Are you interested in learning French for the first time? Are you looking for a short (4-week), low-commitment, introduction to the basics of French? This class is intended for students who have never studied French before to gain exposure to the language. Afterward, students will be able to determine if they would like to embark upon a deeper dive, for example a 12-week class in the Fall.

Schedule:

Wednesdays, June 4^th; 11^th; 18^th; and 25^th (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

Are you interested in learning French for the first time? Are you looking for a short (4-week), low-commitment, introduction to the basics of French? This class is intended for students who have never studied French before to gain exposure to the language. Afterwards, students will be able to determine if they would like to embark upon a deeper dive, for example a 12-week class in the Fall.

Schedule:

Wednesdays, July 16^th; 23^rd; 30^th; and August 6^th (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

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, June 10^th; 17^th; 24^th; and July 1^st (4 weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

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, July 15^th; 22^nd; 29^th; and August 5^th (4 weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

Is Spanish your native language? Are you interested in continuing your learning of the French language, but come to this course with some previous learning experience? 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, June 11^th; 18^th; 25^th; and July 2^nd  (4 weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

Is Spanish your native language? Are you interested in continuing your learning of the French language, but come to this course with some previous learning experience? 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, July 16^th; 23^rd; 30^th; and August 6^th (4 weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

During this class, we’ll discover several French phrases/idioms. We’ll translate them literally, then I’ll give information in English about their meaning and origins. Then, we’ll see how to use them in context. It’s a great way to enrich your vocabulary! This class will rely heavily on English for explanations as to ensure comprehension.

Schedule:

Thursdays, June 12^th; 19^th; 26^th and July 3^rd (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

In this class, we’ll see very common verbs in the French language, and how to use them: être/avoir; aller/venir; faire/prendre; apporter/amener; écouter/entendre; voir/regarder, etc.

Each verb combination will be followed by a short exercise we will do together. A great way to gain confidence in your French skills! This class will be conducted mostly in English.

Schedule:

Thursdays, August 7^th; 14^th; 21^st; and 28^th (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

Is Spanish your native language? Are you interested in continuing your learning of the French language, but come to this course with some previous learning experience? 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, June 11^th; 18^th; 25^th; and July 2^nd  (4 weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

Is Spanish your native language? Are you interested in continuing your learning of the French language, but come to this course with some previous learning experience? 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, July 16^th; 23^rd; 30^th; and August 6^th (4 weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

During this class, we’ll discover several French phrases/idioms. We’ll translate them literally, then I’ll give information in English about their meaning and origins. Then, we’ll see how to use them in context. It’s a great way to enrich your vocabulary! This class will rely heavily on English for explanations as to ensure comprehension.

Schedule:

Thursdays, June 12^th; 19^th; 26^th and July 3^rd (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

In this class, we’ll see very common verbs in the French language, and how to use them: être/avoir; aller/venir; faire/prendre; apporter/amener; écouter/entendre; voir/regarder, etc.

Each verb combination will be followed by a short exercise we will do together. A great way to gain confidence in your French skills! This class will be conducted mostly in English.

Schedule:

Thursdays, August 7^th; 14^th; 21^st; and 28^th (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

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:

Wednesdays, June 4^th; 11^th; 18^th; 25^th (4-weeks) 9am – 11:30am

Students should have a basic understanding of the basic tenses in French: present, imparfait, and passé composé. We will have a vocab list over certain topics to prepare ourselves for each week's class. Included topics in this session will be: family, food, work, and home life.

Schedule:

Wednesdays, June 11th; 18th; 25th; and July 2^nd (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

Students should have a basic understanding of the basic tenses in French: present, imparfait, and passé compose. We will have a vocab list over certain topics to prepare ourselves for each week's class. Included topics in this session will be: travel, hobbies, health and holidays/celebrations.

Schedule:

Wednesdays, July 9th; 16^th; 23^rd ; and 30th (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

Popular music can be a great way to tap into a culture and learn applied language! If you are a student of French and like music…this is the perfect class for you! We will listen to recently released songs, discuss and translate lyrics, and talk about the themes addressed by these artists. Students will be introduced to popular French/francophone artists such as: GIMS, Vianney, Angèle, Amir, and Stromae. Students can expect to gain new vocabulary, cultural awareness, and a fun playlist to dance to. All are welcome but this course is recommended for students at an A2 - C level. 

Schedule:

Saturdays, July 19^th; 26^th; August 2^nd; and 9^th (4-weeks) 4:30pm – 6pm

What are prefixes and suffixes? Prefixes come before the roots of a word, while suffixes come after. For example, in English, “dis-” in “dislike” is a prefix, and “-or” in “narrator” is a suffix. They are useful to know, as they can change the meaning of the words! They can help you enrich your vocabulary and knowing them could help you decipher words.

This class will present the main prefixes and suffixes used in French, along with examples of words. We’ll also do some exercises together. This class will rely heavily on English for explanations as to ensure comprehension. The vocabulary and concepts explored, however, will be more advanced. Thus, this class is not intended for absolute or early beginners. 

Schedule:

Mondays, July 7^th; 14^th; 21^st; and 28^th (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, July 10^th; 17^th; 24^th; and 31^st (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, August 4^th; 11^th; 18^th; and 25th (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

During this class, we’ll discover several French phrases/idioms. We’ll translate them literally, then I’ll give information in English about their meaning and origins. Then, we’ll see how to use them in context. It’s a great way to enrich your vocabulary! This class will rely heavily on English for explanations as to ensure comprehension.

Schedule:

Thursdays, June 12^th; 19^th; 26^th and July 3^rd (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

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:

Wednesdays, June 4^th; 11^th; 18^th; 25^th (4-weeks) 9am – 11:30am

Students should have a basic understanding of the basic tenses in French: present, imparfait, and passé composé. We will have a vocab list over certain topics to prepare ourselves for each week's class. Included topics in this session will be: family, food, work, and home life.

Schedule:

Wednesdays, June 11th; 18th; 25th; and July 2^nd (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

Students should have a basic understanding of the basic tenses in French: present, imparfait, and passé compose. We will have a vocab list over certain topics to prepare ourselves for each week's class. Included topics in this session will be: travel, hobbies, health and holidays/celebrations.

Schedule:

Wednesdays, July 9th; 16^th; 23^rd ; and 30th (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

Popular music can be a great way to tap into a culture and learn applied language! If you are a student of French and like music…this is the perfect class for you! We will listen to recently released songs, discuss and translate lyrics, and talk about the themes addressed by these artists. Students will be introduced to popular French/francophone artists such as: GIMS, Vianney, Angèle, Amir, and Stromae. Students can expect to gain new vocabulary, cultural awareness, and a fun playlist to dance to. All are welcome but this course is recommended for students at an A2 - C level. 

Schedule:

Saturdays, July 19^th; 26^th; August 2^nd; and 9^th (4-weeks) 4:30pm – 6pm

What are prefixes and suffixes? Prefixes come before the roots of a word, while suffixes come after. For example, in English, “dis-” in “dislike” is a prefix, and “-or” in “narrator” is a suffix. They are useful to know, as they can change the meaning of the words! They can help you enrich your vocabulary and knowing them could help you decipher words.

This class will present the main prefixes and suffixes used in French, along with examples of words. We’ll also do some exercises together. This class will rely heavily on English for explanations as to ensure comprehension. The vocabulary and concepts explored, however, will be more advanced. Thus, this class is not intended for absolute or early beginners. 

Schedule:

Mondays, July 7^th; 14^th; 21^st; and 28^th (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, July 10^th; 17^th; 24^th; and 31^st (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

Each week, we’ll read together two extracts. Each participant will have to read out loud some sentences and try to figure out the overall meaning of the text, without filling in the blanks. Once the text has been read comes the fun part: each participant will take its turn at filling in the blanks. The texts chosen will vary. As an example, during the last session of this class, we had classics (Tartuffe, Le Petit Prince), but also poetry (a poem by Jacques Prévert), juvenile, crime, etc. It’s a fun way to enrich your vocabulary, while getting acquainted with new authors. This class will be conducted in French, mostly.

Schedule:

Mondays, June 9^th; 16^th; 23^rd; and 30^th  (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

Students should have a basic understanding of the basic tenses in French: present, imparfait, and passé composé. We will have a vocab list over certain topics to prepare ourselves for each week's class. Included topics in this session will be: family, food, work, and home life.

Schedule:

Wednesdays, June 11th; 18th; 25th; and July 2^nd (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

Students should have a basic understanding of the basic tenses in French: present, imparfait, and passé compose. We will have a vocab list over certain topics to prepare ourselves for each week's class. Included topics in this session will be: travel, hobbies, health and holidays/celebrations.

Schedule:

Wednesdays, July 9th; 16^th; 23^rd ; and 30th (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm

Popular music can be a great way to tap into a culture and learn applied language! If you are a student of French and like music…this is the perfect class for you! We will listen to recently released songs, discuss and translate lyrics, and talk about the themes addressed by these artists. Students will be introduced to popular French/francophone artists such as: GIMS, Vianney, Angèle, Amir, and Stromae. Students can expect to gain new vocabulary, cultural awareness, and a fun playlist to dance to. All are welcome but this course is recommended for students at an A2 - C level. 

Schedule:

Saturdays, July 19^th; 26^th; August 2^nd; and 9^th (4-weeks) 4:30pm – 6pm

Each week, we’ll read together two extracts. Each participant will have to read out loud some sentences and try to figure out the overall meaning of the text, without filling in the blanks. Once the text has been read comes the fun part: each participant will take its turn at filling in the blanks. The texts chosen will vary. As an example, during the last session of this class, we had classics (Tartuffe, Le Petit Prince), but also poetry (a poem by Jacques Prévert), juvenile, crime, etc. It’s a fun way to enrich your vocabulary, while getting acquainted with new authors. This class will be conducted in French, mostly.

Schedule:

Mondays, June 9^th; 16^th; 23^rd; and 30^th  (4-weeks) 6:30pm – 8pm