All classes are held at the French With Amey center in downtown Springfield. Contact Amey to register, to get directions or to ask what level is best for you. Anyone can come to one class session to see if the class is suitable.
CLASSES DE CONVERSATION
Develop your speaking, listening and writing skills. Common grammar topics for everyday conversation. Increase your knowledge of French culture and history.
Intermediate Conversation
Tuesdays 10:30am-noon
1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16
No sessions 3/24, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5
Advanced Intermediate Conversation
Fridays 1:00-2:30pm
$10/session or $150 for the full term (18 sessions)
1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12
No sessions 3/27, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1
BASIC LANGUAGE CLASSES
BEGINNING FRENCH
Wednesdays 6-8pm $125
1/21-4/8
No class 3/25
Learn common vocabulary, and how to structure sentences and questions to participate in real conversations. Great to prepare for a trip, get ready for a credit class or just as a refresher course. Short projects get you using real language skills to learn about French culture.
(Originally scheduled through LCC.)
BEGINNING FRENCH TERM 2 / INTERMEDIATE
Improve your basic French skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing with more vocabulary and verbs on everyday topics. Designed as a continuation from Beginning French, but is open to anyone who has had previous French experience but wants more practice forming basic sentences (present, past & future tenses). Offered in two settings: evening and daytime.
Mondays 6-8pm $125
1/26-4/13 (10 sessions)
No class 1/19, 2/16, 3/23
Thursdays 10am-noon $125
1/15-3/19 (10 sessions)
Additional practice/review sessions ($10 each session): 4/2, 4/9
CULTURAL CLASSES
WINE LABEL FRENCH
Friday 1/30 6:00-8:30pm $25
Saturday 2/7 6:00-8:30pm $25
Offered twice; same material covered both evenings.
Learn to pronounce those common (but possibly troublesome-looking) French words you see everywhere related to wine! Covers vocabulary to discuss French grape wines, traditions, etiquette and tasting. Confidently pronounce any word you see on a bottle, at a restaurant or at a store!
RESTAURANT MENU FRENCH
Saturday 1/31 6:00-8:30pm $25
Friday 2/6 6:00-8:30pm $25
Offered twice; same material covered both evenings.
Learn to pronounce common words and expressions found on menus and used in the culinary world. Includes regional cuisine, ordering and restaurant etiquette. Say with confidence any word you see on a menu, in a cookbook or at a restaurant!
EUROPEAN TRIP PLANNING HELP
Arranged privately or for a small group (2-6 people)
No matter what type of trip you are planning, Amey can help you make it best suit your needs and interests. Bring all your questions, and get ideas for where to go, what to do, what to take and what to bring back. Talk to Amey if you would like to schedule a session.
LANGUAGE PRACTICE
JOURNEE D'IMMERSION
Monday 1/19
Beginning Level 9am-noon
Intermediate Level 1-4pm
Take part of your day off to speak French! Fun games and activities to develop your speaking and oral comprehension skills. All ages welcome.
