1. Hardware
 
- A computer, tablet, or phone with Internet connection
- A webcam
- Headphones or earphones 
- A microphone

Webcam, microphone, and headphones / earphones are necessary for all virtual classes and events. They allow everyone to have a great experience online! Please turn on your camera   and turn off your mic when you're not speaking .

2. Web browser
 
- Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox provide better audio and video quality with Krowdlearn.
- Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari, can be used with Zoom.

3. Educational materials

Depending on your course, your teacher will supply the educational material OR you will need to purchase a textbook (while registering for your course or on this page). 

The class will take place at the scheduled day and time via one of the e-learning platforms. The online  classes will be on Krowdlearn or Zoom.

You will need to click on the link provided by email in order to access the virtual classroom:
- When you register to a group course, you will receive a link by email from the AFSF team. Keep this email, you will need to use the same link for the 8 weeks of the session.
- If you take online private classes, your teacher will send a link to you directly.

The instructor will use the video to lead the class, including sharing their screen to guide you through the lesson. You will be able to communicate with your instructor and classmates, either by speaking, or by using a messaging board connected to the video conference.

Upon request, the teacher will be able to record the class and to share the video with the  students after the class.

BEST PRACTICE:
- To get the full experience, make sure to turn on your video camera when the session starts. 
- Please do not activate your own microphone when you enter the classroom or when someone else is talking, as this may affect the quality of the conference. Unmute your microphone when you need to talk only.
- Please wear headphones for best quality.

You can check our current schedule here:  Class Schedule Class Schedule

Download our 2023 calendar with sessions, early bird dates, holiday closures

If you already have some prior French Knowledge, please take our Free placement test (you can start directly the test at the level you think is yours, our test is designed to confirm your actual level and offer the best fit)  

If you are joining our classes from another school (or prior classes) we highly encourage you to review the material already covered by the students in your class as it may not be exactly what you have already studied. You can review the material on the exercise platform Moodle for past sessions and in your book if you are starting at a sublevel which is not the beginning of the level. 
If you started your class but your teacher (or yourself) feel it's too easy or too difficult, you can switch to another class by contacting our front desk at afsf@afsf.com or over the phone (press 0 for our receptionist) . 

Krowdlearn is like Zoom or Skype, developed exclusively for language learning, with integrated tools for teachers to make the class interactive and closer to an onsite classroom experience. If you do not know about this online learning platform, you can watch this short video on how to use it. No application or software downloads are required. The video will open in your internet browser.

Learn more about Krowdlearn.

Interested in a 15-minute "Free Trial Session - technical test". (This is not a French class trial): online@afsf.com
Any issue? Please report it in this form. 

Zoom is a videoconferencing tool that helps us deliver online learning, engage students through virtual experiences, and expand access to education. Students can learn from anywhere, with a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning tools.

Learn more about Zoom.
Any issue? You may find an answer in the Zoom help center.

Online exercises on the e-learning platform Moodle are included in the Beginner (A1.1 to A1.4) and Elementary (A2.1 to A2.4) courses to practice concepts covered in class.

Log in here: platform.afsf.com


Your teacher and our team will follow your progress on this platform to support your learning in a more customized way!

Would you like to learn French but can't come in-person to Alliance Française de San Francisco? Find it more enjoyable to learn in a more collaborative group context?

If so, our online group classes are the perfect option for you! You can collaborate with your teacher and engage with classmates in real-time from your location. 

We offer online group courses for adults. You can check the schedule here (look for the online mention)

Look for the sign "online" above the schedule in the Registration section.

We are looking forward to e-meet you!

For some courses, a book is required and can be purchased at the same time as registration. If you need to purchase the book separately, you will find it on the following page. You can also purchase a book for your private classes after discussing the best material  for your needs with your teacher. 

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Can't make it in-person to AFSF? Have a tight schedule? Travelling? You can still get the full benefit of AFSF classes online, and in your desired time.

Wherever you are, personalized 1-on-1 online classes are available to you. Benefit from efficient online interaction with AFSF's native teachers who will help you reach your language goals; whether it is an interview, an exam or practicing French conversation. The sessions are offered for all levels from A1-C2 either as a Single Session (trial lesson) or a 12-hour package.

Your teacher will tailor your course based on your interests, which will structure the learning process so you can achieve your objectives seamlessly. 

To learn more about our private classes and request private lessons with us, visit our Private & semi-private classes page.