Beginner Class - Fall 2026

Our French Learning Programs

Haven’t you always wanted to parler a little français? What better place to start than with the Alliance Française of Reno. Allez, on y va! Tuesdays from Tuesdays, Oct 6 – Nov 10, 2026 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM for 6 weeks at Kiln, 2195 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89521. Recommended for: Students with little or limited previous knowledge of French. A placement test is available to help determine the course level that best suits each student. This introductory course is designed for students who are beginning or returning to their journey in French. Students will learn the fundamentals of pronunciation, vocabulary, and basic grammar while developing the skills needed to communicate in everyday situations. Through interactive activities, conversation practice, and cultural exploration, students will learn to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, describe people and places, and express basic needs and preferences. The course introduces essential French structures, including articles, gender and number agreement, present tense verbs, and common expressions used in daily life. By the end of the course, students will have developed a solid foundation in French and be prepared to continue building their language skills at the next level. PRICING - Class fees for Alliance Members: $145 - Class fees for Non-Members: $195 - Admin Fee (required & included in pricing when you check-out): $ 10 LEARNING MATERIALS: * Inspire A1 Textbooks are required and can be picked on the first night of class. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the "Purchase Textbook" link. * Please bring receipt to pick up textbook at Kiln, 2195 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89521.