Current Term: SUMMER 2022

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Summer Term Offerings

Class changes

The Alliance will move back to pre-pandemic class format: all of our Core classes will be offered in 10-week modules. Specialty and Cultural classes will be either 10-weeks or 5-weeks long. This summer, only Literature and Defining Moments in Art are 5-weeks long. 

Class Type

Regular classes are offered in a format of 10-weeks, 2 hours per session. Term dates are June 13-August 20. Check for specifics for 5-week cultural classes at the bottom of the page.

Mini classes  are a perfect opportunity to keep studying French without a long commitment. Each class targets a specific area or theme. Mini classes are offered in a series of 4-weeks, 1h30 hours per session:

Series 1: June 13 - July 9
Series 2: July 11 - August 6
Series 3: August 8 - September 3

Mini Classes Schedule Mini Classes Schedule

Core Classes

Core classes are offered at 5 levels: A1 (Beginner), A2 (Lower Intermediate), B1 (Intermediate), B2 (Lower Advanced), C1 (Advanced). Two tracks are possible, regular pace classes or accelerated pace classes (for A1 and A2 levels only). Download regular class directory.  Read more about level progression and classes for adults here.

Specialty & Cultural Classes

Grammaire en Dialogues



Grammaire en Dialogues looks at grammar using current spoken French. Discuss and practice themes and situations as you focus on a particular point of grammar (such as how to order gaufres.).

Level A1/A2  Thursdays 1-3pm
Teacher: Julie Nelson     
Specialty  Class

Essential Everyday French - A1 to C1



Learn how native speakers communicate on a day-to-day basis. Interaction and exchanges between students are facilitated by the instructor following weekly thematic topics that include essential vocabulary and grammar.

This class is offered for A1/A2 (prereq. Edito 104), B1 (prereq. Edito 205) and B2/C1 levels (prereq. CECR B1).

B1: Fri 9-11am
B2/C1: Mon 9-11am
Specialty Class

Literature: Vers la beauté B1/B2



Read and discuss David Foenkinos' "Vers la beauté".
Antoine Duris is a Modigliani specialist and a professor at the Beaux-Arts in Lyon. Overnight, he decides to leave everything behind to become a room attendant at the Musée d'Orsay. Mathilde, the director (HRD) of the museum, is determined to unlock her secret.

Mondays 10am-12pm or Tuesdays 6-8pm.
Teacher: Marie-Pierre Wolfe
Cultural  Class

Defining Moments in Art B1/B2



For visual arts enthusiasts and those simply curious about the art world. Each week, examine several artworks to learn about the events, personalities and works that have had the greatest impact in their time. This is a highly interactive class using art as a vehicle of conversation. This class will study art of the early 20th century and is held only during part 1 of the term. 

Tuesdays 10am-12pm, or 6-8pm
Teacher: Elene Zedginidze
Cultural Class

Summer Mini Classes

Keep studying French this summer with classes that fit your schedule! Visit this page to browse through available mini classes.

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Select by Level to view all classes in that level. Select Type of class  to see all Core or Specialty & Cultural Classes. Select  Pace to find Accelerated or Normal classes. Select Location to see In Person classes for Spring Term.

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A.0 - Pre-Beginner

French for Travelers

Summer Minis
Take the four “French for travelers” mini lessons & learn how to check in to your hotel, use the metro, buy tickets, reserve a tour, order food and take the train.
Pace: Regular

Introduction to French

Core Classes
This course is designed to help prepare you for French immersion through a gentle introduction to the method supplemented with English. You’ll have the opportunity to learn useful classroom expressions in French in addition to some of the basics of the language that will allow you to continue with confidence into Beginning French 101.
Pace: Regular
A1 - Beginner

101

Core Classes
This beginning Core Classes covers chapters 0-2 of Edito A1. Basic communication is introduced as well as essential grammar and phonetics. Appropriate for beginning students with no or minimal French.
Pace: Regular

103-104 Accelerated

Core Classes
This dynamic Core Classes class combines beginning 103 and 104 into one term by exposing students to content necessary to continue with confidence into Beginner 105. There will be no class on June 21, and so the final class will be held August 23.
Pace: Accelerated

103

Core Classes
This continuing Core Course covers chapters 5-6 of Edito A1. Students learn to speak about daily activities; describe an object; ask about sizes and prices; arrange an outing; make reservations by phone. Grammar includes the passé composé and the verbs pouvoir and vouloir and more.
Pace: Regular

104

Core Classes
Chapters 7-8. Communication: Explaining a problem; discussing lodging, living conditions; expressing hesitation, preference, surprise; writing an email, postcard. Grammar: COD pronouns; pronoun « y »; comparison; -IR verbs; passé composé with être.
Pace: Regular

106

Core Classes
Chapters 11-12. Communication: Expressing choices, dissatisfaction, (dis)-agreement, one’s interests; encouraging & reassuring. Grammar: Comparisons; COD & COI pronouns ; “y”; review of tenses.
Pace: Regular

A1 to A2 Bridge

Core Classes
Cross the bridge from A1 to A2 in this transition class where students will gain confidence in their spoken communication skills through review of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation learned in the Édito A1 sequence.
Pace: Regular

French Foundation

Summer Minis
This four week workshop will review a different grammatical point every week while incorporating and recycling vocabulary typically learned in the A1 series. Prerequisites: Edito 104 or equiv.
Pace: Regular

Learning with Dictée

Summer Minis
Improve your listening comprehension skills, spelling, and vocabulary while solidifying your understanding of grammatical points taught in the Édito A1 method in the same way as the French: through a series of dictation activities and short discussions about some of the most troublesome areas of spelling, agreement, and conjugation. Prerequisites: Edito 103 or equivalent
Pace: Regular

Mastering Verbs

Summer Minis
This four week workshop will review different verbs and tenses every week through drills and conversation while incorporating and recycling vocabulary typically learned in the A1 series.
Pace: Regular

Sounding French - Led In English

Summer Minis
In this workshop, primarily in English, you will have an opportunity to understand in depth the most common challenges that face English speakers regarding French phonetics.
Pace: Regular

Sounding French

Summer Minis
Improve your speech, comprehension and pronunciation as you examine the link between spoken and written French, intonation, rhythm, vowels, liaison, and mute final letters. Prerequisites: Edito 103 or equivalent
Pace: Regular

Storytelling for Beginners

Summer Minis
In this creative workshop for beginners, the teacher will use questions in slow, comprehensible French to guide you through the process of describing and illustrating a character and then writing a simple story. The focus will be on oral and written comprehension, with the possibility of more speaking and writing depending on students’ level/comfort. Prerequisites: Edito 101 or equivalent
Pace: Regular
A1/A2

A1 to A2 Bridge

Core Classes
Cross the bridge from A1 to A2 in this transition class where students will gain confidence in their spoken communication skills through review of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation learned in the Édito A1 sequence.
Pace: Regular
A2 - Lower Intermediate

203-204 Accelerated

Core Classes
This is a fast-paced classed offering an opportunity to advance into lower intermediate level twice as fast as a regular class, combining lower intermediate 203 and 204 into one term. This is the last term to study with the Edito A2 book.
Pace: Accelerated

203

Core Classes
This Core Course covers chapters 5-6 of Edito A2. Grammar covers the subjunctive mood; pronoun « en »; « ne…que »; adverbs with « ment ». The student also works toward communication and phonetic goals.
Pace: Regular

206

Core Classes
This Core Course covers chapters 11-12 of Edito A2. Communications include writing a formal letter; speaking about one’s education, training, projects; understanding job offers, CV’s, instructions; expressing concern; reacting to disapproval. The student encounters new grammar and phonetic challenges.
Pace: Regular

Mastering Verbs

Summer Minis

This four week workshop will review the formation and use of different verb tenses each week through drills and conversation in addition to incorporating and recycling vocabulary typically learned in the A2 series. This is a repeat of Series 1 in June.


Pace: Regular
A2/B1

A2 to B1 Bridge

Core Classes
Cross the bridge from A2 to B1 in this transition class where students will gain confidence in their spoken communication skills through review of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation learned in the Édito A2 sequence.
Pace: Regular

All About Pronouns

Summer Minis
This four week workshop will review the use of object pronouns in French. See the detailed description for weekly subjects. Prerequisites: Edito 203 or equivalent
Pace: Regular

Learning with Dictée

Summer Minis
In this 4-week workshop, you will improve your listening comprehension skills, spelling, and vocabulary while solidifying your understanding of intermediate grammatical points in the same way as the French: through a series of dictation activities and short discussions about some of the most troublesome areas of spelling, agreement, and conjugation.
Pace: Regular

Sounding French

Summer Minis
Through a variety of word games, dictations, and tongue twisters, you will improve not only your pronunciation and accent, but you will also improve your listening comprehension and grammar. Prerequisites: Edito 203 or equivalent



Pace: Regular
B1 - Intermediate

302

Core Classes
Edito is for students wishing to master the B1 level. A variety of societal and cultural themes are presented using authentic documents, including arts & culture, the media, travel, history, the environment, the working world, and more. Edito classes cover different thematic units and can be taken in any sequence. This class will cover chapter 2.
Pace: Regular

All About Pronouns

Summer Minis
This four week workshop will review grammatical points each week while incorporating and recycling vocabulary typically learned in the B1 series. Prerequisites: CECR B1
Pace: Regular

Essential Everyday French Intermediate

Specialty & Cultural Classes
This class aims to bring your conversational French to the next level. Learn how native speakers communicate on a day-to-day basis. Interaction and exchanges between students are facilitated by the instructor following weekly thematic topics that include essential vocabulary and grammar. This class is open to students who have successfully completed Edito 205. Chapters 10-17.
Pace: Regular

Mastering Verbs

Summer Minis

This four week workshop will review different verb tenses and moods through drills and conversation while incorporating and recycling vocabulary typically learned in the B1 series. Prerequisites: CECR B1. This is a repeat of Series 1 in June.


Pace: Regular

Stories and Legends of Quebec

Summer Minis

Learn about the history of New France (including Quebec and Acadia), discover what makes the Quebecois accent and language unique, and study two popular stories from Quebec in text and video form. This is a repeat of Series 2 in July. Prerequistes: CECR B1


Pace: Regular
B1/B2

Defining Moments in Art B1/B2

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Each week, examine several artworks to learn about the events, personalities and works that have had the greatest impact in their time. The morning and evening session cover the same material.
Pace: Regular

Grammar in Context

Summer Minis
Learn or review essential grammatical concepts for the B1/B2 level through authentic songs, readings, video clips, and games in this engaging mini-class. Prerequistes: CECR B1
Pace: Regular

Littérature - David Foenkinos

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Antoine Duris est professeur aux Beaux-Arts de Lyon. Du jour au lendemain, il decide de tout quitter pour devenir gardien de salle au musee d'Orsay. Personne ne comprend cette surprenante reconversion de la part d'un spécialiste de Modigliani. Qu'a-t-il vecu pour fuir ainsi ? Mathilde, la directrice (DRH) du musée, est décidée à percer son secret.

Pace: Regular

Theater: Corneille, "Le Cid"

Summer Minis
Dive into French Literature, while working on your pronunciation in the most entertaining way! Study and read aloud with your classmates Corneille’s famous 1637 tragicomedy, Le Cid. Prerequistes: CECR B1
Pace: Regular

Women in 17th-century French literature and society: Les salonnières et la préciosité

Summer Minis
Discover how women shaped the language and culture of early modern France through this unique peek into 17th-century French literature and society. Prerequistes: CECR B1
Pace: Regular
B2/C1

Sounding French

Summer Minis
This 4-week workshop will concentrate on areas of pronunciation that are typically troublesome for advanced learners of French studying at the B2 and C1 levels.
Pace: Regular
 

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