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French Lessons in San Rafael & North Bay area, CA

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Department of Modern Languages, College of Marin, North Bay:
The Department of Modern Languages in the College of Marin provides quality language instruction in a range of foreign languages, including French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese among others. Conveniently situated in Kentfield, just 3 miles south-west of San Rafael, we offer French classes for students at elementary, intermediate or advanced level. In addition, students have the opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in French.

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French Language Classes:

- Elementary French I:
A course for beginners that offers study and practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French, along with an exploration of cultural aspects of the French-speaking world.

- Elementary French II:
Further emphasis is placed on verbal communication, the structure of the language, and understanding of French culture.

- Intermediate French IV
An exploration of the use of French and the impact of French culture outside of France. A further study of the French language with a review of the grammar and extensive readings from the literature and press with emphasis on verbal communication.

- Advanced French I:
This course aims to expand your knowledge of the French language and civilization through the study of grammar, literature, and the French press, with particular emphasis on present-day France. Additional emphasis is placed on an advanced level of verbal communication.

- Advanced French II:
This course provides advanced knowledge of French language and civilization through the study of literature, grammar, and the French press, with particular emphasis on present-day France. You will also have advanced-level practice of verbal communication in French.

Associate of Arts Degree in French:

Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should complete the lower division major requirements and general education pattern for the appropriate transfer institution and major.

Requirements:
- Elementary French I – 5 units
- Elementary French II – 5 units
- Intermediate French III – 5 units

You must also complete one course from the following list:
- Conversational French I – 4 units
- Conversational French II – 4 units
- Conversational French III – 4 units
- Intermediate French IV – 4 units
- Advanced French I – 3 units
- Advanced French II – 3 units
- Independent Study – 3 units

Note:
Students must complete English 150 to satisfy the Associate degree. Transfer students are advised to complete English 150. All students should consult a counselor.

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Address: 835 College Avenue, Kentfield, Marin County, California 94904, USA
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Savoir Faire Language Institute
Courses / Programs
Savoir Faire Language Institute is a dedicated language school in Los Angeles that provides French language lessons for adults and children at beginner to advanced levels.

Located in Redondo Beach in the stunning South Bay area, we welcome students from the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Brentwood, Sherman Oaks, Culver City, and Santa Monica areas, as well as from throughout Los Angeles.

We offer an immersion approach in a relaxed atmosphere where our students can naturally communicate and laugh as they participate in activities that really get them talking and learning.

We provide our teachers with training, constant support, serious supervision and numerous opportunities to grow.

We believe that successful communication is not found only in textbooks, drills and grammar exercises.
Successful communication is to be able to comprehend, speak and understand the culture.
French Language Immersion Classes for Adults & Children:

- Beginner to Advanced Levels

- French Group classes
- Private / One-on-one French lessons
- Specialized French language tutoring
- Specialized French classes for children
- French pre-school program
- French Summer Camp

Additional language options include English, Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese
ABC Languages - French classes San Jose area
Courses / Programs
Are you searching for quality French classes in the San Jose area?

ABC Languages provides group and private French lessons to adults, business professionals, college students and children at our language school in downtown Menlo Park.

In addition, we offer French language programs to schools, organizations and corporations throughout the Silicon Valley and Peninsula region of San Francisco Bay Area, including in San Jose, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Redwood City, Los Gatos & Santa Clara.

We also have a school in downtown San Francisco, and offer private French tutoring throughout the Los Angeles County area.

Our French classes are taught by native French teachers, using a communicative approach, with a learner-centered classroom. This means you are speaking and practicing French from day one.

Role play, authentic conversation practice, videos and picture prompts are commonly used in our classes. You will find yourself beginning to think in French as you use your new language to interact with your teacher and fellow classmates.

Voted “Best of the Bay Area” by SF Chronicle online users, ABC has honed an excellent reputation in the Bay Area.

Teachers must have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience before even being interviewed. Our teachers make sure the language comes alive in the classroom and students feel confident and excited to speak in French.
French Language Classes for Adults, Kids & Teens:
Beginner to advanced level

- Group French classes at 9 levels
- Private French lessons
- Conversational French
- Survival French
- French for kids (private lessons at our school or at-home tutoring for elementary/ middle/ high school students)
- Family French classes
- French Grammar
- Corporate French language training for businesses & organizations
- Online/ Skype French lessons

We also teach Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Italian, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Farsi & English among other languages.
ABC Languages, Bay Area CA & Online French Classes in USA
Courses / Programs
• ABC Languages offers group and private French lessons to professionals, students and children ages 5+ from elementary through high school.

• We teach French at our language school in downtown Menlo Park (San Mateo County) as well as to schools, organizations and corporations throughout the Silicon Valley region of the South Bay and San Francisco Bay Areas. Contact us about French lessons in Santa Clara County - including in Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and San Jose. 

• Our French classes are taught by native French teachers, using a communicative approach, with a learner-centered classroom. This means you are speaking and practicing French from day one.

• Role play, authentic conversation practice, videos and picture prompts are commonly used in our classes. You will find yourself beginning to think in French as you use your new language to interact with your teacher and fellow classmates.

• Voted “Best of the Bay Area” by SF Chronicle online users, ABC has honed an excellent reputation in the Bay Area. Teachers must have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience before even being interviewed.

• Our teachers make sure the language comes alive in the classroom and students feel confident and excited to speak in French. We also have a school in downtown San Francisco.
French Language Classes for Adults & Juniors:

• Group French classes at 9 levels from total beginner through to advanced
• French conversation classes
• Private French classes
• Corporate French language training
• French classes for kids ages 5+
• Online French lessons

Further Language Classes:
• We also offer instruction in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Italian, Arabic, German, Portuguese, and Farsi among other languages.
Southern States University, San Diego & Orange County
Courses / Programs
Southern States University is the most affordable accredited university in the U.S. With campuses in desirable locations in Southern California, we provide intensive English language programs and TOEFL Exam Preparation to students from around the world.

Established in 1983, SSU has two campuses in San Diego (Fashion Valley & La Jolla), and one campus in Newport Beach (just south of Irvine CA, 45 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles). As well as our English courses, we also provide Business Administration Degree programs (BBA and MBA) for local and international students.

SSU can customize a program for our non native-speaking English students that includes Degree program classes plus intensive English study to adequately prepare you to succeed with your Degree studies.

SSU's mission is to offer competitive and professionally-recognized academic degree and certificate programs, to serve a culturally diverse student community, and to facilitate international awareness amongst our students.
Intensive English Course for International Students:
- 18 Hours per week
- 3 hours core and 1.5 hour topic class per day
- Monday through Thursday
- Available mornings, afternoons and evenings

TOEFL English Exam Preparation:
- 18 Hours per week
- 3 hours TOEFL and 1.5 hour topic class per day
- Monday through Thursday
- Available mornings

Business Degree Courses:
- Business of Business Administration (BBA) Degree (4 years)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program (2 years)

(Business courses can be taken alongide English programs)
Alliance Francaise de San Francisco
Courses / Programs
As a French cultural and educational center, the Alliance Française believes immersion is the best means of learning French and we owe our success to that philosophy. In our school, students enjoy a simultaneous cultural and linguistic education. Founded in 1889, the Alliance Francaise of San Francisco is one of San Francisco's oldest cultural and educational institutions. We offer a friendly and stimulating environment to help you gain confidence in the language.
All classes are conducted in French, giving you maximum exposure to and practice in the language. We offer a wide array of classes from beginner to advanced, for adults and kids.
English Language Institute, San Francisco
Courses / Programs
English Language Institute (ELI) has been providing English language, TOEFL preparation, University preparation, and Business English classes in San Francisco, California for 25 years.

We have full-time professional teachers, exciting elective classes, fun student activities and engaging field trips. We are one of the only English schools in the USA that is owned and operated by teachers.

This means that we offer a student experience that other schools can’t match!

ELI is accredited by ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training) and authorized by the US government to issue I-20s so that our students can apply for an F-1 student visa.

Top Reasons to Study at ELI:
- Unbeatable Location Near Public Transportation in the Heart of Downtown San Francisco
- Professional Full-Time Teachers (ELI is teacher owned and operated)
- Affordable Tuition (ELI offers a great value on high-quality instruction)
- Daytime and Evening Programs to fit your schedule
- Exclusive ELI Student Discounts on Local Housing Options
- Free Breakfast Snacks, Coffee, and Tea every day
- Full-Time Friendly Student Support Staff
- New Friends from around the world
- Day or Evening Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Day or Evening TOEFL Test Preparation Course
- Business English classes for Entrepreneurs
- University Preparation Program
- 3, 4, and 5 day per week schedule options