Brush-Up Intermediate 1 (Levels 10, 11, 12)

BW3A

Feeling rusty? Refresh your knowledge of French by reviewing three levels instead of one in regular classes: le futur proche et le futur simple, le conditionnel présent, le subjonctif présent (avec l’expression du doute), les temps du passé (passé composé, imparfait, plus-que-parfait), la forme passive, et les pronoms relatifs simples (qui, que, où, dont). You will tackle topics, such as business, work and employment, the television and the media, and history, which will lead to group discussions and class debates.

Brush-Up Intermediate 1 (Levels 13, 14, 15)

BW3B

This brush-up course will cover the past tenses (plus-que-parfait and passé simple), le subjonctif (with the expressions of but, cause and conséquence « pour que, afin que, bien que… » and the verbs of emotions), la forme du gérondif (en allant…), l’expression de la durée (depuis, pendant, pour, en, il y a …que, ça fait …que), et les pronoms relatifs composés (lequel, auquel, duquel). You will be exposed to colloquial French and learn numerous familiar expressions that French people use everyday. Come ready to speak French!

Grammaire et Conversation - Conversation complement (Levels 10 to 15)

390A

In this class, which combines French grammar with conversation, we will tackle interesting current topics, selected by the class, through French eyes but with the perspective of this side of the Atlantic. Come voice your ideas, share your knowledge and learn something new about other cultures. You will improve your speaking and discussion abilities as we will stop and look at grammar specifics on an “as needed” basis. Bring enthusiasm… and water! You are going to speak French!

Grammaire et Conversation - Conversation complement (Levels 10 to 15)

390B

Same description as 390A.

ATELIER DE CONJUGAISON / CONJUGATION WORKSHOP (Basic A1/A2)

390C

You must have realized that French language can be complex due to its various tenses and verbs conjugation. Following popular demand, we have created this workshop to help you conjugate and memorize more efficiently common French verbs. In the Basic workshop A1/A2, we will practice conjugation of the following tenses: le présent, l’impératif, le passé composé, l’imparfait, le futur proche, le futur simple, le conditionel présent and le subjonctif présent. In the Independent workshop B1/B2, we will review le présent des verbes complexes, le subjonctif présent/passé, le plus-que-parfait, la forme passive, le conditionel présent/passé, le futur antérieur, la forme infinitive et l’accord du participe passé. Through playful and interactive activities, we will develop innovative strategies and memorization techniques to conjugate French verbs with more accuracy, use them with more spontaneity and speak French with more efficiency!

ATELIER DE CONJUGAISON / CONJUGATION WORKSHOP (Independent B1/B2)

390D

Same description as 390C. Independent B1/B2.

NEW Real Spoken French - CPS Credit (Levels 10 to 15)

390E

Do French people speak too fast or do they speak a different language than French? Do Parisians take the time “pour parler plus lentement”? In this course, we will analyze the technical aspects of the real spoken French: les sons muets et prononcés, les sons nasaux, les liaisons et les enchaînements, les accents régionaux et francophones sans oublier la langue familière… Bref, from various pedagogical materials (dialogues, movies excerpts, TV interviews, news on the radio and songs), you will UNDERSTAND why written French is the enemy of spoken French. Let’s reconcile them!

Brush-Up Intermediate 2 (Levels 16, 17, 18)

BW4A

After learning French for a while, you have probably found that there are some things you just cannot figure out how to say, or that people are always correcting you on. These may be words or phrases that you have not been taught yet, or concepts that you have studied but found difficult to assimilate. There is still plenty of time to fix these mistakes before they fossilize in your mind. This brush-up course will allow you to review the subtleties and complexities of French grammar by covering le subjonctif présent et passé, le futur antérieur, le discours indirect, les expressions de cause, conséquence, but et concession. Come and acquire new automatisms to think and speak with efficiency en français!

Brush-Up Intermediate 2 (Levels 19, 20, 21)

BW4B

You have finally completed our regular levels and wish to review some concepts, topics or structures, which may have caused you trouble? Then, this is the perfect course for you! Based on your needs and requests, we will review grammatical structures, technical vocabulary, cultural aspects of France and French speaking countries, which will allow you to express yourself spontaneously, precisely and fluently.

Brush-Up Intermediate 2 (Levels 19, 20, 21)

BW4C

Same description as BW4B.

À vous la parole! Immersion conversation (Independent B2)

490A

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 various activities, you will express your opinions about current affairs and topical subjects. We will stop and look at grammar specifics on an “as needed” basis. You will reduce your inhibitions and gain confidence in your speaking abilities! Un, deux, trois, parlez !

A vous la parole! Immersion Conversation (Level 16 to 21)

490B

Same description as 490A.

Regards sur la Culture Française (Levels 16 to 21)

490C

This course will tackle the various issues in contemporary French society. We will cover relevant, contemporary thematic works to inform students and stimulate lively discussions about topics such as history, art, regions, movies and food.

Regards sur la Culture Française (Levels 16 to 21)

490D

Same description as 490C.

NEW Le Théâtre Vivant (Levels 16 to 21)

490E

Contemporary French theater is alive and well! This fall both Pierre Note and Wajdi Mouawad will be produced for the first time in English in the United-States and in Chicago. Join our class to explore the original French version of their award-winning plays: Pierre Notte’s Moi Aussi je m’appelle Catherine Deneuve and Wajdi Mouawad’s Incendies. Pierre Notte, former secretary of the Comédie Française and currently advisor to the Théâtre du Rond-Point, will also come and talk at the Alliance Française after the premiere of Me Too I am Catherine Deneuve at the Trap Door Theater on October 14th. Between a lemon cake and a kitchen knife, this witty, imaginative and grotesque family drama reveals the liberating and destructive elements that occur as each member suffers its own identity crisis. Playwright, director and actor, Wajdi Mouawad’s work spans the cultural gaps that can exist between his native Lebanon, North America, Québec and Europe. After a successful career in Québec and critical success at the Fest

NEW Le Théâtre Vivant (Levels 16 to 21)

490F

Same description as 490E.