FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS
Saturdays 10:30 am-12:00 pm, 5/2-6/20*

Register early and pay $360 for 7 weeks (reg. $480)

This intro course is for absolute beginners or for people who studied French years ago but need to brush up on the basics.

Together, we'll cover:

  • pronunciation and intonation
  • the present and simple past, and when to use avoir vs être
  • basic grammar including articles, gender, plurals and prepositions

Each lesson will also include in-class conversation practice and real-life situations such as talking about yourself (job, home, family, likes and dislikes), shopping, and ordering in a restaurant.

*No class on 5/23

Registration Information
Class: French for Beginners
Price: $360.00
Time:
Sat 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Start Date: May 2, 2026
End Date: June 20, 2026
Address: Idlewild MANHATTAN
617 Hudson St
New York, NY
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Attendee Information

About the teacher

François Marie is a native of Provence, France and has more than 10 years' experience teaching French in New York.

About our classes

Class size is limited to 12 students. Classes sell out fast, and availability is first-come, first-served.

There are no make-up classes. You will receive a syllabus so you can keep up if you have to miss a class.

To cancel your registration, you must contact Idlewild at least 7 days before the start date to receive a refund.

To postpone your registration, you must contact Idlewild at least 3 days before the start date to receive a credit.

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