GENERAL FRENCH
Can you picture yourself sitting around a huge table, glass of coffee or wine in hand, laughing and learning with a small group of like-minded others? That is a Lingua Franca group lesson.
STEP 1 : CHOOSE a COURSE
NOTE:
We are located in Brisbane, Queensland.
As well as in-person lessons, you can Zoom or do a combination of both.
We run four terms a year and follow the government school calendar.
See all term dates, discounts and packages here.
learning + Speaking
Our most comprehensive course for learners of French. A combination of Learning and Speaking.
Learning: Six weeks covering the fundamentals of French. Each lesson includes equal parts vocabulary, grammar, numbers and pronunciation.
Speaking: In the final four weeks, we put the books to the side and bring out innovative tools such as blocks, cubes, games and flashcards to get you speaking. This helps the language stick and increases your confidence.
Price includes your own purpose-written workbook and homework booklet, access to a range of videos and in-class use of support materials to amuse and encourage you.
10 WEEKS
1 HR/WK
$570
LEARNING
Learn the fundamentals of French, whether you’re an Absolute Beginner, Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced student.
Each lesson is divided into four parts so you cover a little of everything each week and portions of each class available are online for you to practise at home.
Price includes a purpose-written workbook and homework booklet and access to online resources (videos).
6 WEEKS
1 HR/WK
ALL LEVELS
$355
SPEAKING
We know most people are more comfortable with reading and writing French, but also have a strong to desire to speak it.
Fear often stops us, so our Speaking Course is designed to give you the confidence to get the words out when you need them. We provide blocks, cubes, games and flashcards to help you forget you’re speaking and to really make the language stick.
Price includes innovative support materials to amuse and encourage you.
4 WEEKS
1 HR/WK
ALL LEVELS*
$245
NOTE:
1. Choose whether you’d like to do Learning, Speaking or Learning + Speaking when you check out.
2. Unless you’ve done some French before, Absolute Beginner 1 Learning is a prerequisite for Absolute Beginner 1 Speaking.
3. Not all levels are offered each term. Contact us if you have any questions.
consolidation
Put the brakes on your French for a bit and take the time to revise and bed down what you’ve learned. Aligned with our standard levels, your exercise book is to work on at home, leaving in-class time free for follow-up questions and in-depth explanations from you tutor.
Conversation prompts are provided to give you the chance to practise your speaking skills and get to know your classmates a little better.
Price includes a cleverly-designed exercise book with hundreds of short answer questions as well as bonus vocabulary, quizzes and even some colouring in, if you’re that way inclined.
10 WEEKS
1 HR/WK
ALL LEVELS
$570
CHALLENGE
Challenge Courses help you iron out the kinks in your French. We’ve trawled all of our 16 levels and pulled out the topics we find our students have the most difficulty remembering.
We then sorted them by theme, so each term you’ll focus on a different aspect of your French. Whether it’s a comprehensive refresher of verb tenses from the present to the subjunctive, getting a handle on all the pesky little words, sorting out your pronouns or mastering useful verb phrases, it’s a challenge worth taking on.
Price includes a meticulously designed workbook plus access to original videos to support your learning.
10 WEEKS
1 HR/WK
ADVANCED
$570
CLUB DE LECTURE
Have you always dreamed of being able to read an entire book in French but worried it might be a bit of a slog?
We’ve created the perfect environment to realise your dream. We choose a different book each term, adapted to your level and provide support in the form of plot summaries and vocabulary lists.
Work towards your goal with similarly-minded classmates and revel in well-deserved satisfaction as you turn the last page.
Price includes French novel, summaries and weekly vocabulary sheets.
10 WEEKS
1 HR/WK
ADVANCED
$570
LES ACTUALITÉS
Do you like keeping up with events in France and beyond and relish the opportunity to get your news straight from the source?
Les Actualités focuses on a different news story each week, taken from authentic French media outlets. Test your comprehension and share your thoughts in French with your classmates and tutor.
Price includes access to carefully chosen news items, personal learning log and complementary videos to deepen your understanding of the Francophone world.
10 WEEKS
1 HR/WK
ADVANCED
$570
CLUB DE CULTURE
If you’re fascinated by French culture, these courses will really get you firing. A different theme each term is explored from cinéma to cuisine, mode, littérature, destinations et beaucoup plus. Fascinating content full of colour, fun and enrichment.
Price includes beautifully-designed workbooks, homework tasks, transcripts and access to up to the minute videos on your chosen subject.
10 WEEKS
1 HR/WK
ADVANCED
$570
SOCIAL FRENCH
If you’re not looking for lessons but would still like the opportunity to chat in French once a week or just whenever you can make it, Social French could be for you.
More here.
STEP 2 : FIND YOUR LEVEL
At Lingua Franca, we divide our levels into four broad categories:
Absolute Beginner
Beginner
Intermediate, and
Advanced
These categories also have four levels each: 1, 2, 3 and Revision, giving you a total of 16 levels to choose from.
To choose the best class for you, first decide on your broader level, then click the link to choose a more exact level if required.
Please note: not all 16 levels are offered every term (see schedule below). Please contact us if you'd like help deciding on the best class for you.
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER
You've never learned French before or perhaps you've done a little bit but have forgotten most of it.
BEGINNER
You may have done French for three or four years at school or have recently completed a course of 50 or more hours.
INTERMEDIATE
You did French until Year 12 but it’s been a while, or you have recently done three or more years of French elsewhere.
ADVANCED
You have worked hard at your French over many years or have lived in a French-speaking country for a time.
STEP 3 : pick A CLASS
If your chosen level is not on the schedule this term, please contact us. We will happily advise you of an alternative class.
STEP 4 : BOOK
You can choose to book and pay straight away or pay later by signing up for a payment plan. Lingua Franca also offers a ‘Catch the Worm’ reduction of 5% for those who book more than 14 days before the start of term. See booking page for details.