2024 Winter

Please, join Sylvie in the entertaining world of French dramatist Eugene Labiche (1815-1888) in his brilliant farce and vaudeville: “La Station Champbaudet”(1862). Handsome young man – Paul Caterel – visits daily the widow Champbaudet to discuss the idea of building a memorial for her late husband. The widow falls in love with Catarel and is convinced that he is in…

Edito A1 Continuing Beginners In Person Begins Thursday,  December 5,  2024. 5:45 – 7:45 Winter Session – 10 weeks Thursdays (December 5 – February 13) Welcome back to the newer Edito method!  Students will first review the materials covered in the prior session: greetings / asking and giving directions / grocery shopping / ordering food in a restaurant / and…

French 202  – Winter 2024 Intermediate Class begins Wednesday, December 4. 5:45 – 7:45 This is an intermediate course, continuation of French 201. The class is in person and for adults only. This course offers a clear structured and reassuring approach to the learner. The authentic taught documents highlight everyday life for active and pragmatic learning of the language. This…

French 102 Course begins Monday, December 2, 2024 5:45 – 7:45 In Person Beginner This class is a fun and interactive introduction to French for students. It is a continuation of the French 101 class.  We will engage in easy group exercises and conversations designed to build confidence and competence. The course emphasizes basic vocabulary and grammar in order to…

Intermediate Begins Tuesday, December 3, 2024 6:00 – 8:00 ON ZOOM An engaging, interactive, and fun conversational approach with authentic use of French video and audio to grammatical principles along with a deeper understanding of French pronunciation and accentuation.  We will focus on the ability to discuss work and professional life, cuisine, entertainment, technology, and leisure.  Spirited discussions of modern…

Class Begins Wednesday, December 4, 2024 5:45-7:45 Via Zoom Intermediate-advanced Instructor:  Marianne   Materials: Édito – méthode de français! Niveau B1, Troisieme édition, Marion Dufour et al., Éditions Didier ISBN  9782278108541 Edito B1 – Cahier d’activités. Troisieme edition.  ISBN: 9782278108527 Instructor: Marianne

Odyssée B2 Class Begins Thursday, December 5, 2024. 6:00 – 8:00 Via Zoom Un cours qui s’adresse aux étudiants voulant approfondir leur connaissance de base du français à un très haut niveau de compétence. Cette approche privilégie un savoir-faire en action par des tâches communicatives et un vocabulaire vivant et moderne. La phonétique et la grammaire sont intégrales, et les…

Class Begins Tuesday, December 3, 2024 6:00- 8:00 PM VIA ZOOM L’hiver des poètes Cours thématique destiné aux étudiants des niveaux moyen et avancé L’hiver, est peut-être la plus mystérieuse des quatre saisons de l’année. Il inspire autant qu’il inquiète. Triomphante, l’obscurité y défie la lumière. Chacun à sa manière, les poètes l’ont célébré. « Comme la nuit tombe vite/Le…