French Lessons

Français

 

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:

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.

Beginnerson Thursday morningsfrom 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Advancedon Thursday afternoonsfrom 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.

Autumn Term 2025

First HalfSeptember4, 11, 18, 25October2, 9, 16[ 7 classes ]
Second HalfNovember6, 13, 20, 27December4, 11, 18[ 7 classes ]

Spring Term 2026

First HalfJanuary8, 15, 22, 29February5, 12[ 6 classes ]
Second HalfMarch5, 12, 19, 26April2, 9[ 6 classes ]

Summer Term 2026

Whole TermApril30May7, 21, 28June4, 11, 18, 25July2[ 9 classes ]
Intermediateon Tuesday morningsfrom 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Intermediate Pluson Tuesday afternoonsfrom 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.

 Autumn Term 2025

First HalfSeptember2, 9, 16, 23, 30October7, 14[ 7 classes ]
Second HalfNovember4, 18, 25December2, 9, 16[ 6 classes ]

Spring Term 2026

First HalfJanuary6, 13, 20, 27February3, 10[ 6 classes ]
Second HalfMarch3, 10, 17, 24, 31April7[ 6 classes ]

Summer Term 2026

Whole TermApril28 May 5, 12, 19, 26June2, 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. 

TermIntermediate / Intermediate PlusBeginners / Advanced
Autumn 2025  
1st Half84 €84 €
2nd Half72 €84 €
Spring 2026  
1st Half72 €72 €
2nd Half72 €72 €
Summer 2026  
Whole term120 €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.

To download a copy of the membership form, please click here.

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 (to be paid ON or AFTER 1st September 2025) for your lessons to the following account:

IBAN: FR76 1790 6000 9010 8783 8600 003   BIC: AGRIFRPP879

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 Woods06.02.31.65.69frenchlessons@euromayenne.org
About Payments   
Please contact:Roselyne Speyer06.79.78.82.79tresorier@euromayenne.org
About Membership   
Please contact:Simon King07.83.68.94.70adhesions-membership@euromayenne.org