Registration deadline for Spring 2026 classes is December 31st.
Registration deadline for Summer 2026 classes is May 31st.
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Day, traveling without access to internet or phone.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 .
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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 .
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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