ADULT COURSES - French Cultural Center

Spring 2020

Enroll by March 25 for a 10% Early Bird discount on 10-week class tuition fee!

SESSION DATES

April 4 - June 19No classes on April 20, May 23, and May 25

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OF BOSTON & CAMBRIDGE

ADULT COURSES

Core Language Classes

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

cost: $515 for members | $555 for non-members (except where noted) course materials: $60 print | $50 digital (see level for required textbook)To ensure enrollment in the right course level, new students with prior knowledge of French must take the placement test at http://frenchculturalcenter.org/placement-tests/

Intermediate Frenchrequired textbook: Cosmopolite 3

1Monday & Wednesday 7:40 PM - 9:10 PMTuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PMSaturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

2Monday & Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMTuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

3Monday & Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

4Wednesday & Friday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Advanced Frenchrequired textbook: Cosmopolite 4

1Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMWednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

2Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

3Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSaturday 1:45 PM - 4:45 PM

4Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Proficientrequired textbook: Alter Ego 5



Beginner Frenchrequired textbook: Edito 1

1.1 - For Absolute Beginners (11 weeks)Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PMTuesday & Thursday 7:40 PM - 9:10 PM

duration: 3 hrs/week for 11 weeks cost: $565 for members | $605 for non-members

1 - Limited Prior ExperienceMonday & Wednesday 7:40 PM - 9:10 PMTuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

2Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PMTuesday & Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMTuesday & Thursday 7:40 PM - 9:10 PMSaturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

3Monday & Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMTuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMTuesday & Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMTuesday & Thursday 7:40 PM - 9:10 PM

4Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMTuesday & Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Advanced Beginner Frenchrequired textbook: Edito 2

1Monday & Wednesday 7:40 PM - 9:10 PMTuesday & Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

2Monday & Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMWednesday & Friday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

3Monday & Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMTuesday & Thursday 7:40 PM - 9:10 PM

4Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMWednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSaturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SPRING 2020 | APRIL 4 - JUNE 19

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!

Lunch Break OfferingsLearn 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.

Absolute beginner or beginner with limited prior experience? That is the question! Take the 2min test below to find out. If you have a majority of OUI, you are a beginner with limited prior experience. If you have a majority of NON, you are then considered an absolute beginner. If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to contact the Education Department. We are here to help!

Accelerated, Conversation, Member Workshops, and Specialized Classes

Get Ready for the DELF B1/B2If you’re planning to take the DELF B1/B2 in June,this preparatory class is for you! Ensure your success and work on all four language skills tested on the exam.

Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

duration: 2 hrs/week for 10 weeks cost: 10 weeks - $540 for members| $600 for non-members

Night at the Museum, Part 2Back by popular demand, in this workshop you will learn vocabulary to describe your favorite oeuvre d’art at the musée, what they look like, how they make you feel. We’ll focus on the representation of the body in French works by artists like Delacroix, Rodin, and Matisse.

Tuesday, April 21 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

French Theater and ActingYou'll go beyond the classroom and onto the stage discovering new ways to learn and practice your French.

Saturday, May 2 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Literature - B2/C1Improve speaking and comprehension whilereading and analyzing French literary works froma wide variety of genres.

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

duration: 1.5 hrs/week for 10 weeks cost: 10 weeks - $410 for members| $450 for non-members

• Advance Registration for Premier and Supporting members March 3 - 10

• Premier and Supporting members receive an additional 5% off member price

• Enroll by March 25 for a 10% Early Bird discount on 10-week class tuition fee

• No classes on April 20; May 23 & 25• Textbooks and course materials can be

purchased at the Reception Desk

APRIL 4 - JUNE 19 | SPRING 2020

Not seeing your favorite theme course?You have the option to take a private or semi-private class “A la carte.”

Our theme-based custom courses will be created to meet a student’s specific learning goal. Options will include:

• Legal French• Corporate French• French for Doctors• French for Travelers• Preparatory Courses for French Exams• Creative Writing in French• Idioms• Clichés and Customs in France and Beyond• French Pronunciation and Phonetics• Grammar and Structure• Oral Comprehension and Production• Written Comprehension and Production• And More!

IMPORTANT DATES + 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 full course in half the time!

Beginner French 1.1 APRIL 8 - MAY 13

Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM


Beginner French 2 MAY 15 - JUNE 17

Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM


Adv. Beginner French 1 APRIL 6 - MAY 11

Monday & Wednesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM


Adv. Beginner French 2 MAY 13 - JUNE 18

Monday & Wednesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM


Advanced Beginner Lunch Break - A2-1Wednesday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

SESSION 1 APRIL 8 - MAY 6

SESSION 2 MAY 13 - JUNE 10

duration: 1 hr/week for 5 or 10 weeks cost: 10 weeks - $270 for members| $310 for non-members

5 weeks - $160 for members| $200 for non-members

Intermediate Lunch Break - A2/B1Friday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM



duration: 1 hr/week for 5 or 10 weeks cost: 10 weeks - $270 for members| $310 for non-members


Advanced Beginner Conversation - A2-1Tuesday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM



duration: 1.5 hrs/week for 5 or 10 weeks cost: 10 weeks - $410 for members| $450 for non-members


Intermediate Conversation - A2/B1Wednesday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM



Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM



duration: 2 hrs/week for 5 or 10 weeks cost: 10 weeks - $475 for members| $515 for non-members


Advanced Conversation - B2-1Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM





Thursday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM





Lunch Break OfferingsLearn 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.

Conversation ClassesDevelop your conversational and commun-ication 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.

Member Workshops - B1+Our educational workshops for members are perfect for those who want to practice and extend their French language studies but can’t commit to a full class session. Each workshop is guided by a theme.

cost: $20 | Members Only

Private and Online Lessons*We offer personalized lessons for adults, kids (ages 7+), and teens at all levels of proficiency. Lessons can be language related or custom / “à la carte”. For more information, please visit: frenchculturalcenter.org/private-and-online-lessons/

Prices vary dePending on the tyPe of class and the number of students. sPecial rates available for Packages starting at 5 or more hours. *Placement tests are required for private lessons. Please contact the Education Department for more information.

Study in France Program*Improve your French while having the time of your life! Study, learn, and live the French language with our partners at Accent Français in Montpellier, France. Top-ranked by students and professionals alike, Accent Français offers adults and teens (14+) high-quality, affordable full-immersion learning options - from general and specialty courses to proficiency exam preparation and cultural discovery.

For more information, please visit: frenchculturalcenter.org/study-in-france/ *Save $25 when you enroll in a French Cultural Center group class or 10 private lessons AND a Study in France program.

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. See below for upcoming dates of specific exams.

Private or semi-private preparatory lessons are available on request. Please contact [email protected] for more details.

Exam Description Exam Dates

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.

May 1, 2020Register by: April 10, 2020

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.

DALF Dates

June 15 - 17, 2020Register by: June 1, 2020

June 18 - 19, 2020Register by: June 1, 2020

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.

May 11 - 19, 2020Register by: April 3, 2020

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.

April 22; May 13; June 10 $20 for members$25 non-members

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS

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

LIBRARY 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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ADULT COURSES - French Cultural Center