French is one of the five 'romance languages' that came from the original Latin. You may think that, being a romance language, it stands to reason that French is widely known as 'the language of love' — but you'd be wrong. The term, romance language, actually comes from the Latin, 'romanica loqui' which means 'to speak in Roman fashion'.
As with many languages, the history of the French language is rich and influenced by the invasions and societal norms of the time. The language is thought to have originated in Gaul and eventually became distinct enough from Latin to be viewed as a language in its own right in the 9th century. Today, French is the official language of 33 countries and spoken by over 280 million people worldwide.
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Alliance Française Adelaide
Celebrating 110 years of operation in 2020, the Alliance Française d’Adélaïde is dedicated to promoting the study of French and the culture of France, not only in Australia but throughout the world with its other locations.
All classes at Alliance are taught by qualified French teachers, and native speakers with many years of experience.
Classes are available for every level, from children and high school students to adults.
Classes at Alliance Française de Adelaide include:
- Full courses (adult): beginners, intermediate, advanced and academic
- Complete courses (based on student year level): Les Loustics or Adomania
- Classes for kids and teens
- Skills-based classes: listening, pronunciation, grammar
- Culture and the arts lessons: literature/author studies, French games
- Holiday programs
- Private and Semi-private classes
You can take a free introductory adult class to see if you enjoy the style of teaching at Alliance before you commit to enrolling in a course. Classes generally run for 8 weeks and consist of one 2.5-hour lesson per week, but some options include terms that are 2 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Both online and in-person options are available.
📞 +61 8 8272 4281
📍 319 Young St, Wayville SA 5034, Australia
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School of Languages
Originally designed for secondary school students to study a language their own school did not offer, the School of Languages expanded in 2000 to offer foreign language lessons, in 24 languages, to students from Reception to Year 7, as well as Years 8-12.
Classes are run after school and during holidays, typically once per week, with small group classes and private lessons on offer.
As an accredited government school, The School of Languages employs qualified teachers who have classroom experience and also operates from the Australian Curriculum with programs designed to meet curriculum requirements.
Since the School teaches hundreds of children and teens who are also enrolled in a typical school, there is not a singular location for classes. In all, there are over 20 locations that provide language instruction, with the largest location being Adelaide High School. You may find that your or your child’s school has a partnership with the School of Languages, so be sure enquire with either your academic school or the School of Languages to find out.
Unfortunately, this option is only for school-aged children and teens, so adults cannot attend.
📞 (08) 8301 4800
📍 255 Torrens Road, West Croydon SA 5008 (main office)
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Run by a native French, the teacher seeks to ensure their students especially learn how to speak French with confidence – something they themselves struggled with when learning English.
Classes are held both online and in-person, and there are many different options for learners of all levels.
Group classes are especially valuable for learning conversation and talking about many different topics with other learners.
Students start practicing speaking on day one, so they can learn more French quickly and easily while gaining confidence and perfecting their pronunciation.
Also on offer are private classes and semi-private classes.
Students in any class can expect to learn more about the topics that matter to them, like culture, sports, music, food, and more!
📞 04 11 065 114
📍 16 Austral Avenue, 5065 Linden Park, SA
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Find Your Ideal Private French Tutor with Superprof
Not everybody is overjoyed at the idea of a group lesson (the older you are the harder it can be to put yourself out there) or at online learning (because who didn't have enough of that in the past few years?). Superprof understands this and so do our tutors. You can find French lessons Canberra or wherever you’re located with Superprof!
On the Superprof platform, you will find a number of people — native and non-native speakers, university students, retired teachers and international students — offering French tuition. You can arrange for in-person or online lessons per your convenience and preference, and you can enquire about semi-private lessons if you want to learn alongside a friend, family member, or partner.
You can easily see the types of lessons they offer, the level they work with, their experience, past student testimonials and their rates (which, for Adelaide tutors, average out at $32 an hour — and most will offer the first lesson for free).
The advantage of a private tutor is that your lessons are tailored precisely to suit your level of experience, your needs and your goals. Whether you want to build your conversation skills, perfect your grammar, prepare for your SASE or IB exam or just get a little French language and culture under your belt prior to travelling, you'll be able to find a Superprof tutor in Australia who's the right fit for you.
Learning in group classes is great for getting good at conversation and making friends, but learning with a private tutor means you'll have personalized attention. Your tutor can help you learn in the best way for your learning styles while ensuring your speaking skills are developed to the best of your ability.
If You Need a SACE French Tutor
For students in Years 11 and 12, the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) will likely be dominating your thoughts. For students who are planning on continuing with French for university and longer-term career paths, engaging a tutor or accessing extra support through extracurricular classes or lessons is recommended.
You can, of course, engage a private tutor — checking the Superprof platform would be a good place to start. Also consider checking university and school noticeboards for past students who are offering to work as a Year 12 SASE French tutor. The advantage of engaging a student as a SASE French tutor is that they will have first-hand experience with the exam and can be very useful to gain insight into current exam and study techniques.
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Other options to get help and support with your Year 12 SASE French include:
- Alliance Française de Adelaide offer lessons to prepare Year 12 students for the French continuers' SASE exam and the International Baccalaureate.
- LearnMate specifically advertises online and face-to-face teachers who have exceptional experience and specialise as a SACE French tutor.
- Find a qualified tutor on Superprof who specialises in preparing students for SACE exams
We hope you are now champing at the bit to start your French journey, whether you’re starting from scratch, brushing up on old skills, or going that one step further in the preparation for your SACE French exam.
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Why Learn a Foreign Language?
There are many benefits to learning a foreign language, such as improved cognitive function and memory, greater listening skills, increased multitasking ability, performance growth in other subjects and increased understanding and awareness of different cultures and norms. And, of course, learning a language opens up pathways to expanded friendship opportunities and fun, as well as the ability to enjoy educational and entertaining media from other cultures.
Une langue différente est une vision différente de la vie.
(A different language is a different vision of life.)
Any foreign languages you choose to learn are going to be a wonderful gateway to other parts of the world — but you've chosen to learn French, so what can you look forward to?
Firstly, along with English, French is the only other language spoken on five continents — meaning it's great for when you're travelling and also for career opportunities.
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If you're into fashion, food, the arts or architecture, each French lesson is a ticket allowing you to explore this world. When you learn French, you can experience the works of renowned French writers and hear the voices of French actors in the original form.
And, let's be honest, who doesn't want to visit France? Sure, you can have fun and experience the culture when the only words you can say are 'Bonjour' and 'Merci' but your experience will be so much richer if you can have a conversation with the local people in their native tongue, rather than relying on their ability to speak English.
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