Courses for adults
Our French courses
Discovering French means diving into Belgium’s cultural diversity. By learning this national language, you will open the doors to an unparalleled linguistic and cultural wealth. French plays a major role in the daily lives of Belgians, whether in professional communication, warm conversations with friends, or the appreciation of French-language literature and cinema. Learning French in Belgium offers not only professional opportunities, but also an authentic immersion into the country’s daily life. Investing in learning French means immersing yourself in a dynamic and vibrant cultural heritage
Our summer French courses for adults
Locations: BXL-LLN-Visio
Duration: 20 hours in 1 week (Visio: 10 hours in 1 week)
Summer Boost:
A dynamic and structured immersion programme for motivated adults!
Each week includes:
- Intensive speaking practice
- Learning vocabulary that is immediately useful
- Real-life situations
- Progress aligned with the CEFR
- Personalised feedback at the end of the week and recommendations for what comes next
Objective: visible progress in 1 week.
The earlier you book, the more you save!
Locations: BXL-LLN-Visio
Do you have a specific goal?
An interview to prepare for?
An important presentation?
An urgent need to brush up your skills?
With our private lessons, you benefit from a dedicated trainer who builds your tailor-made programme after a targeted analysis of your needs.
In practical terms
- flexible frequency and schedules
- content fully tailored to your objectives
- targeted work on the situations that matter to you
- rapid progress thanks to individualised support
You progress at your own pace, with strategic and effective support.
Practise. Dare. Gain fluency.
Location: Visio
Duration: 7.5 hours in 1 week
This programme allows you to consolidate what you learned during the Summer Boost, maintain daily contact with the language and gain confidence in speaking, all while practising without the need to travel.
Each session is built around a practical theme (professional life, current affairs, everyday situations, guided discussions) and includes:
- Structured exchanges and role-play situations
- Work on fluency and spontaneity
- Expansion of active vocabulary
- Targeted corrections and live feedback
This is not a free discussion, but real communication training.
2 schedules depending on level: from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (A1 & A2) or from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (B1 & B2).
Exam: TEF
Locations: BXL
Duration: 15 hours in 1 week + official exam
This is not a general language course, but a targeted preparation programme focused on the specific requirements of the exam. This module is led by trainers specialised in exam preparation.
What you will work on during the week:
- detailed analysis of the exam components and understanding of the assessment criteria
- strategies to optimise your score
- time management and instructions handling
- timed practice and full mock exams
- individualised feedback and targeted advice
Objective: approach the exam with method, efficiency and confidence.
The earlier you book, the more you save!
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TEF – Test d’Évaluation de Français: the official certification that validates your level of French according to the CEFR
The TEF is a valuable asset to strengthen your CV, progress in a French-speaking environment, or support an application or mobility project.
The “TEF” preparation course is organised from 3 to 7 August and from 10 to 14 August, every day from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (15 hours of training).
At the end of your preparation, you will take the TEF 5 épreuves exam directly at CLL Brussels, on Friday 28 August at 8:30 a.m.
Preparation + TEF Exam:
Super Early Bird (between 15/02 and 30/04): preparation €247 + exam €315
Early Bird (between 01/05 and 30/06): preparation €262 + exam €315
Standard (between 01/07 and 31/08): preparation €277 + exam €315
Our year-round French courses for adults
Choose the formula that suits your availability, your objectives and your learning pace:
- 1x/week for steady progress
- 2x/week for more intensive immersion
- 5x/week for accelerated language proficiency
All of our group courses are for a total of 30 hours*.
* except for Visio courses (15h)
Put together your own training programme that takes into account your objectives and availability.
You will study with an expert trainer who will focus on developing the skills you have identified as priorities.
We offer packages of 5, 10, 15, 25 or 30 hours.
Our Conversation Clubs give you the opportunity to practice the language naturally and with confidence, whilst at the same time developing your listening and speaking skills, enriching your vocabulary and improving your pronunciation.
Ten 90-minute lessons at lunchtimes or in the evenings.
Information about the upcoming sessions of the academic year will be communicated to you in the coming weeks.
Put together a training programme that takes into account all of your objectives and timetables.
Bring together 2 to 8 people of equivalent level and build your customised course with the help of a CLL trainer, who will co-design and facilitate your course.
Let’s plan your language course together!
Have your level officially recognised.
Improve your score.
Preparation for official exams at our Brussels Centre:
Do you need an official certificate for work, studies or a personal project?
Our 8-hour preparation modules (spread over two Saturday mornings) prepare you effectively for the TEF exam.
Two Saturday mornings, 4 hours per session: you work on the key skills, time management and test-specific strategies.
Training on our online platform:
Discover our very complete and effective online platform to prepare for your French exams: DELF – DALF, TCF.
Exercises, practice sessions, mock exams: maximise your chances of success!
Official exam sessions:
CLL offers you the possibility to take your exams, TEF or DFP, directly at CLL Brussels, as part of our Language Examination Centre.
Have your level officially recognised.
Improve your score.
Do you need an official certificate for work, studies or a personal project?
Our 8-hour preparation modules (spread over two Saturday mornings) prepare you effectively for the “Travaillerpour” exam (formerly “Selor”).
Two Saturday mornings, 4 hours per session: you work on the key skills, time management and test-specific strategies.
Why are our training courses effective?
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Customised coursesOur approach focuses on content carefully tailored to your specific French needs, ensuring a hands-on learning experience.
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Friendly atmosphereSmall working groups create a friendly atmosphere where students can exchange ideas and gain confidence as they study French in depth.
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Flexible hoursAdapt your French language learning to your busy schedule with our flexible timetables, that give you the freedom to learn at your convenience.
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Dynamic learningWhether you choose face-to-face or Visio courses, our oral communicative and interactive approach guarantees effective and dynamic learning of the French language.
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Quality certificationChoose CLL and benefit from a professionally certified quality approach, ensuring that your French language learning experience lives up to all of your expectations.
Contents of our French courses for adults
Here we go!
Discover A1
Come and discover the language, its sounds, expressions and culture!
At the end of this level, you will be able to introduce yourself, describe aspects of your daily life, ask simple questions and understand everyday expressions, etc.
The discovery continues!
Progress A2
By the end of this level, you will be able to express concrete needs, give directions, talk about projects, follow short, simple exchanges, understand simple announcements and instructions and locate important information, etc.
The adventure accelerates!
Deepen B1
By the end of this level, you’ll be able to present your point of view, describe events, make purchases, explain a problem, participate confidently in conversations and understand detailed instructions and explanations, etc.
Congratulations, you've arrived!
Consolidate B2
By the end of this level, you will be able to present and argue complex ideas, participate independently in social and professional events, identify the tone and mood of the speaker and react spontaneously to unexpected situations, etc.
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