Alliance Française de Nashville
Promoting the French language and francophone cultures and fostering exchanges between French speakers throughout Middle Tennessee

French Classes

Experience an enhanced learning experience designed to take students from beginner to advanced levels.

Alliance Francaise of Nashville (AFN) classes follow a predictable, structured, year-long progression aligned with internationally recognized CEFR levels, designed to take students from beginner to advanced speaker levels.

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A Structured Learning Path

2026-2027 Academic Year Schedule

Level Fall Term 2026
(Weeks beginning Sep 14 - Nov 9)
Winter Term 2027
(Weeks beginning Jan 11 - Mar 1)
Spring Term 2027
(Weeks beginning Mar 29 - May 17)
Textbooks
Beginner
(no previous exposure to French)
A1.1 A1.2 A1.3 Edito A1
Advanced Beginner / Elementary
(completed Beginner (A1) and/or have had some exposure (1-2 years) to French)
A2.1 A2.2
A2.3 Edito A2
Intermediate
(completed Adv. Beginner / Elementary (A2) and/or have had good exposure (2-4 years) to French and able to describe events in the present, past and future tenses)
B1.1 B1.2 B1.3 Edito B1
Advanced Intermediate
(completed Intermedite (B1) and/or can understand complex texts and produce clear, detailed writing without needing internal translation)
B2.1
B2.2
B2.3
Edito B2
Advanced
(master French grammatical points, tenses, and able to express opinions and defend an argument in French)
n/a
Advanced Conversation Advanced Conversation none

A Better Learning Experience at Your Convenience

  • Progression through CEFR levels on a predictable schedule for multi-year planning
  • Consistent instructor relationships
  • Cost-effective course materials (one set for three classes)
  • Structured skill development
  • Schedule aligned with Metro and county school calendars • Holiday-free periods (Thanksgiving through New Year’s) and summer break for family time

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 Education Team


Kejzlar, Cécile (Teacher)

Kejzlar, Cécile (Teacher)

Podkovyroff, Dora (Teacher)

Podkovyroff, Dora (Teacher)

Puchot, Edwige (Teacher)

Puchot, Edwige (Teacher)

Rouiller, Honorine (Education Co-Chair)

Rouiller, Honorine (Education Co-Chair)

education@afnashville.org

Truax, Jacob (Teacher)

Truax, Jacob (Teacher)

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