French Courses and Workshops

The French Curriculum

Led by the wonderful Anne Arlet, native of Paris and resident of Montreal for 15 years, Speak!‘s French program is varied and inspired. We offer a variety of small group classes, workshops, private and custom lessons and cultural events.

  • Passeport: Conversational French for Beginners
  • Interview: Conversational French for Advanced Beginners
  • Raconte-moi: Intermediate French Grammar and Conversation
  • Perspectives: Advanced French Grammar and Conversation
  • For Teens: Language and Culture workshops

How to enroll? Download, print and fill out our
Enrollment form form and either mail it in or drop it off. Forms are also available at Speak!

Now Enrolling, Spring and (partial) Summer 2010

Plunge! Conversational French for Beginners Intensive

with Anne Arlet and team
June 28-July 9
9am-1pm daily (weekdays)
$425 (includes materials)

Plunge into the beautiful world of French language and culture with this fun, effective two week course. Daily practice is the best way to build a strong foundation (in any language), so take advantage of the more tranquil pace of summer to step-up your conversational French.

Passeport: Conversational French for Beginners

with Kimber Hawkey
Mon and Wed, 7:15-8:45pm
April 5-May 5
$225
Fill out our on-line registration form

Interview 1: Conversational French for Advanced Beginners

with Kimber Hawkey
Tues Evening 5-6:30pm
TBA
$195 + materials fee
Enroll on-line

Raconte-moi: Conversational French Intermediate

with Anne Arlet
Tuesdays, 10:30-Noon
Winter make up lessons : March 23+30
Spring session: April 6 – May 25
$195 + materials fee

Perspectives: Conversational French, Advanced Level

with Anne Arlet
Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm
Jan 21 – March 25
Spring session: April 8 – May 27
$195 + materials fee

Motivation must come from within, but good teachers nourish it. I know a full-blooded Italian-American who dropped out of classes in another city out of frustration and boredom. Speak! is a Charlottesville treasure.

—Marco (Mark) Buckner, Musician and Music Teacher