French With Amey: Fall 2015 Offerings

Fall is here! Whether you want to learn for travel, fun or school, there's an option for you this term!
Browse the listings and see what sounds good to you! There are offerings throughout the term, and some allow you to drop in without committing to a full term.

Classes are offered through 3 sources: LCC, Willamalane and Amey. There is a separate post explaining how to register, with contact details for all three. Another post demonstrates the type of language covered at each of the levels, so you can determine which is best for you.

Contact Amey directly if you have any questions. You will receive directions to Amey's center when you register for a class with her. If you need directions to LCC downtown center, feel free to contact her. Classes through Willamalane are held at Amey's center.

Cultural Classes

FRENCH FOR FOODIES

Tuesdays 6-8 pm Sept. 22 & 29

$29 (in-district) $34 (out-of-district)

Focused on French pronunciation so you can say with confidence any French word you encounter in a book, menu or bottle! Also discusses cuisine, wine vocabulary and expressions, etiquette in restaurants and at home and differences between French and American cooking styles. Taught in a fun, relaxed environment. Bring a friend! Through Willamalane.

THE ULTIMATE FRANCE PREP COURSE

Tuesdays 6-8 pm Oct. 6-Nov. 10 $99

It's never too late or early to get ready for a trip to France. Learn some basic French to get along in any situation, plus get unique ideas for itineraries, lodging, dining, gifts, transportation and more. Valuable for independent travel and guided tours. No class Oct. 20. Through LCC (downtown).

FRENCH FOR ANTIQUING

Tuesday Oct. 20 6-8 pm

$18 (in-district) $21 (out-of-district)

Learn the correct pronunciation and meaning of common French words used in the world of antiquing. Also covers a little about French historical time periods to recognize important characteristics of different styles. Bring a friend for a fun evening! Through Willamalane.

Beginning Level Language Classes

BEGINNING FRENCH

Mondays 6-8 pm Oct. 5-Dec. 7 $165

Learn the basic foundational skills to speak French with anyone, in any context. Great to prepare for a trip, a credit program or just to increase your brainpower! Games, songs and realistic contexts get you speaking from day one. Through LCC (downtown location).

BEGINNING FRENCH PRACTICE

Wednesdays 6-8 pm Sept. 9-30 $50 or $15/session

Review important common vocabulary and verbs, focusing on speaking and listening comprehension. Suitable for all purposes, but really great for back-to-school review, preparing for a trip, or getting ready for a language placement exam. Through French With Amey.

ADVANCED BEGINNER FRENCH
Tuesdays 2-3:15 pm Sept. 15-Dec. 8 $130
Improve all your skills: reading, writing, listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary. Open to all ages, but coursework specifically designed to reflect traditional French 2 or 201 curriculum. No class Nov. 24. Through French With Amey.

ADVANCED BEGINNER

Wednesdays 6-8 pm Oct. 7-Nov. 4 $99

Don't have time for a full term? Just a few sessions focused on vocabulary, grammar and culture
will develop your speaking and listening comprehension skills. Short reading and writing practice too. Suitable for anyone with some knowledge of French, even if was a decade or two ago. Through LCC (downtown location).

MID-BEGINNER PRACTICE

Wednesdays 6-8pm Nov. 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16 $50 or $15/session

Suitable for anyone wanting to review key vocabulary and verbs to communicate in common situations. Emphasis on speaking and listening comprehension, but reading and written practice too. Through French With Amey.

Conversational Classes

Focus on speaking, listening comprehension and reading while discussing French culture on a variety of topics. Review and practice important and relevant grammar and vocabulary through exercises and games. Emphasis on common difficulties in present, past and future tenses. As your schedule permits, you can attend a full term or just a few sessions. Through French With Amey.

Mid-Beginner Conversation

Thursdays 10:30-noon Sept. 10-Dec. 10 $110/term or $12/session

Advancing Beginner Conversation

Tuesdays 10:30-noon Oct. 6-Dec. 15 $110/term or $12/session

Intermediate Level Language Classes

Conversational Classes

Thursdays 4-5:30 Sept. 10-Dec. 10 $110/term or $12/session

Advancing Intermediate Conversation

Fridays 1-2:30 Sept. 18-Dec. 18 $110/term or $12/session

Conversation & Reading

Improve all your French skills (oral, written, grammar, vocabulary) while reading a popular book in French appropriate for your level. Many activities to connect the story within a modern context.
Through French With Amey.

Low Intermediate

Mondays 12:45-2:15 Sept. 7-Dec. 14 $110

Mid-Intermediate

Tuesdays 10:30-noon Sept. 4-Dec. 11 $110

High Intermediate

Mondays & Wednesdays 10-11:30 Sept. 2-Dec. 14 $300

JEUX ET CONVERSATION

Build your speaking and listening comprehension skills and practice with other French speakers. Learn some new vocabulary and share your thoughts on the topic. Games too! Recommended for those with at least the Advancing Beginner level.

Saturday Sept. 19 6-8pm $10 thème: Education

Saturday Oct. 24 6-8pm $10 thème: Le moyen âge

Saturday Nov. 14 6-8pm $10 thème: Le vin

Monday Dec. 12 6-8pm $10 thème: Noël (all levels welcome)

CAFE ET CONVERSATION

Build your speaking and listening comprehension skills and practice with other French speakers. Learn some new vocabulary and do activities focused on the topic. Recommended for those with at least the Mid-Beginner level.

Saturday Oct. 3 10-noon $10 thème: Le moyen âge

Saturday Nov. 7 10-noon $10 thème: Le vin

Monday Dec. 12 10-noon $10 thème: Noël (all levels welcome)