Alliance Française de Sacramento SUMMER Session of Classes July 6 - September 12, 2015

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1 Alliance Française de Sacramento SUMMER Session of Classes July 6 - September 12, 2015 *** No class September 7 (Labor Day) *** Make-up date will be scheduled separately Welcome to our Summer Session of Adult Classes Inside you will find the schedule and description of all our classes. Our language classes are based on the communicative approach. They are offered at various times and days to ensure that students at all levels will find the perfect French course at a convenient time. One hour of free weekly tutoring is available to all enrolled students. REGISTRATION POLICY Maximum class size is ten (exceptionally eleven). A minimum of six students is required to constitute a class. An existing class of four or five may continue if students agree to decrease the number of classes. For some classes, late enrollment may be permitted. If the class you choose is full, or if the Alliance Française must cancel a class because of insufficient enrollment, we will contact you about enrolling in another course. We will give you a full refund if you do not select an alternative. If you miss a class, you may do a make-up if there is space in a class at the same level. Fees for classes may not be pro-rated due to student s absence. Please note that this policy will only be revised in exceptional circumstances. If you register in a class and drop it before classes start, your registration fee will be refunded, minus a $20 administrative fee. After the first class meeting there will be no refund if you decide to drop the class. EARLY BIRD pricing only available until June 29, See tuition fees. Be aware that some classes fill quickly, so please make your payment early. Private instruction is available at $45 per hour, $50 for two people. Online registration now available on our new website: afsacramento.org Create an account and pay securely by credit card for classes, books, membership, and events. Click on Learn French - French for Adults The Alliance Française does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, disability or sexual orientation.

2 Beginner Level Language Courses with Textbook: 10-week session The following language classes present a progression in skills and encompass oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing. Textbooks are used and most can be purchased at the office. Beginner: Corresponds to A1 in the European standard for grading & language proficiency A1-0 Monday 5:00-6:50 pm **Claire Text & exercise books: Latitudes 1 Complete beginners, no previous experience. A1-1 Thursday 5:00-6:50 pm **Candice Text & exercise books: Latitudes 1 Beginners. Covers the same material as A1-0; students have had previous exposure to French. A1-2 Tuesday 7:00-8:50 pm **Claire Text & exercise books: Latitudes 1 A1-2 Thursday 5:00-6:50 pm **Claire Text & exercise books: Latitudes 1 A1-3 Monday 7:00-8:50 pm **Claire Text & exercise books: Latitudes 1 A1-3 Wednesday 5:00-6:50 pm **Candice Text & exercise books: Latitudes 1 A1-4 Wednesday 12:30-2:20 pm Armelle Text & exercise books: Latitudes 1 A1-4 Thursday 7:00-8:50 pm **Candice Text & exercise books: Latitudes 1 A1-5 Wednesday 7:00-8:50 pm **Candice Text & exercise books: Latitudes 1 A1 level covers present, future & past tenses, negative, interrogative & imperative forms, grammar and basic conversation. Adv.Beginner: Corresponds to A2 in the European standard for grading & language proficiency A2-1 Tuesday 5:00-6:50 pm **Claire Text & exercise books: Latitudes 1 A2-2 Monday 7:00-8:50 pm Erica Text & exercise books: Latitudes 2 A2-2 Wednesday 2:30-4:20 pm Armelle Text & exercise books: Latitudes 2 A2-4 Tuesday 2:30-4:20 pm Armelle Text & exercise books: Latitudes 2 A2-4 Tuesday 5:00-6:50 pm Armelle Text & exercise books: Latitudes 2 A2-6 Wednesday 7:00-8:50 pm Erica Text & exercise books: Latitudes 2 A2 level covers more future & past tenses, subjunctive, more advanced grammar and basic conversation. Special Interest Classes: 5-week sessions Beginner level Travel I Monday 6:00-7:50 pm Monique Handouts Practical situations for travel in a French-speaking country. July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10 Travel II Tuesday 5:00-6:50 pm Monique Handouts August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 8 Students should have basic familiarity with French, and/or should have attended Travel I. Special Interest Classes: 10-week session Advanced Beginner level (A2-1 or higher) Grammar/Conjug/Phonetics 1 Thursday 12:30-2:20 pm Armelle Handouts Review of grammar and basic tenses with pronunciation and intonation exercises. ** NOTE: ALL CLASSES WITH CLAIRE and CANDICE WILL START ONE WEEK LATER: THE WEEK OF JULY 13 **

3 Intermediate: Corresponds to B1 in the European standard for grading & language proficiency B1-2 Wednesday 5:00-6:50 pm Armelle Text & exercise books: Latitudes 3 B1-4 Thursday 5:00-6:50 pm Armelle Text & exercise books: Latitudes 3 B1 level: more advanced grammar and conversation. Intermediate Level Language Courses with Textbook: 10-week session The following language classes present a progression in skills and encompass oral comprehension, expression, reading and writing. Textbooks are used and most can be purchased at the office. Adv.Intermediate: Corresponds to B2 in the European standard for grading & language proficiency B2-1 Monday 7:00-8:50 pm Caroline Text & exercise books: Latitudes 3 Gram/Conv. Monday 5:00-6:50 pm Caroline Text & exercise books: Edito Gram/Conv. Tuesday 3:30-5:20 pm Caroline Text & exercise books: Edito B2-5 Monday 5:00-6:50 pm Erica Text & exercise books: Edito B2 level: Advanced grammar; focus on conversation and oral comprehension. Special Interest Classes: 10-week session Intermediate Pot Pourri Thursday 4:00-5:50 pm Caroline Handouts Conversation on a variety of subjects, combined with a touch of grammar. Dialogues de films Friday 9:30-11:20 am **Claire Handouts Listen to, study and play movie dialogs, plus French idioms & vocabulary building. SPECIAL SUMMER CLASS Special Interest Classes: 4-week session Beginner level (A1-1 or higher) Français intensif Tues/Wed/Thurs. 9am-12 noon Armelle Text & exercise books: Latitudes 1 Covers A1-1 to A1-4 (the equivalent of 4 sessions of regular classes) NOTE: Dates: August Tuition: $440 for 36 hours of tuition; Books: $65 TO GUARANTEE YOUR PLACE IN CLASS, WE ADVISE YOU TO REGISTER EARLY FREE TUTORING FOR ALL CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS THURSDAY, 7:00-8:00 PM, WITH CLAIRE (starts July 16)

4 Special Interest Classes: 10-week session Advanced Level Grammar/Conv/Literature Wednesday 5:00-6:50 pm Erica Book: contact the office Grammar review and discussion of a novel. Advanced Conversation Wednesday 4:00-5:50 pm Caroline Handouts Discussion on various topics at an advanced level. Special Interest Classes: 5-week sessions Literature Conversation Wednesday 6:10-8:00 pm Monique Book: contact the office Two sessions: July 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5 Aug. 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2, 9 Study and discussion of one literary work.

5 TUITION FEES (Books not included) July 6 - September 12, 2015 No classes Monday September 7 (Labor Day); make-up date will be scheduled separately 10 week classes: Continuing students from Spring session: Early Bird: $200 Regular: $220 Continuing from Spring Couple / 2 classes: Early Bird: $380 Regular: $420 All other students: Early Bird: $220 Regular: $240 All other couple / 2 classes: Early Bird: $420 Regular: $460 5-week classes: Continuing students from Spring session: Early Bird: $120 Regular: $130 Continuing from Spring Couple / 2 classes: Early Bird: $220 Regular: $240 All other students: Early Bird: $130 Regular: $140 All other couple / 2 classes: Early Bird: $240 Regular: $260 EARLY BIRD discount is before June 29, 2015 If you are not already an Alliance Française member, or if your membership has expired, please add $25 annual membership fee. Additional cost for books and/or hand-out materials in some classes. TO GUARANTEE YOUR PLACE IN CLASS, WE ADVISE YOU TO REGISTER EARLY Returning students: fill out fields with * only * Name * Address City State Zip * Home phone * Cell phone * Work phone * I wish to enroll in: Course Day Time Teacher And also in: Course Day Time Teacher * I am enclosing payment as follows: Tuition: $ Membership: $ Books: $ Total: $ * Check one: I am a current AF member I have included payment to join the AF I am renewing my AF membership New/renewing members: please confirm that you wish to receive our electronic newsletter Please mail this form, along with a check payable to Alliance Française de Sacramento to: Summer 2015 Session, Alliance Française de Sacramento, th St., Sacramento, CA For office use: Date: Amount received: $ Address book CC AEC Card sent Conf sent