Want to keep up with your French over the break between teaching terms, or just looking for something a little different? Look no further! Alliance Française de Brisbane offers themed and revision workshops for all levels. Take yourself on l'aventure française!
Explore the workshops currently on offer for adults below. For kids and teens holiday workshops, click here.
Enrol before Monday 6th January 2025 at midnight to benefit from our 5% early bird discount! Members get 10% off!
Get holiday-ready with this focussed course designed to prepare you to travel around the Francophone world with confidence.
In this fantastique crash course for beginners, we will help you order a croissant without flinching, ask for directions with poise, enjoy friendly encounters with locals and much more!
This class is suitable for beginners. No prior knowledge of French is required.
Tue 14 to Fri 17 Jan — 10am - 12pm
or Mon 20 to Thu 23 Jan — 6:10pm - 8:10pm
$235
So you’ve decided you’d like to learn French. You’re an absolute beginner, and don’t know where to start. Elementary 1 is the course for you! This course serves as a bienvenue to the French language.
You will discover the beauty of the French language, and cover the basics, such as introducing yourself and others, spelling and counting, and general greetings and politeness.
Mon 13 to Fri 24 Jan
10am - 12pm or 6pm - 8pm
$475
Do you want to give your pronunciation a leg up? Would you like to bring more flow to your speech and feel more confident in speaking French? Join us and learn to speak like a Frenchie!
This workshop is designed to help you improve your accent through practical pronunciation lessons, reading exercises and speaking practice.
This class is suitable for beginners and students from the Elementary (A1) levels through to Intermediate (B1) levels.
Mon, Wed & Fri
13 to 24 Jan
10am - 12pm
$320
Refresh your foundation with this workshop, designed to revisit key grammar concepts from Elementary 1 and 2.
Build confidence and feel supported in your learning journey as you prepare for the next steps in your French studies.
This class is ideal for students progressing to Elementary 3 or 4 who wish to strengthen their skills, as well as for newcomers looking to brush up on their French before joining a class.
Suitable for students who have completed Elementary 2 or have been assessed at an equivalent level.
Mon 20 & Wed 22 Jan
9.30am - 12.30pm
$160
Are you struggling to distinguish when to use passé composé versus imparfait in French?
This workshop will guide you through their differences, helping you understand not only when to use each tense but also how to construct them effectively. You'll gain clarity on how to tell stories and describe past events with accuracy and confidence.
This class is suitable for students from the Elementary (A1) and Upper Elementary (A2) levels.
Tue 14 Jan
6pm - 8:30pm
$70
Start the year on the right foot with this revision workshop!
You will focus on the main grammar points of the A1 level, making sure you start your next class feeling calm and ready.
Suitable for students at the end of the Elementary (A1) or at the beginning of the Upper Elementary (A2) levels.
Mon 20 to Fri 24 Jan
6pm - 8pm
$265
Practice makes perfect! This class focuses on key grammar points from the Dossier 4 of Cosmopolite 2, ensuring you feel confident and supported in your learning journey.
You will revise conditional present (how to express a wish or give advice), future, subjunctive present, and superlative (how to express superiority or inferiority).
Suitable for students from the Upper Elementary 3 level and up.
Tue 21 & Thu 23 Jan
9:30am - 12pm
$135
Do you know the difference between 'le rappeler' (COD) and 'lui rappeler' (COI)? Where do you place the COD and the COI in a sentence? And is it really necessary to know what they are?
This workshop will help you clear up all confusions related to this tricky grammar point.
Suitable for students of the Upper Elementary (A2) level.
Mon 20 Jan
6pm - 8pm
$55
Mastering the French pronouns 'y' and 'en' is essential to understand French conversations and texts. But what is the difference between them? How do you use them correctly?
This workshop will help you clear up all confusions related to these tricky pronouns.
Suitable for students of the Upper Elementary (A2) level.
Thu 16 Jan
6pm - 8pm
$55
Are you looking for an opportunity to practice speaking French with other friendly students? Our Lunchtime Conversation Workshop offers a fun and supportive environment for students to improve their speaking skills and build their confidence.
The best way to learn a language is to use it in context, so our class is designed around interactive activities, role plays and discussions that reflect situations you might encounter in everyday life.
Join us for an engaging and fun class that will take your French speaking skills to the next level!
This class is suitable for students of the Upper Elementary (A2) levels.
Tue 21 & Thu 23 Jan
12:30pm - 2pm
$80
Listening comprehension can be one of the hardest skills to master, especially when native speakers talk so quickly!
Enhance your listening comprehension in this workshop using engaging audio documents. No more headaches trying to decipher what the French speakers say!
Suitable for students of the Upper Elementary (A2) level.
Thu 16 Jan
10am - 12pm
$55
Will 2025 be your meilleure year? Do you want to speak French mieux?
When should you use de or que when comparing two things?
Clear up any confusion great or small in this workshop all about comparatives.
Suitable for students from Upper Elementary 2 (A2) and onwards.
Fri 24 Jan
10am - 12pm
$55
Start the year on the right foot with this revision workshop!
You will focus on the main grammar points of the A2 level, making sure you start your next class feeling calm and ready.
Suitable for students at the end of the Upper Elementary (A2) or at the beginning of the Elementary (A1) levels.
Mon 13 to Fri 17 Jan
10am - 12pm
$265
Start the year strong and face your fear of the subjunctive!
This workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of constructing and using the subjunctive. By the end of the session, you'll feel more confident to incorporate the subjunctive into your French conversations and writing.
Suitable for students of the Upper Elementary (A2) and Intermediate (B1) levels.
Wed 15 Jan
6pm - 8pm
$55
Explore the rich world of French music while enhancing your language skills. You can expect lyrics analysis, cultural insights, and engaging conversations.
We'll delve into vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and wordplay. We'll uncover the stories behind various songs, discuss historical events and artists, and interpret song themes—all in French.
Suitable for students of the Upper Elementary (A2) and Intermediate (B1) levels.
Mon 20 & Wed 22 Jan
10am - 12pm
$110
Explore iconic trends, influential designers, and the evolution of French style through lively discussions and vocabulary-building exercises.
Whether you're a fashion enthusiast or simply looking to refine your conversational skills, this workshop offers a stylish way to immerse yourself in French culture and language.
Let's practice your speaking skills on this very chic topic!
Suitable for students of the Upper Elementary (A2) and Intermediate (B1) levels.
Tue 21 Jan
6pm - 8pm
$55
Listening comprehension can be one of the hardest skills to master, especially when native speakers talk so quickly!
Enhance your listening comprehension in this workshop using engaging audio documents. No more headaches trying to decipher what the French speakers say!
Suitable for students of the Intermediate (B1) level.
Thu 23 Jan
10am - 12pm
$55
Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop centered around "La Parure", one of Guy de Maupassant’s celebrated short stories. This workshop offers an exciting opportunity to improve your language skills through literature.
Explore the themes and discuss the complex characters in the story through group discussions, vocabulary building exercises and creative writing.
Suitable for students of the Intermediate (B1) levels.
Tue 14 Jan
9:15am - 12:15pm
$80
Start the year on the right foot with this revision workshop!
You will focus on the main grammar points of the B1 level, making sure you start your next class feeling calm and ready.
Suitable for students at the end of the Intermediate (B1) or at the beginning of the Upper Intermediate (B2) levels.
Mon 20 to Fri 24 Jan
10am - 12pm
$265
Writing has become more prevalent in our society than ever before. This workshop aims to enhance your writing skills in French, so you can make the most of this essential communication tool.
Drawing inspiration from an interesting image, you'll have the opportunity to unleash your imagination and craft your own news item.
This class is suitable for students of Upper Intermediate (B2) levels.
Tue 21 & 23 Jan
6pm - 8pm
$110
Feeling rusty? Start the year off on the right foot and revise all the main grammar points of the B2 level: past tenses, indirect speech in the past, conjunctions, and when to use indicatif or subjonctif after a verb.
Suitable for students at the end of the Upper Intermediate (B2) or at the beginning of the Advanced (C1) levels.
Mon 13 to Fri 17 Jan
6pm - 8pm
$265
Quench your thirst for French history with our captivating historical workshop!
This workshop will focus on la guerre des papes, the fascinating era when two popes—one Italian and one French—were elected for nearly a century. Why did this happen? Join us to uncover the story! Through interactive discussions and engaging historical documents, you'll gain insights into this iconic period while enhancing your French language skills.
Suitable for students of the Upper Intermediate (B2) and Advanced (C1) levels.
Wed 15 Jan
6pm - 8pm
$55
This 2-hour workshop is designed for participants with advanced French skills but beginners in acting - no need to be shy!
You’ll learn the basics of theatrical improvisation in a fun, interactive way, using French as your creative tool.
The session will begin with warm-up exercises to relax the body and voice, followed by simple improvisation games that focus on listening, reacting, and creating characters on the spot (or with a bit of time to think!). We’ll emphasize collaboration, creativity, and adapting to the unexpected.
The workshop will be conducted by Mrs Rita Reis, a versatile and internationally experienced performer, writer, and director, originally from Luxembourg and Portugal, with a rich background in theatre, film, and TV.
Suitable for students of the Upper Intermediate (B2) and Advanced (C1) levels.
Wed 22 Jan
6pm - 8pm
$55
