Alliance Française de Chicago
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Alliance Française de Chicago
Summer 2006 AllianceFrançaise June 19 – August 29 Class Schedule 810 North Dearborn St. · Chicago, IL 60610 tel: 312 337 1070 · fax: 312 337 3019 www.afchicago.com Chicago’s French cultural and learning center dedicated to the study of the French language, cultural exchange and friendship between Americans and French speaking people The Alliance Française of Chicago is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) institution Art de vivre Business courses Children's activities — classes, pre-school, story telling, after-school, ciné-clubs — Summer camp Conversation Culture and society Cinema Europe Francophone cultures French courses—regular, brush-up, accelerated and specialized French for travelers Gastronomy Pujol · Lot-et-Garonne · France © www.authorsimage.com Grammar Intercultural relations Literature Multimedia courses Music News—TV5, radio, the press and the media Special linguistics courses—comprehension, grammar, oral expression, pronunciation, phonetics and vocabulary Yoga, Pilates Post-graduate program for French teachers accredited by C.P.S. Recertification program validated by the Illinois Board of Education « Ma Patrie, c’est la langue française. » – Albert Camus Join a world of 150 million French speakers! Alliance Française de Chicago · Summer 2006 · June 19 – August 29 Class Schedule PLANNING A TRIP TO FRANCE SOON? Here are some websites you may be interested in: - The Alliance Française de Paris: www.alliancefr.org - Directory of Learning Centers in France: www.diplomatie.gouv.fr (click on “Education and Science” and “the French language”) - The official Tourist Office website for France: www.franceguide.com - The official website of a French city: www.“the city you want”.fr (ex: www.lyon.fr) - France from A to Z: www.ambafrance-us.org/atoz - Visiting France (employment, studying, driving…): www.ambafrance-us.org/visitingfrance - French National Railroads: www.sncf.fr - How to travel cheaper throughout Europe? www.raileurope.com - Planning a car journey? www.viamichelin.com - 300 images of France: www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/photos FACULTY The very experienced and dedicated Alliance Française faculty represents a broad background of teaching styles. They, and our administrative staff, are always available for any help or advice. Each session we would like to introduce you to members of our faculty. Today, we feature five of them, but you will get to know them all! Marie-José BAUM Marie BITAROFF BERG Isabelle BOGNER Xavier BOILLAT Marine BROCHE-SOYER Madelaine BULLWINKEL Valentin S. CALANCEA Mireille CERNEK Zineb CHRAIBI Virginie DASSE - Order French books on line: www.europaforeignbooks.com Marie-José BAUM earned an M.A. in Modern Languages from the University of Aix-en-Provence. Who does not know Marie-José? She has just celebrated her 20th year working at the Alliance Française! Her vast experience and dedication allow her to teach French phonetics, grammar, literature, and to create tailor-made workshops which reflect her multiple talents: knowledge of the arts, songs and Provence where she was born. - The first free francophone encyclopedia on line: www.webencyclo.com - French radio stations: www.gastonmag.net/radio.htm - The Alliance Française of Miami web radio: www.afmiami.org/radio - All the French songs you can think of: www.paroles.net More information is available if you stop by the Alliance Française: we would be very happy to assist you! Virginie DASSE was born and raised in Belgium, but she really feels at home in France, where she lived for several years (in Marseille, Rodez, and Paris). She first studied neuroscience and now has been teaching French for a couple of years and has obtained her M.A. in Teaching French as a Foreign Language from the University of Grenoble. Virginie’s teaching style is creative, intellectually stimulating, fun, fresh and, above all, effective… Her «joie de vivre» is contagious! Bienvenue chez vous… Emmanuel Soyer Director of the Learning Center STAFF MEMBERS PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD Hervé de la VAUVRE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jack McCORD DIRECTOR OF CULTURAL PROGRAMS Norah DELANEY DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Raphaëlle PENELLE DIRECTOR OF THE RESOURCE CENTER Renée SAITO DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Lisa TOMMELEIN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Ryan BERGSCHNEIDER Cécile DAVILA Adam HILEVSKY Catherine MEILLON Virginie MORIN Anne PARENTE Philippe SCHALLER Anie SERGIS Erwan SOREL Jeanine TEODORESCU-REGIER Timothy YOUNG GALA ASSISTANT Khadija YAHIA-BEY OFFICE ASSISTANT Hamid GHEZALI OFFICE MANAGER Raquel RODRIGUEZ Learning Center Staff FIELD TRIP COORDINATOR Xavier BOILLAT CHEZ KIDS COORDINATOR Philippe SCHALLER LEARNING CENTER ASSISTANT Maryellen LANGHOUT DIRECTOR OF THE LEARNING CENTER Emmanuel SOYER Maryellen LANGHOUT, M.A., Linguistics-TESL, M.A., Counseling, our new Learning Center Assistant, worked with ESL students for 30 years. Since retiring from City Colleges of Chicago, she has been a student and volunteer at the Alliance. She is dedicated to assisting teachers and students in their endeavors here. “Marie-Hélène” adores Gérard Depardieu! Erwan SOREL is an active member of the Alliance Française de Chicago as a French instructor and as the former Deputy Director of the Learning Center. Born in Marrakech, he grew up in Normandy. After numerous experiences abroad (the Comoros Islands in the Indian Ocean, the U.K., Africa), Erwan completed his linguistic studies in Education and Languages in Caen and Paris. His dynamism, his patience, and his passion for sharing information will turn the most taciturn students into talkative ones! Be ready to speak…en français !!! Timothy YOUNG holds a degree in French and International Studies from Northwestern University and a diploma from the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po). Having taught various levels at the Alliance Française for over three years, he has been able to incorporate his love for current events, travel and contemporary music into his core curriculum. www.afchicago.com Alliance Française de Chicago · Summer 2006 · June 19 – August 29 Class Schedule COURSE CALENDAR We offer a friendly and stimulating environment to help you gain confidence in using French. We place an emphasis on communication, both oral and written, which is achieved through active student participation. All language classes are conducted in French and are designed to develop comprehension, pronunciation, intonation, vocabulary, grammar, written expression and conversational ability. FALL 2006: September 18 – December 2 / 10 week session DECEMBER 2006: December 4 – December 14 / 2 week session WINTER 2007: January 8 – March 17 / 10 week session SPRING 2007: March 26 – June 9 / 10 week session After completing three successive levels in a row, we strongly recommend that you take a brush-up class in order to consolidate your grammatical knowledge through oral expression. CURRICULUM: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN … FRENCH LANGUAGE CLASSES WITH FORUM Forum is a highly interactive method that requires additional oral activities in class. This method offers you new concepts, new ways of learning and, of course, new opportunities for immersion in the French and Francophone world. Students know in advance the programming of each class, as all teachers’ activities are indicated in the student textbook. One book covers all nine levels. The book and its companion CD are available for purchase in our office. In addition, at the end of each session, students receive a final evaluation to rate their communicative skills: oral and written expression, comprehension, and use of lexical and stylistic structures. Then students receive a personal and accurate evaluation from their instructor. In this way, each student knows the progress he/she has made and exactly which course to take next. PLACEMENT TESTS If this is your first class at the Alliance Française, you should request a FREE placement test by an instructor during registration week (see page 10 for details). In addition, a teacher will assess your level during the first class of the session to ensure that you are in the proper level. At the Alliance Française de Chicago, you not only learn French, you learn how to do things in French through practical use of the language. For more information concerning our classes and curriculum, please contact Maryellen Langhout at school@afchicago.com DISCOUNTS Saturday courses: If you register for more than one class, if you register more than one child or if you are a parent taking courses during your child’s class period, you will receive a 20% discount on the second or each additional class. Why not take a class on Saturday morning at the same time as your child? Daytime/evening discount: If you take an evening language class, receive a 20% discount on one regular or specialized class during the day. (Not applicable to Saturday classes) Only one discount applies at a time. COURSES LEVEL CODES C2 Course Codes Material Hours Global Scale Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations. Mastery C1 Effective Operational Proficiency Vantage B2 B1 Threshold Waystage A2 A1 BASIC Breakthrough INDEPENDENT PROFICIENT CEF* Level 18 518·528·538 Forum Book 2 Unit 9 16.5 Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Level 17 517·527 Forum Book 2 Unit 8 16.5 expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional Level 16 516·526·536 Forum Book 2 Unit 7 16.5 controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. Level 15 415·425 Forum Book 2 Unit 6 16.5 Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, Level 14 414·424·434 Forum Book 2 Unit 5 16.5 of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite Level 13 413·423 Forum Book 2 Unit 4 16.5 of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and Level 12 412·422·432 Forum Book 2 Unit 3 16.5 Level 11 311·321 Forum Book 2 Unit 2 16.5 Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly Level 10 310·320·330 Forum Book 2 Unit 1 16.5 while traveling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected Level 9 309·329 Forum Book 1 Unit 9 16.5 events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for Level 8 308·328·338 Forum Book 1 Unit 8 16.5 Level 7 207·227 Forum Book 1 Unit 7 16.5 Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most Level 6 206·226·236 Forum Book 1 Unit 6 16.5 geography, employment). Can communicate about simple and routine tasks requiring a Level 5 205·225 Forum Book 1 Unit 5 16.5 in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in Level 4 204·224·234 Forum Book 1 Unit 4 16.5 Level 3 103·123 Forum Book 1 Unit 3 16.5 Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at Level 2 102·122·132 Forum Book 1 Unit 2 16.5 ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people Level 1 101·121 Forum Book 1 Unit 1 16.5 person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range disadvantages of various options. encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and opinions and plans. immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe areas of immediate need. the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other *Common European Framework of Reference for Languages School policies: please read page 11 www.afchicago.com Alliance Française de Chicago · Summer 2006 · June 19 – August 29 Class Schedule GENERAL LANGUAGE COURSES SUPER BASIC CLASSES for BEGINNERS If you have never studied French before, we offer a 2-hour class, during which you will learn basic pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. You will be given recommended techniques for the study of French. Students will then be ready to join a Basic Level 1 class. If you register for one of these classes, you MUST register at the same time for a Level 1 course. Tuition: $29 members, $39 non-members / One 2- hour course (mandatory for complete beginners) Course Section Day Time Dates Instructor Super Basic 100a 100b 100c 100d 100e Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. June 12 June 13 June 14 June 16 June 17 Sorel Dasse Baum Dasse Baum EVENING LANGUAGE COURSES (once a week) • Ten week sessions (16.5 hours) • Tuition: $229 members, $259 non-members Course Section Day Time Dates Instructor Forum I Basic A1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Basic A2 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 Independent B1 LEVEL 8 LEVEL 9 Forum II LEVEL 10 LEVEL 11 Independent B2 LEVEL 12 101b 101c 101d 102b 102c 102d 103a 103b 204a 205a 206b 207b 308a 309a 310a 311a 412a Monday Tuesday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Tuesday Tuesday Monday Monday Thursday Thursday Tuesday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Wednesday 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. June 19 – August 28 June 20 – August 29 June 21 – August 23 June 19 – August 28 June 21 – August 23 June 22 – August 24 June 20 – August 29 June 20 – August 29 June 19 – August 28 June 19 – August 28 June 22 – August 24 June 22 – August 24 June 20 – August 29 June 21 – August 23 June 19 – August 28 June 21 – August 23 June 21 – August 23 Calancea Baum Baum Young Calancea Baum Young Baum Calancea Young Young Sorel Dasse Calancea Baum TBA Dasse WEEKDAY DAYTIME LANGUAGE COURSES (once a week) • 10 wk. sessions (16.5 h.) • Tuition: $229 members, $259 non-members • Senior discount: 20% Course Section Day Time Dates Instructor Forum I Basic A1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Basic A2 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 Independent B1 LEVEL 8 LEVEL 9 Forum II LEVEL 10 101a 101e 102a 103c 204b 205b 206a 207a 308b 309b 310b Monday Friday Monday Friday Wednesday Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Friday Thursday Friday 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. June 19 – August 28 June 23 – August 25 June 19 – August 28 June 23 – August 25 June 21 – August 23 June 20 – August 29 June 22 – August 24 June 20 – August 29 June 23 – August 25 June 22 – August 24 June 23 – August 25 Dasse Baum Calancea Baum Sorel Baum Baum Baum Calancea Dasse Calancea SATURDAY LANGUAGE COURSES (once a week) • Ten week session (16.5 hours) • Tuition: $229 members, $259 non-members • See discount page 3 • Open on July 1 Cours Section Day Time Dates Instructor Forum I Basic A1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Basic A2 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 Independent B1 LEVEL 8 LEVEL 9 101s 101t 102s 102u 103t 204u 205s 206s 207t 308t 309u Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday 9:00 – 10:35 a.m. 10:40 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 9:00 – 10:35 a.m. 1:00 – 2:35 p.m. 10:40 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 1:00 – 2:35 p.m. 9:00 – 10:35 a.m. 9:00 – 10:35 a.m. 1:00 – 2:35 p.m. 10:40 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 1:00 – 2:35 p.m. June 24 – August 26 June 24 – August 26 June 24 – August 26 June 24 – August 26 June 24 – August 26 June 24 – August 26 June 24 – August 26 June 24 – August 26 June 24 – August 26 June 24 – August 26 June 24 – August 26 Calancea Dasse Baum Baum Baum Calancea Dasse Sorel TBA Calancea Dasse www.afchicago.com Alliance Française de Chicago · Summer 2006 · June 19 – August 29 Class Schedule GENERAL LANGUAGE COURSES DAYTIME ACCELERATED LANGUAGE COURSES (twice a week) • Five-week sessions (16.5 hrs) • Tuition: $249 members, $279 non-members, 5 students minimum (see p. 11) • Senior discount: 20% Course Forum I Basic A1 Basic A2 Independent B1 Forum II LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 LEVEL 8 LEVEL 9 LEVEL 10 Course Forum I Basic A1 Basic A2 Independent B1 Forum II LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 LEVEL 8 LEVEL 9 LEVEL 10 Section Day Time Dates Instructor 121a 122b 123a 224a 225a 226a 227a 328b 329a 320a Monday/Wednesday Wednesday/Friday Monday/Wednesday Monday/ Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday/Thursday 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. June 19 – July 24 June 21 – July 21 June 19 – July 24 June 19 – July 24 June 20 – July 25 June 19 – July 24 June 25 – July 20 June 20 – July 25 June 20 – July 25 June 20 – July 25 Dasse Calancea Baum Calancea Calancea Baum Calancea Dasse TBA TBA Section Day Time Dates Instructor 121c 122c 123d 224c 225c 226c 227c 328c 329d 320b Tuesday/Thursday Monday/Wednesday Wednesday/Friday Monday/Wednesday Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday/Thursday 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. 10:00 – 11:35 a.m. July 27 – August 29 July 26 – August 28 July 26 – August 25 July 26 – August 28 July 26 – August 28 July 27 – August 29 July 26 – August 28 July 27 – August 29 July 27 – August 29 July 27 – August 29 Calancea Dasse Calancea Baum Calancea Calancea Baum Calancea Dasse TBA EVENING ACCELERATED LANGUAGE COURSES (twice a week) • Five week sessions (16.5 hrs) • Tuition: $249 members, $279 non-members, 5 students minimum (see page 11) Course Forum I Basic A1 Basic A2 Independent B1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 LEVEL 8 LEVEL 9 Course Forum I Basic A1 Basic A2 Independent B1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 LEVEL 8 LEVEL 9 Section Day Time Dates Instructor 121b 122a 123b 224b 225b 226b 227b 328a 329b Tuesday/Thursday Monday/Wednesday Monday/Wednesday Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday/Thursday Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. June 20 – July 25 June 19 – July 24 June 19 – July 24 June 19 – July 24 June 20 – July 25 June 20 – July 25 June 20 – July 25 June 19 – July 24 June 20 – July 25 Dasse Dasse Sorel Baum Calancea Calancea Young TBA TBA Section Day Time Dates Instructor 121d 122d 123c 224d 225d 226d 227d 328d 329c Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday/Thursday Monday / Wednesday Monday/Wednesday Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday/Thursday Tuesday/Thursday Monday/Wednesday 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. July 27 – August 29 July 27 – August 29 July 26 – August 28 July 26 – August 28 July 26 – August 28 July 27 – August 29 July 27 – August 29 July 27 – August 29 July 26 – August 28 Calancea Dasse Dasse Sorel Baum Calancea Calancea Young TBA Accelerated Classes: improve your level twice as fast! This is the best way to learn a language! NO CLASSES on JULY 3 & 4 Upon request, we can custom design a course (7 students minimum) School policies: please read page 11 www.afchicago.com Alliance Française de Chicago · Summer 2006 · June 19 – August 29 Class Schedule speciali z ed L A N G U A G E C O U R S E S www.afchicago.com Alliance Française de Chicago · Summer 2006 · June 19 – August 29 Class Schedule CHILDREN’S COURSES BASIC · A1 COURSES Annual Youth Membership (17 and under): $35 Take at least 2 classes per year and save money! Children’s Courses & Language-Based Activities will be back on Saturday, September 23, 2006. Mornings in French (structured pre-school activities for ages 3-5) will be back on Monday, September 18, 2006. PILATES & YOGA 990D PILATES & YOGA IN FRENCH 4-D A SPE NEW 990B NEW 990C NEW BW1 BRUSH-UP BASIC I (Forum levels 1, 2, 3) Mondays 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. / June 19 – August 28 (no class on July 3) Tuition: $249 members, $279 non-members Erwan SOREL If you have previously learned French but feel “rusty” and would like to refresh your grammatical knowledge in a fast-paced and fun brush-up course or you plan to visit France in the near future, then this course is geared toward you! You will re-acquaint yourself with proper pronunciation (vowels, nasals and consonants), focusing on basic grammatical rules (the present tense, regular, irregular and reflexive verbs, articles and questions). You will improve your vocabulary and idiomatic expressions (nationalities, professions, numbers, directions, transportation, time, gastronomy) through realistic conversations and group discussions. CIA Tuesday through Friday 9:00 – 11:15 a.m. / June 27 – 30 WYS IN OR TE L Book: La Grammaire progressive du français (Int. level), CLE International Tuition: $139 members, $169 non-members KSH NS OP IVE Zineb CHRAIBI BASIC · A2 COURSES 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.: Pilates is a method of total body conditioning designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. Greater physical awareness, Level: Forum level 7 completed. better balance and physical rehabilitation are achieved through a Recommended: minimum of 120 hours in French language. sequence of specific exercises and breathing patterns. The workout leaves Objectives: see the Global Scale, page 3. you energized, grounded and relaxed! BRUSH-UP BASIC II (Forum levels 4, 5, 6) 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.: In Hatha yoga, the body undergoes a transformation through purification and physical strengthening. It involves holding the body in BW2ATuesdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. / June 20 – August 29 (no class on July 4) various postures while focusing on particular breathing patterns. BW2BTuesdays 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. / June 20 – August 29 (no class on July 4) Tuition: $249 members, $279 non-members This workshop will offer a new and effective way to broaden the ability to speak Erwan SOREL and think in French! Appropriate workout clothing, a towel and yoga strap and block requested. One-pound weight optional. Feeling rusty? Don’t worry: French is like riding a bike, you never forget! Refresh your knowledge by reviewing and analyzing the difference in use Note: workshop is limited to 8 participants only. Sign up early! between the passé composé and the imperfect, the near future and the future tenses, direct and indirect pronouns, and finally how to express duration with GASTRONOMY COURSES depuis, pendant, pour, en, il y a etc. You will cover the vocabulary of family, housing, traveling, clothes and fashion, the human body and feelings and BUFFET EN FÊTE: COOKING LESSONS! the weather. Then, you will consolidate your grammatical knowledge through One day workshops (2.5 hours). In English. exciting oral activities and group discussions. Ready to bike? 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / Saturdays July 8, July 22 and August 12 Tuition (per session): $60 members, $70 non-members, $15 lab fee Madelaine BULLWINKEL Madelaine teaches French cooking techniques at Chez Madelaine Cooking School, now in its 27th year, in Hinsdale, Illinois. 990A Level: Forum level 3 completed. Recommended: minimum of 50 hours in French language. Objectives: see the Global Scale, page 3. Celebrate Bastille Day Mediterranean Style — Saturday, July 8 Ingredients from the south of France infuse this menu with the flavors of summer. We retain the fresh taste of olives, garlic, basil and goat cheese by keeping cooking to a minimum. That's revolutionary! It's also simple and elegant: Tapenade tartine; Grilled sea scallops with pesto; Banon and mesclun salad; Olive oil cake with summer fruit garnish. Attendees are invited to tie on an apron and join in the preparation. Summer Salad Supper — Saturday, July 22 This menu is designed with the cook in mind. All recipes are "do-ahead" and assembled at the last minute. They look and taste spectacular because we emphasize the art of presentation and attention to basic techniques to bring out flavor. Join the interactive class preparation of: Eggplant caviar appetizer; Salade Niçoise; Red fruit compote with fromage blanc; Goat cheese cookies. Easy Summer Pique-nique — Saturday, August 12 Skip the utensils, you can pack light for this party. We're making finger food for relaxed dining en plein air. We'll concentrate on finding the best ingredients and using basic French techniques to preserve fresh flavor. Come join this interactive preparation of: Marinated green olives; Deviled eggs; Stuffed tomatoes; Pan Bagna; Caramel pine nut tartlettes. If you cannot register for a full session course and wish to register for one class or more: special tuition $30 per 100 min. course or $40 per 130 min. course and per specialized course. School policies: please read page 11 Book: La Grammaire progressive du français (Int. level), CLE International À VOUS LA PAROLE ! CONVERSATION COMPLEMENT 290A Tuesdays 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. / June 20 – August 29 (no class on July 4) 290B Thursdays 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. / June 22 – August 24 Tuition: $249 members, $279 non-members, $10 lab fee Virginie DASSE Greetings, meetings, identity, objects, shopping, tastes and preferences. Cat got your tongue? Feeling confident with your grammar but terrified of opening your mouth? This conversation course, an oral exploration of subjects introduced in the basic levels, is just what you need. Through games and activities, the class will focus on effective communication as opposed to grammatical precision. Prove to yourself that you can speak French! You are bound to gain confidence in your oral skills in this relaxed and fun environment. 290C ORAL COMPREHENSION AND EXPRESSION IN FRENCH Mondays 10:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. / June 19 – August 28 (no class on July 3) Tuition: $249 members, $279 non-members, $10 lab fee Erwan SOREL French sounds beautiful but it’s difficult for you to understand? The French that you hear on the street, on TV or in conversations differs from the French you have studied? This course will help you to better understand spoken French by analyzing its sounds, its intonation patterns, its regional accents, its formal and colloquial forms. We will use a variety of materials (dialogues, television and radio programs, films and songs) about different facets of the French way of life. You will improve your comprehension, pronunciation, intonation, vocabulary and oral expression through practical exercises and group activities. As French Poet Paul Valéry said: “Parler est un besoin, écouter est un art!” Come improve the art of listening! Book: Exercises d’oral en contexte, édition Hachette www.afchicago.com Alliance Française de Chicago · Summer 2006 · June 19 – August 29 Class Schedule speciali z ed L A N G U A G E C O U R S E S INDEPENDENT · B1 COURSES PROFICIENT · C1 COURSES Level: Forum level 11 completed. Recommended: minimum of 180 hours in French language. Objectives: see the Global Scale, page 3. BRUSH-UP INTERMEDIATE I (Forum levels 7, 8, 9) BW3ATuesdays 12:10 – 1:45 p.m. / June 20 – August 29 (no class on July 4) BW3B Wednesdays 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. /June 21 – August 23 Level: Forum level 18 completed. Recommended: minimum of 300 hours in French language Objectives: see the Global Scale, page 3. BW4 GRAMMAIRE ET CONVERSATION : L’exception française Mondays 12:10 –1:45 p.m. / June 19 –August 28 (no class on July 3) Tuition: $249 members, $279 non-members Erwan SOREL There are so many exceptions and subtleties in the French language: the articles, prepositions, pronouns and tenses. Let’s put an end to these confusing aspects of French grammar by working on basic grammatical rules and consolidating them through conversation. Grammar will be tackled in its functional aspects and its contextual use to better facilitate communication. We will use these structures from texts about international current affairs and French people’s everyday lives. This course will allow you to use proper idiomatic and stylistic expressions. An exceptional class focused on French exceptions for exceptional people… C’est exceptionnel, non ?! Tuition: $249 members, $279 non-members Erwan SOREL Feeling rusty? Refresh your knowledge of French by reviewing all the tenses from present to subjunctive and conditional, the direct, indirect, en and y pronouns and the relative pronouns qui, que, où, dont, etc. You will tackle topics, such as the media, gastronomy, health, leisure activities (cinema, literature, traveling and arts) and social issues (cultural differences, criminality, and human rights), which will lead to class debates and group discussions. Book: La Grammaire progressive du français (Int. level), CLE International CONVERSATION, DÉBAT ET DISCUSSION 390A Thursdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. / June 22 – August 24 390B Thursdays 7:40 – 9:15 p.m. /June 22 – August 24 Tuition: $249 members, $279 non-members, $10 lab fee Erwan SOREL You have good grammatical knowledge but you are not confident in speaking French in public for fear of not being understood or not using the right word? This course will allow you to make a step from theoretical knowledge to practical use of the language. Through monologues and scenarios, improvised or prepared in advance, work presentations, readings, tape recordings, roleplaying, discussions in small groups and class debates, you will express your opinions about current affairs and topical subjects. The objective of this course is to reduce your inhibitions and give you confidence in your speaking abilities! INDEPENDENT · B2 COURSES Level: Forum level 15 completed. Recommended: minimum of 250 hours in French language. Objectives: see the Global Scale, page 3. FORGET YOUR ENGLISH, THINK IN FRENCH! Top 300 most common mistakes in French 490A Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. / June 20 – August 29 (no class on July 4) 490B Thursdays 12:10 – 1:45 p.m. / June 22 – August 24 Tuition: $249 members, $279 non-members Erwan SOREL After learning French for a while, you've probably found that there are some things you just can't figure out how to say, or that people are always correcting you on. These may be words or phrases that you haven't been taught yet, or concepts that you've studied but found difficult to assimilate. There is still plenty of time to fix these mistakes before they fossilize in your mind. Here are ten examples of common French mistakes we will analyze in class: « Actuellement, je me suis déjà regardé cet film sur la télé et je sais le caractère principal. J’adore aussi le directeur ! C’est bon ! J’ai attendu un cours de cinéma dans l’université. » This grammar review class will help you to perfect your French by analyzing grammatical structures such as il est / c’est, reflexive and non-reflexive verbs, adjectives, adverbs, tenses, vocabulary such as les vrais et faux amis attendre and assister, etc. Come and acquire new automatisms to think and speak with efficiency en français… Adieu le franglais !!! Book: Difficultés expliquées du français for English Speakers (CLE) 490C TROUVER LE MOT JUSTE / Find the right word • CPS • Mondays 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. / June 19 – August 28 (no class on July 3) Tuition: $249 members, $279 non-members Virginie DASSE In order to understand the nuances of the vocabulary of a foreign language, memorizing words or lists of vocabulary is not sufficient; it is more important to first understand and assimilate their practical use in real life situations. Each class will address a topic and vocabulary associated with it. Terms and expressions will be introduced in a dialogue, then students will have to create their own in order to master and appropriately use the new vocabulary. If you are always “struggling” to find the right word, this is the right class for you! Book: La grammaire progressive du français, Intermediate, CLE Beyond Entertainment 590A Thursdays 11:45 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. / June 22 – August 24 590B Thursdays 6:00 – 7:35 p.m. / June 22 – August 24 NEW Tuition: $249 members, $279 non-members Marie-José BAUM A retrospective of 100 years of French songs will help you visualize a fascinating portrait of 20th Century France. We’ll study how songs (one of the most popular forms of entertainment) can function as: • a commentary on society and politics • a morale booster during dark periods • an art form which has rejuvenated poetry and transcends our lives We shall listen to and discuss the most significant songs of each decade: you’ll recognize some of your favorite singers — Chevalier, Piaf, Aznavour, Brel, to name a few — and discover many more. We shall also honor the performers who have fought for democracy and justice and those involved in humanitarian causes, such as Francis Cabrel, Michel Jonasz, Maurane, etc. A special tribute will go to Josephine Baker whose birthday and life accomplishments are being celebrated all over France. PROFICIENT · C2 COURSES Recommended: a minimum of 350 hours in French language. Objectives: see the Global Scale, page 3. PARLONS D’ACTUALITÉS : LE JOURNAL DE TV5 ! 690A Mondays 4:15 – 5:50 p.m. / June 19 – August 28 (no class on July 3) 690B Saturdays 10:40 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. / June 24 – August 26 Tuition: $249 members, $279 non-members, $10 lab fee Erwan SOREL Listen to Le Journal de France 2 et de TV5 and discuss up-to-date international news fresh off French television channel TV5. You will challenge your comprehension abilities and tackle interesting current events. Come voice your opinions, keep yourself informed of current trends in French culture, politics and society. Practice your French and improve your communication skills! We will stop and look at grammar specifics on an “as needed” basis. La connaissance et la compétence font la différence ! Next session: Fall 2006 September 18 – December 2 Book : Vocabulaire progressif du français, Avancé , CLE www.afchicago.com Alliance Française de Chicago · Summer 2006 · June 19 – August 29 Class Schedule Fête du 14 Juillet Bastille Day Celebration Friday, July 14, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Alliance Members: $15, non-members: $20 Alliance Française, 54 West Chicago Avenue Reservations required at (312) 337-1070 Fête de la Musique Cécile Savage & Komango Concert Mercredi 21 juin, 18h30 Entrée gratuite – FREE entrance Alliance Française, 54 West Chicago Avenue Pour réserver, téléphonez au (312) 337-1070 Join us for our annual celebration of Bastille Day, the French National Holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille, which took place on July 14, 1789 and marked the beginning of the French Revolution. Enjoy an assortment of appetizers, French wine and the rhythms of Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan, our favorite Gypsy Jazz ensemble. Raise your glasses and voices at 7:30 p.m., when we’ll sing the Marseillaise! Nous avons le très grand plaisir d’accueillir cette année la grande musicienne de jazz Cécile Savage. Née en Martinique, élevée à Paris, Cécile a longtemps vécu entre New York et Chicago, et apparaît régulièrement aux festivals de blues et de jazz de Chicago. Elle a joué avec Sugar Blue, Memphis Slim, Willie Mabon, Von Freeman, Franz Jackson, Floyd McDaniel, George Freeman, Oscar Brown, Jr., Redd Holt et tant d’autres http://www.cecilesavage.com Ce soir, elle jouera pour notre plus grand plaisir avec le pianiste Calvin Koco Brunson et leur groupe KOMANGO. Une invitée spéciale, Glawdys, se joindra au groupe pour quelques morceaux. Le concert sera précédé d’une dégustation de vins français. Join us for our annual Fête de la Musique celebration at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21. It’s FREE and lots of fun! We’ll start the evening off with wine immediately followed by the amazing jazz singer, Cécile Savage, pianist Calvin Koco Brunson and his group KOMANGO, as well as a special appearance by Glawdys. School policies: please read page 11 www.afchicago.com Alliance Française de Chicago · Summer 2006 · June 19 – August 29 Class Schedule CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP POST-GRADUATE PROGRAM FOR FRENCH TEACHERS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM – CEU’s & CPDU’s credits The Alliance Française de Chicago is officially entitled by the Office of the Chicago Public Schools to offer a professional development program and lane placement credit courses, and by the Illinois State Board of Education to offer C.P.D.U's. Teachers are encouraged to select one of the following 15-hour interactive courses that will directly enhance their effectiveness in the classroom: Find the Right Word. FIELD TRIPS AT THE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE Teachers, take your students to France without leaving Chicago by attending a fine cooking demonstration, by discovering French culture through our cyber café activities and by watching a French movie in our auditorium, followed by exciting conversations… en français, bien sûr ! For more details, contact Xavier Boillat at xboillat@afchicago.com or (312) 337-1070 PRIVATE LESSONS ON SITE at the Alliance Française Increase your individual participation and feel free to choose a day and time that fits your schedule. Private lessons are especially helpful in accelerating conversation skills, or in pursuing a specific learning goal. Private lessons will allow you to target your own objectives: depending on your personal efforts, you can even cover two levels instead of one in a regular class in exactly the same number of hours! FEES: 1 student: $50/hr, 5 lessons minimum—$40/hr, 12 or more paid in advance 2 students: $40/person/hr, 5 lessons minimum—$32/person/hr, 12 or more paid in advance 3 students: $30/person/hr, 5 lessons minimum—$24/person/hr, 12 or more paid in advance OFF-SITE If you live far from our location or you want to avoid heavy traffic, we can come to you! We offer custom-tailored lessons adapted to your personal and professional needs: business for corporations, tourism for airline personnel and hotel employees, etc. Please contact our office to check our special rates. CONTACT For more details, contact Mrs. Raquel Rodriguez at: rrodriguez@afchicago.com or (312) 337-1070. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT Registration: Students may register in person, by phone (312) 337-1070, by fax (312) 337-3019, or by mail. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, check, money order or credit card (Visa or Master card). Visit our website for details: www.afchicago.com Checks sent by mail should be made payable to the Alliance Française and should reach the office no later than Friday, June 16, 2006. Students are encouraged when registering to give us two choices for a class in case the first class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. You may enroll in an automatic payment plan for classes! Upon request you can pay class tuition (not books) in two (for 5 week courses) or three (for 10 week courses) payments through electronic deduction from your bank account (dates set by the Alliance Française). An additional $5.00 fee will be charged to the total tuition for the session (required with the first payment). Ask for our special enrollment form when you register and bring a voided check. Membership dues Trial $35 * Senior Citizen $55** Teacher of French $35 ** Youth (17 & under) $35** Dual (2 cards) $120 Les Amis $200 Junior (18 TO 29) $55** Family (4 cards) $150 Les Partenaires $600 Individual $80 Les Ambassadeurs $1,000 * 3 month trial period, not applicable to class tuition. **Proof of eligibility is required. Membership fees are neither transferable nor refundable ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE SERVICES RENT OUR FACILITIES! Have you considered renting our facilities for your next meeting or symposium? Ideally located at the corner of Chicago Avenue and Dearborn Street, our premises offer beautiful and practical facilities to host a wide range of events. We have state of the art equipment and an elegant auditorium and reception lounge. For more information, please call: Raphaëlle Penelle at: (312) 337-1070 or fax (312) 337-3019 and email to rpenelle@afchicago.com HOURS OF THE Alliance française When classes are in session: Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Between sessions: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed Holiday Closings: The Learning Center will be closed on July 3 (except for summer camp) and 4 (4th of July Holiday). Open on July 1. OPEN HOUSE Registration and free placement tests for the summer session will take place on the following days (no appointment necessary): Monday through Wednesday June 12, 13 and 14 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday June 15, 16 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday June 17 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The educational team will be available at these times to help you choose the correct level of instruction (no placement test needed for beginners). Additional instructors will be available on June 12, 13 and 14 between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. and on June 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. LATE FEE: You can register at your convenience and even after these dates! However, there will be a non-refundable late registration fee of $15.00 starting with the first Monday of the session. AVOID THE LATE FEE, REGISTER EARLY! PLEASE NOTE: For the second 5-week session—accelerated and super-accelerated courses—beginning in July, free placement tests upon request will take place from July 17 to July 22. 10 TRANSLATION If you need translation services from English or Spanish to French or from French to English or Spanish, we have certified translators who can assist you in translating personal letters, official documents and résumés. For information and fees, please contact us at (312) 337-1070. PROOF READING If you have specific needs concerning reading or writing cover letters, personal letters, compositions, formal documents and/or résumés… you can contact us for assistance and corrections. By appointment only. For details, please call (312) 337-1070 or contact rrodriguez@afchicago.com GIFT CERTIFICATES Knowledge is a beautiful gift! Offer French classes as presents to your family, relatives and friends! PARKING AVAILABLE WITH VALIDATION AT 671 N. CLARK. CONTACT THE RECEPTION DESK FOR MORE DETAILS www.afchicago.com Alliance Française de Chicago · Summer 2006 · June 19 – August 29 Class Schedule speciali z ed L A N G U A G E C O U R S E S ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE MEMBERSHIP The Alliance Française is the most recognized and important network of cultural institutions in the world with about 1,075 chapters (in 131 countries), 148 of which are located in the United States alone. For over a century, the Alliance Française has developed its expertise in immersing its students and members in the language and cultures of the Francophone world and is pleased to be able to share this expertise here in Chicago. Over 3,500 beginner to advanced students per year place their confidence in us. At the Alliance Française de Chicago, the more you learn, the more you save! As a member, you receive a discount on class tuition. You also have full borrowing privileges in our Library and the opportunity to participate in all of our activities! Volunteer! The Alliance Française encourages its members to become volunteers: this is a nice way to immerse yourself in a multicultural environment and to be involved in interesting social and cultural activities! For information, contact us. Library / MÉdiathÈque Supplement your classroom instruction with francophone media from the Brown Médiathèque. Hours: Monday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., closed Sunday. Hours differ during Registration Week: Monday through Wednesday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., closed Thursday and Friday, Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The library offers a collection of 13,000 books and guides, numerous French periodicals, audio magazines and music, and a video and DVD collection of over 1,000 classic and modern French films. Donations of used French books and movies are always welcome and help support our collections. NEW! Catalog is now online at www.afchicago.com ! Contact Renée Saito at rsaito@afchicago.com Café Conversation Café Conversation I Intermediate-Advanced levels / Tuesday, weekly / 4 – 5:00 p.m. Runs year round. Topics vary from week to week. A light snack is provided. The Médiathèque’s other popular clubs Café Conversation II, Café Littérature, Café Poésie, Café Philosophique and Café Théâtre will meet again beginning in September. cultural programs Each year, the Alliance Française sponsors and co-sponsors over 60 cultural events. The programs are open to the public and are either free or discounted for members and cover such diverse topics as art, opera, tourism, cuisine, cinema, music, literature and theater. Our cultural programs also include celebrations, such as Bastille Day. Please see our newsletter for more information. Friday, June 9, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. The Alliance Française invites you to its popular fête de fin de session! This celebration is our way of bringing a festive ending to the spring session for our students, members, faculty, staff, and friends and will include wine, African music and cuisine: $15 entrance Register by Thursday, June 1st, 2006 SCHOOL POLICIES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Discounts: Only one discount at a time is applicable during the same session. Instructors: The instructor listed is scheduled to teach the class, but we reserve the right to change instructors or class times. Make-ups and changes of classes: A student may make up a missed course in another class during the same week. However, the office AND the teacher must be informed beforehand. Students must obtain a make-up class slip from the receptionist before attending the course. Make-up classes can only be taken in the same session. All changes from one course to another must be approved by the school and additional tuition or fees resulting from a course transfer are payable at the time the change is made. NO CHANGES are accepted after the second week of classes. Open access: All classes and programs are open to everyone without discrimination on the basis of race, color, nationality and/or ethnic origin. Textbooks: Most classes require a textbook, available for purchase in our office. However, once purchased, books (as well as tapes and CDs) are NOT RETURNABLE. Refunds: The Alliance Française is a Not-For-Profit Organization committed to offering courses as affordable as possible. In view of our not-for-profit status and our commitment to our instructors, we are obliged to apply the following rules: • BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS if a request is made IN WRITING, class tuition will be refunded subject, however, to a flat 20% cancellation fee ($15.00 minimum and $50.00 maximum). • AFTER THE FIRST CLASS has started, whether attended or not, class tuition cannot be refunded. Credits: If request is made IN WRITING (emails, fax or letters / no phone calls accepted!), class tuition paid for one session (full fees or part of the fees) can be credited for the next session according to the following rules: • If request is made prior to the first class, full class tuition will be credited for the following session. However, a flat 20% administrative fee will then be deducted ($15.00 minimum and $50.00 maximum). • If request is made prior to the second class, full class tuition will be credited for the following session. However, the cost of the first class attended or not AND a flat 20 % administrative fee ($15.00 minimum and $50.00 maximum) will then be deducted. • There will be no transfer of credits after the second class, or to another person, or to private lessons. • Transfer of credits is allowed for the following session only. No refunds or credit will be given for classes not attended. There will be no reimbursement for absences, books, late fees, lab fees, membership fees or private lesson tuition. Cancellation of classes: The Alliance Française de Chicago reserves the right to cancel a class if enrollment is insufficient. Tuition payments are then refunded in full or full credits are transferred to the following session. • The enrollment may vary with each class Specialized courses (16.5 hours): • A minimum of 7 students required Regular courses (16.5 hours): • A minimum of 5 students required Accelerated classes (16.5 hours): • If only 4 students register, the class will meet 8 times (13h20) instead of 10 times. • If only 3 students, the class will meet 7 times (11h40) instead of 10 times. • If only 2 students register, the class will meet 6 times (10h) instead of 10 times. Super accelerated classes (32.5 hours): • If only 4 students register, the class will meet 12 times (26h) instead of 15 times. • If only 3 students register, the class will meet 10 times (21h30) instead of 15 times. • If only 2 students register, the class will meet 8 times (17h20) instead of 15 times. Contact: For further information regarding refunds, transfers or/and credits, or to send your request in writing, please contact Maryellen LANGHOUT at school@afchicago.com, by phone (312) 337 1070, ext. 107 or by fax at (312) 337 3019. NO EXCEPTIONS to the above rules will be granted. BY REGISTERING IN A CLASS, STUDENTS ACCEPT THE ABOVE POLICIES. “Merci de votre compréhension !” www.afchicago.com 11 Alliance Française de Chicago · Summer 2006 · June 19 – August 29 Class Schedule Conversation A vous la parole p. 7 / Conversation, Débat p. 8 BW4 p.8 / Parlons d'actualité p. 8 Culture and society Beyond Entertainement p.8 / Parlons d'actualité p. 9 Gastronomy Buffet en fête p. 7 Grammar Grammaire et Conversation p. 8 Brush-up BW1 & BW2p. 7 / BW3 p.8 Summer Camp p. 6 News Parlons d'actualité p. 8 Oral Comprehension. p. 7 Vocabulary Trouver le mot juste p. 8 Yoga and Pilates p.7 Field of study Name of the course and page number Regular and Accelerated classes Superbasic / Basic / Independent Proficient levels p. 4 and 5 Brush-up courses BW1 & BW2 p. 7 / BW3 p. 8 BW4 Grammaire et Conversation p. 8 Forget your English, think in French p. 8 Children & Teenagers Comprehension 810 Nor th Dearborn St / Chicago, IL 60610-3317 / USA AllianceFrançaise 12 www.afchicago.com Watel Design SUMMARY OF CLASSES