies’ à la française : Gilles Lellouche’s Le Grand Bain (2018), Artus’s Un p’tit truc en plus (2024), and lastly Emmanuel Courcol’s En Fanfare (2024).

Monday 9:15am - 10:55am

Jun 30 - Aug 25

French Podcasts B2+

Online

Wednesday 9:30am - 11:30am

In this course focused on oral expression and listening comprehension, students will listen to podcasts and speculate together on subjects worthy of greater debate.

SUM1 Jun 25 - Jul 23
SUM2 Jul 30 - Aug 27


    Workshops [1 or 2 sessions]

    For our workshops, the content is the same every quarter.

    WORKSHOPS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY, MAY 16 AT 10AM

    “Antonia” by Gabriella Zalapi B1/B2

    Online

    Set in 1960's Geneva, Antonia follows the inner life of a woman unraveling her family's past through old letters and photographs. Told in diary form, the novel delicately explores memory, silence, and personal liberation.

    Thursdays, July 10 to 17, from 6pm - 8pm


    La Provence des Artistes B2+

    Online

    Discover Provence through the works of great artists who were inspired by its vibrant landscapes! In this mini-course, we will explore how painters like Cézanne, Van Gogh, and Matisse captured the light and colors of this iconic region.

    Fridays, July 11 to 18, from 9:30am - 11:30am


    Brittany & Crêpes-Making A1/A2

    Onsite

    Travel to Brittany, this beautiful region of the West of France for an evening, through the art of crêpe-making and the opinions of a proud Breton. We’ll talk about the geography, the culture, the traditions of the region. We’ll also learn how to make its most famous dish, “La crêpe”, its toppings, through a demonstration and sampling. 

    Fri, July 18 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    Les Villes Françaises: A Musical Journey A2+/B1

    Online

    This engaging 2-hour virtual workshop will take participants on a musical journey through 5 major French cities. Using an expertly curated playlist spanning from 1960s classics to contemporary hits, you will explore Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Toulouse through the lens of iconic French songs.

    Tue, July 29 from 9am - 11am

    Voyages Extraordinaires: La Martinique B1/B2

    Online

    Embark on a journey to explore the enchanting region of Martinique! This immersive experience is designed to enhance your language skills while immersing you in the vibrant culture, history, and natural beauty of this Caribbean gem.

    Tue, Aug 5 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm

    “Le magasin des suicides” by Jean Teulé B2

    Online

    In a gloomy, joyless city, the Tuvache family runs a very particular business: The Suicide Shop, where customers can find everything they need to end their lives — with style. The business is thriving... until Alan, the youngest member of the family, is born. Unlike the rest, he is inexplicably cheerful and optimistic. His boundless joy begins to disrupt the morbid balance of the shop — and of the entire family.

    Thursdays, Aug 7 to  21, from 6pm - 8pm

    Brittany and Crêpe-Making B1/B2

    Onsite

    Travel to Brittany, this beautiful region of the West of France for an evening, through the art of crêpe-making and the opinions of a proud Breton. We’ll talk about the geography, the culture, the traditions of the region. We’ll also learn how to make its most famous dish, “La crêpe”, its toppings, through a demonstration and sampling. 

    Fri, Aug 15 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    French Through Music B1/B2

    Online

    Description coming soon!

    Tue, Aug 19 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm

    Current Affairs [Specialized French]

    Specialized classes have a special linguistic or cultural focus. The content is different for every session (Spring 1, Spring 2).

    Les Infos sur RFI B1

    Online

    Improve grammar, syntax, pronunciation with French news!

    Tue 10:45am - 12:15pm

    SUM1 Jun 24 - Jul 22
    SUM2 Jul 29 - Aug 26

    World News & Society B2

    Online

    Formulate ideas and opinions while discussing geopolitics, economics, literature, history, or art.

    Thu 6:45pm - 8:15pm

    SUM1 Jun 26 - Jul 24
    SUM2 Jul 31 - Aug 28


    World News & Society C1

    Onsite

    Formulate ideas and opinions while discussing geopolitics, economics, literature, history, or art.

    Wed 1:30pm - 3:30pm

    SUM1 Jun 25 - Jul 23
    SUM2 Jul 30 - Aug 27

    World News & Society C1

    Online

    Formulate ideas and opinions while discussing geopolitics, economics, literature, history, or art.

    Thursday 6pm - 8pm:
    SUM1 Jun 26 - Jul 24
    SUM2 Jul 31 - Aug 28

    Friday 2pm - 4pm:
    SUM1 Jun 20 - Jul 25
    SUM2 Aug 1 - Aug 29

    Intensive Reviews

    1-week intensive courses to review an entire level.

    A1 Review

    Online

    For students who have completed A1.3.

    Tue to Fri, Sept 2-5
    6pm - 8:30pm

    A2 Review

    Online

    For students who have completed A2.3.

    Tue to Fri, Sept 2-5
    6pm - 8:30pm

    B1 Review

    Online

    For students who have completed B1.3.

    Tue to Fri, Sept 2-5
    6pm - 8:30pm

    B2 Review

    Online

    For students who have completed B2.3.

    Tue to Fri, Sept 2-5
    9am - 11:30am