For the spring of 2026, ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE de NEWPORT will offer three classes for learning French language and culture. In order to provide and Advanced French class we have combined the Beginning and Intermediate classes.
The classes for the spring of 2026 are:

  • French 1 & 2 – Combined Beginning & Intermediate French
  • French 3 – Advanced French
  • French 4 – Conversation Salon

The Beginning & Intermediate and the Advanced classes will be limited to 25 students in order to provide a rich learning experience.
The Conversation Salon, intended for those with advanced conversation skills, will be limited to 15.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and will remain open until the classes are filled.

CLASS DETAILS:

 Combined Beginning & Intermediate French  (French 1 & 2)

  • This class is on Tuesday nights from 7:00pm to 8:00 pm
  • The class will start on Tuesday, January 13.
  • The instructor is Daniel Kerloch
  • The  class will be held in the O’Hare Academic Center of Salve Regina University,
    100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
  • No text book is required. Your instructor will suggest materials for further study.
  • Don’t feel intimidated! There are no tests or grades! Just the satisfaction of speaking French!
  • The Fee for French 1&2 is $150
  • Use this Link to enroll – Combined Beginning & Intermediate French  (French 1 & 2)

 Advanced French (French 3)

  • The Advanced class is on Tuesday nights from 5:30pm to 6:30 pm.
  • These class will start on Tuesday, January 13.
  • The instructor is Daniel Kerloch
  • The  class will be held in the O’Hare Academic Center of Salve Regina University,
    100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
  • The Fee for French 3 – Advanced French is $150
  • Use this Link to enroll – Advanced French (French 3)

Conversation Salon (French 4)

  • The Conversation Salon is on Thursday nights beginning at 6:00 and will convene at various locations in Newport and the surrounding area. The Salon leader will announce each week’s location.
  • The Conversation Salon sessions will start on Thursday January 15.
  • The Conversation Salon is a conversation group, usually over a glass of wine, with no textbook or set agenda.
  • These meetings will be conducted entirely in French. Each student may be expected to converse on a subject assigned in advance.
  • The fee for the Conversation Salon is $75
  • Use this Link to enroll – This link is not yet active – Salon Conversation (French 4)

Students must be members of the Alliance Française de Newport for the current fiscal year. 
Here is the link to the Membership Signup Page.