The Alliance Française d’Austin offers small, interactive online French classes for adults. Learn with experienced native-speaking instructors in small groups of 4–10, with a strong focus on conversation.
Choose from core classes, workshops, and cultural events (online and in person). Check out our current class offerings — there’s something for everyone, from beginners to advanced, nearly-fluent speakers.
New to French—or have a little background? Start with Beginner 100.
If you already have some French experience, take a free online placement when registering for the first time with Alliance Française d’Austin. Help us find your perfect level so you get the most out of your learning. Email us at admin@afaustin.org to schedule your free placement interview for the next session.
Group classes require a minimum of 4 students. If enrollment is lower, AFA may ask the students to join a different group class at a similar level or offer a semi-private or private option.
If you want to accelerate your journey to French fluency, you can sign up for a group class at your level, private lessons (many of our group students enhance their group courses with more tailored private lessons), and attend our cultural events and Café Conversation groups.
Course Progression & Levels
With decades of expertise, the Alliance Française of Austin offers proven teaching methods, qualified instructors, and research-backed language learning. Our programs follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
+ A1 Beginner
Note that complete beginners start in Level A1 Beginner 100. Higher A1 levels begin to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Can introduce themself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live. Can interact in a simple way as long as the other person talks slowly and clearly.
+ A2 Early Intermediate
Understands some frequently used expressions and can answer questions such as basic personal and family information, hobbies, and employment. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.
+ B1 Intermediate
Can produce simple connected sentences on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
+ B2 Advanced
Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without too much strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue.
+ C1 Proficient
Understands a wide range of longer texts. Can express themself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text.
+ C2 Proficient
Understands with ease most everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express themself spontaneously, fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
Textbook Requirements
AFA uses the ALTER EGO+ textbook series, a language method produced by the Alliance Française de Paris. For our group classes, we use AlterEgo+ textbook and workbook. Each level (A1, A2, B1, B2) has a different textbook and workbook as the student progresses. It is very important that when purchasing your textbook and workbook for Levels A1, A2, B1, & B2, you make sure that you are getting the AlterEgo+ version (the “plus” is very important) so you have the correct version. For the C1 Level, there is no “plus” version at this time.
We have noted that there are more that one version of these books online. Please be sure to double-check. The CD-ROM is not necessary but in most cases comes with the textbook. You are welcome to purchase from your favorite retailer. It is important to order your text and workbook in time for your first class if possible. The links below will take you to Amazon if you would like to purchase there. Please note the 10 Digit ISBN numbers below for each level.
A1 - AlterEgo+ 1 (yellow covers) - Textbook 0211558107 ; Workbook 2011558115 (used for 100 through 109 Level Courses)
A2 - AlterEgo+ 2 (green covers) - Textbook 2011558121 ; Workbook 2011558131 (used for 201 through 209 Level Courses)
B1 - AlterEgo+ 3 (bright pink covers) - Textbook 201155814X ; Workbook 2011558158 (used for 301 through 309 Level Courses)
B2 - AlterEgo+ 4 (blue covers) - Textbook 2014015503 ; Workbook 2014015511 (used for 401 through 409 Level Courses)
C1 & C2 - AlterEgo 5 (purple covers) - Textbook 2011557976 ; Workbook 2011557984 (used for Advanced Level Courses)
HERE IS A PDF DOCUMENT FOR YOU TO PRINT ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO ORDER THE CORRECT TEXT AND WORKBOOKS.