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Immersive course – 5 months

5 months matin A1 – C1 lundi au vendredi 9h – 13h 80h/mois

The four-month immersive course at the Alliance Française in Lyon allows you to develop lasting fluency in French while discovering the local culture on a daily basis. This is also the duration recommended by the CEFR to validate a C1 level, provided you have already acquired the previous levels.

This French course is designed for students, expatriates, employees, or visitors who want to learn French quickly and effectively while discovering the culture of Lyon and French-speaking countries. It guarantees rapid progress and in-depth acquisition of the French language.

During 80 hours of classes, enjoy a real language study trip in France, in the heart of a cultural and international city, led by a team of French teachers who are qualified and experienced in teaching French as a foreign language.

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Methodology

The program follows the standards of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Each level, from A1 to C1, allows students to develop the following skills:

Listening comprehension
Oral expression (continuous and interactive)
Reading comprehension
Written expression

Examples of educational activities in immersive classes:

Practical workshops on specific topics to improve vocabulary and conversation skills
Educational outings (Halles Paul Bocuse, Traboules de la Croix Rousse, Tony Garnier Museum, etc.)
Role-playing and scenarios to develop oral expression
Presentations and collaborative activities to improve oral fluency

The courses promote listening comprehension, spontaneous expression, and self-confidence.

A1: Introductory level: understand and use simple everyday phrases. Learn more
A2: Intermediate level: communicate in simple and predictable situations in everyday life. Learn more
B1: threshold level: express yourself fluently and understand more complex texts. Learn more
B2: Independent level: communicate clearly and elaborate on ideas on a wide range of subjects. Learn more
C1: Proficient level: master French with ease and communicate fluently on complex topics. Learn more

Prerequisites

A placement test is mandatory before the start of classes.

It is taken online after you register or during a consultation appointment.

Course materials

Teachers use modern, interactive textbooks:

Défi actuel for levels A1 and B1
Défi for levels B1 and B2

These methods are available in print and digital formats and offer:

Explanatory videos
Interactive exercises
Additional resources

Learn more about the Défi method

Teaching tools

In order to offer a modern and interactive experience, the course includes:

Interactive whiteboard
Apolearn: online learning platform featuring resources, videos, and exercises
Wooclap: quizzes and interactive activities to boost participation

Level test

The placement test assesses language skills and places each participant in a suitable group. It is available online or during a consultation appointment.

After registering, you will receive an email giving you access to our online platform. You will start with a self-assessment, which will enable us to offer you a test tailored to your profile.

This French placement test, based on the four skills of the CEFR (listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing), lasts between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes.

It is then corrected by an expert trainer from the Alliance Française in Lyon, ensuring accurate placement in the appropriate level.

Designed by our teaching team specializing in French as a foreign language (FLE), this test ensures optimal placement in your course.

Choosing the Alliance Française de Lyon

At the Alliance Française de Lyon, learning French is above all a cultural immersion and a human experience. Our teachers are all certified FLE experts with Master’s degrees, who use a communicative and action-oriented approach. From day one, learners are encouraged to speak and interact in order to progress naturally in French.

The courses use the Défi actuel (A1-A2) and Défi (B1-B2) textbooks, available in a hybrid edition (student book + online activity book with videos, tutorials, and pronunciation exercises). Our online teaching tool centralizes materials, exercises, and videos for a comprehensive, interactive experience.

Our experienced teachers ensure consistent progress with clear objectives and final tasks at the end of each session. Learners develop skills that they can use in their daily and professional lives.

Learning French with the Alliance Française de Lyon is much more than just taking a class: it’s about experiencing the language on a daily basis, making rapid progress, and discovering the richness of Francophone culture.

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