Boss just told you to see the clients in Paris?
Spouse has been collecting travel guides for Monaco?
Kids thinking about college in Quebec?
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There are over 50 countries in the world that speak French! Don’t you want to visit at least one or two?
Come to learn or refresh your knowledge of the French language so you can feel more confident while traveling in a French province or country. We offer 2 conversation-based classes to help you gain confidence while speaking this beautiful language. It provides you vocabulary while highlighting some of the cultural differences.
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Unsure which in right for you, or for more information, please contact the French Classes Coordinator, pgrant@facnh.com.
Mini Classes
Traveler's French
No knowledge of French? No problem! This 5 week class is a great way to start!
Each class will last 90 minutes. Here are some themes that will be discussed in class (subject to change):
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Crossing the border: introduction, passports, importance of greetings and formalities.
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The hotel: Arrival and requests to ensure that your stay will be memorable.
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At the bakery/open-air market: local products, metric system, and local currency
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At the restaurant: setting, traditional food, ordering, tipping and farewell.
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Visiting around the city: Transportation, local amenities, and activities.
New Classes Start in January 2025!
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Must have a minimum of 5 students to run the classes.
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Teacher: Madame Townsend
Class Time: 2 Options:
Option 1 - Thursdays 5 pm to 6:30 pm
Option 2 - Saturdays 9:30 am to 12 pm
Location: Virtual via Zoom. Teacher will send online code prior to start of class.
Dates:
Option 1 - January 9th, 2025 to February 6th
Option 2 - January 11th, 2025 to February 8th
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Online via Zoom. The teacher will send the online code prior to the start of class.
Voyageurs
Geared towards students who have already taken French either at the High School or College level or through FAC at the Beginners level or above, this 5 week course will emphasize refreshing conversational skills while building vocabulary and expressions that are important for those planning to travel in French-speaking regions.
Themes may include (subject to change):
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Crossing the border: introduction, passports, importance of greetings and formalities.
The hotel: Arrival and requests to ensure that your stay will be memorable.
At the bakery/open-air market: local products, metric system, and local currency
At the restaurant: setting, traditional food, ordering, tipping and farewell.
Visiting around the city: Transportation, local amenities, and activities.
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Must have a minimum of 5 students to run the classes.
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Teacher: TBD
Dates: To be announced
Times:
Online via Zoom. The teacher will send the online code prior to the start of class.
The FAC is proud to offer classes and 1 day workshops covering different aspects of French Culture. These classes are offered in English and are open to all. Past offerings have included topics such as The Modern Chanson and French film viewing & discussion.
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Upon request, we can provide attendees with a certificate of attendance for continuing education credit.
Have a topic in mind? We would love to hear your suggestions! Contact us at info@facnh.com
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Past Workshops / Classes
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Les chansons à boire (French drinking songs)
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Topics in French Art
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French Presidential Politics – An Introduction
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The Modern Chanson
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Everyday Spoken French
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Essentials in Pronunciation
Workshops
Upon request, we can provide attendees with a certificate of attendance for continuing education credit. Have a topic in mind? Contact us at info@facnh.com
