Learn French Language in Chicago IL area

French Institute of the North Shore, Illinois:
French Institute of the North Shore is a dedicated French school situated in Winnetka, only 30 km north of Chicago and ideally located on the Lake Michigan shore. Whether this is your first exposure to learning French or you just want to brush up from years past, our motivating approach and warm setting will inspire you to achieve your goal to speak French. The French Institute of the North Shore uses a refreshingly different and exciting methodology in foreign language acquisition that will make you forget those days of boring French classes. Learn practical vocabulary, key verbs in present, immediate future and past tense, how to form questions, communicate effectively in typical situations encountered by travelers, and understand a French menu and order in French.

We offer a wide range of Programs:
# Beginners to Advanced
# Day and Evening Classes
# Small Class Sizes
# Practical Conversation and Culture
# Group and Private Lessons
# Cultural Activities

Whether this is your first exposure to learning French or you just want to brush up from years past, our motivating approach and warm setting will inspire you to achieve your goal to speak French.

Learning French – “Hands On”!
The French Institute of the North Shore uses a refreshingly different and exciting methodology in foreign language acquisition that will make you forget those days of boring French classes:

* We teach practical conversational French to enable you to communicate with native French speakers in France, Canada, St. Martin . . .

* Our highly interactive teaching method will you have speaking French from day one. This methodology is so effective because students understand without translating and their responses become more of a natural reflex.

* Vocabulary is often introduced using props. You may find yourself armed with a shopping list and having to purchase faux fruit and vegetables at the local “plastic” market.

* Life-like scenarios help reinforce important dialogues. Playing the role of a sales clerk or shopper, prepares you for the next time you walk into a French store.

* Small class sizes insure participation by each student. Practice makes perfect and the opportunity to speak in class along with personal attention helps you achieve your goal.

General French Programs from Beginners to Advanced; Business French Programs; Group French Programs; Individual French Tuition; Day and Evening Classes; Practical Conversation and Culture Programs.

Experienced & Professional Teachers:
Our native-speaking, professional and experienced faculty interjects fun and culture into each lesson, along with entertaining anecdotes about the French and France. Their encouragement allows you to learn with ease.

Student Testimonial:
“This class has made learning French easy and fun. It’s all very practical and conversational, which I really enjoy. I love the cultural information!”
- Melissa Durbin, Winnetka

Why not watch a French film with English subtitles at the Wilmette Public Library, Auditorum A? The French Institute hosts movie nights, les Soirées Ciné, once a month for Francophile movie lovers. There will be an introduction in English followed by group discussions in both French and English led by our native French-speaking teachers.