Session de cours d'automne / Fall session classes
September 13 through November 20th, 2010
General Information
- Classes are subject to cancellation due to insufficient participants (minimum number of students is class dependent).
If a class is cancelled you may enroll in an alternate class based on your skill level.
- The times may be subject to change in order to accommodate students' and teachers' schedules.
- We offer an individual membership\class package at a reduced price.
- Payment may be made by check or online using PayPal/credit cards. Tuition fees must be paid before the start
of the first class.
- View our school and refund policies
- Refer to our FAQs to assist you in class selection.
Curriculum
Basic French
If you are true beginners and never had French courses before, this class is for you!
This class will prepare you for follow on courses such as Beginning French 101.
Course description: This class is an introduction to the French language: pronunciation, alphabet, numbers,
how to introduce yourself, greetings and other simple expressions used in daily situations. The main objective is to be better prepared to
learn with the AlterEgo communicative methods (a new method already used by many American chapters of the
Alliance française).
Prerequisite: None. This class is for people who never had French before.
Material required: Material will be provided at no cost to the student.
Beginning French-101
Beginning French 101 is mainly designed for beginners who have started to learn the language by themselves or have had beginner classes berfore.
Level 102 is a good level to start with if you have some knowledge of French. If you are unsure
which course is appropriate for you, please contact us so that we can help you in your class selection.
The 101 and 102 courses are based on the AF Frames (French American Educational Standards - Cadre de Reference Européen).
To learn more about the AlterEgo method, please visit this website
Course description: You will learn the sounds of the language and pronunciation,
basic vocabulary (how to greet people, introduce yourself, ask for information,
talk about yourself) and basic grammar rules (present tense verbs, masculine and
feminine).
This course does include short discussions in a relaxed and fun atmosphere!
Prerequisite: This class is for people who have some limited familiarity with French. This is a follow on
course to AFTally's Basic French class.
Material required: Textbook Alter Ego 1 (includes a workbook and CD) can be obtained at an additional cost
from the Association. Please contact the Director of Academic Programs (e-mail) for additional information.
Note that this book will be used for this class as well as follow on classes with AFTally
(Beginning French 102, 103 etc...)
Beginning French-102
Course description: This class is for those who took Beginning French 101 using the Alter Ego 1 textbooks
(Unit 0 and 1, until p. 32). Students who studied French in the past and who consider themselves more than a novice may
be able to join this group upon a short phone conversation with the director of education in order to verify
their basic knowledge skills. Beginning French 102 will continue with Unit 2 an 3 of Alter Ego 1 along with the
audio and visual exercises (talk about one`s city, talk about one`s tastes/activities/hobbies, ask and give
directions, ask for information, invite someone, accept/refuse an invitation, etc.). Activities done in
class will help the student develop language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Beginning French 101 or equivalent
Material required:Textbook Alter Ego 1 (includes a workbook and CD) can be obtained at an additional cost
from the Association. Please contact the Director of Academic Programs (e-mail) for additional information.
Note that this book will be used for this class as well as follow on classes with AFTally
(Beginning French 102, 103 etc...)
Beginning French-103
Course description: This class is for those who took Beginning French 102 using the Alter Ego 1 textbooks (until Unit 2).
Students who studied French in the past and who consider themselves more than a novice may be able to join this group upon
a short phone conversation with the director of education in order to verify their basic knowledge skills. Beginning French
103 will continue where it stopped at Beginning French 102. Audio and visual exercises will be done in class to help the
student develop language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Beginning French 102 or equivalent
Material required: Textbook Alter Ego 1 (includes a workbook and CD). This class uses the same textbook/exercise/CD
material AlterEgo as BF-101/102. Those students who do not have the textbook and materials can obtain them at an additional
cost from the Association. Please contact the Director of Academic Programs for additional information.
Beginning French-104
Course description: This class is for those who took Beginning French 103 using the Alter Ego 1 textbooks (until Unit 4-5). Students who
studied French in the past and who consider themselves more than a novice may be able to join this group upon a short
phone conversation with the director of education in order to verify their basic knowledge skills. Beginning French
104 will continue where it stopped at Beginning French 103. Audio and visual exercises will be done in class to help
the student develop language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Beginning French 103 or equivalent
Material required: Textbook Alter Ego 1 (includes a workbook and CD). This class uses the same textbook/exercise/CD
material AlterEgo as BF-101/102. Those students who do not have the textbook and materials can obtain them at an additional
cost from the Association. Please contact the
Director of Academic Programs for additional information.
Beginning French-106
Course description:This class is for those who took Beginning French 105 using the Alter Ego 1
textbooks. Students who studied French in the past and who consider themselves more than a novice
may be able to join this group upon a short phone conversation with the director of education
in order to verify their basic knowledge skills. Beginning French 106 will continue where we
stopped at Beginning French 105. Audio and visual exercises will be done in class to help the
student develop language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Beginning French 104 or equivalent
Material required: Textbook Alter Ego 1 (includes a workbook and CD). This class uses the same textbook/exercise/CD
material AlterEgo as BF-101/102. Those students who do not have the textbook and materials can obtain them at an additional
cost from the Association. Please contact the
Director of Academic Programs for additional information.
Conversational French
Course description: This class is aimed at students who have intermediate or higher proficiency in the French language and would
like to refresh their knowledge primarily through relaxed conversation. Participants in this small-group class will hone
their basic conversational skills in French. While some attention will be placed on accent reduction, the focus of this
class will be to increase the participants' comfort levels in spoken French in a variety of topics chosen by the instructor
and the students.
Prerequisite: Intermediate to Advanced Level French courses taken in the past. Must be able to interact and participate in a conversation in the French language.
Material required: Material will be provided at no cost to the student.
French for Travelers
Course description: This class will give some useful tips for people traveling to French speaking countries.
Among the topics covered: basic vocabulary and expressions about different themes (restaurant, hotel,
reservations, transportations, directions, etc...), practical tips for travelers (touristic attractions, cultural differences,
how to get around, etc...).
Prerequisite: Some French knowledge preferable but not mandatory.
Material required: Material will be provided at no cost to the student.
Immersion française / French Immersion day for adults
Course description: The French immersion day is designed for a small group of people who wish to improve
their speaking skills. The workshop will take place in someone's home for a relaxed atmosphere. We will propose
various activities such as discussing the news, watching a movie or TV show, listening to French songs,
playing sports (like pétanque), and cooking the lunch collectively. Grammar and pronunciation will be
integrated in these activities in a fun way. View Flyer
Prerequisite: Intermediate to Advanced Levels; French courses taken in the past.
Material required: Material will be provided.
Note: For intermediate and advanced skills. Groups will be formed based on skill level.
French Cooking Class
Course description: The cooking class is an opportunity for intermediate/advanced level people to practice their
French speaking skills while preparing a simple 3-course meal. We will be selecting recipes from different
French-speaking regions and participants will cook and share a meal altogether. This workshop will increase
the student`s vocabulary on the cooking theme as well as expressing their likes and dislikes about food while
enjoying the dishes prepared during the class - all included in the fee.
View Flyer and Menu
Prerequisite: Intermediate to Advanced Levels; French courses taken in the past.
Material required: Material will be provided at no cost to the student.
Note: Please note that the instructor is not a professional chef. The main objective of this workshop
is to give an overview of French cuisine in a very practical manner and in a relaxed atmosphere.
Ciné Club
Informal film course for members only. More information
Fun French for Kids /Le coin des enfants
Course description: Do you want you and your kids to discover, learn and practice French in a fun way? Come and join us
for songs,stories and activities in French.
Fun French for Kids is geared for anglophone children or teens wheras "Le coin des enfants" is for families with
bilingual children. Snacks will be provided.
Non-members are encouraged to obtain a family membership (good for 1 year) at a cost of $60 to take
advantage of the members' reduced rates.
Prerequisite: A desire to learn French with your children in a fun way.
Material required: Material will be provided.
Important note: The class is structured to have parental involvement. Please make sure that at least
one parent attends the class with the child(ren).
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