French Classes Portland Fall 2018

The Alliance's 10-week fall term runs September 10 through November 17, 2018. Fall term offers classes at all levels in programs for adults and children. Private lessons are also available at all times. Call us at 503.223.8388 to discuss options suitable for you or use our online assessment tools to help choose the right class. Note that we refer to the international standard CECR to describe levels: A1-A2 Basic/Beginner, B1-B2 Intermediate/Independent, C1-C2 Proficient/Advanced. Please call 503.223.8388 to discuss options.

True Beginner Classes

This is a class for true beginners or for persons resuming their studies after a long period (and who did not have a significant foundation). The course covers greetings; introductions; nationalities; numbers; expressing preferences; possession; "tu" vs. "vous" forms of address; the near future; -ER conjugations; basic irregular verbs.

Low Beginner Classes

Immediately following the True Beginner Classes, this series of Saison 102 to 105 classes (CECR A1-A2) develops the student's comprehension and speaking skills to include making requests and appointments; comparisons; detailed descriptions; expressing quantities; directions; the simple future; past perfect and imperfect tenses; introduction to the subjunctive.

Intermediate Classes

Classes in this range of CPR106 and Saison 201 to 205 (CECR A2-B1) progressively solidify the student's abilities as an independent speaker expressing a wide range of emotions, opinions, intentions and preferences; discussing events in all tenses; developing use of the subjunctive, and more.

High Intermediate and Advanced Classes

This level includes CPR206 and the popular Edito-based classes for mastery of B1 and B2 material, as well as themed literature, current events, and a variety of text-based discussion classes.

Classes for Children

During the school year, the children's programs offer classes for Anglophone children ages 2-14, and classes for children, ages 11-14, who have formerly attended French immersion schools and who wish to keep up their French. During summer term, camp sessions offer diverting and educational experiences for children from 6 to 17.

French Resources in Portland

• French Conversation Groups
• Traveling in France
• Le Cercle Français
• French Films in Portland
• Resources/Links
• Les Amis de l'Alliance

“Les Amis” Program Offers Discounts

Good news for Alliance members and prospective members: the Les Amis de l’Alliance program includes a list of 15 restaurants, retailers and service providers who generously offer 10% discounts or other perks to card-carrying Alliance members. Questions about the discount privileges or program? Email info@afportland.org.

Key Resources:

The Alliance is pleased to highlight local resources that are of interest to students, travelers and the Francophone/Francophile communities. Click the bold titles below for more info.

Traveling in France is where we list our recommendations for travel in Paris and the provinces. (Photo courtesy of YourOwnFrenchHome.com)

French Conversation Groups, some hosted by Alliance teachers and board members, meet in multiple locations around Portland.

The Cercle Français offers lunchtime lectures in French at a church in downtown Portland.

French Consular and Professional Services are often useful to those seeking visa/passport information, a translation service or other French-speaking professionals.

The French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest, based in Seattle, promotes trade and partners with the Alliance to produce events such as the spring gala and the Beaujolais Nouveau festival.

Portland Accueil is a group of Francophones who organize activities for French-speaking newcomers to our area.