About Our Language Courses

WICE offers French language classes plus French and English guided discussion classes, film classes, and free conversation groups. Language courses are offered from September through June, except during Christmas holidays and official public holidays.

2023 Winter Trimester courses will be held on-line via Zoom as WICE reorganizes following the closing of our office location. Some classes may elect to meet from time to time in a café or other shared space.

For optimal personal attention and expression, core language classes (French 3 and 4) are limited to a maximum of 8 students, film and discussion groups to a maximum of 10.

Which Level Is Right For You

Before enrolling for the first time in a language-learning course, you may want to complete our online Placement Evaluation. It will collect your responses and display your final score sending a notice to the Languages Department. While it is not required, this evaluation may help you choose the right course level. If you have questions thereafter, or are unsure which course to take, please email us at languages@wice-paris.org.

Currently WICE is offering core French classes for levels 3 and 4 only. (See below for criteria.) If you are interested in a lower level, please email us at the address above.

  • Level 3: Capable of having a conversation on familiar topics and routine situations, with some errors. Ability to deal with simple, straightforward information. B1
  • Level 4: Capable of having a more fluent conversation on a wide rante of topics. Strong vocabulary with few mistakes. B2-C1.
  • Film and Discussion courses: These classes offer an opportunity to practice your oral and language skills and to increase vocabulary in a stimulating, less formal context. To participate fully, an intermediate level is recommended.

English Placement Test

French Placement Test

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • BA032 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group

    • 03 Jul 2026
    • 28 Aug 2026
    • 9 sessions
    • Zoom Online Conferencing

    Friday Online French - English Conversation Group

    There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

    We meet online (Zoom) every Friday. Participants are divided into small groups of 5-6 members. We converse 45 minutes in French and 45 minutes in English. Conversations are free-form and address topics of interest to the individual group members.

    The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful. 

    Participation is free for WICE members.

    To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

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  • BL071 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group

    • 14 Jul 2026
    • 25 Aug 2026
    • 7 sessions
    • Luxembourg Gardens, by rue d'Assas entrance

    Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

    Looking for a relaxed and welcoming place to practice and improve your French or English? WICE conversation groups allow you to practice your language skills in an easy, convivial atmosphere with native speakers.

    The summer Tuesday group meets outdoors from 15:00 - 16:30 in the Luxembourg Gardens near the bee hives just inside the rue d'Assas entrance (see map, click to enlarge). In the event of inclement weather, the group meets at café Le Guyneme, 78 Rue d'Assas, which is directly across from the rue d'Assas entrance.

    Participants are divided into small groups of 5 - 6 people, and the conversations are 45 minutes in French and 45 minutes in English. The subjects are of  the group’s choosing. Though an intermediate level of English and French is expected, there is a wide range of abilities.

    There is no need to register, but if it is your first time to participate in person in Tuesday's group, please contact Christian Paolasso at c.paolas@laposte.net (primary) and him know you are planning to come.

    If you are having trouble finding the group, you can call or text Christian at +33 06 13 42 38 60.

    Participation is free with WICE membership.

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  • BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group

    • 01 Sep 2026
    • 22 Dec 2026
    • 17 sessions
    • Zoom Online Conferencing

    Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

    There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

    We meet online (Zoom) every Tuesday. Participants are divided into small groups of 5-6 members. We converse 45 minutes in French and 45 minutes in English. Conversations are free-form and address topics of interest to the individual group members.

    The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful. 

    Participation is free for WICE members.

    To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

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  • BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group

    • 04 Sep 2026
    • 18 Dec 2026
    • 16 sessions
    • Zoom Online Conferencing

    Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

    There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

    We meet online (Zoom) every Friday. Participants are divided into small groups of 5-6 members. We converse 45 minutes in French and 45 minutes in English. Conversations are free-form and address topics of interest to the individual group members.

    The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful. 

    Participation is free for WICE members.

    To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

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  • BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group

    • 08 Sep 2026
    • 22 Dec 2026
    • 16 sessions
    • Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris


    Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

    Looking for a relaxed and welcoming place to practice and improve your French or English? WICE conversation groups allow you to practice your language skills in an easy, convivial atmosphere with native speakers.

    The Tuesday group meets at the Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris from 15:00 - 16:30. Participants are divided into small groups of 5 - 6 people, and the conversations are 45 minutes in French and 45 minutes in English. The subjects are of  the group’s choosing. Though an intermediate level of English and French is expected, there is a wide range of abilities.

    There is no need to register, but if it is your first time to participate in person in Tuesday's group, please contact Christian Paolasso at c.paolas@laposte.net (primary), or Ellen Bryson at ellen.bryson@wice-paris.org  (secondary) and let one of them know you are planning to come.

    Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

    Participation is free with WICE membership.





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  • BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group

    • 11 Sep 2026
    • 18 Dec 2026
    • 15 sessions
    • Le Nelsons, 16 rue Coquillière, 75001

    Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

    Looking for a relaxed and welcoming place to practice and improve your French or English? WICE conversation groups allow you to practice your language skills in an easy, convivial atmosphere with native speakers.

    The Friday group meets upstairs at the Le Nelsons, near Les Halles, from 15:00 - 16:30. Participants are divided into small groups of 5 - 6 people, and the conversations are 45 minutes in French and 45 minutes in English. The subjects are of  the group’s choosing. Though an intermediate level of English and French is expected, there is a wide range of abilities.

    There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

    Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

    Participation is free with WICE membership.

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