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Classes at a Glance

Fall 2008 Term Now Underway

The Alliance fall 2008 term began in mid-September and runs through November -- see the class listing below for details. Late or mid-term registrations are possible particularly in the intermediate and advanced classes -- call our office at 503.223.8388 for info. In addition to scheduled group classes, private lessons are available at all times. Schedules for mini-terms in December and full winter term (January through March) will be posted in November.

  • Download and print the Registration Form.
  • View the Administration Policy for Classes.
  • Most classes are offered at the Alliance main location, the historic Kamm House in downtown Portland, 1425 SW 20th Avenue (a half block from the Goose Hollow Max). Free parking is available in front of the building. Two beginner classes are offered this term on Wednesday evenings on the FAIS campus in the Cedar Mill area.
  • Click here to see bios of all of our professeurs.
  • Click here to see class descriptions.

    • Assessing Your Level: Several Tools

    Targeting a specific class but not sure if it's a good fit? We have several options depending on which holds the most appeal for you. One option: you can check the recommended pre-requisites (on the class listing below), scan the class descriptions, and/or call us for an interview (over the phone, in-person, or at a scheduled Open House event). Interactive Test: You can take the online interactive test which allows you to complete an online test which we then evaluate at our office for further follow-up. Self-Assessment: If you are zeroing in on a Connexions class in the beginning series and want to take a moment to do a quick self-assessment to see if a given level would be right for you, then take the Self-Evaluation Test for levels 101-104. For 200-series tests, click and print here for instructions and then download and print the appropriate test: 201 Test, 202 Test, 203 Test, or 204 Test. For 300-series tests, click and print here for instructions and then download and print the appropriate test: 301 Test, 302 Test, 303 Test, 304 Test, or 305 Test. Use these tests as an aid, remembering that Alliance teachers are adept in adjusting the difficulty of a class and its review content, to the students present in a given class.

    Core Classes - Fall Term Classes (September through November, 2008)

    Classes are sequenced by level, from beginners at the top to advanced toward the bottom.

    Note 1: Unless otherwise noted, all Core Level 1, Core Level 2 and Core Level 3 classes use the Connexions series of text, workbook and audio CD. See specific class descriptions for each class.

    Note 2: Conversation classes for Intermediate and Advanced Students will be adjusted in level of difficulty to match the level of the students.

    Review Classes in August and Early September (prior to the Fall 10-week term)

    Review Class: Rev201 (Review of Connexions 201), 8 hours total

    Dates: Tuesdays in August from Aug. 5 to 26, 10am to Noon

    Fee: $120; Instructor: Cathy

    Review Class: RevCX103 (Review of Connexions 103), 10 hours total

    Dates: September 3, 4, 8, 10 & 11, from 10am to Noon

    Fee: $150; Instructor: Sylvain

    Review Class: Culture/Conversation Review for students entering into CC3 and/or CC4, 10 hours total

    Dates: September 3, 4, 8, 10 & 11, from 1pm to 3pm

    Fee: $150, Instructor: Sylvain




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