FRENCH WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
Keep your French going this winter ☕🇫🇷
This winter, we’re focusing on conversation.
Small groups. Casual atmosphere. Flexible bookings. Speak French over the holidays.
St Ives / Killarney Heights / Zoom
After surveying our community, one message came through loud and clear: you want more opportunities to simply speak French in a relaxed, supportive environment.
So this winter, we’re focusing on what you love most:
- Casual conversation sessions
- A selection of our most popular language workshops
- Intensive course for complete Beginners
- Social & Cultural Events
Join us in St Ives, Killarney Heights, or online via Zoom throughout the winter holidays.
You can book as many sessions as you like and create your own flexible winter French program.
Winter Workshops & Conversation Sessions 2026
Monday 29 June - Friday 24 July 2026
Important schedule changes – Week of 7 July
Due to unavoidable teacher availability issues, a few workshops next week have had to be moved. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.
| Workshop | Original date/time | New date/time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2 Elementary Conversation | Tuesday 7 July, 9–10am | Thursday 9 July, 9–10am | Same format |
| B1 Intermediate Conversation | Tuesday 7 July, 10:30–11:30am | Thursday 9 July, 10:30–11:30am | Same format |
| B2 Advanced Conversation | Tuesday 7 July, 12–1pm | Thursday 9 July, 12–1pm | Now on Zoom with Odile |
| Subjunctive Workshop | Wednesday 8 July, 9:30am–12:30pm | Friday 10 July, 9:30am–12:30pm | Same format |
| HSC French Continuers Y11–Y12 Workshop | Tuesday 7 July, 1:30–4:30pm | Friday 10 July, 1:30–4:30pm | St Ives |
| Tarot en Français | Wednesday 1 July, 2–4pm | Wednesday 15 July, 2–4pm | St Ives. Same format |
If you are already enrolled in one of these workshops, please check your emails and confirm whether you can attend the new time, or whether you would prefer a credit.
Conversation Sessions
Several levels, 1hr, max 6 students
Our conversation sessions are designed to help you keep your French active between terms, speak more confidently and naturally, revise vocabulary in context and meet other French learners.
With only 6 students maximum, everyone gets plenty of speaking time and personalised support.
A2 - ELEMENTARY
Tuesday 9am - ST IVES
Thursday 1pm - ST IVES
B1 - INTERMEDIATE
Tuesday 10.30am - ST IVES
Thursday 10am - ONLINE
Thursday 2.30pm - ST IVES
Friday 9.30am - KILLARNEY HEIGHTS
B2 - ADVANCED
Tuesday 12pm - ST IVES
Thursday 11.30am - ONLINE
Thursday 4pm - ST IVES
Friday 11am - KILLARNEY HEIGHTS
Social French Coffee in Mona Vale
At Pattison Patisserie, 1hr, max 4 students
ELEMENTARY LEVEL
Thursday
10-11am
Language Workshops
Focused grammar & communication workshops
Common Mistakes in French for English Speakers
A practical and eye-opening workshop focusing on the most frequent mistakes English speakers make in French.
We’ll explore false friends, pronunciation traps, grammar patterns, typical translation mistakes and ways to sound more natural in French
Perfect for students wanting to refine and improve their French.
Wednesday 1st July
9.30-12.30pm
St Ives
$125
Level: A2 and above
Mastering the Subjonctive
The subjunctive doesn’t have to be scary.
This workshop will help you understand when to use it, recognise common triggers, practise real-life examples and build confidence using it naturally.
A clear and practical workshop designed to finally make the subjunctive click.
Friday 10th July
9.30-12.30pm
St Ives
$125
Level: B1 and above
Mastering Small Talk in French
AA fun and practical workshop for elementary students wanting to feel more comfortable speaking French socially.
Learn how to ask simple questions, keep a conversation going, talk about everyday topics, react naturally in conversation and survive social situations in French.
Perfect before travelling or joining conversation classes.
Wednesday 15th July
9.30-12.30pm
St Ives
$125
Level: A1+ to A2+
Social French Events
French Tarot Card Game
Come play tarot card game (a game similar to bridge, nothing to do with predicting future!) in a friendly atmosphere in our St Ives School.
Beginners welcome, rules will be explained in franglais
NEW DATE - Wednesday 15th July
2-4pm
St Ives
$30
Social Lunch
Before Term 3 begins, we’re hoping to organise a relaxed French lunch at Coq & Fish French Restaurant to reconnect after the holidays.
Open to everyone!
Friday 24th July
12pm
Waverton
$10 participation fee
Having trouble enrolling in workshop(s)?
Email us the list of sessions you’d like to attend and our team will take care of the bookings for you.
Email: info@frenchalacarte.com.au