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Welcome to Devon's official centre for French language and culture. French classes are available for all ages and abilities. Explore our French classes below to enrol today and start or continue your French language journey.


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Group French Courses

Our relaxed and engaging group French classes are available in Totnes, Exeter or online, from beginners to advanced levels. We offer informal conversation classes as well – a chance to practice and improve your spoken French in a friendly small group setting.

Explore our French Courses


Private Tuition

Looking for a 1-1 experience? Or have a particular concept or topic you would like to concentrate on? You may benefit from personalised training adapted to suit you and your requirements by choosing one of our private tuition offers.

View our Private Tuition Packages


Unsure of your level?

New to French? Or if you already have some knowledge of French and/or have taken French lessons in the past, our free online test will help you determine which level  course is the right one for you.

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We hope you find a course or workshop you like below. However, if none of these options suit you, please check out our private tuition. 

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Level
Session
Location
Type
Day/Time

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A1

Beginner A1.1

Comprehensive Course

Embark on your French journey with our A1.1 Beginner Course.

Perfect for those new to French, this course will equip you with fundamental skills to start conversing and understanding basic French. You will learn to introduce yourself and others, talk about your family and home, describe people and places, and discuss likes and dislikes. You will also gain practical skills for daily life, such as going shopping, ordering in a restaurant, checking in your hotel, traveling on public transport, and understanding an itinerary.

  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 5
  • Cost : £112

       


Pace: 90mins per week

Beginner A1.1

Intensive Course

Have you started learning French? Would you like to keep progressing over the summer?

If you're a beginner looking to reinforce your foundation, this course is for you!

  • Duration: Monday to Thursday, 2 hours a day
  • Minimum participants: 5
  • Cost: £100

Beginner Plus A1.2

Comprehensive Course

This is our beginner's level, and you will be able to build strong foundations at a comfortable pace. 

  • Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases so you can meet your essential needs.
  • Introduce yourself and others.
  • Ask and answer questions about where you live, people you know and objects you own.
  • Interact in a simple way when the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. 

A1 is divided into two sublevels—A1.1 and A1.2. Each sublevel typically requires about one year of study to complete.


Pace: 90mins per week
A2

Improver A2.1

Comprehensive Course

Build on a solid foundation in French with our Improver A2.1 French course:

Grow confidence in speaking French while you deepen your learning of French: expand your vocabulary to talk about your pastimes and work environment, share memories, and talk about future plans. Through interactive activities and short conversations, you'll learn to grasp the main points of messages, improve your accent and explore cultural insights about French-speaking countries.

  • Cost : £225
  • Minimum Participants : 6




This 12 week course is the first part of our A2 level which comprises two sublevels: A1.1 and A2.2 and it takes a whole year of study to complete each sublevel.


Pace: 90mins per week

Improver Plus A2.2

Intensive Course

Ready to Enhance Your French?
Immerse yourself in a stimulating learning environment designed to consolidate your elementary French skills through engaging and interactive lessons.
This course is ideal if you wish to expand your knowledge of French or reinforce it for everyday use.

  • Duration: Monday to Thursday, 2.5 hours a day
  • Minimum participants: 5
  • Cost: £125

Pace: 2h30 per day

Improver Plus A2.2

Comprehensive Course

This is our A2.2 Improver Plus French course, and by the end of it, you will be able to:

  • Understand sentences and frequently used expressions about yourself and your close ones, shopping, work and your surroundings.
  • Catch the main points of a short and simple text or letter, and find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as ads, posters and flyers, menus and timetables.
  • Communicate on familiar and routine matters requiring a simple and direct exchange of information.
  • Describe in simple terms aspects of your background, immediate environment and needs.

 



This 12 week course is the second part of our A2 course that comprises two sublevels: A1.1 and A2.2 and it takes a whole year of study to complete each sublevel.

  • Cost : £225
  • Minimum Participants : 6

Pace: 90mins per week
B1

Intermediate A2/B1 Conversation & Grammar

Comprehensive Course

Sharpen your French with our Intermediate A2/B1 Grammar & Conversation Course

This course is designed to help you refine your grammar and boost your confidence in conversation. You’ll dive deeper into French structures, expand your vocabulary, and practice speaking in a supportive, interactive environment. Perfect for students at the A2/B1 level, this course will help you communicate more fluently and accurately in everyday situations.

This course will be led by Julien and Coline.

  • Cost : £125
  • Duration: 75 mins a week for 8 weeks (No class on 12th August)
  • Minimum Participants : 5

Intermediate B1.1

Comprehensive Course

This course is part of our intermediate level B1 and will enable you to: 

  • Understand the main points of clear standard speach on familiar matters like work/ school, leisure, home...
  • Read  medium lenght texts that consist mainly of everyday or elementary job-related language.
  • Deal smoothlyly with most situations whilst travelling. 
  • Write short and clear texts on familiar topics and subjects of personal interest. 
  • Describe experiences and events, dreams and ambitions
  • Give straight forwards explanations for your opinions and plans.

Our level B1 comprises two sublevels: B1.1 and B1.2 and it takes a whole year of study to complete each sublevel. 

Cost: £300 for 12 weeks. Minimum participants: 6


Pace: 2hrs per week

Intermediate Plus B1.2

Comprehensive Course
This course is part of our intermediate level B1 and will enable you to: 
  • Understand the main points of clear standard speach on familiar matters like work/ school, leisure, home...
  • Read  medium lenght texts that consist mainly of everyday or elementary job-related language.
  • Deal smoothlyly with most situations whilst travelling. 
  • Write short and clear texts on familiar topics and subjects of personal interest. 
  • Describe experiences and events, dreams and ambitions
  • Give straight forwards explanations for your opinions and plans.
Our level B1 comprises two sublevels: B1.1 and B1.2 and it takes a whole year of study to complete each sublevel. 

Cost: £300 for 12 weeks. Minimum participants: 6
Pace: 2hrs per week
B2

Bonsoir B2/C1

Conversation Class

An advanced conversation group for French enthusiasts keen to explore news, culture, and beyond.

Join our evening French conversation sessions aiming at strengthening fluency and confidence when speaking French. Engage in dynamic discussions about current affairs and culture with likeminded participants. Whether you're perfecting nuanced expressions or exploring complex topics, this course offers a stimulating platform to pursue your French proficiency.

  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 6
  • Cost : £150

     


Pace: 1hr per week

Proficient B2

Intensive Course

Advance Your French Skills with our B2 Proficient Course!

Dive into an enriching learning experience designed to bring out your French proficiency through dynamic and interactive lessons.

  • Duration: Monday to Thursday, 2.5 hours a day
  • Minimum participants: 5
  • Cost: £125

Pace: 2h30 per day

Proficient Plus B2.2

Comprehensive Course

For proficient speakers aiming to refine their language skills to an advanced level, B2.2 is the course for you.

This course emphasises mastering advanced debate techniques and expressing opinions confidently in both speech and writing. Topics are explored through various sources and include current affairs as well as cultural subjects such as literature, cinema, music, and art. You'll develop skills in articulating nuanced arguments, critically analysing perspectives, and communicating fluently and persuasively in French.

  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 6
  • Cost : £300
         
Pace: 2hrs per week
C1

Advanced C1

Comprehensive Course

For dedicated linguists aiming to reach fluency, our C1 French language course is ideal.

In this course, you will learn to express yourself spontaneously and fluently. Your French will become efficient and flexible in professional, social, and academic settings. The course focuses on debating and expressing opinions confidently in speech and writing. You'll explore current affairs and cultural topics like literature, cinema, music, and art. By the end, you will be able to discuss complex topics in a well-structured way, articulate arguments clearly, analyse perspectives critically, and communicate persuasively in French.

  • Duration: 11 weeks
  • Minimum Participants : 6
  • Cost : £300
         
Pace: 2hrs per week

French Book Club

Book Club

Join our French Book-club from October to May for 8 exciting monthly sessions where we will discuss modern French literature; including several French speaking writers from around the world.

Our first session on the 9th of October 2026 will take us to Algeria with: L'amour, la Fantasia,  Assia Djebar

Participation Level:  B2, C1, C2
Minimum participants: 5


Pace: 2hrs per month

Sorry, this course is sold out.

But you can be added to a waiting list in case a spot becomes available.

Code: 2025/26-T4-B2-Exeter-Intensive-10.00 Sept


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