Calendar & FAQ

To enroll in classes, go to our enroll page.  If you are not sure of your level, take a placement test before signing up.

For adults, we offer foundation classes, conversation classes, specialty language classes, and cultural classes.

• Foundation classes are general French classes that cover speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students progress level by level. Foundation classes are typically 11 weeks long with 2.5 hour classes once per week.
• Conversation classes provide space and practice to help students increase their fluency in speaking. These classes use prompts and activities to facilitate conversation and discussion among the class.  Conversation  classes are typically 11 weeks long with once per week classes that are 1.5-2 hours long..
• Specialty language are classes focused on a specific element of French language. Examples include grammar workshops, French for Travelers, and phonetics. These classes are shorter; 5-6 weeks with classes held once per week.
• Cultural classes focus on some element of French or Francophone culture, for example an exploration of a specific country, or of French literature. These classes are shorter; often 4-6 weeks with classes held once per week.

The class that's right for you depends on your goals. If you’re looking to steadily improve your French, Foundation classes are the best place to start. If you already speak French and want to refresh your skills or maintain fluency, a Conversation class might be a great fit. Have a specific goal in mind—like travel, exam prep, or focusing on a particular skill? Check out our Specialty classes. Cultural classes are offered less frequently, but if you're interested in exploring a subject through French, be sure to keep an eye out for those sessions.

You must be a member of AF Denver to take a group class. Non-members may take private lessons, but a member discount is available. For more  information, visit our membership page. 

AF Denver offers the Ev@lang Placement Test. We offer a credit towards a course purchase after taking the test,  which you can purchase here. You will receive a score on a scale from A1-C2.

• If your score is in the "-" range (i.e. A2-), you should enroll in the .1 or .2 class of that level.
• If your score has no qualifier (i.e. A2), you should enroll in the .3 or .4 of that level.
• If your score is in the "+" range (i.e. A2+), you can enroll either  in the .3 or .4 of that level OR the .1 of the next level. 

If after taking the test you are still unsure, or feel there is a significant difference in your speaking level than the modes tested, contact our office to take a speaking assessment.  

All Adult Foundation courses use a textbook. Your course description will indicate what textbook you need to purchase. Links to purchase textbooks can  be found on our textbook page.

For classes using Défi, Espace Virtuel is the website were students can find their online resources. For more information, see our textbook page.

The Student Portal is your central hub for accessing information about your courses, available here.
To log in, use your AF Denver login credentials. You can also access the portal by clicking your name or the "Login" button at the top right corner of the website, then selecting "Student Portal."

For more information about the student portal, you can watch this 2-minute video guide. 

AF Denver currently offers private courses at our Lowry and City Park locations and online. To find more information or to request a teacher, visit our private course page.

If the course you want is full, please join the waitlist. When the session starts, we will let you know if spaces open up.

Otherwise, look into conversation classes at that level. It will allow you to keep learning, and improve different skills.

If we are not offering a Foundation course at your level, but you still want to take a class, let us know! If we have enough requests, we may be able to open a class, though there is no guarantee. We can also let you know when we will likely next offer that class.

Otherwise, look into conversation classes at that level. It will allow you to keep learning, and improve different skills.

Online group classes are offered via Zoom. Online private courses are offered via Microsoft Teams.

These classes are taught by experienced online teachers who are fantastic at encouraging engagement and  participation online.