This in-person class is designed for students at the B2 Upper Intermediate level or higher or for students who have taken more than 650 hours of French.

In this class, students will participate in enticing conversations about current events and culture pertaining to the French speaking world (France, Belgium, West Africa, etc.).  Based on news videos and podcasts, they will engage in class discussions and defend their opinions.  Additionally, they will learn new idiomatic expressions, proverbs, as well as a plethora of linguistic subtleties.  

This class is taught entirely in French. 

Please note that it will be no class on July 16th in observance of Bastille day. We will add this class at the end of the session.

This course is designed for students who have completed French B1.4 (304) or who have studied French for a minimum of 300 hours.  After having successfully completed French B2.1, you will be ready to continue exploring advanced aspects the French language.  You will be able to converse and write about a wide range of topics, such as music and films or current affairs.  You will be able defend your standpoints with supportive arguments.  This class will also work on writing argumentative essays. 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: Cosmopolite 4  (textbook and workbook). In this course, you will cover Dossiers 1 and 2. The same textbooks will be used in B1.2, B1.3, and B1.4.

MEMBERSHIP: As a membership based non-profit organization, we require that all students be members of Alliance Française de Denver. Our memberships are valid for one year.

NEW STUDENTS: If you have taken French before, we suggest you take our free placement test to ensure you are starting at the right level.