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:

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

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.

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

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Mastering the Subjunctive

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.

Wednesday 8th July
9.30-12.30pm
St Ives
$125
Level: B1 and above

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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+

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Intensive Beginner French (A1.1)

Start French from scratch this winter

Want to finally begin learning French?
Our popular A1.1 Intensive Course runs across the holidays and is perfect for complete beginners or those wanting a fresh start.
A friendly and encouraging way to begin your French journey.

In this course, you will learn the basics and cover:

- Asking and answering personal questions
- Greetings and introductions
- Counting and spelling in French
- Interacting in class

Perfect for those with no French knowledge or who would like to start their language journey from scratch.
This level requires the textbook and exercise book Prêt-à-parler 1 from Maisons des Langues (available for purchase through our school).

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

Wednesday 1st July
2-4pm
St Ives
$30

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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

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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