This course is designed to encourage Upper Beginner level students to converse. Each week, the instructor will choose a different theme and present authentic reading and listening materials to assist in generating discussion. Fun activities will be planned including role playing, presentations, discussions, games, designed to improve your grammar, vocabulary and overall fluency.

Textbook: None

A2.1 is for students who have completed A1.4 or finished approximately 100 hours of French study. The  A2 level moves student from basic French to get through the everyday, towards the ability to describe the world around them. In this class, students will use authentic documents to explore the shopping and health habits in French-speaking cultures, and then to describe their own. By the of the class, you will be able to describe an illness that you have, in the unfortunate event you have to go to the doctor in France! 

Défi 2 : This book is available at https://klettwl.com/store/content/afdenver-french.Tech savvy students are welcome to use the digital edition of the textbook and/or the workbook on. A subscription to Espace Virtuel grants students access to the workbook, so there are a variety of options for purchasing physical/digital materials. Students purchasing physical books will still have access to corrections and audios on the Espace Virtuel. See our textbook page for information about purchasing options.

This book will be used for A2.1 through A2.4. A2.1 will review Units 1 and 2.

A2.2 is for students who have completed A2.1. If you are new to AF Denver, please take a placement test before registering for this class. In this course, students will examine some of the most popular topics in French study: food and sports. By the end of the class, you will be able to describe your favorite cultural dishes (maybe eve learn about new favorites!) and talk about your experiences with sports. 

Défi 2 : This book is available at https://klettwl.com/store/content/afdenver-french.Tech savvy students are welcome to use the digital edition of the textbook and/or the workbook on. A subscription to Espace Virtuel grants students access to the workbook, so there are a variety of options for purchasing physical/digital materials. Students purchasing physical books will still have access to corrections and audios on the Espace Virtuel. See our textbook page for information about purchasing options.

This book will be used for A2.1 through A2.4. A2.2 will review Units 3 and 4. 

A2.3 is for students who have completed A2.2.  If you are new to AF Denver, please take a placement test before registering for this class. In this course, students will learn about presenting and nuancing their opinions about cultural differences. You will also be able to describe more fully your daily routines and activities. 

Cosmopolite 2 : Students will need to purchase a separate textbook and workbook for this class. These are available on amazon. Click here for the textbook, and click here for the workbook. You can also access the links on our textbook page. A2.3 will review Units 5 and 6. 

A2.4 is for students who have completed A2.3. In this course, students will explore ways to support causes and stay informed in French. By the end of the class, you will be able to present a cause you believe in and why and talk about current events important to you. 

Cosmopolite 2 : Students will need to purchase a separate textbook and workbook for this class. These are available on amazon. Click here for the textbook, and click here for the workbook. You can also access the links on our textbook page. A2.4 will review Units 7 and 8 . 

This class is for students who need to improve their pronunciation skills.  It is specifically designed for those at the A1 or A2 level (beginners or upper beginners) struggling with French pronunciation. Students will learn key characteristics of French phonetics, or French sounds. French pronunciation entails understanding a few basic concepts and mastering a few steps.

First, understanding how sounds are made French is of the essence.  Indeed, whereas in English consonants are emphasized, in French vowels are.  Therefore, the first step is to master making French vowel sounds—in particular the “e” [uh] and the “u” [ew].

Second, because syllables are the smallest sound units in words, understanding how to divide French words into syllables is crucial. Indeed, the way words are divided into syllables in French is different from the way syllables are separated in English. Consequently, in order to speak clearly, the second step is to master the rules of syllable division in French.

Last but not least, “liaisons” play a key role in French pronunciation. A liaison is a word ending with a consonant linked with another word starting with a vowel or a silent h, as in “vous avez” [voo zah vay] or “un homme” [uhn nuhm]. Thus, because ”liaisons” also carry meaning, understanding when and how to make “liaisons” is fundamental when speaking French.

In sum, this class teaches French pronunciation as well as the art of speaking French with greater self-confidence!