Adult Classes

SHORT LANGUAGE COURSES: $275 per term (2h/week) & $210 per term (1h30/week) 

CONVERSATION CLASSES: $140 per term (1h/week); $210 per term (1h30/week)

 

 setting. Students attending at least 80 percent of the course will receive a certificate of participation on completion. Elementary and Intermediate Courses will be running at the Cairns Campus and Townsville Campus for 12 weeks. They usually start the second week of each 
Level
Session
Location
Type

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Beginner

Elementary / Beginners

Elementary & Beginners

For students at this level, the focus is on building a solid foundation and confidence with the basics:

  • Introduce yourself simply: Greet others, give your name, and share basic contact details.
  • Identify everyday objects: Name common items, colors, and numbers for basic transactions.
  • Understand simple instructions: Follow classroom directions and comprehend short, clear texts.
  • Build basic sentences: Use the present tense of essential verbs like être and avoir.


Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks

Upper Beginners & Beginners Continuous

Upper Beginners & Pre-Intermediate

The course objectives tailored for students at this level are: 

  • Communicate in daily life: Interact simply in shops, restaurants, and social settings.
  • Share personal information: Describe your background, family, hobbies, and daily routines.
  • Navigate travel situations: Ask for directions, book transport, and manage hotel stays.
  • Master basic grammar: Use present and near-future tenses with high-frequency vocabulary.

Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Cairns City library
Friday   3:30pm ▸ 5:30pm
01 May 2026 ▸ 26 Jun 2026
Advanced

Intermediate & Advanced

Intermediate & Advanced

This course is designed for students who have completed Upper Beginners and Pre-intermediate or who have been assessed prior enrolling.
In this class, students learn the vocabulary and language structures required to:

  • Talk about friendships and relationships;
  • Describe a person (character, flaws, qualities);
  • Describe a student or work experience;
  • Use the appropriate past tense (passé composé, imparfait and plus-que-parfait);
  • Compare lifestyles and experiences.

Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Centacare Multicultural Services
Thursday   5:30pm ▸ 7:30pm
30 Apr 2026 ▸ 25 Jun 2026
Intermediate

Intermediate & Advanced

Intermediate & Advanced

This course is designed for students who have completed Upper Beginners and Pre-intermediate or who have been assessed prior enrolling.
In this class, students learn the vocabulary and language structures required to:

  • Talk about friendships and relationships;
  • Describe a person (character, flaws, qualities);
  • Describe a student or work experience;
  • Use the appropriate past tense (passé composé, imparfait and plus-que-parfait);
  • Compare lifestyles and experiences.

Pace: 2 hours / week over 9 weeks
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Centacare Multicultural Services
Thursday   5:30pm ▸ 7:30pm
30 Apr 2026 ▸ 25 Jun 2026

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$275.00 AUD

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Terms & conditions for classes

  1. Full payment of tuition fees plus cost of textbooks (if applicable) is payable in advance by the first day of Term.
  2. The Alliance Française de Cairns reserves the right to adjust any class sessions if the number of students is less than the minimum 5 students.  The Co-ordinator will advise those students affected by any adjustment.
  3. There are NO DISCOUNTS for missed classes during Term and NO REFUND after classes have commenced. Therefore, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure they can attend their classes during the Term.
  4. If you unavoidably have to miss a class please contact your tutor directly and they will email you any homework given at that missed class.

These Terms and Conditions are necessary for the proposed number of levels to be able to go ahead each term without cancellation and to be fair and equitable for all students.

BOOKS: 

Cosmopolite 1 ( Beginners/Elementary, Beginners Continuous & Upper Beginners)
Cosmopolite 2 (Pre-Intermediate & Intermediate)
Defi 3 (Intermediate, Advanced & above)

For more information:

Contact the Course Coordinator:
Telephone: 0421 475 768
Email: info@afcairns.org.au

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