Extensive French courses

The Alliance Française in Lyon offers anevening extensive course, ideal for learning or improving your French after your workday.

What is an extensive French course?

Definition

At the Alliance Française de Lyon, we offer an extensive course: 16 hours of in-person classes per month and 4 hours independently via our online learning platform.

• Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Location: in-person, Lyon center
• Goal: training adapted to a busy professional schedule, to learn and progress consistently

The skills of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) are developed in this course:

• Listening comprehension
• Speaking (both continuous and interactive)
• Reading comprehension
• Writing

What is the difference between intensive and extensive courses?

Intensive courses: 32 hours per month, fast pace, ideal for making rapid progress.

Extensive courses: 20 hours per month, gradual pace, perfect for regular and long-lasting learning, with additional independent activities.

Who are extensive courses for?

The evening extensive course is aimed at a wide audience of foreign adults living in Lyon and its region. Each class is designed for people with a busy schedule seeking lighter-paced training:

• Employees: progress after work with a path adapted to their schedule.
• International students: strengthen their language skills to succeed in their studies
• New arrivals in France: gain autonomy to simplify daily tasks
• Professionals: follow structured, recognized training compatible with a demanding schedule

Required level: open to beginners as well as advanced learners. Initial placement test to join the appropriate level.

What is the duration of the courses?

1 month: Available for all levels, the one-month program allows you to start learning and identify your needs for successful progress.

3 months: The 3-month course allows you to make steady progress at one level.

Consult the learning path to find out how many sessions are needed to reach a certain level:

What are the objectives of extensive courses?

The objectives of extensive courses vary according to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR):

• A1: introductory level: understand and use simple everyday sentences. Learn more
• A2: intermediate level: communicate in simple and predictable everyday situations. 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 topics. Learn more
• C1: autonomous level: master French fluently and communicate smoothly on complex topics. Learn more

How to register for the extensive course at the Alliance Française?

1. Choose the duration of your course
2. Check the available sessions and choose your start date
3. Go to the cart
4. Proceed with the payment
5. Take your placement test necessary to join the appropriate level.

Why choose French courses at the Alliance Française de Lyon?

Learning French at the Alliance Française de Lyon is above all a cultural immersion and human experience. Our teachers are all qualified experts (Master2) and FLE certified (French as a foreign language), applying a communicative and action-based method. From day one, learners are encouraged to speak and interact in French to progress naturally.

Our courses follow the textbooks Défi actuel (A1-A2) and Défi (B1-B2), available in hybrid edition (student book + online activity workbook with videos, tutorials, and pronunciation exercises). The learning platform Apolearn centralizes materials, exercises, and videos for an interactive and complete experience.

Our experienced teachers ensure coherent progression with clear objectives and final tasks for each session. Learners develop skills they can use in their daily and professional life.