French Classes and Tutoring

French Travel Essentials

In this workshop you will learn the essentials for conversational French to prepare for an upcoming trip. We will learn to make restaurant reservations and order food, purchase tickets and items, navigate train schedules, and more. This course is designed for beginners to the French language who are looking for ease when traveling.

Elementary French

Elementary French is designed for students already familiar with basic French vocabulary and grammar conjugation in the present tense, as we will continue to improve our conversation skills and introduce the past and simple future tenses. We will acquire vocabulary in specific subject areas (like leisure, travel, work/study, culture, or even your class suggestions) and use it in lots of conversations. This will be a fun time to practice speaking French with others!

French Conversation Practice

Language practice is so much easier with others who can help motivate you. In this class, we will share ideas, explore questions, practice, and have fun! The French Conversation Practice group will focus on conversations that help with vocabulary development, pronunciation and increased fluency in the French language. This group will consist of guided conversations in French led by an experienced instructor. These sessions are designed for individuals who can participate in intermediate to advanced conversations. We will get to know each other, laugh and share the beautiful French language. No textbooks or materials are required.

Sessions – Winter 2026

French Conversation Practice will meet on Mondays from 4:10-5:10pm from January 5 – February 23 at our institute. We will not hold classes Monday, January 19 for MLK Day. Please be sure to register in advance as space is limited. Send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call us at 541-728-3022 if you would like more details or have any questions.

Advanced Intermediate French

This course is designed for those who want to improve their conversational skills while practicing different tenses. Through lively discussions, interactive activities, and practical exercises, you’ll strengthen your ability to express ideas naturally and confidently in French. We’ll focus on using a variety of tenses in real-life contexts, helping you refine your fluency and accuracy while expanding your vocabulary. Each session will provide opportunities to speak, listen, and engage with authentic materials, so you can build confidence and flexibility in your communication. This course is ideal for students with a solid understanding of imparfait and passé composé, object pronouns, and futur and conditionnel.

Sessions – Spring 2026

This course will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4pm from April 13 – June 3. We will not meet on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. Please email bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or give us a call at 541-728-3022 if you have any questions. We will be happy to give you a free language level assessment to help find the course that best fits your needs.

French Fluency through Stories

Grammar’s Greatest Hits in French

Grammar’s Greatest Hits in French is designed for those building a solid foundation in French grammar, as well those seeking to refresh their knowledge. Each class will include some reading, pronunciation review, and exercises to help you be more proficient in French grammar. A different grammar topic will be reviewed each week including, verb tenses in past, present and future, pronouns, articles, liaison rules and more. This is an online class for intermediate French speakers who have taken levels French 3 and up.

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Translation & Proofreading Services

Bend Language Institute is currently offering translation services in Spanish, Italian, French, and Mandarin. With written translation services we can assist individuals and organizations with professional emails exchanges, translation of documents and articles, and full-length books. Our translation price ranges from $0.12-$0.18 per word in the original language depending on language, document type, and length of document.  Proofreading services are also available, and pricing varies according to document type and length. We charge a minimum of $50 per service.

If you are interested in our translation service, please contact us at 541-728-3022 or bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com. We would be happy to provide you with a quote and connect you with a local translator.