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04 EDITORIAL
05 COURSES FOR ADULTS
(Autumn/Spring)
New! DFP A2 & B1 Preparation Business French Course
10 DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES
FOR CHILDREN &
11 COURSES
SECOND-LEVEL STUDENTS
(Autumn/Spring)
Leaving Cert & Junior Cert Exam Preparation
Irish Courses for Junior & Leaving Cert
SHORT-TERM
15 SPECIFIC
EXAM PREPARATION COURSES
Oral & Written Exam Preparation Courses
for Leaving & Junior Cert Students
17 SUMMER COURSES
Adults | Secondary | Primary | Toddlers
20 CULTURAL PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
22 MÉDIATHÈQUE
FOR BUSINESS
23 FRENCH
FRENCH IN YOUR SCHOOL
Tailor-Made Tuition for Companies
Other Services: Translation
French in Primary Schools
French in Secondary Schools
Workshops for Teachers
25 INDIVIDUAL TUITION
27 COURSE APPLICATION FORM
TERMS AND CONDTIONS – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The Alliance Française is not bound by any error in or omission from,
the following regulations:
1. Places are on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved without
full payment. To avoid disappointment, please ensure we receive your full
enrolment fee well in advance. Please note that a minimum number of
students is required to open a course as advertised. This varies according to
course type. In the event of a class having below the minimum number of
students, Alliance will endeavour to customise the course in order that
students will be able to progress through the programme in a shorter period
of time. Alliance Française reserves the right to change the course tutor at
any stage throughout the term. Alliance Française de Cork reserves the right
to change course date where it deems it necessary. Student will be informed
of any change as soon as possible.
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UPSKILL THIS YEAR AT ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE CORK!
2. We welcome payment by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, debit card (Laser),
cheque or cash. Please note that cash can only be accepted in the office
during office hours.
3. Fees are exclusive of course books. You can purchase your course books in
the office during office hours
4. For Primary and Secondary classes, students must agree to abide by the AF
Code of Conduct (available at office) supplied on registration.
5. Fully registered adults can also avail of up to 4 hours Speedlingua practice
over the course of the semester. Please note that hours are subject to
availability, and cannot be carried over to the following term. Suitable only for
Elementary levels onwards.
6. Refund policy:
- We regret that fees are not refundable or transferable once the course has
started
- We reserve the right to add, cancel or customise classes subject to
demand, and to return applications at our discretion. In the event of a
cancellation, we will endeavour to provide an alternative class-option for
students as soon as possible (see 1. Above). If such an alternative is not
possible, fees will be refunded or transferred to following term. Please
allow a few weeks for this to be processed.
- No partial refund can be granted for classes not attended. For the comfort
of all participants, it is not possible for students to attend an alternative
class to compensate for any missed lessons.
- Students who have paid the full course fee must notify the Alliance before
the course commencement date that they do not intend to take up the
place reserved. Fees minus an administration fee of €50 will be
transferred to the following term or refunded. Application for such refunds
should be made to the Director in writing.
- Students who have already paid the full course fee must notify the Alliance
Française de Cork within two weeks following the course commencement
date that they do not intend to take up the place reserved. Half of the
course fee will be transferred to the following term or refunded.
- In exceptional cases of hardship (e.g. medical, bereavement), requests for
refunds of fees outside the limits set out above may be considered, but
such requests should be made in writing to the Alliance Française de Cork
together with supporting documentation. Such requests must be made
within 3 months of term start date.
- Full or partial transfer of fees where allowed by AF de Cork, can only be
applied within the same academic year, otherwise transfer lapses.
7. We reserve the right to refuse admission.
8. All students and library subscribers are similarly bound by terms and
conditions of use of library materials as outlined in library and on
registration.
9. Please refer to Private Tuition terms and conditions on page 27.
Your statutory rights are not effected.
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EDITORIAL
EDITORIAL
Bienvenue à l’Alliance Française de Cork!
We are delighted to welcome you to savour the Alliance
Française de Cork experience, as we begin a new academic
year, and an exciting and diverse cultural programme.
Situated in the heart of this vibrant ‘cultural capital’,
Alliance Française de Cork is your tangible link with French
life – un petit coin de France au coeur de la ville de
Cork. Since 1947, we have been dedicated to the fostering
of Franco-Irish cultural bonds, as the longest-established
language and cultural centre in the city.
This year we have crafted for you a year-long cultural
calendar embracing numerous art forms from the ‘regards
croisés’ programme in our Art Galérie, exhibiting the
works of French and Irish artists, to conferences, foodie
events, Café Français, literary readings, together with
associated events with our partners Cork City Council, UCC,
Cork Chamber of Commerce, CIT Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
City Library.
Coming up first week in March 2016, the 27th edition of our
internationally acclaimed Cork French Film Festival, the
highlight of our cultural programme. We are hugely excited
about the forthcoming edition, bringing to you as always,
the best of French cinema. So do look forward to enjoying
the unique ambiance the French Film Festival brings to our
city in early springtime, and a perhaps a surprise or two...
Notez cette date dans votre agenda!
At Alliance Française de Cork, your learning objectives are
central to our teaching philosophy. As you walk through the
AF Galerie to our Language Centre, you will immediately
sense the real Alliance Française experience.Here you will
receive professional and personalised advice from our
welcoming admin team who will advise you on our
programmes and evaluate your current level, allowing you
to achieve your learning goals. All our team are fully
qualified educators, and French native speakers, with
vast experience in French tuition for all levels, ages and
objectives.
We are delighted to announce that Alliance Française de
Cork is the Official Exam Centre in Cork for the
Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Paris Ile-de-
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Nora CALLANAN, Présidente
France DFP Diplomas. Through this new partnership
with the Centre de Langue Française de la CCIP, we
bring you our new Professional French Diplomas,
officially recognised by the French Ministry of
Education, as well as by a wide range of third-level and
academic institutions in the francophone world. Given
that French is spoken in all five continents, our
diplomas will meet the needs of the increasing demand
from the business sector in Munster.
As part of your language learning experience with us,
you will have access to our médiathèque, with its
collection of over 500 films, as well as books and
magazines keeping you in constant touch with France.
At Alliance Française de Cork, you will have the unique
opportunity to accelerate your language acquisition
with our smartboard technology.
As we continue to develop courses, this year we are
delighted to introduce English for Practical
Purposes as part of our curriculum. We continue to
develop our very popular Irish language programme,
introducing new courses for adults as well as secondlevel students.
We sincerely thank all our students, sponsors, partners
and friends for their continuing support of Alliance
Française de Cork!
Au nom de toute l’équipe de l’Alliance Française de
Cork, nous vous invitons à vivre une expérience unique!
Nora CALLANAN,
Présidente
Autumn 2015 - Spring 2016
Niamh SWEENEY, Vytené LAUČYTÉ,
Admin & Course
Marketing Manager
Coordinator
Marina ORACOLO,
Cultural Coordinator
Why choose to learn French at Alliance Française?
International Label of Quality Teaching in French
As an international label of quality teaching, the Alliance Française has a long-standing tradition of excellence
and expertise in teaching French and promoting French culture. At AF de Cork, you can be assured that you are being
provided with the best and most ample options to improve your language skills. We analyse your needs and objectives,
as well as evaluating your current level in French and providing you with the tools to attain the level you wish to
achieve. All our teachers are fully-qualified educators and French native speakers and our personalised
service ensures a clear understanding of each student’s needs and objectives - we can assess students’ levels,
advise them on the best course options, whether they wish to learn French for pleasure, business or exam
purposes. We offer courses at all levels, from A1 to C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
COURSES F OR ADULTS
COURSES FOR ADULTS
Will you evaluate and advise me about my level prior to enrolment?
Bien sûr! We recommend our free, optional pre-enrolment test to help you choose your course:
 Free online written level evaluation. If you are unsure of your level, you can now do a quick, 10-minute
online test. Just go to our website www.alliancefrancaisecork.com, click on the link www.allianceus.org/Merlin/placement.htm, follow the prompts, and send the completed test to us. We evaluate your
level, contact you and briefly assess your oral level, and advise you on a suitable course option. The on-line
evaluation is part of the AF Frames quality initiative.
 If you are not in a position to do the on-line test, you can still of course avail of our free oral
assessment by telephone or in the office.
LOOK OUT FOR OUR NEW COURSES:

New! 10-WEEK COURSE IN INTRODUCTORY FRENCH:
Cost: €160 or 140 with early booking
Dates: From week commencing 21 September to week ending 28 November 2015,
25 January - 21 May 2016.

New! ENGLISH FOR PRACTICAL PURPOSES BASICS AND IMPROVER LEVELS:
Cost & Dates: As per Adult courses page 6.
 IRISH RUSTY BEGINNERS
Cost & Dates: As per Adult courses page 6.
 PREPARATION COURSES FOR DIPLOMAS IN PROFESSIONAL FRENCH (DFP)
Cost & Dates: As per Adult courses page 6.
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COURSES F OR ADULTS
REFRESHER COURSE FOR RUSTY BEGINNERS
Cost: €70 | Dates: 8-17 September 2015
 Have you forgotten all your French? This class will help to refresh your knowledge and build your confidence
before starting a longer course. Classes held twice weekly over 2 weeks (6 hours): Tuesdays & Thursdays
5.45-7.15pm.
GENERAL COURSES FOR ADULTS
Autumn 2015 & Spring 2016: TERM DATES, COSTS, COURSE DETAILS
 TERMS: Autumn Term: 21 September 2015-16 January 2016
Christmas Break: Saturday 19 December 2015-Sunday 3 January 2016 inclusive
Spring Term: Monday 25 January-21 May 2016
Easter Break: Monday 21 March-Sunday 3 April 2016 inclusive
Note: Classes normally scheduled for Tue 17 March will be made up on Thursday 26 May 2016
 COURSE DURATION: 1.5 hours per week over 15 weeks (22.5 hours in total)
 COST: €240 or €210 with early-booking discount before Saturday 5 September 2015 for Autumn Term and
Saturday 16 January 2016 for Spring Term. BOOK AUTUMN AND SPRING TERMS TOGETHER AND AVAIL OF A
FURTHER €20 DISCOUNT ON TOTAL!
Discounts available after early-booking rate expires.
The discount rate will still apply to the following categories with suitable proof:
*Retired persons *Unemployed *Families where 2 or more members are enrolling
*Referral: enrol with a friend (new student) after the early booking date, and you can both still avail of discount rate
Please note that these discounts apply only after the early-booking discount expires. No other discount will be
offered during the early-booking period. Note: Discounts cannot be combined.
 TEXTBOOK: Scénario 1 & 2 | Cost: €30 each
 PAYMENT METHODS: Cash, Cheque, Visa (Credit & Debit), Laser, Mastercard, Online booking.

THIRD-LEVEL STUDENTS
ADVANCED PROGRAMME FOR 3RD-LEVEL
The aim of the course is to help students:
 Compose grammatically correct, coherently argued written pieces and summaries on a range of
abstract topics, (current affairs, cultural, socio-cultural, etc.) concentrating on specific advancedlevel vocabulary and idiomatic structures.
 Improve reading comprehension skills across a variety of genres (journalistic, critical, literary pieces).
 Improve translation skills.
 Develop oral expression skills in key topic areas.
 Our staff members have experience teaching and examining at Irish University level
TERMS: In line with new semesterisation at UCC, Autumn term course dates are week commencing 21 September weekend 11 December 2015, Spring Term week commencing 11 January - weekend 3 April 2016.
COST: €240 or €220 with early booking discount. Book both the Autumn and Spring courses together for
€420, saving €60 in total!
PRIVATE TUITION is also available for Third-level students. See page 25.
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COURSE LEVEL
IF I WANT TO JOIN THIS CLASS…
CEFR EQUIVALENT
LEVEL ON
COMPLETION
Beginners
I have no knowledge of French
Towards A1 level
Basics 1
I have studied French in the past and recognise VERY basic
vocabulary but have no real knowledge of the tenses
Towards A1 level
Basic 2
I have some knowledge of the present tense and can answer
simple questions about personal details
Towards A1 level
Elementary 3
I have some knowledge of the past tense and can talk about
myself, my family, home, hobbies and simple events in the past
Towards A1 level
Elementary 4
I can talk about personal and every day topics (family, home,
hobbies, work) as well as past and future events.
A1 level
Intermediate 1
I can talk about personal experience, every day topics in the
present, past, and future. I can describe , compare and express
feelings. I have some knowledge of the ‘imparfait’.
Towards A2 level
Intermediate 2
I can talk about every day topics, experiences and feelings in the
present, past, ‘imparfait’ and future. I can describe, give advice
A2 level
and use the conditional tense.
Intermediate 3
I can relate a story in the present past, ‘imparfait’ and future, I
can describe, explain, give reasons. I can use the conditional and
have some knowledge of the ‘subjonctif’.
Towards B1 level
Intermediate 4
I can use all the main tenses including the ‘plus-que-parfait’ and
the ‘subjonctif’. I can talk about concrete and abstract topics.
B1 level
Advanced
I can use all tenses effectively and have a wide range of
vocabulary.
Towards B2 level
Perfectionnement
I am fluent: I can describe, explain and develop arguments with
ease. I can speak and write at some length on concrete and
abstract topics, I have a very wide range of vocabulary.
Towards: C1 Fluent
C2 Fluent & academic
COURSES F OR ADULTS
GUIDELINES TO OUR COURSE PROGRESSION
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COURSES F OR ADULTS
AUTUMN TERM 2016 TIMETABLE FRENCH COURSES FOR ADULTS
21 September 2015 - 17 January 2016 (except French for Introductory French* and 3rd level**)
Christmas Break: Saturday 19 December 2015 – Sunday 3 January 2016 inclusive
CLASS
DAYTIME
INTRODUCTORY FRENCH
EVENING
Tuesday 5.45-7.15pm
BASIC 1
Wednesday 11.35am-1.05pm
BASIC 2
Tuesday 7.20-8.50pm
Tuesday 7.20-8.50pm
ELEMENTARY 3
Tuesday 11.35am-1.05am
Thursday 7.20-8.50pm
ELEMENTARY 4
Thursday 10-11.30am
Tuesday 5.45-7.15pm
ELEMENTARY REVISIONS
Thursday 10-11.30am
Tuesday 5.45-7.15pm
Wednesday 7.20-8.50pm
INTERMEDIATE 1
Thursday 10-11.30am
Wednesday 5.45-7.15pm
INTERMEDIATE 2
Tuesday 10-11.30am
Thursday 5.45-7.15pm
INTERMEDIATE 3
Thursday 11.35am-1.05pm
INTERMEDIATE 4
Wednesday 7.20-8.50pm
INTERMEDIATE REVISIONS
Tuesday 11.35am-1.05pm
Thursday 10-11.30am
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
Wednesday 10 -11.30am
ADVANCED CONVERSATION
Wednesday 11.35am-1.05pm
Tuesday 7.20-8.50pm
ADVANCED
Wednesday 10-11.30am
Thursday 11.35 am – 1.05pm
Thursday 7.20-8.50pm
3RD LEVEL ADVANCED
PERFECTIONNEMENT
Wednesday 5.45-7.15pm
Thursday 5.45-7.15pm
Wednesday 7.20-8.50pm
Wednesday 10-11.30am
Wednesday 5.45-7.15pm
DFP A2 - INTERMEDIATE
BUSINESS FRENCH
Tuesday 7.20-8.50pm
IRISH RUSTY BEGINNERS
Thursday 5.45-7.15pm
ENGLISH FOR PRACTICAL
PURPOSES BASICS
Tuesday 5.45-7.15pm
ENGLISH FOR PRACTICAL
PURPOSES IMPROVERS
Tuesday 7.20-8.50pm
*10 weeks from week commencing 21 September to week ending 28 November 2015
**12 weeks from 23 September to 9 December 2015
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25 January – 21 May 2016 (except French for Introductory French* and 3rd level**)
Easter break: Monday 21 March - Sunday 3 April 2016 inclusive
CLASS
DAYTIME
INTRODUCTORY FRENCH
EVENING
Tuesday 5.45-7.15pm
BASIC 1
Wednesday 11.35am – 1.05pm
Tuesday 7.20-8.50pm
BASIC 2
Wednesday 11.35am-1.05pm
Tuesday 7.20-8.50pm
ELEMENTARY 3
Tuesday 7.20-8.50pm
ELEMENTARY 4
Tuesday 11.35am-1.05am
Thursday 7.20-8.50pm
ELEMENTARY REVISIONS
Thursday 10-11.30am
Tuesday 5.45-7.15pm
INTERMEDIATE 1
Thursday 10-11.30am
Tuesday 5.45-7.15pm
Wednesday 7.20-8.50pm
INTERMEDIATE 2
Tuesday 10-11.30am
Wednesday 5.45-7.15pm
INTERMEDIATE 3
Tuesday 10-11.30am
Thursday 5.45-7.15pm
INTERMEDIATE 4
Thursday 11.35am-1.05pm
Tuesday 11.35am-1.05pm
INTERMEDIATE REVISIONS
Thursday 10-11.30am
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
Wednesday 10 -11.30am
ADVANCED CONVERSATION
Wednesday 11.35am-1.05pm
Tuesday 7.20-8.50pm
ADVANCED
Wednesday 10-11.30am
Thursday 11.35 am – 1.05pm
Thursday 7.20-8.50pm
3RD LEVEL ADVANCED
COURSES F OR ADULTS
SPRING TERM 2016 TIMETABLE FRENCH COURSES FOR ADULTS
Wednesday 7.20-8.50pm
Thursday 5.45-7.15pm
Wednesday 7.20-8.50pm
PERFECTIONNEMENT
Wednesday 10-11.30am
Wednesday 5.45-7.15pm
DFP A2 - INTERMEDIATE
BUSINESS FRENCH
Tuesday 7.20-8.50pm
IRISH FOR RUSTY BEGINNERS
Thursday 5.45-7.15pm
ENGLISH FOR PRACTICAL
PURPOSES BASICS
Tuesday 5.45-7.15pm
ENGLISH FOR PRACTICAL
PURPOSES IMPROVERS
Tuesday 7.20-8.50pm
*10 weeks from week commencing 25 January to week ending 16 April 2016
** 12 weeks from 13 January to 30 March 2016
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DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES
DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES
Our Official Exam Centre
Diplômes de français professionnel de la
Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Paris
If I want to up-skill, improve my CV and broaden my career prospects, what
can Alliance Française de Cork offer me?
AF de Cork is the only accredited exam centre in Munster for the DFP diploma exams. We are delighted to offer these
exams, as well as preparation courses, in response to ever-increasing demands from the business sector for
specialization in French. The DFP are internationally recognized Professional Diplomas in French, issued by
the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Paris and approved by the French Ministry of Education, which
enable candidates to officially certify and prove competency to use French for a variety of professional
contexts. They provide a particularly advantageous means of official certification in French which is recognized by a
wide range of third-level and academic institutions in the francophone world, international business and
industry, as well as within the medical, scientific, tourist, legal and administrative fields. If you are
currently working, or aim to work, in any of these domains, the DFP are an instantly recognizable accreditation, not
only of general French, but of your ability to work through French.
Tableau des DFP (alignement sur le CECR)
Exams held bi-annually subject to registration – more details on website.
Other Exams at Alliance francaise de Cork: TCF/TCFaQ, TEF/TEFaQ – see website for details.
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Alliance Française de Cork specialises
in providing a wide range of courses
for children and teenagers
Detailed
Course Descriptions
available on Website
2nd level students
enjoying educational
screenings at our
Cork French Film
Festival 2015.
LEAVING CERT FRENCH & IRISH: 29-week Yearlong Courses
 COURSE DATES: 14 September 2015 - 21 May 2016
 HOLIDAYS & MIDTERMS: As per All Children’s & Second Level Courses
 COURSE DETAILS:
1.5 hours per week over 29 weeks
45 minute extra listening comprehension practice sessions every second week conveniently scheduled before
and after classes
g 2x2 hour mid-term oral practice workshops with Bring-a-Friend option
g mock oral
g mock written
g regular class tests
g mid-term reports
g after-school study: dedicated room are available to our JC, 5th year & LC students Monday to Thursday
afternoons until 5.30pm (subject to booking)
g online contact
g 6-10 students per class
 COST: €570 or €540 with early-booking discount
 TIMETABLES: Page 15
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COURSES FOR CHILDREN & SECOND-LEVEL STUDENTS
COURSES FOR CHILDREN &
SECOND-LEVEL STUDENTS
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COURSES FOR CHILDREN & SECOND-LEVEL STUDENTS
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JUNIOR CERT FRENCH & IRISH: 29-week Yearlong Courses
 COURSE DATES: 14 September 2015 - 21 May 2016
 HOLIDAYS & MIDTERMS: As per All Children’s & Second Level Courses
 COURSE DETAILS:
1.5 hours per week over 29 weeks
mock written (subject to booking – during Easter break students will be informed of date)
g regular class tests
g mid-term reports
g after-school study: dedicated room are available to our JC, 5th year & LC students Monday to Thursday
afternoons until 5.30pm (subject to booking)
g online contact
g 6-10 students per class
 COST: €500 or €470 with early-booking discount
 TIMETABLES: Page 15
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OTHER SECOND-LEVEL AND CHILDREN’S TERM DATES:
 COURSE DATES: 21 September 2015-21 May 2016: 27 week yearlong courses
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AUTUMN MID-TERM BREAK: Monday 26 October-Sunday 1 November 2015 inclusive (Teens & Kids classes
will be held on Saturday 24 October. No Teens’ Classes will be held on Wednesday 28 October or Saturday 31
October 2015).
CHRISTMAS BREAK: Monday 14 December 2015-Sunday 3 January 2016 inclusive (Teens’ and Kids’ Classes
will recommence on Wednesday 6 and Saturday 9 January 2016.
SPRING MID-TERM BREAK: Monday 15-Sunday 21 February 2016 inclusive (classes will be held on Saturday
14 February).
EASTER BREAK: Monday, 21 March-Sunday 3 April 2016 inclusive.
NOTE: Classes will be held on Wednesday 16 and Saturday 19 March 2016.
Note! Except for Junior Cert and Leaving Cert classes below, all other 2nd-level and children’s classes will
not be held on the Saturday before the Leaving cert French Oral Exam due to the scheduling of the Leaving
Cert Oral Preparation Course. This is accounted for in the above dates The exact date for oral preparation
weekend will be issued in due course.
5TH YEAR FRENCH & IRISH
 COURSE DETAILS:
6-10 students per class
1.5 hours per week over 27 weeks
g regular class tests
g mid-term reports
g after-school study: dedicated room available to our JC, 5th year and LC students Monday to Thursday
afternoons until 5.30pm (subject to booking)
 COST: €470 or €440 with early-booking discount
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1ST YEAR, 2ND YEAR, TRANSTION YEAR FRENCH
 COURSE DETAILS:
6-12 students per group
1 hour per week over 27 weeks
 COST: €320 or €300 with early-booking discount
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CHILDREN’S CLASSES - COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ON WEBSITE
CHILD YEAR 1-YEAR 4, AFTER-SCHOOL CAMP, & PREP FOR
SECONDARY
 COURSE DETAILS:
6-12 students per class
1 hour per week over 27 weeks
 COST: €320 or €300 with early-booking discount
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PRE-SCHOOLERS FRENCH FOR 2-5 YEARS
 COURSE DETAILS:
Maximum 8 children per class (accompanied by an adult)
45 minutes per week over 13 weeks
Autumn Term: Saturday 26 September 2015-Saturday 16 January 2016.
Spring Term: Saturday 31 January-Saturday 21 May 2016.
 COST: €150 or €135 with early-booking discount
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COURSES FOR CHILDREN & SECOND-LEVEL STUDENTS
OTHER SECOND LEVEL CLASSES:
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** The discount rate will apply after the early-booking date to families where 2 or more members are enrolling, the
retired, and for the un-employed. No other discount will apply during the early-booking period
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COURSES FOR CHILDREN & SECOND-LEVEL STUDENTS
YEAR-LONG TIMETABLE FOR CHILDREN & TEENAGERS
CLASS
DAY
TIME
CHILDREN YEAR 1
Saturday
9.30-10.30
CHILDREN YEAR 2
Saturday
10.30-11.30
CHILDREN YEAR 3
Saturday
11.30-12.30
CHILDREN YEAR 4
Saturday
12.30-13.30
FRENCH FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS
Saturday
14.45-15.30
PREPARATION FOR SECONDARY
Saturday
13.30-14.30
AFTER-SCHOOL FRENCH CAMP
Tuesday
15.30-16.30
1ST YEAR
Saturday
10.30-11.30
2ND YEAR
Saturday
9.30-10.30
JUNIOR CERT
Saturday
Wednesday
9.15-10.45
14.30-16.00
JUNIOR CERT IRISH
Saturday
11.30-13.00
TRANSITION YEAR
Saturday
11.30-12.30
TRANSITION YEAR IRISH
Saturday
13.00-14.00
5TH YEAR
Wednesday
Saturday
16.00-17.30
14.30-16.00
5TH YEAR IRISH
Saturday
13.00-14.30
LEAVING CERT
Saturday
Wednesday
11.30-13.00
14.30-16.00
LEAVING CERT LISTENING*
Saturday
Wednesday
10.45-11.30
13.45-14.30
LEAVING CERT (IRISH)
Saturday
9.15-10.45
*(alternating Irish/French every second Saturday; French every second Wednesday
commencing week of the 21st of September)
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Meet our excellent team of teachers and admin staff!
10-WEEK ORAL EXAM PREPARATION COURSE:
f 6 students
f Thursday evenings 7.15-8.45pm (enrolments on a first come basis)
f 10 weeks commencing Thursday 21 January 2016
f COST: €220
IMPORTANT: SPECIAL DISCOUNT RATE OF €190 FOR STUDENTS ALREADY ENROLLED IN AF YEAR-LONG
LEAVING CERT COURSE
INTENSIVE PREPARATION WEEKEND FOR LEAVING CERT
HONOURS FRENCH ORAL EXAM
f Also available for Irish Oral Exam
SPECIFIC EXAM PREPARATION COURSES
SPECIFIC SHORT-TERM
EXAM PREPARATION
COURSES
f 6-12 students
f COST: €195
f COURSE STRUCTURE
Day 1: 5 hours group tuition covering concrete & abstract topics
Day 2: Over a 4-hour period, students will have one-to-one practice on each subject area with our tutors
followed by a 30-minute individual session including mock exam and advice session.
f DATES: Saturday & Sunday before the exam week for Leaving Cert Oral French (At the time of printing exact
dates yet to be released by Dept of Education and Skills).
f DAY 1: Saturday 10.30am-4.30pm (lunch-break 1-2pm).
DAY 2: Sunday 9.30am-1.30pm, individual sessions from 2pm by appointment (times are allotted on a first
come first served basis).
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SPECIFIC EXAM PREPARATION COURSES
2-DAY EASTER INTENSIVE EXAM PREPARATION FOR
LEAVING CERT HONOURS
f 6-12 students, 8 hours group tuition
f COST: €150
f DATES: Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 March 2016
f Day 1: 10.30am-12.30pm (30-minute lunch break) 1.00pm-3.00pm
Day 2: 10.30am-12.30pm (30-minute lunch break) 1.00pm-3.00pm
JUNIOR CERT EXAM PREPARATION DAY
f 6-12 students, 4 hours group tuition
f COST: €65
f DATES: Saturday 11 June 2016 (Saturday before Junior Cert French Exam)
f TIME: 9.30-13.30
LEAVING CERT EXAM PREPARATION DAY
f 6-12 students, 4 hours group tuition
f COST: €65
f DATES: Saturday 11 June 2016 (Saturday before Junior Cert French Exam)
f TIME: 9.30-13.30
INDIVIDUAL TUITION FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS:
A comprehensive option when preparing for the exams, Individual Tuition is available at mutually convenient times
between you and an Alliance Française tutor, and is tailor-made to meet your particular needs. Individual attention
allows you to concentrate on particular areas of the curriculum at your own pace, thus increasing your confidence. See
details page 25.
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Summer term: 7 JUNE – 26 AUGUST 2016
SUMMER COURSES FOR ADULTS
FREE ASSESSMENT TO HELP NEW STUDENTS CHOOSE THEIR LEVEL contact 021 4310677
SUMMER COURSES
SUMMER COURSES AT
ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE CORK
 CONVERSATION CLASSES €65
f These classes are designed for participants who wish to practice their speaking and listening skills. They are
purely conversational and aim at improving oral fluency. An ideal way to brush up before a holiday in France!
Classes held once a week over 4 weeks (6 hours)
Choice of 3 sessions: 7 June-1 July, 5-29 July, 2-26 August 2016
CONVERSATION CLASSES
DAY
EVENING
BASICS CONVERSATION
Thursday 10.00-11.30am
Tuesday 5.45-7.15pm
ELEMENTARY CONVERSATION
Tuesday 10.00-11.30am
Thursday 5.45-7.15pm
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
Wednesday 11.30-1.00pm
Thursday 7.15-8.45pm
ADVANCED CONVERSATION
Wednesday 11.30-1.00pm
Thursday 7.15-8.45pm
 RUSTY BEGINNERS €70
f Have you forgotten all your French? This class is designed to refresh your knowledge and build your confidence
before starting a longer course.
Classes held twice weekly over 2 weeks (6 hours) Tuesdays & Thursdays 5.45-7.15pm
1 session: 6-15 September 2016
 GENERAL COURSES FOR ADULTS €200
Classes held once a week over 12 weeks
GENERAL CLASSES
DAY
EVENING
BASICS
Thursday 10.00-11.30pm
Tuesday 5.45-7.15pm
INTERMEDIATE REVISIONS
Wednesday 11.30-1.00pm
Wednesday 7.15-8.45pm
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SUMMER COURSES
SUMMER COURSES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
 FRENCH & IRISH IMMERSION COURSES
Keep your French and Gaeilge refreshed over the summer months! Brush up on your language skills in our
enjoyable immersion courses before returning to school in September 2016. An excellent alternative to an
exchange or Gaeltacht stay.
 JUNIOR CERT IMMERSION COURSES €250
(suitable for students entering both 2nd year & 3rd year in September 2016)
f Enhance your understanding & expression in a purely French/Irish-speaking class environment
f Refresh & develop your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary
f Hand-outs provided
Classes held over 1 week (20 hours) Monday to Friday 10am-12pm & 1-3pm daily (max 12 students)
J.CERT FRENCH IMMERSION DATES: Choice of 3 Sessions: 20-24 June, 25-30 July, 15-19 August 2016
J.CERT IRISH IMMERSION DATES: Choice of 2 Sessions: 27 June-1 July, 8-12 August 2016
Special Discount of €40 on combined total for a student booking for both French and Irish Junior Cert Immersion
courses.
 LEAVING CERT IMMERSION COURSES €310
(suitable for students entering both 5th Year & Leaving Cert in September 2016)
f Develop your speaking & understanding abilities in a purely French/Irish-speaking class environment
f Refresh & improve your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary
f Hand-outs provided
Classes held over 1 week (25 hours) Monday to Friday 10am-12.30pm & 1.30-4pm daily (max 12 students)
L.CERT FRENCH IMMERSION DATES: Choice of 3 Sessions: 13-17 June, 13-17 July, 8-12 August 2016
L.CERT IRISH IMMERSION DATES: Choice of 2 Sessions: 20-24 June, 15-19 August 2016
Special Discount of €50 on combined total for a student booking for both French and Irish Leaving Cert
Immersion courses.
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 SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS 7-11 YEAR OLDS €120
f A fun French camp for all levels – games, activities, art, drama
Classes held over 5 days (12.5 hours) Monday-Friday 10am-12.30pm
Session Dates: 25-30 July 2016
 GET READY FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL! €100
(suitable for children who have just completed primary school)
f A course specially designed to build confidence in French just before starting 1st year at secondary level
Classes held over 4 days (10 hours) Tuesday to Friday 10am-12.30pm (max 12 students)
Session Dates: 2-5 August 2016
 TODDLERS & PRE-SCHOOLERS SUMMER CAMP €100
f A fun-filled immersion course for young children, accompanied by a parent/guardian, introducing them to the
SUMMER COURSES
SUMMER COURSES FOR TODDLERS & CHILDREN
French language and culture
Classes held over 4 days (8 hours), Tuesday to Friday 10am-12pm
Session Dates: 22-25 August 2016
SUMMER COURSES POST-SECONDARY & THIRD-LEVEL
 PREPARATION COURSE FOR UNIVERSITY FRENCH €75
(suitable for students who have just completed Leaving Cert and are taking French at Third Level)
f Build on your written and oral expression, develop your understanding of the particular requirements involved in
the advanced acquisition of French at 3rd level.
Classes held over 3 consecutive days (6 hours) Tuesday & Thursday 11am-1pm
1 Session: 30 August-1 September 2016
 PREPARATION COURSE FOR ERASMUS YEAR €75
(suitable for students who are going on ERASMUS to France in 2015-2016)
f A course specially designed to help students prepare for ERASMUS year: enhancing understanding and
expression of French for a variety of situations -lectures, administration, student life etc.
Classes held over 2 weeks (6 hours) Tuesday & Thursday 1pm-3.30pm
1 Session: 2-11 August 2016
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CULTURAL PROGRAMME
CULTURAL PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
culture@alliancefrancaisecork.com
CORK GUINNESS JAZZ FESTIVAL
in association with
CORK FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
welcome
38 TONNES BRASS BAND – GRENOBLE
Crowned “Best Street Band In France”
New Orleans jazz, funk, groove and hip-hop collide in the brilliant music of this incredibly fun and colourful street band
from Grenoble, already crowned the best in France, will show its award-winning style and flair on its first visit to the
Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. Enjoy big, bold and brassy sounds on the streets of Cork throughout the Jazz weekend
from a really spectacular bunch of top musicians. C’est top !
CORK GUINNESS JAZZ FESTIVAL 23rd – 26th October 2015
More Information at www.guinnessjazzfestival.com
www.alliancefrancaisecork.com || www.corkfrenchfilmfestival.com
VISUAL ARTS
Visual Arts have a lively and continuing presence in our Galerie.
‘Regards croisés’ a series of monthly exhibitions by French and
Irish artists and photographers. Coming up in Autumn 2015:
September: exhibition of print-works Forward – Hereafter by
Dearbhla Coffey, winner of 2015 AF Cork Expo prize at CIT CCAD
Graduation; the exhibition will be officially launched by
internationally acclaimed artist Morgan Doyle. October: Irish artist,
Fiona Lynch, exhibition with architectural flair; November: Irish
Artist, Alan Carey, photographic exhibition; Spring season in the
Galerie: Check website for further details.
MUSIC
Alliance Française de Cork is pleased to have a
long association with Cork Guinness Jazz
Festival with stars like Michel Legrand, Didier
Lockwood, Henri Texier, Jean-Luc Ponty, Richard
Galliano. This year the award-winning brass
band 38 Tonnes will fill the streets of Cork with
superb live music. Date for your diary: Cork
Culture Night 18th September and Fête de la
musique on 21st June.
Artists interested in exhibiting in our gallery, please send
your CV and samples of work to our cultural coordinator at
culture@alliancefrancaisecork.com
CAFÉ FRANÇAIS
We welcome you to our regular Cafe Francais
mornings in our Galerie. Enjoy a convivial
Francophone moment over coffee and
croissants with readings, music and flowing
conversation. Check website for dates and
details.
DÉBAT D’IDÉES
Part of our mission here in Cork is to foster and develop le Débat
d'Idées, through hosting a series of conferences and public talks
throughout the year. In Autumn 2015 we are delighted to welcome
speakers: Prof. Grace Neville, “Hold the front page! Irish politics
and the French press”; Dr. Mary Murphy, on The French influence
in Myanmar; Diarmuid O’Catháin, Irish Colleges in France and
Wild-Geese. In Spring 2015: Cork poet Thomas MacCarthy, poetry
readings. Check website for dates and details.
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ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE CORK
PRESENTS EVENTS FOR:
• Cork Culture Night
• Lifelong Learning Festival
• Cork Volunteer Fair
• World Book fest
• Fête de la Musique
28th February – 6th of March 2016
culture@alliancefrancaisecork.com
‘Je préfère idéaliser le réel,
sinon pourquoi aller au cinéma?’
Jacques Demy
Attention all cinéphiles and CFFF followers, 28th
February–6th March 2016 Alliance Française
de Cork will roll out the red carpet for the
27th Cork French Film Festival. Our nationally
acclaimed festival, supported by Arts Council,
Cork City Council, Le Cordon Bleu, screens the
best of French feature films, documentaries,
shorts, and retrospectives. Make our upcoming
edition a week to invite your friends to savour the
best of French cinema while enjoying the unique
French ambiance the Festival brings to Cork in
early springtime. Sounds from the Festival Office
have all the indications that another cutting-edge
programme is in the pipe line, so settle into your
seats for a cinematic tour de force for this 27th
edition! The Artistic Director’s past line-up of stars
and guests have included Mathieu Amalric, Agnès
Varda, Pierre Etaix, Christophe Lambert, Jean
Claude Carrière, Bertrand Tavernier, Claudie
Ossard, Guillaume Laurant, Rosalie Varda-Demy
and this year...?
Our French Film Festival has become renowned for
its ciné-concerts – with the Passion of Joan of
Arc, from 2013 Festival and The Fall of the House
of Usher, continuing their international tour with
sold-out performances at Glasgow Film Festival,
Cork French Film Festival, London’s Union Chapel,
with upcoming dates in Rennes, Paris, and Rouen.
Don’t miss out – check our festival website for
updates. As always, the Festival will mirror our
audience – curious, open-minded, diverse – with
whom film-makers and actors can engage in real
dialogue through masterclasses, workshops,
Q&As.
Mathieu AMALRIC with Cork French Film Festival team:
Susanna FABRIS, Vytene LAUCYTE, Nora CALLANAN, Julien
PLANTÉ and Paul BLOOM.
CULTURAL PROGRAMME
27TH CORK FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
Mathieu AMALRIC,
Guest of Honour CFFF
2014, and Paul BLOOM,
CFFF Director.
Press launch Cork French Film Festival 2014
like us: facebook.com/CorkFrenchFilmFestival
www.corkfrenchfilmfestival.com
follow us: twitter.com/CorkFrenchFilmF
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MÉDIATHÈQUE
MÉDIATHÈQUE
ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE
RESOURCE CENTRE
All our students have automatic access to our
Resource Centre. Subscription to the Resource
Centre includes free lending services of the
collections, regular emails regarding our cultural
events, and costs €50 for the year. Special discount
for third-level students. Our collection includes:
At AF de Cork we endeavour to offer more in
the language-learning experience. At no extra
cost, all our students and library
subscribers can receive our monthly
newsletter and can attend our:
f Conference Series
f FRENCH CINEMA CORNER: a lending
collection of over 500 films on DVD, most
available with English subtitles, new titles
added regularly!
f PRESS CORNER: Current French newspapers
and magazines, latest brochures, leaflets on
services and tout ce qui est français.
f OUR NEW UP-DATED CHILDREN’S CORNER:
animations and films on DVD
f FRENCH LITERATURE: a large choice of classic
and new titles
f Alliance Française de Cork revue de presse
f Photographic record of Cork French Film Festival
f Monthly AF French Writers Circle (see
website for regular updates): an
excellent forum for native and non-native
speakers to converse
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter
to keep in touch with all our events:
facebook.com/afcork
twitter.com/afcork
Pinterest.com/afcork
BIBLIOTHÈQUE DES ENFANTS FRANCOPHONES
Alliance Française de Cork a le plaisir d’accueillir la bibliothèque des enfants francophones de Cork tous
les samedis matin - salle Bruxelles – de 11h à 13h30.
Nous sommes également heureux d’accueillir les enfants bilingues de l’Association des Enfants
Francophones de Cork un mercredi après-midi sur deux à l’Af de Cork.
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Alliance Française de Cork:
• Member Cork Chamber
• Partner of Ireland France Chamber
• Partner of Chambre de Commerce
et d’Industrie de Paris
AF Cork and UCC conference.
TAILOR-MADE TUITION FOR COMPANIES
Did you know that France is the 6th largest world-economy, Ireland’s 5th largest export market, that
Belgium is Ireland’s 3rd largest foreign market, and that Canada is a significant emerging market for Irish goods?
Did you also know that French is a major language of high-tech and business, and is the 2nd language of the
Internet after English? So knowing French opens many potential business opportunities.
As an internationally recognised label of quality teaching, Alliance Française provides a range of business tuition
options and diploma exams to cater for a variety of business needs. We offer specialised tuition in French for
Business, Tourism, Law, designed to help participants to further develop their French communication skills in a
business environment. We also prepare students for interviews in all sectors.
FRENCH F OR BUSINESS
FRENCH FOR BUSINESS
Alliance Française de Cork organises tailor-made language programmes for its corporate clients throughout the year,
designed to adapt to your company’s requirements. Initial free assessment of all participants.
f Designing a tuition programme to suit your company’s objectives
f Flexible session times at mutually convenient times at Alliance or on-site
f Possibility
of cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
f Every Participant will be given free access to our Resource Centre’s lending collection for a year
f In-house corporate training
Connect with us on Linkedin!
New Exams! CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE ET D’INDUSTRIE DE PARIS DIPLÔME DE
FRANÇAIS PROFESSIONNEL See page 10.
TRANSLATION SERVICES
AF de Cork will provide translations of a range of documents (birth certificates, official
documentation, legal, medical, educational...). Our team of experienced and qualified
translators translate into their native languages (English or French).
Do you need
a prompt and
professional
translation?
Please contact office for quotation.
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FRENCH IN SCHOOLS
FRENCH IN YOUR SCHOOL
FRENCH IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
FRENCH CLUB IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
The AF offers a range of French tuition programmes for Primary Schools. Our French Club for Primary level is
specifically designed to help children develop an ear for French in a stimulating and fun learning environment. In order
to accommodate schools in their class-scheduling, the French Club is held at the school premises, and can be
scheduled during the school day or as an after-school activity: we can adapt to the school timetable. If you
are a principal or teacher in a primary school, or if your child is attending primary school, we will be happy to speak to
you regarding our programme.
FRENCH IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ATTENTION SECONDARY-SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AND FRENCH TEACHERS!
Alliance Française is also delighted to continue our highly successful programme supporting the teaching of French in
secondary schools:
f open evenings for teachers: check our website for updates.
f lectures/talks for your students at your school or at AF on a range of topics from French language,
culture, society and politics.
f Mock-Oral Examiner Provision Programme.
f After-school on-site group tuition with French native tutor.
New! WORKSHOPS FOR SECOND-LEVEL TEACHERS
Workshop seminars for second-level teachers are conducted through French and will cover a range of topics including,
working on your students’ pronunciation skills, using audio-visual tools (video/dvd etc) to enhance learning etc.
Details and calendar to be announced – Check out website for details.
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INDIVIDUAL TUITION
INDIVIDUAL TUITION
CAN ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE
CUSTOMISE A COURSE FOR ME?
Alliance Française de Cork provides a range of options for students who wish to take tuition on a one-to-one or smaller
group basis in order to achieve particular objectives at a more rapid pace - to prepare for exams (Junior Cert, Leaving Cert,
Third-level and other exams such as DFP, TEF, TCF, DELF, DALF etc), job interviews, visas, or simply to concentrate and
overcome problem areas in your learning. Customised Tuition is available for everyone: Adults, Third-level, Teenagers or
Children designed to adapt to your specific needs, tailor-made tuition includes:
f initial assessment of level and requirements
f flexible session times during working hours
f possibility of cancellation up to 24 hours in advance (cancellation for a Monday class must be made on
Saturday during Autumn & Spring terms, Friday during summer term)
f Free Alliance Library Subscription giving you access to our Resource Centre’s lending collections until August 2016.
f Price: We have introduced a more flexible and favourable price-scale:
g €40 per hour if you book 20 hours or more
g €42.50 per hour if you book between 15 and 19 hours
g €45 per hour if you book between 10 hours and 14 hours
g €47.50 per hour if you book between 5 and 9 hours
g €50 per hour if you book between 1 and 4 hours
g (Please note: to avail of the reduced rates, hours are block-booked and paid for in advance)
g Tuition is valid for one year from contract payment. Payment 24 hours in advance. Fees are either refundable
nor transferrable once course has commenced.
f ONE-TO-ONE TUITION IN FRENCH FOR BUSINESS, TOURISM, LAW, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ETC.
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POUR VOUS INSPIRER…
“Je ne veux parler que de cinéma,
pourquoi parler d’autre chose ?
Avec le cinéma on parle de tout,
on arrive à tout.”
“Aimer, ce n’est pas se regarder l’un
l’autre, c’est regarder ensemble
dans la même direction.”
Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Jean-Luc Godard
“Bien lire l’univers,
c’est bien lire la vie.”
Victor Hugo
“J’ai fait un peu de bien,
c’est mon meilleur ouvrage.”
Voltaire
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