L'Union Française

This thematic French-language course offers an in-depth and engaging introduction to Senegal, a key country in West Africa and a central voice in the Francophone world. Through a cultural, historical, and linguistic lens, participants will explore Senegal as it was shaped over time, as it is lived today, and as it is expressed in French. The course is open to intermediate and advanced levels of French (B1 to C2).

The class will feature an accessible and dynamic approach around: authentic materials (maps, images, audio excerpts, testimonies), guided discussions and structured exchanges, a clear thematic progression throughout the semester. No specific background knowledge is required beyond a curiosity for Francophone cultures.

Ce cours thématique en langue française propose une introduction approfondie et captivante au Sénégal, pays clé d'Afrique de l'Ouest et voix centrale du monde francophone. À travers une approche culturelle, historique et linguistique, les participants exploreront le Sénégal tel qu'il s'est façonné au fil du temps, tel qu'il se vit aujourd'hui et tel qu'il s'exprime en français. Le cours est ouvert aux niveaux intermédiaire et avancé de français (B1 à C2).

Le cours adoptera une approche accessible et dynamique, s'articulant autour de : documents authentiques (cartes, images, extraits sonores, témoignages), discussions guidées et échanges structurés, ainsi qu'une progression thématique claire tout au long du semestre. Aucune connaissance préalable spécifique n'est requise, au-delà d'une curiosité pour les cultures francophones.

L'Union Française is proud to offer our first class on Kouri-Vini this summer. This introductory course is designed for students who are new to Louisiana Creole, commonly referred to as “Kouri-Vini,” and want to develop a strong foundation in the language. No previous French or Louisiana Creole instruction is required. Students will become familiar with the writing system, build everyday vocabulary, and practice useful expressions commonly used in daily conversations. By the end of the course, students will be able to introduce themselves, ask and answer basic questions, and communicate with greater confidence in both spoken and written Kouri-Vini. By exploring both language and culture, students will gain the skills needed to understand and use basic Louisiana Creole in daily interactions.

This class is part of a partnership with The New Orleans Foundation for Francophone Cultures (Nous Foundation) and will be held at their gallery and bookstore space at 602 Toulouse Street in the French Quarter.

Kouri- Vini : Louisiana Creole — L'Union Française This introductory course is designed for students who are new to Louisiana Creole, commonly referred to as “Kouri-Vini,” and want to develop a strong foundation in the language. No previous French or Louisiana Creole instruction is required. Students will become familiar with the writing system,...

Put on your dancing shoes, grab a friend and some sunscreen, and meet us at the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival on May 30th & 31st at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street)! From 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm on both days, the Jazz & Heritage Center parking lot will be overflowing with food, dance moves, and grooves with the sounds of Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band, Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, and many more!

Look for L'Union Française's table at the festival to learn more about our classes and programming. Come pass a good time with us and our partners and friends the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation .

Want to practice and improve your French conversational skills? This summer we are offering classes at both the intermediate (B) and advanced (C) levels that are focused on speaking in French. We have sessions starting on June 3, July 7, July 8, and July 11. Check out the offerings on our website.

L'Union Française Louisiana's oldest French organization, founded in 1872, offers French language classes for adults and cultural events. Our mission is to support French language and Francophone cultures.

Want to learn French - and do it in both a fun and affordable way? We are offering beginner French classes starting this summer - with sessions beginning in June and in July. Classes meet once a week over 8 weeks and will give you an introduction to the language.

Don't wait - enroll now before the classes fill up!

A1 Absolute Beginner French — L'Union Française True beginner, no previous French instruction required. This class is for students who have never taken French or whose French has been all but forgotten. By the end of the course, students can expect to be able to introduce themselves; ask and respond to simple questions; conjugate simple er and

Come pass a good time at our Jam Louisiane and Table Française on Friday, May 15. This is a free community event open to the public.

Venez passer un bon moment à notre « Jam Louisiane » et à notre « Table Française » le vendredi 15 mai. Il s'agit d'un événement communautaire gratuit et ouvert au public.

Give Today. Grow Tomorrow’s Future!

We’re so thankful for the support we’ve received so far this Give NOLA Day. Your generosity in many forms, including testimonials and spreading the word about our current campaign, is already helping us move closer to our goal. If you haven’t yet contributed through early bird donations, there is still time for your support.

This Give NOLA Day, we’re focused on Growth, opening doors for our community and the next generation of learners.

We’re raising funds to strengthen our school grant program, bringing French language and Francophone culture into more K–8 classrooms. These grants support teachers in creating engaging learning experiences that spark curiosity and foster deeper understanding early on.

With your support, we can reach more schools and impact more students.

To learn about some of the local school French programs that L'Union Française supports, visit our Instagram and pages for recent videos.

Please consider making a donation to help us expand this meaningful work!