All Courses

French 101 Course begins Tuesday, March 4, 2025 5:45 – 7:45 In Person Beginner Welcome to the Edito method!  Learn French in a lively and humoristic way.   Each of the twelve units focuses on a practical theme (introducing oneself / asking and giving directions / grocery shopping and ordering food in a restaurant /  shopping for clothes / describing family…

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…

French 201  – Fall 2024 Intermediate Class begins Wednesday, September 11 5:45 – 7:45   This is an intermediate course, continuation of French 109. 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.…

Beginner French Course begins Monday, July 1, 2024 5:45 – 7:45 In Person Welcome back to our French 101 and 102 students! Let’s continue our exploration of the French language by adding to our knowledge these very important and practical themes from Unit 4: family, home, buying clothes, seasons and weather, and going around town. New grammatical structures and vocabulary…

Edito A1 Continuing Beginners In Person Begins Thursday,  September 19,  2024. 5:45 – 7:45 Fall Session – 10 weeks Thursdays (September  12 – November 14) 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 104 Continuing Beginner French Course begins Monday, September 9, 2024 5:45 – 7:45 In Person Level: Continuing Beginner C’est la rentrée!  Let’s continue on our road to French fluency.  This class is offered to French 102 and 103 students. In our next step, we will cover the –er and –ir ending verbs, the impératif, the passé récent and the…

French 101 Please email the Director if you wish to be put on a waiting list. dirafh@gmail.com Course begins Monday, September 9, 2024 5:45 – 7:45 In Person Beginner   This class is a fun and interactive introduction to French for students with no previous knowledge of the French language.  We will engage in easy group exercises and conversations designed…