French courses

TaalTaal offers quality French courses on several levels. Our groups are small and dynamic, so you will have lots of personal attention and guidance.

The new season starts in the week of 18 September 2023 and consists of 11 lessons of 90 minutes.

It is possible to sign up for a course that is already running. Please take into account about 2.5 hours of self-study and homework next to the regular courses.

Are you interested in signing up? Please use the sign up buttons located under each course description. If you have any questions, you're welcome to call us, send an e-mail or use the contact form.

NOTE: if you prefer all instruction and lesson materials to be in English, you can sign up for the "French/EN" courses, which may be beneficial for beginner levels.

Please note: private lessons and intensive courses can be started at any time.

Course overview

French Level 1 (A0+)

week commencing 18 September
€252

For whom:  French 1 is the first part of the basic course (CEFR A1 level). The complete A1 level consists of 3 parts.

Result after the course:  During this course, we will start studying the French Language by immediately paying a lot of attention to the pronunciation of French words. You will also learn how to greet someone and how to say goodbye. In addition, you will learn how to say your name, where you live and how you are doing. What else will be discussed? Numerals, verb forms connected to the regular verbs ending in -er, some irregular verbs, sentences in the negative form and different ways of asking a question in French. At the end of this course, you will be able to talk about yourself, and understand and answer simple questions.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Monday between 12:30 and 14:00 hrs or Tuesday between 18:30 and 20:00 hrs or Tuesday between 10:00 and 11:30 hrs

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Voyages édition internationale 1 €29.50

(ISBN: 9789462934375)

Voyages édition internationale 1 cahier d'activités €24.50

(ISBN: 9789462934382)

French Level 2 (A0-A1)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Result after the course:  In this course we will go shopping and discuss du, de la, de l' and des. Themes that will be discussed include: ordering something in a restaurant, your own eating habits, clothing, colors and telling the time. Which grammar will be examined in French 2? The indicative pronoun, question sentences involving question words, verbs ending in -ir and some new irregular verbs. After this course you will be able say what time it is, what you like to eat and drink, what kind of groceries you need and what the price of a product is. You will also be capable of reading short texts and answer questions connected to these texts.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Thursday between 18:30 and 20:00 hrs or Thursday between 10:00 and 11:30 hrs

French 2 is the second part of the basic course (CEFR A1 level). The complete A1 level consists of 3 parts. Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Voyages édition internationale 1 €29.50

(ISBN: 9789462934375)

Voyages édition internationale 1 cahier d'activités €24.50

(ISBN: 9789462934382)

French Level 3 (A1)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Result after the course:  By now you will have built up a nice vocabulary and speaking French will start becoming easier for you to do. You will be able to talk about your hobbies and your plans for the future and read longer texts. In the course French 3, we will be talking about the weather, holidays and family. Furthermore, you will learn how to describe someone's appearance and character. We will converse about accepting and rejecting an invitation and how to say something in the Past Tense (passé composé) and Future Tense (futur proche). Other grammar subjects that will be covered are : the possessive pronoun, other forms of negative expressions and a few new irregular verbs will be introduced.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Tuesday between 20:00 and 21:30 hrs or Wednesday between 10:00 and 11:30 hrs

French 3 is the third part of the basic course(CEFR A1 level). The complete A1 level consists of 3 parts. Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Voyages édition internationale 1 €29.50

(ISBN: 9789462934375)

Voyages édition internationale 1 cahier d'activités €24.50

(ISBN: 9789462934382)

French Level 4 (A1+)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Result after the course:  Your vocabulary is larger which makes it easier for you to start a conversation. You can write short letters and read articles, magazines and newspapers.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Monday between 20:00 and 21:30 hrs

French 4 is the first part of the course Intermediate (CEFR A2 level). The complete CEFR A2 level consists of 3 parts. Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Entre Nous 2 €38.00

(ISBN: 9789463250207)

French Level 5 (A1-A2)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Result after the course:  You can hold a speech about a self chosen subject and participate in theme related discussions. You will have a better knowledge of grammar and possess a larger vocabulary.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Monday between 18:30 and 20:00 hrs

French 5 is the second part of the course Intermediate (CEFR A2 level). The complete CEFR A2 consists of 3 parts. Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Entre Nous 2 €38.00

(ISBN: 9789463250207)

French Level 6 (A2)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Result after the course:  You can participate fully in thematical discussions about several subjects. You are able to formulate questions about texts and to voice your opinion. Your listening skills have improved. Your vocabulary has broadened and you speak much more freely. You can participate in a group discussion and make yourself understood.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Wednesday between 20:00 and 21:30 hrs

French 6 is the last part of the course Intermediate.(CEFR A2 level). Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Entre Nous 2 €38.00

(ISBN: 9789463250207)

French Level 7 (A2+)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Result after the course:  You can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation. You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. You can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Thursday between 20:00 and 21:30 hrs

Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Édito B1 €33.00

(ISBN: 9783125295162)

Édito B1 Cahier d'exercices €15.00

(ISBN: 9783125295179)

French Conversation A+ (A2+)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Tuesday between 20:00 and 21:30 hrs

French Level 8 (A2-B1)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Result after the course:  During this course we shall talk a lot about everyday subjects, current events, and themes like all the French public holidays and celebrations and what is understood by “the French speaking world”. Various grammatical subjects will be addressed: such as the subjunctive, the different past tenses and the relative clause. The texts you are going to read will be of a higher level, but you will be able to read them increasingly easier as you get along. In addition you will notice you are able to express yourself more fluently in French, whatever the situation.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Wednesday between 18:30 and 20:00 hrs

French 8 is the second part of the advanced course CEFR B1 level). The complete CEFR B1 level consists of 4 parts. Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Édito B1 €33.00

(ISBN: 9783125295162)

Édito B1 Cahier d'exercices €15.00

(ISBN: 9783125295179)

French Level 9 (A2-B1+)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Result after the course:  You have greatly improved your French level!

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Thursday between 20:00 and 21:30 hrs

French 9 is the third part of the advanced course Spanish (CEFR B1 level). The complete CEFR B1 level consists of 4 parts. Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Édito B1 €33.00

(ISBN: 9783125295162)

Édito B1 Cahier d'exercices €15.00

(ISBN: 9783125295179)

French Level 10 (B1)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Result after the course:  You can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation. You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. You can produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects and explain viewpoints on current issues, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Thursday between 18:30 and 20:00 hrs

French 10 is the last part to achieve the CEFR B1 level. Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Édito B1 €33.00

(ISBN: 9783125295162)

Édito B1 Cahier d'exercices €15.00

(ISBN: 9783125295179)

French Level 11 (B1+)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Result after the course:  During this course we shall talk a lot about everyday subjects, current events, and themes like all the French public holidays and celebrations and what is understood by “the French speaking world”. Various grammatical subjects will be addressed: such as the subjunctive, the different past tenses and the relative clause. The texts you are going to read will be of a higher level, but you will be able to read them increasingly easier as you get along. In addition you will notice you are able to express yourself more fluently in French, whatever the situation.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 7 weeks: Monday between 17:00 and 18:30 hrs

Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Édito B2 (4) €35.00

(ISBN: 9782278103676)

Édito B2 (4) Cahier d'exercices €21.00

(ISBN: 9782278104307)

French Level 12 (B1-B2)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Result after the course:  During this course we shall talk a lot about everyday subjects, current events, and themes like all the French public holidays and celebrations and what is understood by “the French speaking world”. Various grammatical subjects will be addressed: such as the subjunctive, the different past tenses and the relative clause. The texts you are going to read will be of a higher level, but you will be able to read them increasingly easier as you get along. In addition you will notice you are able to express yourself more fluently in French, whatever the situation.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Friday between 18:30 and 20:00 hrs

French 12 is the second part of the proficient course (CEFR B2 level). The complete CEFR B2 level consists of 4 parts. Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Édito B2 €35.00

(ISBN: 9782278080984)

Édito B2 Cahier d'exercices €21.00

(ISBN: 9783125293953)

French Level 13 (B1-B2+)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Description:  French 13 is the third part of the proficient course (CEFR B2 level). The complete CEFR B2 level consists of 4 parts. The course continues to offer a comprehensive review of advanced grammar structures, while working on developing proficiency and advancing in communicative skills. The focus is on the dynamic application of the living language through dialogue, phonetics and vocabulary.

For whom:  Those who have successfully completed the French 12 or who have some knowledge of the French level B2, but have not completed this level as yet. When in doubt, please contact us for an intake to determine your level.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Friday between 20:00 and 21:30 hrs

Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Édito B2 €35.00

(ISBN: 9782278080984)

Édito B2 Cahier d'exercices €21.00

(ISBN: 9783125293953)

French Level 14 (B2)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Result after the course:  Students will be able to argue effectively, explain and defend their points of view in a debate and build reasoning brilliantly. Fundamentally they will take another step into a degree of awareness of the language, noticing their own mistakes and trying to avoid them during their conversations. They are also able to understand grammatically complicated messages.To be able to correctly apply grammar is a fundamental aspect of this course.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Friday between 17:00 and 18:30 hrs

French 14 is the last part to achieve the CEFR B2 level. The complete CEFR B2 level consists of 4 parts. Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Édito B2 €35.00

(ISBN: 9782278080984)

Édito B2 Cahier d'exercices €21.00

(ISBN: 9783125293953)

French Level 15 (B2+)

week commencing 18 September
€252

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Tuesday between 17:00 and 18:30 hrs

French Conversation B+

week commencing 18 September
€252

Result after the course:  Like the Conversation A classes, the B version is very suitable for following in conjunction with a regular class. You can also take only the conversation class. There is a bit more emphasis on vocabulary and a little bit of grammar to make sure the sentence structures are all right. This is done from a practical approach.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Tuesday between 18:30 and 20:00 hrs

French/EN Level 1 (A0+)

week commencing 18 September
€252

For whom:  This course is tailor made for English speaking students. All explanations and extra course material are in English. It's the perfect course if you would like to learn a basic level of French and don't speak Dutch. You can follow higher levels with regular students.

Result after the course:  During this course, we will start studying the French Language by immediately paying a lot of attention to the pronunciation of French words. You will also learn how to greet someone and how to say goodbye. In addition, you will learn how to say your name, where you live and how you are doing. What else will be discussed? Numerals, verb forms connected to the regular verbs ending in -er, some irregular verbs, sentences in the negative form and different ways of asking a question in French. At the end of this course, you will be able to talk about yourself, and understand and answer simple questions.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Monday between 18:30 and 20:00 hrs or Wednesday between 20:00 and 21:30 hrs (ONLINE)

French 1 is the first part of the basic course (CEFR A1 level). The complete A1 level consists of 3 parts.

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Entre Nous 1 €38.00

(ISBN: 9788484439189)

French/EN Level 2 (A0-A1)

week commencing 18 September
€252

For whom:  This course is tailor made for English speaking students. All explanations and extra course material are in English. It's the perfect course if you would like to learn a basic level of French and don't speak Dutch. You can follow higher levels with regular students.

Result after the course:  In this course we will go shopping and discuss du, de la, de l' and des. Themes that will be discussed include: ordering something in a restaurant, your own eating habits, clothing, colors and telling the time.Which grammar will be examined in French 2? The indicative pronoun, question sentences involving question words, verbs ending in -ir and some new irregular verbs. After this course you will be able say what time it is, what you like to eat and drink, what kind of groceries you need and what the price of a product is. You will also be capable of reading short texts and answer questions connected to these texts.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Monday between 20:00 and 21:30 hrs or Wednesday between 18:30 and 20:00 hrs (ONLINE)

French 2 is the second part of the basic course(CEFR A1 level). The complete A1 level consists of 3 parts. Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Entre Nous 1 €38.00

(ISBN: 9788484439189)

French/EN Level 3 (A1)

week commencing 18 September
€252

For whom:  This course is tailor made for English speaking students. All explanations and extra course material are in English. It's the perfect course if you would like to learn a basic level of French and don't speak Dutch. You can follow higher levels with regular students.

Result after the course:  By now you will have built up a nice vocabulary and speaking French will start becoming easier for you to do. You will be able to talk about your hobbies and your plans for the future and read longer texts. In the course French 3, we will be talking about the weather, holidays and family. Furthermore, you will learn how to describe someone's appearance and character. We will converse about accepting and rejecting an invitation and how to say something in the Past Tense (passé composé) and Future Tense (futur proche). Other grammar subjects that will be covered are : the possessive pronoun, other forms of negative expressions and a few new irregular verbs will be introduced.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Once a week during 11 weeks: Wednesday between 17:00 and 18:30 hrs (ONLINE)

French 3 is the third part of the basic course(CEFR A1 level). The complete A1 level consists of 3 parts. Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Entre Nous 1 €38.00

(ISBN: 9788484439189)

Accelerated French/EN 1 (A1)

week commencing 18 September
€770

Description:  Accelerated French/EN 1 (A1) is aimed at students who prefer English as the language of instruction. A general foundation in language, extending across the four main skills (speaking, writing, listening and reading), with emphasis on the acquisition of an essential grammatical basis and development of both receptive and productive skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to: understand the essentials of grammar, demonstrate a competency in basic writing, understand short texts, demonstrate a reasonable standard of pronunciation and be able to communicate orally in basic daily situations.

For whom:  Absolute Beginners only. This course is offered to students with no prior knowledge of French.

Result after the course:  By the end of the course, students will be able to perform at as an A1 Basic Level user (Breakthrough) of the Common European Framework (CEFR). Successful completion of Accelerated French/EN 1 qualifies students to move forward to Accelerated French/EN 2

Frequency, duration, day and time:  Twice a week during 11 weeks: Monday and Thursday between 10:00 and 12:00 hrs

French 1 is the first part of the basic course (CEFR A1 level). The complete A1 level consists of 3 parts. Advice for new students: if you are not sure which course will be the best for you, we would like to advise you to plan an intake. The intake is to assess your level and recommend which course you can follow. Please contact us by phone 070-3226091 or send an email to info@taaltaal.nl

Lesson method: The book (exclusive) can usually be used for multiple courses. You can easily order via bol.com.

Entre Nous 1 €38.00

(ISBN: 9788484439189)

Intensive French Course

€975

Description: An intensive course is given privately (for 1 person) and consists of 15 contact hours divided over 1 or 2 weeks, for example 5 consecutive days of 3 hours each. The exact configuration can be discussed with the teacher for best possible results. Please do take into account time needed for self-study and homework.

Frequency, duration, day and time:  flexible

Lesson method: Any lesson method may be used, but as an indication, you can consider one of the following standard books.

Voyages édition internationale 1 €29.50

(ISBN: 9789462934375)

Voyages édition internationale 1 cahier d'activités €24.50

(ISBN: 9789462934382)

Totem 2 : Livre de l'élève + DVD-ROM + manuel numérique simple inclus €26.00

(ISBN: 9782011560551)

Totem 2 : Cahier d'activités + CD audio €16.00

(ISBN: 9782011560568)

Our Philosophy

* Quality education by experienced teachers * Focus on practical results * Lots of conversation * Excellent return on price + time investment * Excursions with teacher and fellow students (on request) * Accelerated courses available *