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Class Offerings for Adults Bienvenue à l'Alliance Française d'Albuquerque!
The Alliance Française d'Albuquerque, founded over 40 years ago, is our local chapter of the international Federation of Alliances Françaises, the largest network of French language and cultural centers in the world. With over 1,000 chapters established in more than 100 countries, the Alliance Française is dedicated to promoting French language and culture, and to fostering friendly relations between Francophones and Francophiles of all racial, ethnic and national origins. The Alliance Française School admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin. The Alliance School offers courses in French on all levels taught by highly qualified instructors who are native or near-native speakers. Classes meet in our offices, conveniently located between Menaul and Candelaria at 2917 Carlisle NE, suites 207 and 110. (For 207, please use the west entrance at the top of the stairs; for 110, use the south door off the parking lot - look for our buzzer). Minimum enrollment is 5 students; maximum enrollment is 10 students. The textbooks used in each course are available for purchase in our office or may be found online. Course Descriptions The Alliance School offers two types of courses, both conducted in French. Conversational French language classes introduce students to grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation while emphasizing communication. Advanced seminars are for students who have already studied French and wish to maintain or increase their fluency. Our small classes allow for more personalized attention and active participation in a friendly classroom setting that helps students gain confidence in speaking French. Registration Information It is important to enroll in the right class for you. If this is your first Alliance course, please call 872-9288 for assistance in placement. We will be holding placement interviews by appointment in June. Whether you are a new or returning student, please register by mail, phone (872-9288) or through our website — www.afabq.com. Discounts are available for early registration. Some classes may be postponed 1-2 weeks until minimum enrollment is reached. You will be contacted by phone or email 2 days before the starting date with a confirmation of your class. Please be sure to have a written or verbal confirmation before attending any class. Tuition and Membership Tuition for each course is based on a fee of $10 per hour of instruction. Alliance Française membership is required to enroll in our classes, thus new or renewing members are asked to add $20 for a student membership for the 2010 calendar year. Membership rates are pro-rated after July 1 to $10 for students and $17.50 for families. Members receive our newsletter, have library privileges and are invited to join in our social and cultural activities including lectures, films, dinners, lively celebrations of French holidays and monthly gatherings like Café Causette. We ask that your registration form and payment reach the Director prior to the first day of class. PLEASE NOTE: Fees are refundable should the class be cancelled; however, no refunds will be allowed after the first week of class and tuition is not transferable from one session to another. For further information and for registration, please call the School at 872-9288. Merci! The dates for the 2010 course sessions are listed below.
Alliance Française Offers TEF Exam The Alliance is an official center for the Test d'Evaluation de français of the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris, an internationally recognized assessment of non-francophone speakers' oral and written French. Please contact Carolyn Simmons at 872-9288 for details and to register. Private Tutoring Private tutoring is available for all Alliance members and students in our offices. Rates are $30 for one person, $40 for two people and $48 for three people. After the first meeting, we ask that you pay in advance for 4 sessions. If you are unable to attend a session, your fee will be refunded if you notify the instructor at least 8 hours in advance to reschedule. French for Children A fun way to learn French! Learn about French language and culture through games, songs and basic conversation. Classes for children (ages 4-14) meet once a week and are held at various locations. For more information or to register, please call FFC Director, Karin Frings at 821-4169. ~Pratiquez votre français~ Come join fellow Alliance members for Café Causette & special events. For details, see our newsletter, Le Lien or call 872-9288. In particular, please mark your calendar for:
July 31 Café Causette, 11:30 - 1:30pm La Crêpe Michel, Old Town August 28 Café Causette, 11:30 - 1:30pm La Crêpe Michel, Old Town September 25 Café Causette, 11:30 - 1:30pm La Crêpe Michel, Old Town And be sure to stop by our Médiathèque–nearly 2,000 titles including a large video, DVD & audio collection. The library is generally open Saturdays, 10:30 to noon. Questions? Call our librarian, Henry Botts at 872-9288. Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students The Alliance Française School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs and other school-administered programs. Conversational French Courses ~ Summer 2010 Most classes will begin the week of June 28, although some classes may begin sooner or later. All starting dates are listed with the classes and will be updated to reflect any postponements or cancellations. Students will be contacted by phone or email 2 days before the scheduled starting date with a confirmation. Please do not attend a class without confirmation from the director. For immediate assistance, students may call C. Simmons at 280-9031 or K. Frings at 821-4169. NO CLASSES JULY 3 & 4. Beginning Bonjour le français! Learn the essentials for everyday communication and conversations. Text: Contacts, 7th ed. ($35). Beg I: Leçons 1-5; False Beg: Leçons 1-4; Beg. II: Leçons 5-9
** Meets Tues., June 22 & 29 6:15 - 8:15pm and Sat., June 26 10am-12:00pm
*No class July 3rd Intermediates Perfect the French you have learned to prepare for more advanced courses. Text: Contacts, 7th ed. ($35). Int. I: Leçons 8-12. Int. II: Leçons 13-17. Int. III: Leçons 17-22.
**or 5 weeks or more, à la carte at $15 per class (plus photocopies).
Text: Bienvenue ISBN 00263655561 Available at Abebooks.com
Advanced Advance in your study of French to more sophisticated grammar and vocabulary while improving your conversational skills. Text: Contacts 7th ed. ($35) Adv. I Leçons 23-25. Adv. IV Photocopies.
** This class could be held on Monday evenings instead.
Advanced Seminars Vous parlez assez couramment le français mais vous désirez affiner votre niveau, enrichir votre vocabulaire et approfondir vos connaissances.
NEW- proposed class for Fall 2010: Would you be interested in an advanced intermediate or advanced-level conversation class based on TV-5 Monde films? Students would have to have TV-5 at home and would be asked to watch films that would then be discussed in class. The class would likely meet on Thursday evenings for 90 minutes. For more information, or to express your interest, please contact Carolyn Simmons at 872-9288.
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