French Lessons
One of the principal aims of the Association is to help those moving to France to settle in.
And what better way is there, than to learn the language?
You will learn French in small weekly classes at very attractive prices, and will soon feel much more comfortable with the language you hear around you every day.
- Four levels – Beginner, Intermediate, Intermediate Plus and Advanced (subject to a sufficient number of registrations for each class).
- Half a term is the minimum enrolment period, except for the summer term.
- The weekly two-hour lessons are held over three terms, as per the local schools.
- Reading, writing and conversation are all covered.
- You can join at any time during the year, subject to there being a space available.
- Our teacher, Alain, is a French native who is qualified to teach the language and who is very experienced.
Course Syllabuses
You can access the course syllabus for each of our French courses by clicking the appropriate course below:
- Beginners’ Course (Example document from 2023/24.)
- Intermediate Course (Example document from 2023/24.)
- Intermediate Plus Course (Example document from 2023/24.)
- Advanced Course (Example document from 2023/24.)
Each course is rated against the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), as developed by the Council of Europe. The framework provides six levels of proficiency, ranging from A1 to C2.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE FRENCH COURSES OFFERED BY EUROMAYENNE.
You will be made very welcome.
When
Depending on the national, departmental and local health regulations in place at the start of term,
lessons WILL be held in the CLASSROOM with ONLINE courses being held IF necessary.
| Beginners | on Thursday mornings | from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. |
| Advanced | on Thursday afternoons | from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. |
Autumn Term 2025
| First Half | September | 4, 11, 18, 25 | October | 2, 9, 16 | [ 7 classes ] |
| Second Half | November | 6, 13, 20, 27 | December | 4, 11, 18 | [ 7 classes ] |
Spring Term 2026
| First Half | January | 8, 15, 22, 29 | February | 5, 12 | [ 6 classes ] |
| Second Half | March | 5, 12, 19, 26 | April | 2, 9 | [ 6 classes ] |
Summer Term 2026
| Whole Term | April | 30 | May | 7, 21, 28 | June | 4, 11, 18, 25 | July | 2 | [ 9 classes ] |
| Intermediate | on Tuesday mornings | from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. |
| Intermediate Plus | on Tuesday afternoons | from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. |
Autumn Term 2025
| First Half | September | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | October | 7, 14 | [ 7 classes ] |
| Second Half | November | 4, 18, 25 | December | 2, 9, 16 | [ 6 classes ] |
Spring Term 2026
| First Half | January | 6, 13, 20, 27 | February | 3, 10 | [ 6 classes ] |
| Second Half | March | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | April | 7 | [ 6 classes ] |
Summer Term 2026
| Whole Term | April | 28 | May | 5, 12, 19, 26 | June | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | [ 10 classes ] |
Check the Calendar in the Information section in case there have been any changes.
Where
Room 2 (on the ground floor), Ancienne Mairie, Place Louis de Hercé, 53100 MAYENNE
GPS coordinates: 48.305747, -0.621846.
The Cost
The cost is just 6 € per hour.
Payment is to be made in advance of each term.
| Term | Intermediate / Intermediate Plus | Beginners / Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2025 | ||
| 1st Half | 84 € | 84 € |
| 2nd Half | 72 € | 84 € |
| Spring 2026 | ||
| 1st Half | 72 € | 72 € |
| 2nd Half | 72 € | 72 € |
| Summer 2026 | ||
| Whole term | 120 € | 108 € |
What to bring to each lesson
Notebook, pen and a French-English dictionary. if you have one.
All study materials will be provided.
PLEASE NOTE: All electronic devices must be put into silent mode in the classroom.
How to enrol
Step 1: Contact the coordinator (Peter Woods), details below, to check that there is room on the course you wish to follow. Numbers are limited in order to keep class sizes small so this step is essential.
If you are not sure which class would suit you, the coordinator will be able to guide you.
- Your teacher (Alain) may suggest you move up or down a level after the first one or two lessons – once he has had a chance to assess your language skills.
Step 2: These lessons are exclusively for members of the association; so, if you have not already joined EuroMayenne, please complete a membership form (see Steps 3 and 4 below) and transfer the fee to EuroMayenne’s account (preferred method). If, in exceptional circumstances, you’re unable to make an electronic transfer, please write and send a cheque for the appropriate amount.
Step 3: Print off and complete an enrolment form – and a membership form, if required. Please email the form(s) to the appropriate person.
To download a copy of the enrolment form, please click here. (Form available from 1st Sept.)
To download a copy of the membership form, please click here. (Form available from 1st Sept.)
Please remember to complete the forms using black ink.
Step 4: If you have not yet paid your 2025-2026 Membership fee, due on 1st September 2025, send your membership form by email to adhesions-membership@euromayenne.org and transfer your membership fee and/or payment for your lessons to the following account:
IBAN: FR76 1790 6000 9010 8783 8600 003 BIC: AGRIFRPP879
**** IMPORTANT ****
Please remember NOT to pay for your lessons or EuroMayenne membership until ON or AFTER 1st SEPTEMBER 2025
Please email your enrolment form for the French lessons to your coordinator before your first lesson.
Step 5: Enjoy your first lesson!
Contacts & Questions
| About Lessons | |||
| Please contact: | Peter Woods | 06.02.31.65.69 | frenchlessons@euromayenne.org |
| About Payments | |||
| Please contact: | Roselyne Speyer | 06.79.78.82.79 | tresorier@euromayenne.org |
| About Membership | |||
| Please contact: | Simon King | 07.83.68.94.70 | adhesions-membership@euromayenne.org |
