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a. Absolute Beginner A1.1 Fast-track w/Marie-Pierre (Zoom/On-line)
This class is intended for Absolute Beginners looking to build a foundation in the French language. Students will purchase their own copy of Easy French Step-by-Step (1st Edition) by Myrna Bell Rochester to be used in this intensive, twice-weekly class (ISBN 978-0-07-145387-5).
Schedule:
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 27th, 29th; November 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th,
17th, 19th; December 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th (6-weeks & 12 classes)
9am – 10:30am. *Note: There will be no classes held the week of Thanksgiving.
aa. French for Spanish Speakers – Absolute Beginner w/Gwen (Zoom/On-line)
Is Spanish your native language? Are you interested in learning French for the first-time ever? If yes/si/oui, this class is for you! There are similarities between Spanish and French that can provide an advantage to Spanish speakers when learning French. This course will capitalize on advantages and simultaneously work to overcome some of the most common mistakes made by Spanish-native speakers.
Schedule:
Tuesdays, September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th; October 7th, 14th, 21st,
28th; November 4th, 11th, 18th; and December 2nd (12-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm. *Note:
There will be no classes held the week of Thanksgiving.
b. French for Spanish Speakers – Experienced Beginner w/Gwen (Zoom/On-line)
Is Spanish your native language? Have you completed the Absolute Beginners course and are interested in continuing your learning of French? If yes/si/oui, this class is for you! There are similarities between Spanish and French that can provide an advantage to Spanish speakers when learning French. This course will capitalize on advantages and simultaneously work to overcome some of the most common mistakes made by Spanish-native speakers.
Schedule:
Wednesdays, September 10th, 17th, 24th; October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd,
29th; November 5th, 12th, 19th; December 3rd (12-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm. *Note: There
will be no classes held the week of Thanksgiving.
Exploring the Pilgrimage Routes to Santiago de Compostela w/Marie-Pierre (Zoom/On-line)
This culture class will highlight the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. Santiago de Compostela, or the “Way of St. James”, is a popular route for hikers, cyclists, and organized tour groups terminating at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia (northwestern Spain), which purports to hold the remains of St. James. Classes will be comprised of some lecturing and shared texts to be read aloud by students for practice speaking. At the end of this course, students will have the inspiration and recommendations to plan their own visit to the area. Note on level: This class is suitable for A2 (Advanced Beginners) or A1.5 students. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.
Schedule:
Tuesdays, September 16th, 23rd, 30th; October 7th (4-weeks) 9am – 10:30am.
French Pop Music w/Danica (Zoom/On-line)
This course explores fun and popular French songs from recent years by artists such as Big Flo & Oli, Vianney, GIMS, Angèle, and Stromae. We will listen to the songs/watch music videos, discuss and decode lyrics, and learn a bit about the artists themselves.
Schedule:
Saturdays, September 13th, 20th (2-weeks) 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Le Petit Prince w/Khadija (In-Person –Location: 8900 Starcrest)
Le Petit Prince is often described as a “children’s book for grown-ups”. It is a charming tale about life and friendship. Students will learn about the author, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry; practice speaking French, reading aloud in class; and engage in group discussions about the central themes of the book. Students have the choice to purchase a copy of the book or find/download their own PDF copy to use in class. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.
Schedule:
Wednesdays, September 17th; 24th; October 1st; 8th; 15th; 22nd; 29th;
November 5th; 12th; 19th; December 3rd; 10th (12-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm.
Let’s play with homophones w/Juliette (In-Person –Location: 8900 Starcrest)
French is filled with homophones, words that are spelled differently, but are pronounced the same way, for example: la mer, la mère, and le maire.
Each set of homophones will be followed by an exercise. All exercises will be done in class. No homework, just a fun time!
This class is suitable for A2 (Advanced Beginners) or A1.5 students. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.
Schedule:
Thursdays, October 16th, 23rd, 30th; November 6th (4-weeks) 6:30pm - 8pm.
Noël en francais w/Marie-Pierre (Zoom/On-line)
The focus of this 2-week class is Noël. Practice French while learning about the unique holiday traditions of France. Classes will be comprised of some lecturing and shared texts to be read aloud by students for practice speaking. At the end of this course, students will know vocabulary words associated with les decorations et le sapin and classic chant-- Petit Papa Noël. This class is suitable for A2 (Advanced Beginners) or A1.5 students. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.
Schedule:
Tuesdays, December 9th, 16th (2-weeks) 9am - 10:30am.
Speaking French with Confidence w/Danica (Zoom/On-line)
This course addresses common lexical challenges for students of French such as verbs that require specific prepositions or no preposition, pairing direct and indirect objects with verbs, false cognates, and French words with multiple meanings. This class is not intended for absolute beginners.
Schedule:
Saturdays, October 4th, 11th, 25th; November 1st (4-weeks) 4:30pm -6pm
a. Absolute Beginner A1.1 Fast-track w/Marie-Pierre (Zoom/On-line)
This class is intended for Absolute Beginners looking to build a foundation in the French language. Students will purchase their own copy of Easy French Step-by-Step (1st Edition) by Myrna Bell Rochester to be used in this intensive, twice-weekly class (ISBN 978-0-07-145387-5).
Schedule:
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 27th, 29th; November 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th,
17th, 19th; December 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th (6-weeks & 12 classes)
9am – 10:30am. *Note: There will be no classes held the week of Thanksgiving.
aa. French for Spanish Speakers – Absolute Beginner w/Gwen (Zoom/On-line)
Is Spanish your native language? Are you interested in learning French for the first-time ever? If yes/si/oui, this class is for you! There are similarities between Spanish and French that can provide an advantage to Spanish speakers when learning French. This course will capitalize on advantages and simultaneously work to overcome some of the most common mistakes made by Spanish-native speakers.
Schedule:
Tuesdays, September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th; October 7th, 14th, 21st,
28th; November 4th, 11th, 18th; and December 2nd (12-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm. *Note:
There will be no classes held the week of Thanksgiving.
Exploring the Pilgrimage Routes to Santiago de Compostela w/Marie-Pierre (Zoom/On-line)
This culture class will highlight the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. Santiago de Compostela, or the “Way of St. James”, is a popular route for hikers, cyclists, and organized tour groups terminating at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia (northwestern Spain), which purports to hold the remains of St. James. Classes will be comprised of some lecturing and shared texts to be read aloud by students for practice speaking. At the end of this course, students will have the inspiration and recommendations to plan their own visit to the area. Note on level: This class is suitable for A2 (Advanced Beginners) or A1.5 students. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.
Schedule:
Tuesdays, September 16th, 23rd, 30th; October 7th (4-weeks) 9am – 10:30am.
Let’s play with homophones w/Juliette (In-Person –Location: 8900 Starcrest)
French is filled with homophones, words that are spelled differently, but are pronounced the same way, for example: la mer, la mère, and le maire.
Each set of homophones will be followed by an exercise. All exercises will be done in class. No homework, just a fun time!
This class is suitable for A2 (Advanced Beginners) or A1.5 students. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.
Schedule:
Thursdays, October 16th, 23rd, 30th; November 6th (4-weeks) 6:30pm - 8pm.
Noël en francais w/Marie-Pierre (Zoom/On-line)
The focus of this 2-week class is Noël. Practice French while learning about the unique holiday traditions of France. Classes will be comprised of some lecturing and shared texts to be read aloud by students for practice speaking. At the end of this course, students will know vocabulary words associated with les decorations et le sapin and classic chant-- Petit Papa Noël. This class is suitable for A2 (Advanced Beginners) or A1.5 students. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.
Schedule:
Tuesdays, December 9th, 16th (2-weeks) 9am - 10:30am.
Speaking French with Confidence w/Danica (Zoom/On-line)
This course addresses common lexical challenges for students of French such as verbs that require specific prepositions or no preposition, pairing direct and indirect objects with verbs, false cognates, and French words with multiple meanings. This class is not intended for absolute beginners.
Schedule:
Saturdays, October 4th, 11th, 25th; November 1st (4-weeks) 4:30pm -6pm
Exploring the Pilgrimage Routes to Santiago de Compostela w/Marie-Pierre (Zoom/On-line)
This culture class will highlight the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. Santiago de Compostela, or the “Way of St. James”, is a popular route for hikers, cyclists, and organized tour groups terminating at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia (northwestern Spain), which purports to hold the remains of St. James. Classes will be comprised of some lecturing and shared texts to be read aloud by students for practice speaking. At the end of this course, students will have the inspiration and recommendations to plan their own visit to the area. Note on level: This class is suitable for A2 (Advanced Beginners) or A1.5 students. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.
Schedule:
Tuesdays, September 16th, 23rd, 30th; October 7th (4-weeks) 9am – 10:30am.
French News/Les infos en français – Session III – A2 w/Juliette (Zoom/On-line)
One week before each class, you’ll receive a PDF with French news, so you can read them and work on them in advance.
The objective of this class is to learn how to talk about the news and how to give your opinion. You’ll learn how to talk about a news article in French, how to summarize it. You’ll also learn the vocabulary related to the news. And also how to express your opinion. This class will be conducted using French and English, as needed.
Schedule:
Mondays, November 10th, 17th; December 1st, 8th (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm.
French News/Les infos en français – Session II – A2 w/Juliette (Zoom/On-line)
One week before each class, you’ll receive a PDF with French news, so you can read them and work on them in advance.
The objective of this class is to learn how to talk about the news and how to give your opinion. You’ll learn how to talk about a news article in French, how to summarize it. You’ll also learn the vocabulary related to the news. And also how to express your opinion. This class will be conducted using French and English, as needed.
Schedule:
Mondays, October 13th, 20th, 27th, November 3rd (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm.
French News/Les infos en français – Session I – A2 w/Juliette (Zoom/On-line)
One week before each class, you’ll receive a PDF with French news, so you can read them and work on them in advance.
The objective of this class is to learn how to talk about the news and how to give your opinion. You’ll learn how to talk about a news article in French, how to summarize it. You’ll also learn the vocabulary related to the news. And also, how to express your opinion. This class will be conducted using French and English, as needed.
Schedule:
Mondays, September 15th, 22nd, 29th; October 6th (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm.
French Pop Music w/Danica (Zoom/On-line)
This course explores fun and popular French songs from recent years by artists such as Big Flo & Oli, Vianney, GIMS, Angèle, and Stromae. We will listen to the songs/watch music videos, discuss and decode lyrics, and learn a bit about the artists themselves.
Schedule:
Saturdays, September 13th, 20th (2-weeks) 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Lecture à voix haute/Reading out loud – A2-B1 w/Juliette Session I (In-Person –Location: 8900 Starcrest)
Come practice your reading skills! One week prior to each class, you’ll receive a selection of texts by email. Choose and practice one. During class, each participant will take its turn reading a part of the text they selected, and they’ll get instant feedback. These feedbacks will be useful to all participants on how to improve their pronunciation.
For reading out loud, it’s necessary to understand the text you’re reading. It will be each participant’s job to do that work prior to the class. The main focus of this class will be pronunciation. This class will be conducted using French and English, as needed. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.
Schedule:
Thursdays, September 18th, 25th; October 2nd, 9th (4-weeks) 6:30pm - 8pm .
Lecture à voix haute/Reading out loud – A2-B1 w/Juliette Session II (In-Person – 8900 Starcrest)
Come practice your reading skills! One week prior to each class, you’ll receive a selection of texts per email. Choose and practice one. During class, each participant will take its turn reading a part of the text they selected, and they’ll get instant feedback. These feedbacks will be useful to all participants on how to improve their pronunciation.
For reading out loud, it’s necessary to understand the text you’re reading. It will be each participant’s job to do that work prior to the class. The main focus of this class will be pronunciation. This class will be conducted using French and English, as needed.
Schedule:
Thursdays, November 13th, 20th, * December 4th, 11th (4-weeks) 6:30pm - 8pm. *Note: There
will be no classes held the week of Thanksgiving.
Le Petit Prince w/Khadija (In-Person –Location: 8900 Starcrest)
Le Petit Prince is often described as a “children’s book for grown-ups”. It is a charming tale about life and friendship. Students will learn about the author, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry; practice speaking French, reading aloud in class; and engage in group discussions about the central themes of the book. Students have the choice to purchase a copy of the book or find/download their own PDF copy to use in class. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.
Schedule:
Wednesdays, September 17th; 24th; October 1st; 8th; 15th; 22nd; 29th;
November 5th; 12th; 19th; December 3rd; 10th (12-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm.
Let’s play with homophones w/Juliette (In-Person –Location: 8900 Starcrest)
French is filled with homophones, words that are spelled differently, but are pronounced the same way, for example: la mer, la mère, and le maire.
Each set of homophones will be followed by an exercise. All exercises will be done in class. No homework, just a fun time!
This class is suitable for A2 (Advanced Beginners) or A1.5 students. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.
Schedule:
Thursdays, October 16th, 23rd, 30th; November 6th (4-weeks) 6:30pm - 8pm.
Mastering the Subjunctive w/Danica (Zoom/On-line)
The subjunctive mood can be tricky for non-native speakers (and even for native speakers)! This workshop will address when and how to use the subjunctive (past and present), specifically contrasting it with the indicative mood and will include lots of practice to increase mastery and confidence. This class is not intended for beginner students. Students seeking to take this course should already know how to conjugate French verbs in present, past and future tense.
Schedule:
Saturdays, November 15th, 22nd; December 6th, 13th (4 weeks) 4:30pm - 6pm
Noël en francais w/Marie-Pierre (Zoom/On-line)
The focus of this 2-week class is Noël. Practice French while learning about the unique holiday traditions of France. Classes will be comprised of some lecturing and shared texts to be read aloud by students for practice speaking. At the end of this course, students will know vocabulary words associated with les decorations et le sapin and classic chant-- Petit Papa Noël. This class is suitable for A2 (Advanced Beginners) or A1.5 students. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.
Schedule:
Tuesdays, December 9th, 16th (2-weeks) 9am - 10:30am.
Speaking French with Confidence w/Danica (Zoom/On-line)
This course addresses common lexical challenges for students of French such as verbs that require specific prepositions or no preposition, pairing direct and indirect objects with verbs, false cognates, and French words with multiple meanings. This class is not intended for absolute beginners.
Schedule:
Saturdays, October 4th, 11th, 25th; November 1st (4-weeks) 4:30pm -6pm
Mastering the Subjunctive w/Danica (Zoom/On-line)
The subjunctive mood can be tricky for non-native speakers (and even for native speakers)! This workshop will address when and how to use the subjunctive (past and present), specifically contrasting it with the indicative mood and will include lots of practice to increase mastery and confidence. This class is not intended for beginner students. Students seeking to take this course should already know how to conjugate French verbs in present, past and future tense.
Schedule:
Saturdays, November 15th, 22nd; December 6th, 13th (4 weeks) 4:30pm - 6pm
French Guided Conversation - Intermediate/Advanced French Students B1/B2/C1 w/Gwen (Zoom/On-line)
Maintain/Develop speaking skills without pressure and build confidence. Expand vocabulary and learn about/review grammar concepts in context. Topics include identities, family/relationships, daily life, housing, celebrations, leisure time, vacation/travels, fashion, food and health, technology, the arts, etc.
Schedule:
Thursdays, September 11th, 18th, 25th; October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd,
30th; November 6th, 13th, 20th; December 4th (12-weeks) 9:30 am - 11 am. *Note: There
will be no classes held the week of Thanksgiving.
French Pop Music w/Danica (Zoom/On-line)
This course explores fun and popular French songs from recent years by artists such as Big Flo & Oli, Vianney, GIMS, Angèle, and Stromae. We will listen to the songs/watch music videos, discuss and decode lyrics, and learn a bit about the artists themselves.
Schedule:
Saturdays, September 13th, 20th (2-weeks) 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Lecture à voix haute/Reading out loud – A2-B1 w/Juliette Session I (In-Person –Location: 8900 Starcrest)
Come practice your reading skills! One week prior to each class, you’ll receive a selection of texts by email. Choose and practice one. During class, each participant will take its turn reading a part of the text they selected, and they’ll get instant feedback. These feedbacks will be useful to all participants on how to improve their pronunciation.
For reading out loud, it’s necessary to understand the text you’re reading. It will be each participant’s job to do that work prior to the class. The main focus of this class will be pronunciation. This class will be conducted using French and English, as needed. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.
Schedule:
Thursdays, September 18th, 25th; October 2nd, 9th (4-weeks) 6:30pm - 8pm .
Lecture à voix haute/Reading out loud – A2-B1 w/Juliette Session II (In-Person – 8900 Starcrest)
Come practice your reading skills! One week prior to each class, you’ll receive a selection of texts per email. Choose and practice one. During class, each participant will take its turn reading a part of the text they selected, and they’ll get instant feedback. These feedbacks will be useful to all participants on how to improve their pronunciation.
For reading out loud, it’s necessary to understand the text you’re reading. It will be each participant’s job to do that work prior to the class. The main focus of this class will be pronunciation. This class will be conducted using French and English, as needed.
Schedule:
Thursdays, November 13th, 20th, * December 4th, 11th (4-weeks) 6:30pm - 8pm. *Note: There
will be no classes held the week of Thanksgiving.
Mastering the Subjunctive w/Danica (Zoom/On-line)
The subjunctive mood can be tricky for non-native speakers (and even for native speakers)! This workshop will address when and how to use the subjunctive (past and present), specifically contrasting it with the indicative mood and will include lots of practice to increase mastery and confidence. This class is not intended for beginner students. Students seeking to take this course should already know how to conjugate French verbs in present, past and future tense.
Schedule:
Saturdays, November 15th, 22nd; December 6th, 13th (4 weeks) 4:30pm - 6pm
French Guided Conversation - Intermediate/Advanced French Students B1/B2/C1 w/Gwen (Zoom/On-line)
Maintain/Develop speaking skills without pressure and build confidence. Expand vocabulary and learn about/review grammar concepts in context. Topics include identities, family/relationships, daily life, housing, celebrations, leisure time, vacation/travels, fashion, food and health, technology, the arts, etc.
Schedule:
Thursdays, September 11th, 18th, 25th; October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd,
30th; November 6th, 13th, 20th; December 4th (12-weeks) 9:30 am - 11 am. *Note: There
will be no classes held the week of Thanksgiving.
Mastering the Subjunctive w/Danica (Zoom/On-line)
The subjunctive mood can be tricky for non-native speakers (and even for native speakers)! This workshop will address when and how to use the subjunctive (past and present), specifically contrasting it with the indicative mood and will include lots of practice to increase mastery and confidence. This class is not intended for beginner students. Students seeking to take this course should already know how to conjugate French verbs in present, past and future tense.
Schedule:
Saturdays, November 15th, 22nd; December 6th, 13th (4 weeks) 4:30pm - 6pm
French Guided Conversation - Intermediate/Advanced French Students B1/B2/C1 w/Gwen (Zoom/On-line)
Maintain/Develop speaking skills without pressure and build confidence. Expand vocabulary and learn about/review grammar concepts in context. Topics include identities, family/relationships, daily life, housing, celebrations, leisure time, vacation/travels, fashion, food and health, technology, the arts, etc.
Schedule:
Thursdays, September 11th, 18th, 25th; October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd,
30th; November 6th, 13th, 20th; December 4th (12-weeks) 9:30 am - 11 am. *Note: There
will be no classes held the week of Thanksgiving.