Practice your speaking skills in a comfortable and friendly setting with discussions and debates on various topics. You
will maintain and develop your vocabulary. If you are aiming to progress through levels, our comprehensive
courses
(2 hours a week) are probably best. Intermediate and advanced levels. Maximum 8 students per class.
Select "filter by type" to find only conversation classes.
This course, designed for complete beginners, will give you a solid grounding in basic French which you can build upon for further
learning. Learn everything about greetings, introducing yourself and numbers! You will also learn how to describe the city you live in and
talk about the different means of transportation.
Materials: Textbook Odyssée A1, Livre de l’élève, ISBN: 978-2-09-035569-7 (Not provided by the Alliance Française)
In this course for false beginners, you’ll learn how to describe a person and their personality, you will be able to describe relations
within a family and start diving into the future (tense) to talk about your schedule. Come widen your cultural horizons with festivals like
“La Fête des Lumières” in Lyon, or talk about fashion and discover new Parisian boutiques!
Materials: Textbook Odyssée A1, Livre de l’élève, ISBN: 978-2-09-035569-7 (Not provided by the Alliance Française)
This term, you will dive into the past (tense) and use the passé composé (perfect tense) and the imparfait (imperfect tense) to describe
memories and past events. You will also learn how to compare and describe someone’s personality and appearance, and will discover the
portraits of famous Francophone celebrities such as the Belgian singer Angèle or the French writer Alexandre Dumas!
Materials: Textbook Odyssée A2, Livre de l’élève, ISBN: 978-2-09-035572-7 (Not provided by the Alliance Française)
This term, you will dive into the past (tense) and use the passé composé (perfect tense) and the imparfait (imperfect tense) to describe
memories and past events. You will also learn how to compare and describe someone’s personality and appearance, and will discover the
portraits of famous Francophone celebrities such as the Belgian singer Angèle or the French writer Alexandre Dumas!
Materials: Textbook Odyssée A2, Livre de l’élève, ISBN: 978-2-09-035572-7 (Not provided by the Alliance Française)
Designed for learners who already have a basic foundation in Italian, this course is ideal for those who have studied the present tense and
can talk about themselves, their family, hobbies, and daily routines.
Students may have already encountered the passato prossimo but need more practice to use it with confidence.
The course strengthens grammar, expands vocabulary, and builds fluency in real-life situations.
By the end of the term, you will be able to chat away and enjoy la dolce vita with your new Italian friends!
Materials: Textbook Nuovo Espresso PLUS 2, ISBN: 9788861828469 (Not provided by the Alliance Française)
Practice your speaking skills in a comfortable and friendly setting with discussions and debates on various subjects, such as
current affairs, art and ideas. You will receive a weekly article to read and discuss in class.
Our conversation classes help you maintain and develop your vocabulary.
In this intermediate course, through the topics of love, travels, and education, you will learn how to express yourself with more
flexibility. The grammar points, both in revision and new, include how to talk about past events, express cause, and the use of
adverbs.
Materials: Textbook Odyssée B1, Livre de l’élève, ISBN: 978-2-09-035580-2 (Not provided by the Alliance Française)
In this intermediate course, through the topics of love, travels, and education, you will learn how to express yourself with more
flexibility. The grammar points, both in revision and new, include how to talk about past events, express cause, and the use of
adverbs.
Materials: Textbook Odyssée B1, Livre de l’élève, ISBN: 978-2-09-035580-2 (Not provided by the Alliance Française)
This term, join us as we explore environmental issues and initiatives, as well as Francophone artistic and cultural projects from around the
world, demonstrating once again that French is truly a global language. Grammar points this term will focus on expressing doubts, the
relative pronoun dont, and reported past speech.
Materials: Textbook Odyssée B1, Livre de l’élève, ISBN: 978-2-09-035580-2 (Not provided by the Alliance Française)
This term, join us as we explore environmental issues and initiatives, as well as Francophone artistic and cultural projects from around the
world, demonstrating once again that French is truly a global language. Grammar points this term will focus on expressing doubts, the
relative pronoun dont, and reported past speech.
Materials: Textbook Odyssée B1, Livre de l’élève, ISBN: 978-2-09-035580-2 (Not provided by the Alliance Française)
This term, come chat about your professional experience and discuss Internet and social media. Express your opinion on cyber-addiction
or on the purpose of education while expanding your vocabulary! Grammar points will cover the structures of the hypothesis, past
reported speech and declarative sentences.
Materials : Textbook Edito B2, ISBN : 9782278103669 (Not provided by the Alliance Française)
Join us this term for an exciting journey through cutting-edge scientific and artistic topics! Dive into the world of AI, explore the
mysteries of space, and tackle the urgent issue of global warming. Learn how to express your artistic tastes and discover how art can be a
powerful tool for therapy.
Grammar points this term will focus on relative pronouns, a revision of the future tense and our beloved subjunctive.
Materials : Textbook Edito B2, ISBN : 9782278103669 (Not provided by the Alliance Française)
This term, in this advanced class, come and join us to talk about the five senses and discover figures of speech. This term will also be the
opportunity to discuss the impact of war on our modern society, and we will go over various topics like clothing styles and haute
couture!
Grammar points this term will focus on the reported speech in the past, but also on the active and passive voice.
Materials: Textbook Edito C1, Méthode de français, ISBN: 9782278090969 (Not provided by the Alliance Française)
Join our advanced class to explore the world of technology in French, from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to the latest digital
innovations. Discuss current trends, their impact on society, and the challenges they present.
Develop your ability to talk about technology with confidence, express opinions on digital issues, and expand your vocabulary through
engaging discussions, articles, and debates.
Did you know that as a student of an Alliance Française, you are a member of a large national and international network?
At the AF UK Meet and Speak, you will get the opportunity to meet other AF students of similar levels from around
the UK. Conversations will be in small groups, with suggested ice-breaker topics suited to each level.
The meeting is open to all UK AF students enrolled in classes from A1 level upwards.
Free - Open to all - Online (on Zoom)
PLEASE NOTE: Registrations will close two hours before the event.
Looking forward to seeing you all!
MEET & SPEAK
J'aime l'atmosphère, aimable et intelligente
A student in our conversation class (Dec 2023)
The teachers are exceptional
A student in our conversation class (Dec 2023)
The teachers are exceptionally good.
A student in our Conversation Class
Friendliness, Professionalism, Variety.
Student in our conversation class (Dec 2022)
This class has been the best yet that I have done at AF d’Oxford. The materials are interesting, the class is friendly and supportive, and
the teacher is excellent. In particular it has allowed me to focus on pronunciation and speaking.
March 2022
Mon voyage heureux à Oxford (...) c’est la journée du cours de conversation (à l'Alliance Française). Mes co-étudiants sont enthousiastes,
intéressants et nous travaillons bien ensembles. Notre professeure Zoé nous encourage à nous améliorer en prononciation, expression et
compréhension. Son enthousiasme est infectieux.”
Graham (November 2021)
Get a free level assessment
to determine what your current French level as an Adult.