alliance policy for In-Person Classes SPRING term 2023



The Alliance offers a number of In-Person classes for adults at Kamm House.

To see adult In-Person classes for the current term, select In-Person as the Location from the course selector  below.



The protocols below are in place to prioritize the health and safety of Alliance students, members, teachers, staff, volunteers, and the community at large. 

Vaccination Are Advised for All Adult Students:
• All Alliance teachers and staff are fully vaccinated. All adult students attending an In-Person class are advised to have up-to-date vaccinations. Click here for CDC reference.
• Masks are optional for students in class and in the common lobby area.
• Teachers will not be masked when teaching.

Safety Protocols at the Alliance for Adults and Children:
• Each classroom is equipped with a HEPA-compliant air purification device.
• Windows will be opened for ventilation,  weather permitting.
• Hand cleanser isavailable in the classroom, lobby, bathrooms, and office.
• Class size will be limited, depending on the room configuration.
• Please don't attend a class if you are feeling unwell.




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A.0 - Pre-Beginner

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

101-102 Accelerated

Core Classes
This beginning Core Class combines Beginner 101 and Beginner 102 into one term and is for highly motivated students and/or those who have taken French in the past or had some exposure and need to revisit the basics.
Pace: Accelerated

101

Core Classes
Our 101 Core Class is for true beginners wishing to master the A1 level. If you studied French before, please look into 101-102 Accelerated class.
Pace: Regular

102

Core Classes
Our 102 Core Class is for beginners having completed 101 class and wishing to master A1 level.
Pace: Regular

103-104 Accelerated

Core Classes
This beginning Core Class combines Beginner 103 and Beginner 104 into one term and is for highly motivated students and/or those who have taken French in the past or had some exposure and need to revisit the basics.
Pace: Accelerated

103

Core Classes
Our 103 Core Class is for beginners having completed 102 class and wishing to master A1 level.
Pace: Accelerated

105-106 Accelerated

Core Classes
This Continuing Core class for highly motivated language learners combines Beginning 105 and 106 into one term. Students are exposed to the necessary content to continue with confidence into Intermediate 201.
Pace: Accelerated

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

Essential Vocabulary - Débutant

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Improve your communication skills by enriching your vocabulary with essentials. Prerequisites: 104. This class will study the last part of the book.
Pace: Regular

Grammar For Conversation A1/A2

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Grammar For Conversation presents corresponding level grammar concepts through everyday life situations using current spoken French.
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

Essential Everyday French A1/A2

Specialty & Cultural Classes
This class is all about basic communication: conveying an idea, responding and reacting during a conversation, and understanding spoken French. AM class chapters 1-9, PM class chapters 10-23
Pace: Regular

Essential Vocabulary - Débutant

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Improve your communication skills by enriching your vocabulary with essentials. Prerequisites: 104. This class will study the last part of the book.
Pace: Regular

Grammar For Conversation A1/A2

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Grammar For Conversation presents corresponding level grammar concepts through everyday life situations using current spoken French.
Pace: Regular
A2 - Lower Intermediate

201

Core Classes
201 class is the first step for students wishing to master the A2 level. Our A2 level Core Class is for students progressing from A1 level and wishing to master the A2 level.
Pace: Regular

202

Core Classes
202 class is the second step for students wishing to master the A2 level.
Pace: Regular

203

Core Classes
203 class is the second step for students wishing to master the A2 level.
Pace: Regular

205-206 Accelerated

Core Classes
This class is designed for highly motivated language learners. The class combines Lower Intermediate 205 and 206 into one term, by selectively exposing students to the necessary content to continue with confidence into Intermediate 301.
Pace: Accelerated

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

Essential Vocabulary - Débutant

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Improve your communication skills by enriching your vocabulary with essentials. Prerequisites: 104. This class will study the last part of the book.
Pace: Regular

Grammar For Conversation A1/A2

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Grammar For Conversation presents corresponding level grammar concepts through everyday life situations using current spoken French.
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. Grammar reviewed will include past tenses, temporal prepositions, alternative negation, relative pronouns, object pronouns, futur simple, conditional, and more. Pronunciation reviewed will include nasal vowels, mute -e-, vocalic and consonantal enchainment, liaison, and intonation.
Pace: Regular

Grammar For Conversation B1

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Grammar For Conversation presents corresponding level grammar concepts through everyday life situations using current spoken French.
Pace: Regular
B1 - Intermediate

301

Core Classes
301 class is the first step for students wishing to master the B1 level. Our B1 level Core Class is for students progressing from A2 level and wishing to master the B1 level.
Pace: Regular

302

Core Classes
302 class is the second step for students wishing to master the B1 level.
Pace: Regular

303

Core Classes
303 class is the third step for students wishing to master the B1 level.
Pace: Regular

Essential Everyday French Intermediate

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Learn how native speakers communicate on a day-to-day basis. I Thursday class studies chapters 10-17, Friday 32-36.
Pace: Regular

French Ripped From The Headlines

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Stop just encountering new vocabulary and start retaining and using it in this class based on RFI’s “Le journal en Français Facile”!
Pace: Regular

Grammar For Conversation B1

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Grammar For Conversation presents corresponding level grammar concepts through everyday life situations using current spoken French.
Pace: Regular

Littérature Française B1/B2

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Discover French literary works and authors with a well-structured textbook. Throughout the year, you will discover literary works from the Middle Ages to contemporary French literature.
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

French Ripped From The Headlines

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Stop just encountering new vocabulary and start retaining and using it in this class based on RFI’s “Le journal en Français Facile”!
Pace: Regular

Grammar For Conversation B1

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Grammar For Conversation presents corresponding level grammar concepts through everyday life situations using current spoken French.
Pace: Regular

Littérature - lecture guidée

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Meet your fellow literature buffs, read and discuss your reading under expert guidance from Marie-Pierre Wolfe.
Pace: Regular

Littérature Française B1/B2

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Discover French literary works and authors with a well-structured textbook. Throughout the year, you will discover literary works from the Middle Ages to contemporary French literature.
Pace: Regular

Littérature Française B2/C1

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Discover French literary works and authors with a well-structured textbook. Throughout the year, you will discover literary works from the Middle Ages to contemporary French literature.
Pace: Regular
B2 - Lower Advanced

402

Core Classes
402 class is the second step for students wishing to master the B2 level. Our B2 level Core Class is for students progressing from B1 level and wishing to master the B2 level.
Pace: Regular

403

Core Classes
403 class is the third step for students wishing to master the B2 level. Our B2 level Core Class is for students progressing from B1 level and wishing to master the B2 level.
Pace: Regular

French Ripped From The Headlines

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Stop just encountering new vocabulary and start retaining and using it in this class based on RFI’s “Le journal en Français Facile”!
Pace: Regular

Littérature Française B1/B2

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Discover French literary works and authors with a well-structured textbook. Throughout the year, you will discover literary works from the Middle Ages to contemporary French literature.
Pace: Regular

Littérature Française B2/C1

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Discover French literary works and authors with a well-structured textbook. Throughout the year, you will discover literary works from the Middle Ages to contemporary French literature.
Pace: Regular
B2/C1

Essential Everyday French B2/C1

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Add useful expressions, proverbs and even a little slang to your existing French skills! Wednesday morning class studies chapters 43-47, Wednesday evening chapters 17-23.
Pace: Regular

French Ripped From The Headlines

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Stop just encountering new vocabulary and start retaining and using it in this class based on RFI’s “Le journal en Français Facile”!
Pace: Regular

Littérature Française B2/C1

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Discover French literary works and authors with a well-structured textbook. Throughout the year, you will discover literary works from the Middle Ages to contemporary French literature.
Pace: Regular
C1 - Advanced

504

Core Classes
504 class is the fourth step for students wishing to master the C1 level. Our C1 level Core Classes are for students progressing from the B2 level and wishing to master the C1 level.
Pace: Regular

French Ripped From The Headlines

Specialty & Cultural Classes
Stop just encountering new vocabulary and start retaining and using it in this class based on RFI’s “Le journal en Français Facile”!
Pace: Regular
 

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PARKING

Street parking on SW 20th St. facing the Kamm House is limited. Free parking is available in Lot A at SW 18th and SW Columbia. Please obtain a parking pass from the office. After 6 pm weekdays, students may park in the Willamette Dental lot at SW 20th and SW Jefferson as available.

OFFICE HOURS

The Alliance office is open 10am-3pm Monday through Friday.
Call us at 503.223.8388 during business hours or leave a message.
Email us at  info@afportland.org.

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