The French Institute in Auckland and Wellington has a wide range of popular immersion French classes customised to the needs of New Zealanders learning how to speak French. We offer immersion French lessons for beginner (A1) to advanced (C2) French levels following the industry standard Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR - www.coe.int) and we also prepare you for sitting the French language exams (DALF/DELF) . You will learn using the latest French teaching methodologies and structured language learning.

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French course for beginners provides a first introduction into French for individuals without prior knowledge of the French Language. You will basic Italian phrases and vocab for greetings and farewells, asking and providing personal information, ordering food and drinks, asking for information, requesting and giving directions and buying tickets, You will learn how to speak French quick and easy, proper pronunciation, useful vocabulary, French grammar, conjugation of the most common regular and irregular French verb tenses and important aspects of French Culture.

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This French course is intended for those who have completed French for Beginners (A1) language courses. makes you understand sentences and frequently used French expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

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After the French B1 Intermediate Language Course you will be able to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters that are regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, discuss your travels, describe people, discuss sports, handle new situations, giving and asking for advice and expressions of your opinions.You will be able to deal with most situations that are likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the French language is spoken.

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After the Post-Intermdiate course you will understand the main ideas of complex French text on both concrete and abstract topics and can interact with a degree of French fluency and spontaneity with native French speakers.

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After completing the C1 Advanced Level French course you will be able to understand and express ideas fluently and spontaneously in French. You will be able to use French flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.

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The French travel course you will basic French phrases and vocabulary needed for your trip such as greetings and farewells, asking and providing personal information, ordering food and drinks, asking for information, requesting and giving directions and buying tickets, You will learn how to speak French quick and easy...

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French classes for children in Auckland and Wellington will give your kids the bilingual edge in life! The French Institute's French School for Children has kids immersion classes that are perfectly designed for New Zealand and French kids from 2 -16 years old and they will have a great time while learning French and will make friends for life. As part of the program we have French toddlers classes, a French kindergarten and a holiday school program as well...

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Learn French with a tutor or French teacher in a private French class from $40 hour, includes materials. Prepare for travel or French language Exams. Can be at our school or your home...

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  • Price $170.00
  • French
  • 8 lessons
  • Course Certificate
  • Around 10 Students
  • Course Start Dates :

French for Beginners 1 (A1-1) Course Start Dates Term 4 2024

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton

Thu 17 October 6.00-7.30pm


Takapuna - Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, North Shore Auckland

Mon 4 November 6.30-8.00pm

 

West Auckland - Point Chevalier Community Centre, 18 Huia Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland

Wed 23 October 6.30-8.00pm


Wellington - Aro Hall, 48 Aro St, Wellington

Mon 4 November 6.30-8.00pm
Tuesday 8 October 6.30-8.00pm
Thursday 17 October 6.30-8.00pm

 

French for Beginners 2 (A1-2) Course Start Dates

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton

Thu 17 October 6.30-8.00pm

 

West Auckland - Point Chevalier Community Centre, 18 Huia Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland

Tue 22 October 6.30-8.00pm


Wellington - Aro Hall, 48 Aro St, Wellington

Mon 21 October 6.30-8.00pm

 

French for Beginners 3 (A1-3) Course Start Dates

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton

Mon 14 October 6.30-8.00pm

 

 

French for Improvers 1 (A2-1) Course Start Dates

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton,

Mon 21 October 8.00-9.30pm


Wellington - Aro Hall, 48 Aro St, Wellington

Wed 23 October 6.30-8.00pm

 

French for Improvers 2 (A2-2) Course Start Dates

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton,

Thu 17 October 8.00-9.30pm


Wellington - Aro Hall, 48 Aro St, Wellington

Mon 14 October 8.00-9.30pm

 

French for Improvers 3 (A2-3) Course Start Dates

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton,

Wed 19 July 8.00-9.30pm

 

French for Intermediates 1 (B1-1) Course Start Dates

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton

Wed 23 October 8.00-9.30pm

 

Wellington - Aro Hall, 48 Aro St, Wellington

Wed 23 October 8.00-9.30pm

 

French for Intermediates 2 (B1-2) Course Start Dates

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton

Tue 2 May 8.00-9.30pm

 

French for Intermediates 3 (B1-3) Course Start Dates

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton

Tue 27 June 8.00-9.30pm

 

French for Intermediates 4 (B1-4) Course Start Dates

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton

Tue 22 August 8.00-9.30pm

 

French for Intermediates 5 (B1-5) Course Start Dates

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton

Tue 17 October 8.00-9.30pm

 

French Upper Intermediate 1 (B2.1) Course Start Dates

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton

Fri 10 February 8.00-9.30pm

 

French Upper Intermediate 2 (B2.2) Course Start Dates

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton

Thu 27 April 8.00-9.30pm

 

French Upper Intermediate 3 (B2.3) Course Start Dates

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton

Thu 22 July 8.00-9.30pm

 

French Advanced 1 (C1.1) Course Start Dates

Auckland Central - Outhwaite Hall, 53 Carlton Gore Road, Grafton

Wed 7 September 8.00-9.30pm

 

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About Us

French Institute is an immersion French Language School in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. Learn French in our small interactive immersion classes with expert and passionate native speaker French teachers fromFfrance. We offer a wide range of French lessons for beginner (A1) to advanced (C2) levels following the industry standard Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and preparing you for French language exams (DELF) and travel to France while using the latest teaching methodologies.
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Office: 22 Liverpool St (by appointment),
Auckland 1010

Phone: 021-461-551
Email: info@frenchinstitute.co.nz

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