Each Class level has four sessions.  Session 1 meets in the fall, session 2 in the winter, session 3 in the spring, and session 4 in the summer. 

 

Absolute Beginner Classes (sessions 1- 4)

The Absolute Beginner classes are intended for the student with no previous knowledge of French.  The student will learn basic conversational skills, such as greetings, descriptions, and other basic survival skills in the language (asking directions, traveling, day to day vocabulary needs).  The student will learn to communicate in the present, past and future, and be introduced to francophone culture.

For schedules, prices and descriptions of material covered in each Absolute Beginner class, click here.  Course Description

Refresher Beginner Classes  (sessions 1- 4)

The Refresher Beginner classes are intended for students who have had some French instruction or have been introduced to French through their background, but need a review of the basics before advancing in the language.  Refresher Beginner sessions 1-4 cover the same material as the Absolute Beginner and Transitional classes, but at an accelerated pace.

For schedules, prices and descriptions of material covered in each Refresher Beginner class, click here. Course Description

 

Transitional Classes (sessions 1- 4)

The Transitional classes are intended for the student who has completed the Absolute Beginner classes or has acquired the equivalent knowledge through other studies or experience.  Transitional classes provide an in-depth study of the past, present and future tenses.  Students will learn to accept and refuse, and converse using more advanced forms of questioning and polite requests.  Students will also improve pronunciation and conversational skills and be exposed to more francophone culture.

For schedules, prices and descriptions of material covered in each Transitional classes, click here. Course Description

Intermediate Classes (sessions 1- 4)

The Intermediate classes are intended for the student who has completed the Transitional classes, Refresher Beginner classes, or has acquired the same knowledge through other studies or experience.  Intermediate classes provide a reinforcement of the Transitional levels, expanding on the uses and nuances of the past, present and future tenses.  Students will learn to express hypothetical situations using the conditional tense, and express wishes, desires, necessity and uncertainty through an introduction to the subjunctive tense.   Students will develop conversational skills on a variety of subjects and learn more about francophone culture.

For schedules, prices and descriptions of material covered in each Intermediate class, click here. Course Description

Advanced Classes (sessions 1- 4)

The Advanced classes are intended for students who have completed the Intermediate classes or have acquired the same knowledge through other studies or experience.  Students will refine their fluency, pronunciation and conversational skills, and continue to discuss a variety of topics and explore francophone culture.  Students will review previously learned tenses and develop a mastery of the French language by engaging in advanced conversation and learning more advanced tenses (present subjunctive, past subjunctive, past conditional, past perfect, future perfect).

For schedules, prices and descriptions of material covered in each Advanced class, click here. Course Description

Children’s programs

Preschool program (ages 3-5):  J’explore le français (I explore French)

Children explore the French language through songs and games. 

Fall Semester :  Tuesdays, September 15 – November 17.  10 :00-10 :45. 

Cost :  $165 for members, $195 for non-members (includes membership)

 

Homeschoolers’ program (ages 6-9) :  J’apprends le français (I learn French)

Students are introduced to basic French grammar and vocabulary, such as greetings, days of the week, and commands.  Songs and games reinforce the language and make learning fun. 

Fall Semester :  Wednesdays, September 16 - November 18.  10 :30 – 12 :00. 

Cost :  $190 for members, $225 for non-members (includes membership)

Homeschoolers’ program (ages 10-13) :  Je parle français (I speak French)

Students learn to speak French through a variety of fun and engaging activities. 

Fall Semester :  Wednesdays, September 16 - November 18.  12 :30-2 :00. Cost :  $190 for members, $225 for non-members (includes membership)