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A1

Absolute Beginner French A1.1 w/Dr. Bobb Rousseau (In-Person)

Regular Courses

This class is intended for absolute beginners, with no previous experience, looking to build a foundation in the French language. Classes are progressive. Absolute beginners work their way up from A1.1 progressing through to A1.6. After A1, students move on to A2, to B1, to B2, etc. Example syllabi for coursework can be found on the website. 

This 12-week class meets in-person on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8pm. Classes meet 12 consecutive weeks beginning January 22nd; 29th; February 5th; 12th; 19th; 26th; March 5th; 12th; 19th; 26th; April 2nd and conclude April 9th.  

Discover Corsica w/Marie-Pierre (Zoom)

Cultural

The focus of this 4-week class is Corsica. In this class you’ll learn some history and facts about this fascinating island and what makes it so special. 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 of a native in order to start planning their ideal island get-away.

This 4-week class meets on Zoom on Wednesdays from 9:00am-10:30am. Classes begin March 12th; 19th; 26th and conclude April 2nd.

Level: This class is suitable for A2 (Advanced Beginners) or Upper A1 students. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.

French for Travelers w/Danica (Zoom)

Workshops

Bonjour...Pardonnez-moi…Merci! Are you preparing for your first-ever trip to France? Do you need a crash course in basic expressions to make for a more pleasant travel experience? This is the course for you.

This 6-week course meets on Zoom. Classes are held Saturdays from 4:30pm-6pm. Schedule as follows: March 8th; 15th; 22nd; 29th; April 5th; 12th.

French Phonetics w/Danica (Zoom)

Workshops

Do you love the sound of the French language, but struggle to get your mouth to move like the French do? This course will focus on improving French pronunciation for native English speakers. We will tackle some of the more challenging phonemes and look for patterns between spelling and pronunciation so that you can more accurately guess how to pronounce even unknown words. We will work with everyday vocabulary in addition to idiomatic expressions and tongue twisters. All are welcome but this course is recommended for students at an A2-B1 level. 

This 6-week course meets on Zoom. Classes are held Saturdays from 4:30pm-6pm. Schedule as follows: January 18th, 25th; February 1st; 8th; 15th; 22nd

French Verbs II – Past w/Khadija (In-Person)

Workshops

This 4-week class will focus on the conjugation of French verbs in the past tense.

This class meets in-person Thursdays from 6:30pm-8pm, February 20th; 27th; March 6th; 13th.

Level: Upper A1-A2. Not intended for absolute beginner students.

French Verbs I– Present w/Khadija (In-Person)

Workshops

This 4-week class will focus on the conjugation of French verbs in present tense.

This class meets in-person Thursdays from 6:30pm-8pm, January 23rd; 30th; February 6th; 13th.

A1.1

Absolute Beginner French A1.1 w/Dr. Bobb Rousseau (In-Person)

Regular Courses

This class is intended for absolute beginners, with no previous experience, looking to build a foundation in the French language. Classes are progressive. Absolute beginners work their way up from A1.1 progressing through to A1.6. After A1, students move on to A2, to B1, to B2, etc. Example syllabi for coursework can be found on the website. 

This 12-week class meets in-person on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8pm. Classes meet 12 consecutive weeks beginning January 22nd; 29th; February 5th; 12th; 19th; 26th; March 5th; 12th; 19th; 26th; April 2nd and conclude April 9th.  

A1.4

Discover Corsica w/Marie-Pierre (Zoom)

Cultural

The focus of this 4-week class is Corsica. In this class you’ll learn some history and facts about this fascinating island and what makes it so special. 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 of a native in order to start planning their ideal island get-away.

This 4-week class meets on Zoom on Wednesdays from 9:00am-10:30am. Classes begin March 12th; 19th; 26th and conclude April 2nd.

Level: This class is suitable for A2 (Advanced Beginners) or Upper A1 students. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.

French Phonetics w/Danica (Zoom)

Workshops

Do you love the sound of the French language, but struggle to get your mouth to move like the French do? This course will focus on improving French pronunciation for native English speakers. We will tackle some of the more challenging phonemes and look for patterns between spelling and pronunciation so that you can more accurately guess how to pronounce even unknown words. We will work with everyday vocabulary in addition to idiomatic expressions and tongue twisters. All are welcome but this course is recommended for students at an A2-B1 level. 

This 6-week course meets on Zoom. Classes are held Saturdays from 4:30pm-6pm. Schedule as follows: January 18th, 25th; February 1st; 8th; 15th; 22nd

A1.5

Discover Corsica w/Marie-Pierre (Zoom)

Cultural

The focus of this 4-week class is Corsica. In this class you’ll learn some history and facts about this fascinating island and what makes it so special. 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 of a native in order to start planning their ideal island get-away.

This 4-week class meets on Zoom on Wednesdays from 9:00am-10:30am. Classes begin March 12th; 19th; 26th and conclude April 2nd.

Level: This class is suitable for A2 (Advanced Beginners) or Upper A1 students. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.

French Phonetics w/Danica (Zoom)

Workshops

Do you love the sound of the French language, but struggle to get your mouth to move like the French do? This course will focus on improving French pronunciation for native English speakers. We will tackle some of the more challenging phonemes and look for patterns between spelling and pronunciation so that you can more accurately guess how to pronounce even unknown words. We will work with everyday vocabulary in addition to idiomatic expressions and tongue twisters. All are welcome but this course is recommended for students at an A2-B1 level. 

This 6-week course meets on Zoom. Classes are held Saturdays from 4:30pm-6pm. Schedule as follows: January 18th, 25th; February 1st; 8th; 15th; 22nd

A1.6

Discover Corsica w/Marie-Pierre (Zoom)

Cultural

The focus of this 4-week class is Corsica. In this class you’ll learn some history and facts about this fascinating island and what makes it so special. 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 of a native in order to start planning their ideal island get-away.

This 4-week class meets on Zoom on Wednesdays from 9:00am-10:30am. Classes begin March 12th; 19th; 26th and conclude April 2nd.

Level: This class is suitable for A2 (Advanced Beginners) or Upper A1 students. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.

French Phonetics w/Danica (Zoom)

Workshops

Do you love the sound of the French language, but struggle to get your mouth to move like the French do? This course will focus on improving French pronunciation for native English speakers. We will tackle some of the more challenging phonemes and look for patterns between spelling and pronunciation so that you can more accurately guess how to pronounce even unknown words. We will work with everyday vocabulary in addition to idiomatic expressions and tongue twisters. All are welcome but this course is recommended for students at an A2-B1 level. 

This 6-week course meets on Zoom. Classes are held Saturdays from 4:30pm-6pm. Schedule as follows: January 18th, 25th; February 1st; 8th; 15th; 22nd

A2

Discover Corsica w/Marie-Pierre (Zoom)

Cultural

The focus of this 4-week class is Corsica. In this class you’ll learn some history and facts about this fascinating island and what makes it so special. 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 of a native in order to start planning their ideal island get-away.

This 4-week class meets on Zoom on Wednesdays from 9:00am-10:30am. Classes begin March 12th; 19th; 26th and conclude April 2nd.

Level: This class is suitable for A2 (Advanced Beginners) or Upper A1 students. This class is not suitable for Absolute Beginners.

French Phonetics w/Danica (Zoom)

Workshops

Do you love the sound of the French language, but struggle to get your mouth to move like the French do? This course will focus on improving French pronunciation for native English speakers. We will tackle some of the more challenging phonemes and look for patterns between spelling and pronunciation so that you can more accurately guess how to pronounce even unknown words. We will work with everyday vocabulary in addition to idiomatic expressions and tongue twisters. All are welcome but this course is recommended for students at an A2-B1 level. 

This 6-week course meets on Zoom. Classes are held Saturdays from 4:30pm-6pm. Schedule as follows: January 18th, 25th; February 1st; 8th; 15th; 22nd

French Verbs III – Future, Conditional, Subjunctive w/Khadija (In-Person)

Workshops

This 4-week class will focus on the conjugation of more complex verb tenses and moods, such as future, conditional, subjunctive, etc.

This class meets in-person Thursdays from 6:30pm-8pm, March 20th; 27th; April 3rd and conclude April 10th

Course Schedule:

Level: A2-B1. Not intended for absolute beginner students.

French Verbs II – Past w/Khadija (In-Person)

Workshops

This 4-week class will focus on the conjugation of French verbs in the past tense.

This class meets in-person Thursdays from 6:30pm-8pm, February 20th; 27th; March 6th; 13th.

Level: Upper A1-A2. Not intended for absolute beginner students.

Sentence Building Workshop w/Juliette (Zoom)

Workshops

Bienvenue à la fabrique de phrases ! In this workshop, we’ll build sentences from common verbs: aller/venir, regarder/voir, savoir/connaître, etc. How to build useful sentences? With which words and/or prepositions are these verbs used? The aim of this class is to enrich your vocabulary and to help you build sentences that you can later use in your everyday life. At the end of this class, you’ll also be able to utilize the same techniques with other verbs.

This 4-week class meets on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8pm. Classes begin February 5th; 12th; 19th and conclude the 26th.

Level: A2. This class is intended for Advanced Beginners.

B1

Fill in the blanks w/Juliette (Zoom)

Workshops

When faced with a text in French, a lot of students panic. They see a word they don’t know, then their brain goes blank. In this class, we’ll learn to keep our wits while playing with literature (classic and contemporary). Each class, we’ll read an extract with missing words. We’ll read it out loud to practice our pronunciation skills, we’ll learn techniques/tricks to decipher the meaning of words and to find out which words go where.

This 4-week class meets on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8pm. Classes begin March 5th; 12th; 19th and conclude the 26th.

Level: B1. This class is intended for Intermediate students and is not suitable for Advanced Beginners/Beginners.  

French Phonetics w/Danica (Zoom)

Workshops

Do you love the sound of the French language, but struggle to get your mouth to move like the French do? This course will focus on improving French pronunciation for native English speakers. We will tackle some of the more challenging phonemes and look for patterns between spelling and pronunciation so that you can more accurately guess how to pronounce even unknown words. We will work with everyday vocabulary in addition to idiomatic expressions and tongue twisters. All are welcome but this course is recommended for students at an A2-B1 level. 

This 6-week course meets on Zoom. Classes are held Saturdays from 4:30pm-6pm. Schedule as follows: January 18th, 25th; February 1st; 8th; 15th; 22nd

French Ripped from the Headlines w/Raphael (Zoom)

Regular Courses

We are excited to offer an engaging cultural language class that immerses students in the vibrant world of French news. This dynamic course offers a captivating journey through current events, providing a platform for students to explore and discuss real-life situations in French-speaking countries. You will utilize RFI’s “Le journal en Français Facile” podcast, a publicly supported nonprofit organization that’s existed for 23 years and offers a wide range of subjects in its news broadcasts.  See samples of the podcast on their website.  By delving into topical news stories, students enhance their language skills, expand vocabulary, and sharpen comprehension abilities. Through the analysis of the news segments, learners gain valuable insight into both language proficiency and cultural awareness, making this class an enriching and practical experience in mastering French at an intermediate level.

This 12-week class meets on Zoom on Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Classes begin January 23rd; 30th; February 6th; 13th ; 20th; 27th; March 6th; 13th; 20th; 27th; April 3rd and conclude April 10th.

French Verbs III – Future, Conditional, Subjunctive w/Khadija (In-Person)

Workshops

This 4-week class will focus on the conjugation of more complex verb tenses and moods, such as future, conditional, subjunctive, etc.

This class meets in-person Thursdays from 6:30pm-8pm, March 20th; 27th; April 3rd and conclude April 10th

Course Schedule:

Level: A2-B1. Not intended for absolute beginner students.

B2

Fill in the blanks w/Juliette (Zoom)

Workshops

When faced with a text in French, a lot of students panic. They see a word they don’t know, then their brain goes blank. In this class, we’ll learn to keep our wits while playing with literature (classic and contemporary). Each class, we’ll read an extract with missing words. We’ll read it out loud to practice our pronunciation skills, we’ll learn techniques/tricks to decipher the meaning of words and to find out which words go where.

This 4-week class meets on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8pm. Classes begin March 5th; 12th; 19th and conclude the 26th.

Level: B1. This class is intended for Intermediate students and is not suitable for Advanced Beginners/Beginners.  

French Ripped from the Headlines w/Raphael (Zoom)

Regular Courses

We are excited to offer an engaging cultural language class that immerses students in the vibrant world of French news. This dynamic course offers a captivating journey through current events, providing a platform for students to explore and discuss real-life situations in French-speaking countries. You will utilize RFI’s “Le journal en Français Facile” podcast, a publicly supported nonprofit organization that’s existed for 23 years and offers a wide range of subjects in its news broadcasts.  See samples of the podcast on their website.  By delving into topical news stories, students enhance their language skills, expand vocabulary, and sharpen comprehension abilities. Through the analysis of the news segments, learners gain valuable insight into both language proficiency and cultural awareness, making this class an enriching and practical experience in mastering French at an intermediate level.

This 12-week class meets on Zoom on Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Classes begin January 23rd; 30th; February 6th; 13th ; 20th; 27th; March 6th; 13th; 20th; 27th; April 3rd and conclude April 10th.

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$200.00 USD

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