Our carefully crafted French Language and Culture Institute provides not only rigorous instruction that reviews grammar, vocabulary and improves pronunciation, it also allows you to fully immerse yourself in French language and culture inside and outside the classroom. All classes are taught by experienced, native French professors and include dynamic teaching methods using theme-based seminars and café-based conversations, as well as guided walking tours around Paris to help you form a deeper connection with this city.
AUP’s carefully designed French programs, called "French Immersion", offer detailed instruction in the French language—reviewing grammar and vocabulary, improving pronunciation—while allowing a first-hand introduction to French culture both in and outside the classroom. Browse our French Immersion program page for more information.
Course Spotlight
French Immersion: Elementary I
Using visual stimuli (advertisements, comics, photographs, etc.), you will will learn to identify and describe places, people and things as well as more abstract spatial, temporal (hour, day, season), and emotional (feelings, thoughts and opinions) ideas. Readings from short texts and everyday encounters (Métro, bank, stores, markets and cafés, etc.) will further help you to quickly become self-sufficient through basic language skills.
Courses starting in June
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6-week classes designed for AUP students:
3-week classes designed for Visiting students:
Courses starting in July
Click on the course you would like to take, to view the individual dates and times under the header "schedule." Pick from any of the courses below. Your choice is not limited to one category.
3-week classes designed for Visiting students: