French conversation and cultural events in Chicago's Western Suburbs
Alliance Française DuPage members come from all over the Western suburbs of Chicago and beyond. We have a variety of in-person and online events.
Take a moment to look through our website at our wide variety of AF DuPage events and activities: French conversation groups, Language Workshop, Book Club, Ciné Club, and Special Events.
We would be delighted to see you! We’re a vibrant, diverse group and we’re eager to welcome new members. Whether you are a fluent French speaker or just enjoy French culture, you are sure to find an event that engages your desire for French language and cultural programming.
We move our feast of activities throughout DuPage County and the Fox River Valley region, from Naperville to Wheaton to Downers Grove to Geneva and Saint Charles. The Covid-19 pandemic brought us all online and we have kept a level of online programming in addition to more in-person gatherings.
Our Team
The AF DuPage team is made up of a board and leadership team. We are all volunteers!
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Become a Member
Join our community and start enjoying benefits, including regular conversation groups, language workshops, special events, French
language resources and more.
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Our Events
Join us at one of our upcoming conversation groups, workshops or events. We welcome everyone that is interested in learning and experiencing
French and Francophile culture.
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About our Programs
The AF DuPage online programs are reserved for AF DuPage members only, although occasionally we invite members of other AF chapters to participate in special programs. Due to security and privacy reasons, AF DuPage Zoom links and recording links may not be shared, posted or broadcast.
Alliance Francaise DuPage does not offer French language classes, although we do have monthly Language Workshops for our members from September - May. These workshops are geared for an Advanced Beginner/Intermediate level of fluency.
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French Courses Available in the Area
Here are some other options for French courses and tutors in our area:
Alliance Française of Chicago has a variety of French language courses for adults and children. Visit their website at www.af-chicago.org for more information.
Alliance Française du North Shore offers an intermediate level French class. Visit www.afnorthshore.org for class information.
College of DuPage has a program of French language courses in their regular curriculum that we can recommend. Visit www.cod.edu for class information.
Waubonsee Community College also offers elementary and intermediate level French classes. Visit www.waubonsee.edu.
Private Tutoring
If you are interested in private tutoring, several of our AF DuPage members offer private lessons. Please contact us at afdupage@gmail.com for a list of available tutors.
We wish you luck with your French studies.
We are part of a big family!
We are part of a worldwide network of over 800 non-for-profit and independent Alliance Françaises promoting the French language and culture in over 132 countries.
The very first Alliance Francaise was created in 1883 in Paris by a group of eminent men, including the scientist Louis Pasteur, the diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps, the writers Jules Verne and Ernest Renan, and the publisher Armand Colin, the Alliance Française is the largest network of French language and cultural centers in the world.
There are 107 chapters operating in the United States, and 73 offer French classes.
