Alliance Française Wellington

Join Thomas for a workshop all about expressions françaises : the idioms, slang and sayings that never make it into your average French class (but that every local uses daily) 🥖

📅 Saturday 29 August
🕚 11am – 12.30pm
🗯️ French A2/B1 level required

Spots are limited, book here : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994947205795?aff=oddtdtcreator

👋 MEET OUR TEAM! - Lou 💜

Kia Ora & Bonjour to everyone! 🌿

My name is Lou, and I’m a French teacher here at the Alliance Française!
Originally from Orléans (just south of Paris), I made the big leap across the world to New Zealand with my family about 8 years ago. I’ve been with the Alliance for a few months now and have truly loved connecting with everyone here.

Outside of teaching, I’m also a Psychology student which strongly shapes how I approach teaching and supporting my students.
To me, learning a language is a true two-way street: while I share the beauty of French culture and language, my students help me deepen my understanding of individual and cultural perspectives. I truly believe that embracing new cultures and languages is one of the greatest assets for personal growth and well-being!

What I love most about the AF is the flexibility — whether in private lessons or small group classes, we can tailor every session to suit your unique learning style and goals.

Outside of teaching and studying, I love relaxing with a bit of journaling, coloring, or a good Sudoku puzzle.

Looking forward to meeting you in class! À bientôt !

Découvrez Orléans - Workshop & Tasting 🌿

In the heart of the Centre-Val de Loire, along the banks of the Loire river, lies Orléans. A historic city of medieval streets, grand cathedrals and a legacy that helped shape the destiny of France.

Join Lou for a fun and immersive workshop (en français !) and step into the history, traditions and art de vivre of Orléans from the famous Fêtes de Jeanne d'Arc to the Festival de Loire, and the region's culinary treasures: the wines of the Centre-Val de Loire, Orléans mustard, and the beloved Pithiviers.

And of course, we'll wrap up with a tasting of delicious traditional treats from the region!

🗯️ French A2/B1 level required
🗓️ Saturday, 8 August 2026, 11.30pm-1pm
📍 Alliance Française Wellington (78 Victoria Street, Wellington)
🎟️ $30 for AF members & $35 for non-members

Save your spot 👉 link in our bio

📽️🎟️ GIVEAWAY – New Zealand International Film Festival 2026

The New Zealand International Film Festival is back in Wellington from 12 to 23 August 2026, filling the city with world-class cinema - and a brilliant line-up of French films!

We've teamed up with NZIFF to give you the chance to win:

🎟️ 1 double pass 👉 "De la Comédie-Française" (Sun 23 Aug, 2:30pm, Embassy Theatre) – A gloriously chaotic backstage farce filmed at the real Comédie-Française, starring actual members of the troupe. An actress-turned-director battles cursed props, clashing egos and a Macbeth that refuses to come together. Uproarious, gag-filled fun for French cinema and theatre lovers alike.

To enter:
🍿 Like this post & follow our account
🍿 Tag the friend you'd bring along
⏰ Entries close 16 Aug 2026
📣 Winner announced 17 Aug 2026 via DM - so keep an eye on your inbox!

Please note this giveaway is subject to availability.

🎬 French Cinema at New Zealand International Film Festival 2026 (Wellington edition)

This year's lineup doesn't miss: Arco, The Ice Tower, Alpha, Little Amelie, Flesh and Fuel, Gabin and many more...

Swipe for what to book 👉

☕🐝 Café des Idées — Saving the Bees

Join us for our next Café des Idées, organised with FAST! – France Aotearoa Science, Technology & Innovation, for a fascinating discussion on the survival of honey bees and the fight against their greatest threat in Aotearoa.

With Dr Antoine Felden and Lisette Thévenot, explore how the parasitic varroa mite is driving colony losses, how it builds resistance to current treatments, and the next-generation solutions 🌏🍯

📅 Friday, 24 July 2026
🕠 5.30pm
📍 Alliance Française Wellington, 78 Victoria Street
🎟️ Free entry (koha appreciated)

Registration needed 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993288704172?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come along for an evening of science and discussion ✨

🎬🎟️ GIVEAWAY ALERT – DE GAULLE is coming to Wellington, in two parts!

We're thrilled to give you the chance to win tickets to DE GAULLE, a powerful account of Charles de Gaulle's journey during World War II, from his rise as a military leader to his emergence in French politics between 1940–1945.

DE GAULLE – TILTING IRON (Part 1) — In NZ Cinemas August 13
DE GAULLE – LIBERTÉ (Part 2) — In NZ Cinemas September 10

And we're giving away 5 double giveaways of double passes, valid for BOTH Part 1 and Part 2 🎁

We'll send all your tickets at once, so you can hold on to Part 2 and go see it later in September.

To enter:
🍿 Like this post & follow our account
🍿 Tag the friend you'd bring along
⏰ Entries close: 9 August 2026
📣 Winners announced: 10 August 2026 via DM — so keep an eye on your inbox!