Bienvenue!
Welcome to our French Classes page at AFL.
Classes are described in order of increasing difficulty.
FRENCH FOR TRAVELERS
Saturday, 1:00-3:00 pm
Teacher: Anne-Marie Lucchese
Traveling to Europe? Don't know what to expect? This class, designed for a novice traveler,
will cover the logistics of traveling abroad and will introduce basic French vocabulary and phrases.
The class is conducted in English. No text is required.
The class comprises of 3 sessions of 2 hours each.
BEGINNING FRENCH: "Allons-y" (first 10 weeks)
Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm
Teacher: Jackie Eovino
Monday, 1:30-3:30 pm
Teacher: Frédérique Krzywisseau
This class assumes no prior knowledge/study of French. It is for the true beginner in the
language. The required text is Reflets 1.
The class comprises 10 sessions of 2 hours each.
The emphasis is on the acquisition of basic skills (spelling/counting/dates) and the
practice of introductory conversational skills (introducing yourself, describing others,
telling where you are from and where you live, asking simple questions).
The grammar focuses on the present tense of high-frequency verbs, simple declarative
and interrogative phrases, and the usage of “tu” versus “vous.”
Vocabulary focuses on basic greetings and conversational strategies, descriptive
adjectives, understanding addresses/phone numbers/directions, and parts of the house and
its furnishings.
The goal of the class is to give you a solid foundation for engaging in basic
conversations of an introductory nature.
CONTINUING BEGINNING FRENCH: "On y va" (second, third and fourth 10 weeks)
Sessions not yet confirmed for term.
This level has three sessions (A, B and C) which can be taken in any order. Not all sessions
are offered each 10 weeks. The required text is Reflets 1.
The class comprises 10 sessions of 2 hours each.
The focus of this level is the development of conversational and listening skills, which
involve the present and past tenses of high-frequency verbs as well as the near future.
You will develop strategies to understand more complex conversational and/or
reading structures and begin to use these in your own speech.
The vocabulary topics and cultural themes will vary from session to session.
The variety of topics will allow you to increase your vocabulary while continuing
to acquire fundamental grammatical structures necessary for successful communication.
Session A topics:
Joyeux Anniversaire! — This lesson provides tips on how to be the perfect guest — what
flowers to offer and how to compliment the food.
Qu'est-ce que vous faites? How do Americans and the French spend their leisure time? Survey
your class and then compare the results with a survey of French people. Any surprises?
Soyez précis! — Learn to go beyond the formalities of conversation and express your opinion.
Session B topics:
La vie n'est pas toujours facile! — What happens when life has those rough spots? Learn how to
ask for information, to offer advice, and to solve problems.
On peut toujours s'arranger! — They say that where there are three Frenchmen together, there will
be four opinions! Learn how to be persuasive and how to agree to disagree.
Une journée bien remplie! — The French expression “Métro, boulot, dodo” describes the daily
routine most of us experience. What vocabulary will you need to talk about your very busy day?
Session C topics:
Un certain savoir-faire. — This lesson will make you savvy. You'll learn all those
prepositions that indicate place, the silent language of gestures, and the secrets of the three verbs
"to know.”
Vouloir, c'est pouvoir! — “Where there's a will, there's a way.” Once again, you’ll practice asking
those important questions, understanding the answers, and saying what you really think is
important.
Qu'est-ce que vous en pensez? — Learn how to express your opinions using pronouns instead of
repeating the nouns. You will sound so much more French!
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH: "En Route" (fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth 10 weeks)
Tuesday, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Session B
Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm, Session D
Teacher: Linda Fenouil
Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm, Session A
Teacher: Jackie Eovino
This level has four sessions (A, B, C, and D). Not all sessions are offered each 10 weeks. At
this level you will have already progressed through “Allons-y” and all “On y va” sessions and
will start with episode 15 and complete the remaining episodes and tests of the Reflets 1
textbook. The required text is Reflets 1.
The class comprises 10 sessions of 2 hours each.
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE FRENCH: Reflets 2
Thursday, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm, Episode 2
Tuesday, 6:00-8:00 pm, Episode 10
Teacher: Linda Fenouil
At this level you will have completed Reflets 1 and will work with the episodes of the Reflets 2
series. The required text is Reflets 2. You may also be reading French novels to discuss in class
(additional charges apply for book fee).
The class comprises 10 sessions of 2 hours each.
ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE TO BEGINNING ADVANCED FRENCH: Reflets 3
Monday, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Teacher: Linda Fenouil
You will engage in conversation and may also be reading French novels to discuss in class
(additional charges apply).
The class comprises 10 sessions of 2 hours each.
ADVANCED FRENCH CONVERSATION: “Selon Nous”
Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm
Teacher: Joseph Mackenzie-Rollinson
Class discussions will be based on two formats: spontaneous exchanges on topics brought up
by students and material assigned in advance. Such material may include magazine articles,
headline news, short stories, movies, poems, and songs. This class is for students who wish to
improve and/or maintain their fluency in French. Some explanations in English may occur upon
request!
The class comprises 10 sessions of 2 hours each.
CHILDREN'S CLASSES AT AFL
“Les Petits Amis” (Little Friends)
Saturday, 9:00-9:50 am, age 3-5
Saturday, 11:00-11:50 am, age 6+
Teacher: Aminata Thioune
Children who study a foreign language at a young age achieve a higher level of excellence
in that language. Moreover, foreign language learning promotes developmental
advancement and academic excellence in other areas. In a fun and friendly environment,
children will enjoy themselves as they are introduced to the French language.
Through music, dance, crafts play, and other age-appropriate activities, children will be exposed
to a new world of sounds and words which they will learn and retain through association and
multi-sensory learning. Our youngest friends will learn basic greetings, counting at least to three,
and vocabulary for animals, family members, and more. There is no required text.
The class comprises 10 sessions of 50 minutes each.
“Les Petits Amis” (Little Friends)
Intermediate Level, any age
Saturday, 10:00-10:50am
Teacher: Aminata Thioune
Children who study a foreign language at a young age achieve a higher level of excellence
in that language. Moreover, foreign language learning promotes developmental
advancement and academic excellence in other areas. In a fun and friendly environment,
children will enjoy themselves as they continue to be surrounded by and use the French
language.
Through music, dance, crafts play, and other age-appropriate activities, children will be exposed
to a new world of sounds and words which they will learn and retain through association and
multi- sensory learning. Our youngest friends will progress from the initial classes at AFL to this
more advanced level. There is no required text.
The class comprises 10 sessions of 50 minutes each.