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Autumn 2008Spring 2009
Summer 2009
3 Terms
… because there is
more to learning
French than just
going to classes!
Tel/Fax: + 353 21 431 06 77
[email protected] [email protected]
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FrenchCourses for Adults, Teenagers & Children
Alliance Française Cork, founded in 1947, is part of a worldwide network of over 1000 Alliances
in 130 countries.
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Chers Amis, Dear Friends, A Cháirde,
Nous sommes enchantés de vous présenter notre nouvelle brochure 2008-2009 : une présentation de nos cours de français toujours plus diversifiés et adaptés à vos besoins et notre programme d’activités culturelles toujours plus intense.
We are delighted to introduce our 2008-2009 brochure bringing you a broader and more intensive choice of French Courses with our team of fully qualified native French-speaking tutors.* Note the introduction this year of new Erasmus-preparation and Drama classes!
Alliance Française de Cork is proud to be part of a worldwide network established in Paris in 1883, supported by the French Foreign Office, and one of the largest educa-tional and cultural networks in the world with over 1000 Alliances in 135 countries.
We are pleased to introduce our exciting annual cultural programme for 2008- 2009. We invite you to consult our cultural calendar on page 10, and we look forward to welcoming you to our numerous cultural events.
We wish France every success with the Presidency of the EU, and here at Alliance Française, we hope to contribute to its success through our many cultural endeav-ours.
Du fond du Coeur nous vous souhaitons une merveilleuse année scolaire et culturelle parmi nous à l’Alliance Française de Cork.
Looking forward to welcoming you to Alliance Française de Cork.
A bientôt !
Nora Callanan Hélène Duquin President Director
* French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
Hélène DUQUIN, Director, H. E. M. Yvon ROE D’ALBERT, French Ambassador to Ireland, Nora CALLANAN, President at the launch of the
2008 Cork French Film Festival
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Course & exam Progression guide
generAl French courSeS
BASICS1 2
ELEMENTARY 3 4
INTERMEDIATE 1 2
INTERMEDIATE 3 4 R
ADVANCED HIGHER ADVANCED
exAmS DELF A1 DELF A2 DELF B1 DELF B2DALF C1 &C2
converSAtion
courSeSBasics Elementary Intermediate
Higher Intermediate
Advanced
Why Choose Alliance Française?Because there is more to learning French than just going to classes….
CONTENTS
A message from AF President & Director opposite
Contents & Course progression Page 1
Courses & Timetables for Adults (Autumn/Spring) Pages 2-3
Courses & Timetables for Children & Teenagers (Autumn/Spring) Pages 4-6
Exam Preparation for Junior & Leaving Certificate Page 7
Summer Courses at Alliance Française Pages 8-9
Annual Cultural Programme 2008-2009 & Mediathèque Page10
Individual Tuition Page 11
Diplomas & Exams at Alliance Française Page 11
Tailor-made Tuition for Companies Page 12
After-school French Club for Primary Schools Page 12
Enrolment Form Page 13
Terms and Conditions Page 14
Where to find us Page 14
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RefResheR CouRse foR Rusty BeginneRs €65:i Have you forgotten all your French? This class will help to refresh your knowledge and
build your confidence before starting a longer course.Classes held twice weekly over 2 weeks (6 hours): Tuesdays & Thursdays 5.45 – 7.15pm1 Session - Dates: 9th – 18th September 2008
geneRal CouRses foR adults autumn 08 & spRing 09:With 15 levels available, these comprehensive courses are specially designedfor participants to learn the French language covering all necessary languageskills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Particular focus and emphasis isgiven to developing participants’ oral communication skills, allowing them tohandle everyday situations and deal confidently with French-speaking people.Whether you are a complete beginner or at near-fluent level, our courses aredesigned to cater for all levels of proficiency.
i TERMS: Autumn Term: 22nd September 2008 – 18th of January 2009 Christmas Break: Saturday 20th December 2008 – Sunday 4th January 2009 inclusive Spring Term: 26th January 2009 – 24th May 2009 Easter Break: Monday 6th April – Sunday 19th April 2009 inclusive (please see overleaf for Adult General Course timetables)
i COURSE DURATION: 1.5 hours per week over 15 weeks (22.5 hours in total) Please note that term has increased by 1 week since 2007.
i COST: €240 or €220 with early-booking discount before Saturday, 13th September 2008 for Autumn term and Saturday, 17th January 2009 for Spring Term.
i CLASS SIZE: 8-16 students,
i COURSE BOOKS: A course book will be required for some of the levels. For Basics 1 – Elementary 4 Café Crème Level 1 is used. For Intermediate 1 – Intermediate 4 Studio Level 2 is used.Textbooks can be purchased in the office. Cost: €25
NOTE RE: Elementary Revisions and Intermediate Revisions:
These courses are specifically developed for students who would like to follow a condensedrevision programme before progressing onto a more advanced level. Elementary Revisionsallows a student to move onto Intermediate 1, while Intermediate Revisions helps studentsto move onto Higher Intermediate or Advanced levels. Focusing particularly on speakingskills, expanding vocabulary, and grammar revision, these programmes will help build yourconfidence before further study.
Third-level StudentsAlliance Française de Cork caters for all levels and language needs. For college studentswishing to supplement their third-level studies, a range of options are available, from privatetuition to our general courses for adults (see pages 2-3 for details). For our summer coursesfor Erasmus year students and for those beginning University, see page 8.
CouRses foR adults
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Autumn Term: 22th September 2008 – 18th January 2009Christmas Break: Saturday 20th December 2008 – Sunday 4th January 2009 inclusive Cost: €240 or €220 with the early booking discount by Saturday, 13th September, 2008.Open Evening: Thursday, 11th September; Open Day: Saturday, 13th September, 2008 10am-4pm.
Class DaYTIME EVENINGBeginners Tuesday 10-11.30 Wednesday 7.15-8.45
Basics 1 Tuesday 10-11.30Wednesday 5.45-7.15Thursday 7.15-8.45
Basics 2 Wednesday 10-11.30 Tuesday 5.45-7.15 Wednesday 7.15-8.45
Elementary 3 Wednesday 10-11.30 Wednesday 5.45-7.15 Thursday 7.15-8.45
Elementary 4 Wednesday 10-11.30 Tuesday 5.45-7.15 Wednesday 7.15-8.45
Elementary Revisions Tuesday 11.30-1.00 Thursday 5.45-7.15 Intermediate 1 Thursday 10-11.30 Tuesday 7.15-8.45
Intermediate 2 Tuesday 11.30-1.00Wednesday 7.15-8.45 Thursday 5.45-7.15
Intermediate 3 Thursday 11.30-1.00 Tuesday 5.45-7.15 Thursday 7.15-8.45
Intermediate 4 Tuesday 10-11.30 Thursday 5.45-7.15 Intermediate Revisions Wednesday 11.30-1.00 Tuesday 7.15-8.45
Intermediate Plus Tuesday 10-11.30
AdvancedWednesday 10-11.30 Thursday 11.30-1.00
Tuesday 7.15-8.45
Advanced Conversation Wednesday 11.30-1.00
Perfectionnement Tuesday 11.30-13.00 Wednesday 5.45-7.15
Spring Term: 26th January 2009 – 24th May 2009Easter Break: 6th-19th April 2009Cost: €240 or €220 with the early booking discount by Saturday, 17th January 2009.Open Evening: Thursday, 15 January; Open Day: Saturday, 17th January, 2008. 10am-4pm
Class DaYTIME EVENINGBeginners Thursday 10-11.30 Tuesday 5.45-7.15
Basics 1 Tuesday 10 -11.30 Wednesday 7.15-8.45Tuesday 5.45-7.15
Basics 2 Tuesday 10-11.30 Wednesday 5.45-7.15Thursday 7.15-8.45
Elementary 3 Wednesday 10-11.30 Tuesday 5.45-7.15 Wednesday 7.15-8.45
Elementary 4 Wednesday 10-11.30 Wednesday 5.45-7.15 Thursday 7.15-8.45
Elementary Revisions Wednesday 10-11.30 Tuesday 5.45-7.15 Wednesday 7.15-8.45
Intermediate 1 Tuesday 11.30-1.00 Thursday 5.45-7.15 Intermediate 2 Thursday 10-11.30 Tuesday 7.15-8.45
Intermediate 3 Tuesday 11.30-1.00 Wednesday 7.15-8.45 Thursday 5.45-7.15
Intermediate 4 Thursday 11.30-1.00 Tuesday 5.45-7.15 Thursday 7.15-8.45
Intermediate Revisions Wednesday 11.30-1.00 Tuesday 7.15-8.45
Intermediate Plus Tuesday 10-11.30
AdvancedWednesday 10-11.30 Thursday 11.30-1.00
Tuesday 7.15-8.45
Advanced Conversation Wednesday 11.30-1.00
Perfectionnement Tuesday 11.30-13.00 Wednesday 5.45-7.15
autumn teRm 2008 fRenCh CouRses foR adults
spRing teRm 2009 timetaBle fRenCh CouRses foR adults
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Alliance Française de Cork specializes in providing a wide range of courses for children and teenagers
yeaR-long CouRses foR ChildRen
Discover French through games, fun, and activities. Over the course of a year, your child will acquire and enhance language communication skills and expression through playgroup activities, singing, drawing, crafts, developing important vocabulary and grammatical skills at a young age. See timetable page 6. i 4 different levels (Year 1, 2, 3, 4)i 6-12 students per classi 1 hour per week on Saturdays over 27 weeks (course has been extended by 1 week)i Suitable for children of primary-school age from first to sixth classi Student textbook & activity book required (available in office) For Years 1 & 2: Alex & Zoé Level 1 For years 3 & 4: Alex & Zoé Level 2i Cost: €280 or €260 with early-booking discount before Saturday, 13th September
2008i Term Dates: 22nd September – 31st May 2009 (1st Saturday of term 27/09/2008)* Autumn mid-term break 27th October – 2nd November inclusive Christmas break: 20th December 2008 – 4th January 2009 Spring mid-term break 16th - 22nd February 2009 Easter break: 6th – 19th April inclusive* Please note: Children’s classes will not be held on the Saturday before the Leaving
Cert French Oral Exam due to the scheduling of the Leaving Cert Oral Preparation Course. We will inform parents and children of the exact date as soon as it is con-firmed by the Department of Education and Science. The re-scheduling of classes on Saturday 30th May is to account for this date.
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leaRn fRenCh thRough theatRe!
Age: 6 – 10 yearsLevel: some French desirable but not necessaryTime: Saturdays 2 – 3.30 pmDates: 27th Sept 2008 – 17th Jan 2009 Performance: Date TBCPrice: €200 for current AF students, €230 for outside students‘The practice of theatre allows both teacher and students to investigate aspects of the language other than those approached in a conventional class: instead of studying the different aspects of the language separately, theatre tends to coordinate those various activities. Moreover theatre possesses a playful dimension which will allow the children to work upon their difficulties while enjoying themselves. The idea is to forget one’s inhibitions to progress. The investment of the body strengthens the memorization and allows a lively contextualization of the vocabulary. Finally, the creation of a show together brings a tangible orientation to the class. The aim of the class will be to build this show but this shared experience will also allow the children to use French in a real context of communication. In a paradoxical way, theatre brings reality into the classroom’, Roxane Paire, AF French tutor and PhD student in Theatre Studies
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yeaR-long CouRses foR seCondaRy sChool students: These courses are designed to complement the student’s school work.Alliance Française de Cork also proposes a range of options for students wishing to study independently and prepare French for the Junior and Leaving Cert as an extra subject outside of their school time-table. Please contact the office should you wish to further discuss such options.
1st yeaR & 2nd yeaRWhile you may not yet be in exam-year, the language-learning process still continues! Our pro-grammes for 1st & 2nd Year help students to develop and deepen crucial comprehension and communication skills complementing school-work, and +building confidence in an enjoyable class set-up for the Junior Cert curriculum. See timetable overleaf.i 8-12 students per classi 1 hour per week over 27 weeks (course has been extended by 1 week)i 1st-Year class suitable for students who are beginning Secondary Schooli 2nd -Year class suitable for students who have completed 1st Yeari Student Textbook & Activity Book required (available in office) For 1st Year: Le Mag Level 1 For 2nd Year: Le Mag Level 2i Cost: €280 or €260 with early-booking discount before Saturday, 13 September 2008i Course Dates:i Term Dates: 22nd September – 24th May 2009 Autumn mid-term break 27th October – 2nd November inclusive Christmas break: 20th December 2008 – 4th January 2009 inclusive Spring mid-term break 16th - 22nd February 2009 Easter break: 6th – 19th April inclusive
tRansition yeaRWhile Transition Year is the time to acquire new skills, it is also an important time to consolidate your knowledge of French in order to facilitate the transition from the basics acquired for Junior Cert towards the more rigorous demands of advanced French at Leaving-Cert Level. Through working on your language development at this crucial stage, under the guidance of our native French-speaking teachers, you will enhance your understanding as well as your written and oral expression over a year-long programme 8-12 students per class. See timetable overleaf.i 1 hour per week over 27 weeks (course has been extended by 1 week)i Student Textbook & Activity Book required (available in office)i Cost: €280 or €260 with early-booking discount before Saturday, 13th September 2008i Term Dates: 22nd September – 24th May 2009 i Autumn mid-term break 27th October – 2nd November inclusive Christmas break: 20th December 2008 – 4thJanuary 2009 inclusive Spring mid-term break 16th -22nd February 2009 Easter break: 6th – 19th April inclusive
5th yeaROur programme for 5th year students is specifically designed to begin a focussed preparation of the student for the Leaving Certificate French curriculum. This course builds on the stu-dent’s knowledge, developing the necessary skills – oral and written expression, reading and listening comprehension - to enable the student to handle all aspects of the Leaving Certificate programme with confidence. See timetable overleaf.i 8-12 students per classi 1.5 hours per week over 27 weeks (course has been extended by 1 week)i Cost: €410 or €390 with early-booking discount before Saturday, 13th September 2008i Term Dates: 22nd September – 24th May 2009 (1st Saturday of term 27/09/2008) Autumn mid-term break 27th October – 2nd November inclusive Christmas break: 20th December 2008 – 4th January 2009 inclusive Spring mid-term break 16th -22th February 2009 Easter break: 6th – 19th April inclusive
CouRses foR teenageRs
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yeaRlong JunioR CeRt CouRses Our special Junior-Cert programme develops and deepens the student’s knowledge of the Junior-Cert curriculum. Specific attention will be paid to further enhancing the student’s ability to confidently handle all aspects of the exam – listening and reading comprehension as well as written expression. (Although it is not a compulsory part of the Junior Cert curriculum, stu-dents are also encouraged to develop their oral skills). See timetable belowi 8-12 students per classi 1.5 hours per week over 27 weeks (course has been extended by 1 week)i Cost: €410 or €390 with early-booking discount before Saturday, 13th September 2008i Term Dates: 22nd September – 24th May 2009 (1st Saturday of term 27/09/2008) Autumn mid-term break 27th October – 2nd November inclusive Christmas break: 20th December 2008 – 4th January 2009 Spring mid-term break 16th - 22nd February 2009 Easter break: 6th – 19th April inclusive
yeaRlong leaving CeRt CouRses (availaBle at honouRs level and pass level)During this critical year, our Leaving-Cert programme continues a concentrated and detailed approach to exam-preparation. The student will further enhance their language proficiency, focusing on all requirements of the exam – oral and written expression, listening and read-ing comprehension. Through regular attendance and consistent participation, this course will develop the crucial skills to enable the student to prepare for the exam with confidence. See timetable below.i 8-12 students per classi 1.5 hours per week over 27 weeks (course has been extended by 1 week)i Cost: €410 or €390 with early-booking discount before Saturday, 13 September 2008i Term Dates: 22nd September – 24th May 2009 (1st Saturday of term 27/09/2008)* Autumn mid-term break 27th October – 2nd November inclusive Christmas break: 20th December 2008 – 4th January 2009 Spring mid-term break 16th - 22nd February 2009 Easter break: 6th – 19th April inclusive*PLEASE NOTE In order to accommodate students also enrolling for the Leaving Cert Oral Exam Preparation Day (see below) classes will exceptionally take place from 9 - 10.30am on the Saturday before the oral examination week. At time of printing, these dates have yet to be issued by the Department of Education and Science.
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CLASS DAY TIMEChildren Year 1 Saturday 9.30-10.30Children Year 2 Saturday 10.30-11.30Children Year 3 Saturday 11.30-12.30Children Year 4 Saturday 12.30-13.30Learn French through Drama Saturday 14.00-15.301st Year Saturday 11.30-12.302nd Year Saturday 10.30-11.30Junior Cert Saturday 9.30-11.00
Wednesday 15.30-17.00Transition Year Saturday 10.30-11.305th Year Saturday 14.00-15.30Leaving Cert Honours Saturday 11.30-13.00
Wednesday 15.30-17.00Leaving Cert Pass Saturday 9.30-10.30
JunioR CeRt & leaving CeRt pRepaRation
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intensive pRepaRation day foR leaving CeRt fRenCh oRal examExam success is all about feeling confident and prepared. Designed to complement your schoolwork preparation, this 1-day course provides maximum immersion in the French lan-guage in an interactive group. Your 30-minute individual session includes a mock exam and an advice session with one of our native French-speaking tutors. Reserve early!i 6-12 students, 5 hours group tuition and a 30-minute individual session over 1 dayi Cost: €115i Dates: Held on the Saturday before the exam week for Leaving Cert Oral French
(exact dates not yet released by the Department of Education and Science)i 10.30am -4.30pm (lunch-break 1-2pm) and individual sessions from 4.30pm by
appointment
2-day easteR intensive oRal pRepaRationThis specialised course is designed to provide maximum immersion in the French language over an 8-hour period. The 2-day programme allows students to consolidate their learning; to practice and participate in an interactive classroom setting while being given extensive expo-sure to all aspects of the French Oral exam. The course is followed by an individual mock exam and advice session with one of our native French-speaking tutors in the afternoon of the second day.i 6-12 students, 8.5 hours group tuition over 2 days (including a 30-minute individual session )i Cost: €180i DATES: Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th April 2009i Day 1: 10.30am -16.30pm (lunch-break 1-2pm) Day 2: 10.30am -13.30pm with individual sessions with tutors from 2.30pm by
appointment
JunioR CeRt exam pRepaRation dayThis intensive course, held on the Saturday before the Junior Cert examination, is designed to help the student work on comprehension and written techniques, receiving hands-on advice from our tutors, helping to improve your language skills in order to face the exam with confidence.i 6-12 students, 4 hours group tuition i Cost: €70i DATES: Saturday before the Junior Cert French Exam (exact dates not yet released by
Department of Education and Science)i 9.30-13.30
individual tuition foR seCondaRy studentsA comprehensive option when preparing for the exams, Individual Tuition is available at mutually convenient times between you and an Alliance Française tutor, and is tailor-made to meet your particular needs. Individual attention allows you to concentrate on particular areas of the curriculum at your own pace, thus increasing your confidence.i €40 per hour if you book 20 hours or morei €45 per hour if you book between 10 and 19 hoursi €50 per hour if you book less than 10 hours
speCifiC exam-pRepaRation CouRses
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SUMMER COURSES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLSummer Term: 2nd June – 30th August 2009
intensive Revision & immeRsion CouRses Keep your French fresh over the summer! Brush up on your language skills in our enjoyable immersion courses before returning to school in September
JunioR CeRt intensive immeRsion CouRses €230(suitable for students entering both 2nd year & 3rd year in September 2009)i Enhance your understanding & expression in a purely French-speaking class environment i Refresh & develop your knowledge of grammar and vocabularyi Hand-outs providedClasses held over 1 week (20 hours) Monday to Friday 10am-12pm & 1-3pm daily (max 12 students)Choice of 3 sessions - DATES: 15th – 19th June, 13th -17th July, 10th – 14th August 2009
leaving CeRt intensive immeRsion CouRses €290 (suitable for students entering both 5th Year & Leaving Cert in September 2009)i Develop your speaking & understanding abilities in a purely French-speaking class envi-
ronment i Refresh & improve your knowledge of grammar and vocabularyi Hand-outs providedClasses held over 1 week (25 hours) Monday to Friday 10am-1pm & 2-4pm (max 12 students)Choice of 3 sessions - DATES: 22nd – 26th of June, 20th -24th of July, 17th – 21st August 2009
get Ready foR seCondaRy sChool! €120(suitable for children who have just completed primary school)i A course specially designed to build confidence in French just before starting 1st year at
secondary levelClasses held over 1 week (10 hours) Monday to Friday 10am-12am (max 12 students)Choice of 2 sessions- DATES: 6th-10th July, 3rd -7th August 2009
pRepaRation CouRse foR univeRsity fRenCh €75(suitable for students who have just completed Leaving Cert and are taking French at Third Level )i Build on your written and oral expression, develop your understanding of the particular
requirements involved in the advanced acquisition of French at 3rd level.Classes held over 3 consecutive days (6 hours) Tuesday – Thursday 11am-1pm1 Session - DATES: 8th-10th September 2009
pRepaRation CouRse foR eRasmus yeaR €75(suitable for students who are going on ERASMUS to France in 2008-2009)i A course specially designed to help students prepare for ERASMUS year: enhancing
understanding and expression of French for a variety of situations - lectures, administra-tion, student life etc.
Classes held over 2 weeks (6 hours) Tuesday & Thursday 11-12.30pm1 Session – DATES: 11th – 20th August 2009
summeR CouRses 2009
summeR CouRses foR post-seCondaRy & thiRd-level
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FREE ORAL ASSESSMENT TO HELP NEW STUDENTS CHOOSE THEIR LEVEL
ConveRsation Classes €70i These classes are designed for participants who wish to practice their speaking and lis-
tening skills. They are purely conversational and aim at improving oral fluency. An ideal way to brush up before a holiday in France!
Classes held once a week over 4 weeks (6hours)Choice of 3 sessions: 2nd - 26th June, 29th June - 24th July, 27th July - 23rd August
Conversation Classes Day Evening
Basics Conversation Thursday 10-11.30 Wednesday 5.45-7.15
Elementary Conversation Wednesday 10-11.30 Thursday 7.15-8.45
Intermediate Conversation Thursday 11.30-1.00 Tuesday 7.15 – 8.45
Higher Intermediate Conversation Tuesday 10-11.30 Thursday 7.15-8.45
Advanced Conversation Wednesday 11.30-1.00 Tuesday 5.45-7.15
intensive immeRsion CouRse foR adults €250i An intensive course providing maximum exposure to French over the course of 2 weeks.
Ideal for students wishing to develop their understanding and improve their knowledge over a short time period (equivalent to Basics 1 level).
Classes held over 2 week (18 hours) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6-9pmChoice of 3 sessions - DATES: 16th – 25th June, 21st – 30thJuly, 18th – 27th August 2009
Rusty BeginneRs €70i Have you forgotten all your French? This class is designed to refresh your knowledge
and build your confidence before starting a longer course.Classes held twice weekly over 2 weeks (6 hours) Tuesdays & Thursdays 5.45-7.15pm 1 session – DATES: 8th -17th September 2009
geneRal CouRses foR adults €2202nd June- 23rd august Classes held once a week over 12 weeks
CLASS DAYTIME EVENING
Beginners Thursday 10-11.30 Thursday 5.45-7.15
Basics 1 Wednesday 10-11.30 Tuesday 5.45-7.15
Basics 2 Wednesday 10-11.30 Wednesday 7.15-8.45
Elementary Revisions Thursday 10-11.30 Wednesday 7.15-8.45
Intermediate Revisions Wednesday 11.30-1.00 Thursday 7.15-8.45
summeR CouRses foR adults 2009
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i A series of monthly exhibitions by French and Irish artists enriching our ‘Regards croi-sés’
i Coming up in October our European Symposium, under the label of the European Cultural Season, in Aula Maxima UCC, in association with the Department of Government, UCC. Our key speakers will include Micheál MARTIN, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Viscount Etienne DAVIGNON & French Minister Renaud DONNEDIEU DE VABRES
i We give you yet again a rendezvous with the best in French Cinema: Our 20th Cork French Film Festival first week of March 2009, with an even more diverse and expand-ed programme, curated by Paul CALLANAN, Festival Artistic Director
i An exhibition and lecture in homage to the late Aimé CÉSAIRE, one of the greatest con-temporary writers in the French language, by Annick THÉBIA-MELSAN, his close friend and biographer. Dates tbc
i In May, Alliance Française de Cork will present a theatre performance in French at the Granary, coming directly from the Festival d’Avignon
i On the 21st June, we celebrate Fête de la musique, in association with the Service Culturel de l’Ambassade de France.
For details: Please contact [email protected]
All our students have automatic access to our Resource Centre. Membership of the Resource Centre includes free lending services of the collections, regular emails regarding our cultural events, and costs €50 for the year. Special discount for third-level students. Our collection includes:
i French cinemA corner: a lending collection of 200 films on DVD, most available with English subtitles, new titles added frequently
i preSS corner: Current newspapers and magazines
i children’S corner: animations and films on DVDs, books, magazines
i French literAture: a large choice of new titles
annual CultuRal pRogRamme 2008 - 2009
ResouRCe CentRe
Olivier POIVRE D’ARVOR, Director of CulturesFrance in Cork to support our 2008 Cork French Film Festival, being welcomed by Paul CALLANAN, Festival Artistic Director.
Brian Terry Photography
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Tuition for Adults, Third-level, Teenagers or ChildrenDesigned to adapt to your specific needs, tailor-made tuition includes:
i initial assessment of level and requirements
i flexible session times during working hours
i possibility of cancellation up to 24 hours in advance (cancellation for a Monday class must be made on Saturday before 4pm during autumn & spring terms, Friday before 5.30pm during summer term)
i Free Alliance Membership giving you access to our Resource Centre’s lending collec-tions until August 2009, if you book 5 hours or more.
i Price: €40 per hour if you book 20 hours or more; €45 per hour if you book 10 hours or more; or €50 per hour if you book less than 10 hours
i One-to-one tuition in French for Business, Tourism or Law
DELF DALF
Whether or not you are a student of Alliance Française Cork, we offer you the opportunity to register and sit the DELF and DALF diploma examinations (Diplomes d’Etudes en Langues Françaises et Diplome Approfondi de langue Française)These language examinations were initiated by the French Ministry of Education in 1985, and provide a widely recognized accreditation of your level in French (see table for gen-eral guideline). Our tutors are happy to advise students regarding their level. Just ask! Examinations are held in January and June (please consult table on contents page for level requirements).
pRivate tuition
exams and diplomas at allianCe fRançaise de CoRk
GO TO FRANCE WITH VECSILive with a French family! Study in a French school!Transit ion Year programme al l year round Bordeaux Paris
Leaving Cert Intensive French Summer Courses + Activities July/August 2009 Biarritz Nantes
T: +353 21 4841470 F: +353 21 4863344 E: vecsi i [email protected] W: www.vecsi.com
LINGUISTIC & CULTURAL
EXCHANGE ORGANISATION VECSI
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FRENCH FOR BUSINESSWhat our clients have to say:
“We asked Alliance Française de Cork to tailor a course for our people travelling to workin Belgium. We were delighted with what they devised. It balanced business and technicallanguage with conversational French that’s essential for everyday life” Karen Coveney, HR – PM Group
“Many thanks to Alliance Française de Cork, for helping me to get back the confidence andease of speaking French again. After not using my French in many years, I needed to prepare myself for my new sales job which included dealing with French-speaking customers.I chose AF as they seemed the most trusted, experienced and welcoming organization.The teachers were great and they were very well able to provide a course that exactly suitedmy needs. And it was nice to make use of their library of French books and DVDs as well.Merci beaucoup !”Nick Beckman, VMware (part of the EMC group )
“We found Alliance Française to be highly committed to the project, doing a lot of background work before the sessions began. The company’s objectives were met fully at the endof the course. We would have no hesitation in recommending Alliance Française to any busi-ness sourcing a similar course provider”Fergus O’Connor, HR Director, Beamish & Crawford
tailoR-made tuition foR Companies
Alliance Française de Cork offers specialized tuition in French for Business, French forTourism and French for Law, designed to help participants to further develop their Frenchcommunication skills in a business environment.Alliance Française de Cork organizes tailor-made language programmes for its corporateclients throughout the year, designed to adapt to your company’s requirements. Initial freeassessment of all participants by our Director, Hélène Duquin
i Designing a tuition programme to suit your company’s objectives
i Flexible session times at mutually convenient times at Alliance or on-site
i Possibility of cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
i Free Alliance Française membership for every participant giving them access to our Resource Centre’s lending collections for a year
i In-house corporate training Please contact the office for our special Business Tuition brochure (021 4310677).
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Alliance Française de Cork is delighted to announce the launch of our After School French-Club Initiative for Primary-School Children. Our After School French Club is specifically designed to help children develop an ear for the language, offering them an enjoyable experi-ence in a stimulating and fun learning environment. In order to accommodate schools in their class-scheduling, the French Club is held at the school premises as an after-school activity.We will be happy to speak to you regarding any queries or questions you may have about our programme.
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allianCe fRançaise enRolement foRm yeaR: 08/09
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Resource Centre:
All of our students are offered free Alliance Membership giving them access to
our Resource Centre’s lending collection. Membership cards can be collected
from the office. If you are not enrolling in a course, Alliance Membership may be
purchased for the academic year 08/09 for €50. [ ]
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Please come during office hours: Mon – Fri, 9.30am – 5.30pm (closed 1.30 – 2.30pm).
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or www.alliancefrancaisecork.com).
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Alliance Française, Enterprise House, 36 Mary Street, Cork
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Alliance Française, Enterprise House, 2nd Floor,36 Mary Street, Cork, Ireland
Tel: + 353 21 431 06 77
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teRms and Conditions - Please Read CaRefully
1. Places are on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved without full payment. To avoid disappointment, please ensure we receive your full enrolment fee well in advance. Please note that a minimum of students is required to open a course
2. We welcome payment by credit card Visa, MasterCard, debit card (Laser), cheque or cash. Please note that cash and laser payments can only be accepted in the office during office hours.
3. No new enrolments may be accepted after the 2nd week of term.
4. Fees are exclusive of course books. You can pur-chase your books in the office during office hours
5. Refund policy: i We regret that fees are not refundable or
transferable once the course has started i We reserve the right to add or cancel classes
subject to demand, and to return applications at our discretion. In the event of a cancellation, we will endeavour to provide an alternative class-option for students as soon as possible. If such
an alternative is not possible, fees will be refunded by us. Please allow a few weeks for this to be processed.
i No partial refund can be granted for classes not attended. For the comfort of all participants, it is not possible for students to attend an alternative class to
compensate for any missed lessons. i Students who have paid the full course fee
must notify the Alliance before the course commencement date that they do not
intend to take up the place reserved. Fees minus an administration fee of €50 will be
transferred to the following term or refunded. Application for such refunds should be made to the Director in writing.
i Students who have already paid the full course fee must notify the director within two weeks following the course
commencement date that they do not intend to take up the place reserved. Half of the course fee will be transferred to the following term or refunded.
i In exceptional cases of hardship (e.g. medical, bereavement), requests for refunds of fees outside the limits set out
above may be considered, but such request should be made in writing to the Director together with supporting documentation.
Your statutory rights are not effected
