Boss just told you to see the clients in Paris?
Spouse has been collecting travel guides for Monaco?
Kids thinking about college in Quebec?
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There are over 50 countries in the world that speak French! Don’t you want to visit at least one or two?
Come to learn or refresh your knowledge of the French language so you can feel more confident while traveling in a French province or country. We offer 2 conversation-based classes to help you gain confidence while speaking this beautiful language. It provides you vocabulary while highlighting some of the cultural differences.
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Unsure which in right for you, or for more information, please contact the French Classes Coordinator, pgrant@facnh.com.
Mini Classes
Traveler's French
No knowledge of French? No problem! This 5 week class is a great way to start!
Each class will last 90 minutes. Here are some themes that will be discussed in class (subject to change):
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Crossing the border: introduction, passports, importance of greetings and formalities.
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The hotel: Arrival and requests to ensure that your stay will be memorable.
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At the bakery/open-air market: local products, metric system, and local currency
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At the restaurant: setting, traditional food, ordering, tipping and farewell.
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Visiting around the city: Transportation, local amenities, and activities.
New Class Date To Be Announced
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Must have a minimum of 5 students to run the classes.
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Teacher:
Dates:
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Online via Zoom. The teacher will send the online code prior to the start of class.
Voyageurs
Geared towards students who have already taken French either at the High School or College level or through FAC at the Beginners level or above, this 5 week course will emphasize refreshing conversational skills while building vocabulary and expressions that are important for those planning to travel in French-speaking regions.
Themes may include (subject to change):
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Crossing the border: introduction, passports, importance of greetings and formalities.
The hotel: Arrival and requests to ensure that your stay will be memorable.
At the bakery/open-air market: local products, metric system, and local currency
At the restaurant: setting, traditional food, ordering, tipping and farewell.
Visiting around the city: Transportation, local amenities, and activities.
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Must have a minimum of 5 students to run the classes.
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Teacher: TBD
Dates: To be announced
Times:
Online via Zoom. The teacher will send the online code prior to the start of class.
The FAC is proud to offer classes and 1 day workshops covering different aspects of French Culture. These classes are offered in English and are open to all. Past offerings have included topics such as The Modern Chanson and French film viewing & discussion.
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Upon request, we can provide attendees with a certificate of attendance for continuing education credit.
Have a topic in mind? We would love to hear your suggestions! Contact us at info@facnh.com
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Past Workshops / Classes
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Les chansons à boire (French drinking songs)
Topics in French Art
French Presidential Politics – An Introduction
The Modern Chanson
Workshops
Upon request, we can provide attendees with a certificate of attendance for continuing education credit. Have a topic in mind? Contact us at info@facnh.com
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Conference Room, Dana Center at Saint Anselm College
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You've mastered the basic grammar and vocabulary of French. You've read some books, maybe watched some movies, maybe written some papers. But when faced with actually talking to people in French, do you feel at a loss?
In this 2-hour workshop for intermediate and advanced speakers, we will explore how to be more at ease with the everyday spoken language and how to make your French sound more natural.
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Be aware of the differences between the standard or formal French they have learned and the more relaxed French of everyday conversations.
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Be more comfortable starting a conversation and getting to know new people.
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Communicate more naturally in spoken everyday French.
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Essentials in French Pronunciation
Dates: August 1, 8, 15, and 22
Times: Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Instructor: Madame Cecilia Creamer
Learn more than the fundamentals of French pronunciation, by learning the different types of pronunciation in consonants, vowels and syllables, as well as intonation and fluency in old and new vocabulary.
The vocabulary will be presented alone and in context in French dialogues. This course also supports the Standards for Foreign Language Learning engaging in the five Cs: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.
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Les lettre muettes (silent letters)
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Les consonnes finales (final consonants)
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La voyelle nasale (nasal vowel sounds)
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Les voyelles nasales (an, en)
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L’accent final (final accent)
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La consonne “r” (the consonant “r”)
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La voyelle “a” (the vowel a)
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Les voyelles “i” et “u” (the vowels i and u)
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La voyelle “y” (vowel y)
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Les articles “le et les” (the article the)
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Les consonnes finales (the final consonants) (masculine and feminine forms)
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Les lettres “ch” (consonant ch
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)Les semi-voyelles “w” et “j” (vowels w and j)
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Les voyelles “o” et “on” (vowels o and on)
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Les lettres “an” et “en”
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Les lettres “gn” (letters gn)
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Les lettres “qu” (letter qu)
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Open and closed vowels
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Diacritics for meaning
