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ADULT COURSESWinter 2019

53 Marlborough Street Boston, MA 02116 | T: 617.912.0400 | F: 617.912.0450 | www.FRENCHCULTURALCENTER.org

SESSION DATES

January 7 - March 20No classes on January 21 & February 18

Core Language Classes

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: SAISON 1

Beginner FrenchFor students with absolutely no prior experience

Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM


For students with limited prior experience



Wednesday & Friday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Beginner French 2Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM


Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Saturday 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Saturday 01:45 PM - 04:45 PM

Beginner French 3Monday & Wednesday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PM


A1/A2 - Beginner French 4Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM


duration: 3 hrs/week for 10 weeks (except where noted)

cost: $480 for members | $510 for non-members (except where noted) course materials: $60 print | $50 digital (see level for required textbook)To ensure they enroll in the right course level, new students with prior knowledge of French must take the placement test at http://frenchculturalcenter.org/placement-tests/

A1 REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: SAISON 3

Intermediate French 1Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM


Intermediate French 2Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Intermediate French 3Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM


Saturday 01:45 PM - 04:45 PM

Intermediate French 4Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

B1


Advanced French 1Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

course materials: Textbook cost + $10

Advanced French 2Tuesday & Thursday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Advanced French 3Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Advanced French 4 Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Advanced French 5 Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

B2

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: ALTER EGO 5

Proficient 1Monday & Wednesday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PM

Proficient 2Wednesday & Friday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

C1


Advanced Beginner French 1Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM


Advanced Beginner French 2Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMWednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Advanced Beginner French 3Monday & Wednesday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PM

A2/B1 - Advanced Beginner French 4Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM


A2

WINTER 2019 | JANUARY 7 - MARCH 20

Our teachers and curriculum use cutting-edge methods and resources to develop your skills and confidence in French. With full immersion from day one and a communicative, task-based approach you’ll gain the knowledge you need to embrace the Francophone world!

A1 Beginner French 1 JAN 7 - FEB 11

For students with limited prior experience


A1 Beginner French 2 FEB 13 - MARCH 20


Accelerated Classes - 5-weeks only

A1 Beginner French 3 JAN 8 - FEB 7


A1/A2 Beginner French 4 FEB 12 - MARCH 14


B1 Intermediate French 3 JAN 8 - FEB 7


B1 Intermediate French 4 FEB 12 - MARCH 14


Specialized Classes Conversation Classes

Pronunciation / PhoneticsImprove the quality of your spoken French by covering basic phonetic rules, challenging sounds, liaisons and intonation.

Tuesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Listen Up!Comment? Pardon? Excusez-moi? Strengthen your oral comprehension skills in this course which emphasizes listening while building vocabulary and grammar skills.

Friday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Let’s Cook in French!Why not improve your French with a cooking class? Discover cultural and regional specialities of France while learning to cook local recipes in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.

Tuesday 11:45 AM - 01:45 PM

SESSION 1 JAN 8 - FEB 5

SESSION 2 FEB 12 - MARCH 12

duration: 2 hrs/week for 5 or 10 weeks cost: 10 weeks - $520 for members | $550 for non-members

5 weeks - $310 for members | $340 for non-members

duration: 1.5 hrs/week for 10 weeks (except where noted)

cost: $380 for members | $410 for non-members (except where noted) Costs include a $10 material fee

To ensure they enroll in the right course level, new students with prior knowledge of

French must take the placement test at http://frenchculturalcenter.org/placement-tests/

A2/B1

A1/A2 A2+/B1

A2/B1

• Advance Registration for Premier and Mosaïque members Nov 1 - Nov 8

• Premier and Mosaïque members receive 5% off member price

• Enroll by Dec 7 for a 10% Early Bird discount on 10-week class tuition fee

• No classes on January 21 & February 18• Textbooks and course materials can be

purchased at the Reception Desk

JANUARY 7 - MARCH 20 | WINTER 2019

Our thematic courses provide students at Level A2 and above an opportunity to explore French culture through a specialized approach. Weekday and evening classes.

IMPORTANT DATES + INFORMATION

Pop Culture!

Discover cult series and TV shows, the most popular brands, traditions, etc. Basically, everything that makes France what it is!

Wednesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Corporate FrenchIn this course, you will learn to communicate in written and spoken French while dealing with the corporate world. You will focus on specific areas

Thursdays 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

course materials: Affaires.com, 3rd Edition (set) - $60

LiteratureImprove speaking and comprehension while reading and analyzing French literary works froma wide variety of genres.

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

course materials: selected novels, plays, etc. - price varies

B2

B2/C1

617.912.0400 w frenchculturalcenter.org [email protected]

REGISTER NOW!

Advanced Beginner ConversationDevelop your conversational and communication skills through role-play, discussion of French media and other speaking activities adapted to your level. Though the emphasis is on conversation, grammar is an important component of these classes.

Wednesday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PMSESSION 1 JAN 9 - FEB 6


duration: 1.5 hrs/week for 5 or 10 weeks cost: 10 weeks - $380 for members| $410 for non-members

5 weeks - $200 for members| $230 for non members

Intermediate ConversationSee Advanced Beginner Conversation for description.

Tuesday 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMSESSION 1 JAN 8 - FEB 5




Lunch Break - NEW!

Learn French in a relaxed environment during your lunch break!. Sharpen your skills and discuss everything from daily activities to social issues. No homework and no required textbook.

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMSESSION 1 JAN 9 - FEB 6


Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMSESSION 1 JAN 10 - FEB 7


duration: 1 hr/week for 5 or 10 weeks cost: 10 weeks - $255 for members| $285 for non-members

5 weeks - $150 for members| $180 for non members

Advanced ConversationSee Advanced Beginner Conversation for description.

Thursday 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMSESSION 1 JAN 10 - FEB 7




B1

B2-1

A2-1

B1-1

Private and Online LessonsLearn what you want, when you want with one-on-one French language instruction. Study with a book, or focus on conversation skills and work with video and audio material. Courses are available in sessions of 60 or 90 minutes. You can also buy a 10-session pass for either session length and save! Can’t make it to the Center for classes? Try our new e-learning option!

duration: 60 or 90 minutes per lesson. cost: $60/hour | $540 for a 10-lesson pass | $90/1.5 hours | $810 for a 10-lesson passonline pricing: $55 per hour or $495 if you buy a 10-lesson pass.

Placement tests are required for private lessons. Please contact the Education Department for more information.

Accelerated Learning ProgramIf you want to learn French fast, this program is for you! This accelerated learning option will allow you to complete a ten-week course in just five weeks! Check inside for all our current accelerated program offerings.

Advance registration and placement tests are required for these programs.

Proficiency ExamsThe French Cultural Center offers several exams that confer official qualifications of French language proficiency, which can be used for school applications, immigration and more. Contact the Education Department or visit our website for details. See below for upcoming dates of specific exams.

Private or semi-private preparatory lessons are available on request. Please contact our Education Administrator at 617.912.0415 for more details.

Exam Description Exam Dates

The DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) and the DALF (Diplôme Approfondi en Langue Française) are official qualifications awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates in the French language. This diploma is valid for life. Visit our website for pricing based on exam levels.

December 3 - 7, 2018Register by: November 19, 2018

The TEF (Test d’Évaluation de Français) assesses French comprehension and expression skills. Each TEF candidate is provided with a detailed evaluation of his/her linguistic level. For students with special circumstances, we also offer the e.tef.

January 30, 2019Register by: January 9, 2019

March 6, 2019Register by: February 13, 2019

The DAEFLE (Diplôme d’Aptitude à l’Enseignement de Français Langue Étrangère) allows native french speakers to qualify for a distance education training program. We offer the Preliminary Access Test, which evaluates students’ readiness to obtain the DAEFLE.

April 11 - 23, 2019Register by: February 22, 2019

Monthly WorkshopsWe offer a variety of monthly workshops facilitated by a member of our teaching staff and conducted entirely in French. Please visit our website for up-to-date information about workshop dates and topics.

Program Description Runs Cost

Un Mois, Un Livre A structured, instructor-led monthly workshop that focuses on an assigned reading.

Dec 12; Jan 30Feb 27; March 27

$20 for members$25 non-members

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS

T: 617.912.0400 | F: 617.912.0450 | [email protected] | 53 Marlborough Street Boston, MA 02116

HOURSLIBRARY HOURS Tuesday through Thursday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PMFriday and Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CENTER HOURSMonday | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMTuesday through Thursday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMFriday and Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURSMonday through Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Refunds are not issued except in the case of class cancellation by the Education Department due to low enrollment (minimum enrollment is four students per class for a core language class and three students per class for a specialized or conversation class). If a class closes due to low enrollment, our administrator will contact you two days prior to the first course to offer several options. No course changes will be permitted after the first full week of classes. Books are non-refundable once they have been picked up. Purchased lessons and credits are valid for seven years.

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