| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | Details of meeting times etc., shown below |
| Cost: | There is a cost of £11 per session led by a tutor. The term's fees need to be paid in advance, either in full or in two installments. |
Bonjour et bienvenue!
Whether you’re a complete beginner, vaguely remember learning French at school or once used it in your professional life but have since let it become a little rusty – we may have just the course for you!
French is an official language in 29 countries around the world and a wonderful language to have when travelling. Whether you’re buying souvenirs, ordering a meal, finding a taxi or simply meeting new people, speaking a little French can make all the difference. It turns you from a passive tourist into an engaged traveller, able to chat with locals in cafés and markets.
Learning another language is also a great way to keep your brain active. Practising with Annie, our tutor, and fellow learners gives you something that an app alone cannot provide: the opportunity to listen, think and respond in real conversations. You can practise as often as you like on Duolingo, but there’s nothing quite like having to find the right words when someone is waiting for your answer!
We offer three tutor-led courses and two self-organised conversation groups, catering for different levels of experience.
Not sure which group is right for you? Free taster sessions are available, giving you the chance to meet Annie and the group, find out more and check that the level is right for you.
French Beginners
Fridays, 1–2pm | Greywell Village Hall
Our Beginners group is for genuine beginners! Whether you’ve never studied French before or have only the vaguest memories of school lessons, you’re very welcome.
Annie starts right at the beginning, building vocabulary and confidence at a manageable pace. And remember, there’s no such thing as getting it wrong – everyone is there to learn and have fun!
French Intermediate Plus
Fridays, 11.15am–12.15pm | Members’ home, Odiham
French Intermediate
Fridays, 10–11am | Members’ home, Hook
If you’ve studied French before and would like to brush up your skills, this group could be for you. You may be surprised how much comes back once you start using the language again! Annie will provide guidance and encouragement as you improve your grammar, vocabulary and conversational confidence.
Neither Intermediate group is suitable for complete beginners.
Tutor-led course dates
The following dates apply to all three courses:
- September: 11, 18, 25
- October: 2, 9, 16 (no sessions on 23 or 30 – half-term)
- November: 6, 13, 20, 27
- December: 4, 11 (then we finish for Christmas!)
French Conversation Groups
Prefer a more informal approach? We also have two self-organised conversation groups, both meeting fortnightly.
French Conversation 1
Fridays, 12–1pm (2nd & 4th) | Members’ home in the Odiham area
French Conversation 2
Thursday mornings, 11-12 pm (2nd & 4th ) | Café in Odiham
These groups are for members who are already reasonably confident speaking French and enjoy the opportunity to keep practising with others. There is no tutor – members organise their own sessions and help each other keep their French flowing.
Both groups are limited to around seven or eight members and are very popular, often resulting in a waiting list. However, if there is sufficient interest, we would be happy to help get a third conversation group started.
Interested in joining us?
Whether you’re starting from scratch, brushing up forgotten French or simply looking for more opportunities to speak the language, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact us using the link at the top of this page.