French Language Course: Beginner – Fall 2026

While fluency is developed over years, confidence is built in the classroom. In this blended Beginner level class, the instructor will introduce the alphabet and the basic tenets of the French language. You will learn numbers, days of the week, and months of the year and dive into a crossword puzzle to learn basic vocabulary. Repetition will be emphasized. This class is also suitable for Intermediate I students who have a stronger grasp of the language, but aren’t quite ready for full blown conversation. In the class, students will expand their French vocabulary and grasp on grammar, while exploring Francophone cultures. The students will be able to see the progress very soon and enjoy the interaction in an intimate class setting of 4 to 12 students. All the materials and exercises will be distributed by the teacher. “I really enjoyed this class and will sign up for more!” -Jill “I love the teacher and the pace of the class. Thank you!” -Gina About the Instructor: Liliane Weinrob is a native French speaker who moved to Washington, DC in the early 1980s from Paris, France. Due to her French roots, she has enjoyed teaching French culture and language to Francophiles of all ages around the district for the past 20 years. Liliane has taught at the Global Language Network (GLN), the Washington International School (WIS) and Blyth-Templeton Academy. This is an 8-week course. In order to offer flexibility, Hill Center offers the option to purchase 4 sessions for $199. This way, you can attend 4 classes over the course of 8 weeks; however, you are responsible for keeping current with the workload. A minimum of 4 students required for this class to occur. Students will be informed if the minimum is not met. For an evaluation of your skill level, or for any questions please email Liliane at the address below. Hill Center is dedicated to making our programming equitable and accessible to all. If cost, accessibility, or other obstacles are a barrier to attending a program, please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to work out a solution.