Exciting Thematic Classes – MARCH 2025

Lettres Contemporaines:

Vivre Vite

Vivre vite: Brigitte Giraud’s novel won the prestigious Goncourt and Goncourt des étudiants prizes.

Study her book with Dr. Richard Keatley as you continue your French journey in fresh, contemporary ways.

Lectures Faciles

Our Lectures Faciles courses are designed to help novice French learners improve their reading skills by taking classic novels, and modifying them so that you can read them at your current French levels.

This session, we offer books for A1, A2 and B1 learners!

Literature Francophone

Dive into the captivating world of Jacques Roumain’s celebrated novel ”Gouverneurs de la Rosée”.

This masterpiece of Haitian literature takes readers on a journey through themes of love, community, and resilience against the backdrop of a struggling rural village.

Join this class for guided discussions and in-depth analysis of this iconic novel.

Discours de la méthode

Explore the works of great philosophers, with a particular focus on French philosophy.

This class will be an engaging entry point into French thought through one of its most iconic works, Discours de la méthode by René Descartes.

Ces femmes qui ont fait la France

Explore the inspiring stories of the remarkable women who helped shape French history in this 8-hour course.

From influential feminists to pioneering leaders, discover their passions, struggles, and enduring contributions.

Sons et Chansons

Discover the power of music to enhance your French pronunciation!

In this class, we’ll focus exclusively on French songs to improve your rhythm, intonation, and word connections.

L’art dans tous ses états

Join us on an inspiring journey through the rich world of French and Francophone art.

Discover the elegance of Cézanne’s paintings, the rhythm of Béjart’s dance, the timeless melodies of Piaf, and the powerful words of Césaire.

À La Une

Emmanuel uses articles, news reports and video clips to engage students in conversations on a variety of current topics in a dynamic, multimedia-based conversation class.

Let’s Talk! B1

Practice your French conversation skills over lunch!

Chat with other Intermediate level speakers and Catherine Francisse your French teacher who will help guide the conversation on a variety of current topics.

Pause Conversation B1

Discuss day-to-day tasks and experiences such as family life, shopping, travel, and cultural differences.

Students will use videos and other material to learn new vocabulary and reinforce grammar in a lively way!

Culture and Conversation

Catherine provides guidance to intermediate-level students, offering insights into the complexities of French society and its cultural traditions.

French for Business

Take your career to the next level!

Become bilingual for the workplace and unlock opportunities

Grammar Workshop

Join our engaging Grammar Workshop, designed to help you master the intricacies of language structure in a fun and interactive way.

Whether you’re looking to refine your understanding of verb tenses, sentence construction, or punctuation, this class provides practical exercises and real-world examples to reinforce your learning.

DELF Prep Workshop

Camille, a certified FLE instructor at Alliance Française and a DELF-DALF examiner, offers an intensive preparation course for the DELF B1 exam.

Using sample exam topics, preparation manuals, and instructor-designed materials, you will learn the structure and methodology for each section of the DELF B1 exam.