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.
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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
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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
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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
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speciali z ed L A N G U A G E C O U R S E S
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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 !”
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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
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