The Saturday course
Overview & audience
One class per week, Saturday mornings, 9:30–12:30 (3 hrs).
Two pathways are offered, depending on your level and goals:
General French (A1–B2, by placement test)
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Build the four skills: listening & reading, speaking & writing.
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Grammar consolidation and richer everyday vocabulary.
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Goal: greater ease in both spoken and written French.
DELF preparation (A2–B2, subject to group openings)
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Master the four papers and time management.
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Structured writing and spoken argumentation.
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Marked mock exams with a personal revision plan.
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Goal: work that matches DELF criteria and success at the official exam (sat at an external test centre).
Before you start, take your placement test (10–12 minutes).
This helps us place you in the right class.
Fees & enrolment
Saturday course – 36 h / 12 weeks: €480
Who is it for?
General French
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Strengthen core structures (tenses, accuracy, connectors).
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Gain fluency in speaking: clearer pronunciation, useful phrasing.
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Improve comprehension of everyday texts and audio.
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Produce shorter, better-structured writing (emails, messages, forms).
DELF preparation
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Understand official mark schemes and assessment criteria.
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Practise all four papers under timed conditions.
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Structure argumentation for speaking and writing.
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Benefit from simulations and marked mock exams with a revision plan.
Who is it for?
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Adults and Paris residents with a busy week.
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Learners at A1–B2 seeking regular, steady progress.
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Students/professionals who want to review the basics and practise in a friendly atmosphere.
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DELF A2–B2 candidates looking for exam methods and targeted feedback.
Expected outcomes*
After 4–6 weeks
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More ease in speaking (simple exchanges).
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Core grammar consolidated.
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Broader everyday vocabulary.
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DELF prep: get to grips with the paper formats and first time-management techniques.
After 12 weeks
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Increased independence in comprehension and interaction.
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Shorter writing pieces that are clearer and cleaner.
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An effective study method to continue after the course.
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DELF prep: work aligned with the criteria; 1–2 full mock exams.
After 2 sessions
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Consolidation of the next level up (A1→A2 / A2→B1 / B1→B2).
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More structured production and more natural pronunciation.
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Ready to take a DELF session (registration at an external centre).*
*Depend on entry level, attendance and personal study
Why choose this course?
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Weekend rhythm: one fixed slot, easy to keep over 12 weeks.
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Guided progress: weekly mini-targets and a simple revision plan.
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Small groups: plenty of practice and immediate feedback.
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Resources included: crib sheets, vocabulary lists, exercises.
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Next steps: move on to evening/extensive/intensive courses or register for a DELF session.
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In-person & hybrid: some workshops can run online; in-person outings included.
Our method
In class, you will …
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Active speaking: role-plays and guided interactions.
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Pronunciation & intonation: live corrections.
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Grammar in action: immediate reuse in useful tasks.
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Comprehension: audio, short readings, note-taking.
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Short writing: emails and forms, essential connectors.
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Personalised feedback: individual goals and a revision plan.
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Placement test: completed before entry; continuous monitoring and adjustments if needed.
Next session
Un seul rendez-vous par semaine, le samedi matin, de 9h30 à 12h30 (3 h).
Deux parcours sont proposés selon votre niveau et vos objectifs
Français général
Développer les 4 compétences : compréhension orale & écrite, expression orale & écrite – Consolidation grammaticale, enrichissement du vocabulaire – Objectif : plus d'aisance à l'oral comme à l'écrit
Niveaux : A1 à B2 (groupes formés par test de niveau)
Sessions 2026 (12 semaines, 3h/sem.)
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Janvier 2026 : Sam 31/01 → 18/04
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Avril 2026 : Sam 25/04 → 11/07
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Juillet 2026 : Sam 18/07 → 10/10
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Octobre 2026 : Sam 17/10 → 16/01/2027
Infos pratiques
Horaires : 9:30–12:30
Lieu : Bastille(présentiel;hybride possible)
Groupes : 3–15 apprenants|Supports et devoirs ciblés inclus
Tarif:480€
*Non éligible au visa étudiant (4 h/sem.). Test de niveau gratuit (10–12 min) obligatoire avant placement.

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