french FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Children and Youth program is open for registration. Private and semi-private classes are available on demand. Below, you'll find classes offered in for winter term. Spring classes will be announced around the end of February. Please watch our newsletter for updates.
The Alliance Française offers a variety of classes for children ages 3-10 and youth ages 11-18. You will find classes with or without textbooks, play or conversation oriented approach. Take a closer look at our offerings below.
New this year
Summer Camps
We're excited to announce the launch of our summer camps this year!
IN FRENCH
Designed to cater to both children from immersion schools or native French speakers, our one-week French summer camp promises an
immersive and enriching experience.
IN ENGLISH
Additionally, we're introducing a special short week before July 4th for children intrigued by Francophone culture but comfortable with English. This unique camp experience will offer a blend of cultural discovery and language exposure, providing a perfect introduction to the vibrant world of Francophone traditions.
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French Drama Club: Unleashing Creativity and Language Skills
Do you have young aspiring actors at home who also want to improve their French speaking skills? Our theatrical adventure course is the perfect blend of drama and language learning designed to engage children in a fun and immersive learning experience. Through games, activities, and role-playing exercises, they will develop confidence in expressing themselves in French, improve their pronunciation, and expand their vocabulary in a dynamic and supportive environment.
This course offers a unique opportunity for children to unleash their creativity, build teamwork skills, and gain fluency in French through the magic of theater.
Open to students ages 7-12. For intermediate and advanced level proficiency.
This is an in-person class held at the Alliance.
Classes for Children
Play and Learn French
Ages 3-5 (parent and child): no prerequisites, Saturdays, in person
Ages 6-9 (drop off): no
prerequisites, Saturdays, in person
This is an in-person class! This class will let children discover French language through games, movement, songs, engaging all of the senses: sight, taste, smell, touch, hearing. This multi-sensory class uses total immersion method to build the language skills through fun activities. We use the method with original songs integrated to the curriculum. Each class exposes children to familiar situations, so they are able to easily reuse their newly acquired skills at home. There is no required textbook for this class.
Class structure: The class evolves around two main elements: the ritual-based repetition and predictability (songs, mascots) and the surprise that comes with new elements in each class (new phrase structures, vocabulary, games).
Class objectives: Understand the meaning of activities without needing English explanations. - Build vocabulary for everyday situations. - Learn and use useful expressions and phrase structures in context. - Participate in activities in French, use acquired skills in everyday situations.
General French, Ages 7-10
Beginner 1: no prerequisites
Beginner 2: completion of at least one season of Beginner 1 required
Advanced Beginner 1: prerequisite: completion of Beginner 1 and 2 or prior French experience, such as study in immersion school.
Learn French with the Cousteau family as they travel throughout France and the francophone world! Using the Cap Sur method (textbook) which follows the adventures of the Cousteau family and their pigeon, Gaston, your young French-learner will discover the language through a variety of interactive games and hands-on projects. This dynamic method emphasizes the fun in language learning. Throughout the term, students will have opportunities to work on an art-based travel journal to document their adventures in French!
This class is offered via Zoom and in-person.
Sign up by first selecting 'Children' on the course selector at the bottom of the page, then click on the course box. Alternately, contact the office at info@afportland.org
Classes for Youth
Keep Up Your French
Advanced, Ages 9-12 and 13+
Designed for students who have a French immersion background and want to keep up their French skills, this class will give adolescents a
weekly opportunity to express themselves in French and soak up the language through music, literature, and cultural topics.
Students will have the chance to work on their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in a comfortable group setting and shape conversations based on their lives and interests.
This class is offered via Zoom.
General French
Beginner 1, Ages 11-14
Embark on a trip through francophone countries, guided by teenagers! Learn French with engaging content and project-based modules. Based on authentic situations and teens interests, the “A la Une” textbook offers a dynamic approach to learning French. Available as a print bundle of student’s book and a workbook or a premium bundle with printed student’s book and access to digital workbook for 12 months.
This class is offered in-person.
Classes for Students Attending Immersion Schools
“After School Boost” is an engaging and dynamic French class designed specifically for children attending language immersion schools.
Through a combination of interactive activities, creative exercises, and group discussions, students will reinforce their vocabulary,
grammar, and comprehension skills, while focusing on the ability of applying in writing and in speaking concepts learned at school between
ages 11-13 and 14-16.
These classes that are conducted through Zoom and can be scheduled upon request for the group of minimum 4 students.
Sign up by first selecting 'Youth' on the course selector at the bottom of the page, then click on the course box. Alternately, contact the office at info@afportland.org
This website was published January 17, 2022. All students will need to login with a new password before
registering.
Use the code SIBLING2 at checkout for a 10% discount when enrolling a second child.
To see the teacher for a class, hold your cursor over the circled exclamation point in the class date/time box of the course selector.