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Our summer classes are open for registration and begin June 16!
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COURSE MATERIALS: Students are expected to purchase their own textbooks and should do so as soon as they register for a class so they have them for their first meeting.
REFUNDS: Please consult our Tuition Refund Policy.
CLASS STATUS: It will be noted on this page if a class has filled up or been withdrawn or if its status is in question, requiring contact with our School Director before registering.
Bienvenue aux débutants! Welcome, beginners! This class is designed for students with no prior experience in French. Careful attention is paid to proper pronunciation, best learning techniques, and in-class participation to learn how to speak with confidence. We will cover the first two units of Édito A1: introducing oneself, talking about likes and dislikes, and learning basic exchanges. Greetings, initial numbers, and the alphabet are also covered, in addition to core grammar concepts such as basic verb conjugations and noun-adjective agreement. Have fun online in French with your classmates learning the language in authentic contexts and using our practical and effective method!
| Language Requirement: | none |
| Dates: | 7 weeks, Mondays 6/16 – 7/28 @ 4:30-6 pm |
| Professor: | Lauren Bruneau |
| Location: | Online Only (Zoom) |
| Fee for session: | $210 ($189 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Édito A1 book & workbook / bring your own (click here for details) |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
On avance! This class moves students beyond the basics and onto the new material of Unit 3 of the Édito book series. You’ll discover new verb forms and important connecting words and, as always, our emphasis on speaking. You will also be using and reviewing what came previously (la base) in addition to taking on the new theme of “What’s there to eat?” Anchor learning in real-world scenarios that are practical and motivating! Meet back up with your classmates from the Spring Session and continue having fun learning the key words and phrases that make survival communication possible in French!
| Language Requirement: | A1 101 |
| Dates: | 7 weeks, Thursdays 6/19 – 7/31 @ 3:30-5 pm |
| Professor: | Marc Juneau |
| Location: | Hybrid (Zoom & 43 King Street) |
| Fee for session: | $210 ($189 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Édito A1 book & workbook / bring your own (click here for details) |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
This class covers the material of Édito’s Unit 4 while also providing more practice with the basics students have learned to date. New structures include the imperative for giving commands and the near future tense. Topics included are travel in Paris and French-speaking countries, public transport, and asking for and giving directions. Learn the essentials for getting around for your next trip to Canada or France with confidence!
| Language Requirement: | A1 101 |
| Dates: | 7 weeks, Fridays 6/20 – 8/8 @ 3:30-5 pm (no class on July 4) |
| Professor: | Marjorie Blanchard |
| Location: | 43 King Street (in person only) |
| Fee for session: | $210 ($189 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Édito A1 book & workbook / bring your own (click here for details) |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
This class will cover the key topics from Units 4 and 5 of the Édito A1 text series. Communication will focus on practical topics such as asking directions, using public transportation, and dressing for the weather. Grammar points will include the imperative mood, the near future tense and demonstrative adjectives. Grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation are all enforced through emphasis on dialogue. Students gain confidence in speaking through structured conversations, engaging exercises and the asking/answering of basic questions in real-world situations and authentic contexts.
| Language Requirement: | A1 101 |
| Dates: | 7 weeks, Fridays 6/20 – 8/8 @ 5:30-7 pm (no class on July 4) |
| Professor: | Marjorie Blanchard |
| Location: | 43 King Street (in person only) |
| Fee for session: | $210 ($189 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Édito A1 book & workbook / bring your own (click here for details) |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
This class will cover Unit 6 in the Édito A1 book series (“What are we doing today?”). Students will learn time expressions and personal descriptions and be able to speak about daily activities and various types of outings. Grammar targets include useful irregular and reflexive verbs and the recent past. Some time will also be devoted to correct pronunciation and discussing cultural differences regarding use of free time. Continue learning with your peers in authentic contexts using this engaging method!
| Language Requirement: | A1 102 |
| Dates: | 7 weeks, Mondays 6/23 – 8/4 @ 5:30-7 pm |
| Professor: | Nikki Matheson |
| Location: | Online (Zoom) |
| Fee for session: | $210 ($189 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Édito A1 book & workbook / bring your own (click here for details) |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
Continue your beginner French studies with this convenient online course! Students will cover Unit 7, “At my house” (Chez moi!) in the Édito A1 text series. Vocabulary includes different types of lodging, furnishings, rooms, and terms associated with communal living. Target communication includes informing oneself about housing, respecting house rules, and having neighborly exchanges. Grammar structures include prepositions of place, the use of pronouns, and an introduction to the passé composé. Numerous real-world documents and guided speaking situations provide students with an engaging way to practice what they’ve learned while picking up new concepts. Join your classmates online from the cool of your home this summer!
| Language Requirement: | A1 103 |
| Dates: | 6 weeks, Tuesdays 7/8 – 8/12 @ 3:30-5 pm |
| Professor: | Morgan Stephan |
| Location: | Online (Zoom) |
| Fee for session: | $180 ($162 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Édito A1 book & workbook / bring your own (click here for details) |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
This class will involve a review of the final units in the Édito A1, an emphasis on asking/answering the many basic questions covered throughout the book, and also the verb tenses learned to date. Students will practice with scripted dialogues and additional exercises to be provided. While the vocabulary revision will focus primarily on the second half of the textbook, students can also request extra practice with prior lexicons. Set a strong foundation for the A2 level by having fun and exchanging with your classmates in the French you’ve learned so far!
| Language Requirement: | A1 104 |
| Dates: | 7 weeks, Thursdays 6/19 – 7/31 @ 6-7:30 pm |
| Professor: | Marc Juneau |
| Location: | 43 King Street |
| Fee for session: | $210 ($189 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Édito A1 book & workbook / bring your own (click here for details) |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
Looking for an A1-level refresher before leveling up to A2 in the fall? Then this is the class for you! From the present tense to the passé composé, from ordering in a restaurant to describing your week, A1 Fun-damentals will review the crucial topics of Édito A1 in a fast-paced and fun environment. The class will review one key grammar topic each week in the context of a practical scenario. Class time will focus on listening and speaking and will quickly put reviewed grammar and vocabulary into practice through games and conversation activities. Join this engaging and interactive class if you’ve already seen these topics but want to boost your confidence and prepare for the next level!
| Language Requirement: | A1 105 |
| Dates: | 6 weeks, Wednesdays 7/9 – 8/13 @ 6-7:30 pm |
| Professor: | Johanna Schneider |
| Location: | 43 King Street |
| Fee for session: | $180 ($162 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Teacher-provided materials |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
This class will focus on completing Unit 5 of the Édito textbook, with some work in Unit 6 as well. We will continue to practice the past tenses in conversations and start using the future tense. Communication topics will include talking about future society and our preferences in food and nutrition. The class will also refer to engaging well-known French works to build upon the textbook material. Learn to speak with confidence in practical and authentic contexts!
| Language Requirement: | A2 102 |
| Dates: | 6 weeks, Tuesdays 7/8 – 8/12 @ 5:30-7 pm |
| Professor: | Lucas Dunn |
| Location: | Hybrid (Zoom & 43 King Street) |
| Fee for session: | $180 ($162 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Édito A1 book & workbook / bring your own (click here for details) |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
This class will cover Unit 7, “To your health!,” in the Édito A2 text series in addition to a conversational review of last session’s most useful structures. The vocabulary targets include the body and health-related terms including sleep, well-being, self-care, and medical visits. We will pick up structures such as the superlative, object pronouns, and questions with “quel.” Some time will also be devoted to correct pronunciation and a few cultural asides. As always, emphasis is placed on everyday communication in authentic and practical situations. Students may also opt for more practice with the trickier elements from the Spring Session.
| Language Requirement: | A2 103 |
| Dates: | 7 weeks, Mondays 6/16 – 7/28 @ 5:30-7 pm |
| Professor: | Marc Juneau |
| Location: | 60 Lake Street, Burlington |
| Fee for session: | $210 ($189 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Édito A2 book & workbook / bring your own (click here for details) |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
Join this A2 level French class where learning becomes fun with the Storytelling method! Students will create simple and imaginative stories together designed to expand your vocabulary and help improve your speaking and comprehension skills. Actively engage with your camarades de classe by playing out roles and sharing your ideas. “Learn by doing” with this unique method in a supportive setting. No matter your current level of confidence in speaking, this class is for you!
| Language Requirement: | A2 103 |
| Dates: | 6 weeks, Tuesdays 7/8 – 8/12 @ 5:30-7 pm |
| Professor: | Morgan Stephan |
| Location: | Online (Zoom) |
| Fee for session: | $180 ($162 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Teacher-provided materials |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
What’s the difference between /ə/, /e/, and /ɛ/? Learn hands-on in this introductory class on the international phonetic alphabet! Students will discover the IPA and then practice it to improve their French pronunciation, targeting specifically those sounds English speakers find to be most challenging. Students will then apply this new learning to the recitation and close analysis of various poems, short stories, and songs. They will employ simple online recording technology to analyze their progress throughout the class. Learn to master the /y/, /r/, and /œ/ sounds once and for all this summer!
| Language Requirement: | A2 103 |
| Dates: | 6 weeks, Tuesdays 7/8 – 8/12 @ 3:30-5 pm |
| Professor: | Lucas Dunn |
| Location: | 43 King Street (online attendance is an option) |
| Fee for session: | $180 ($162 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Teacher-provided materials |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
Popular songs provide a fun and engaging way to study and learn French! So what happens when these songs are adapted into other languages? Let’s look at how word choices are based on nuance, cultural codes, references, and even the cadence of a language. The background stories are also interesting, such as how “Comme d’Habitude” turned into “My Way” and then eventually to Bowie’s “Life on Mars.” Let our resident Alliance musicienne Nikki Matheson lead you through a host of adaptations and musical trends, including the Yé-Yé ’60s, folk, and Broadway. Discover which hits’ themes and melodies crossed the ocean. Because there is so much to talk about, class discussions will be entirely in French. It is therefore recommended that students speak comfortably at the B1 level.
| Language Requirement: | B1 101 |
| Dates: | 7 weeks, Mondays 6/23 – 8/4 @ 3:30-5 pm |
| Professor: | Nikki Matheson |
| Location: | Online (Zoom) |
| Fee for session: | $210 ($189 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Teacher-provided materials |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
Our popular Magazine Club class returns with all-new content this summer! Based on the Bien-Dire culture magazine for intermediate and advanced French students, the varied topics serve as a launching point for engaging discussions. As a seasoned journalist, Eric brings an unique perspective with deep real-world experience to draw from. The friendly and open discussion format is designed to encourage student input and reactions to the various readings that cover social news, francophone personalities, the arts, travel, and language! Engaging audio sources, additional vocabulary, and various exercises help guide students’ learning. Virtual copies of Bien-Dire are provided, so the use of a tablet or second screen is strongly encouraged.
| Language Requirement: | B1 103 |
| Dates: | 7 weeks, Tuesdays 6/17 – 7/29 @ 10:30 am -12 pm |
| Professor: | Eric Agnero |
| Location: | 43 King Street (in person only) |
| Fee for session: | $210 ($189 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Teacher-provided materials |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
Everyone would love to master the elusive subjunctive in French, but is it an essential structure or one that can be avoided? Find out this summer, when we grapple with this benchmark mood, recall the best ways to use infinitives, and also look at present and past participles. This is the second of several classes based on “La grammaire progressive du français B1-B2,” and is designed to help students master those structures that are most useful when speaking conversationally in French. Fun exercises help students recover essential vocabulary in authentic and relevant daily contexts.
| Language Requirement: | B1 103 |
| Dates: | 7 weeks, Mondays 6/16 – 7/28 @ 3-4:30 pm |
| Professor: | Marc Juneau |
| Location: | Online (Zoom) |
| Fee for session: | $210 ($189 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Teacher-provided materials |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
This conversational class will cover the final two Units of the Vite et Bien II textbook, “Money and the Economy” and “Hopes, Dreams and Decisions.” The all-in-one text includes reading, listening, and new vocabulary, with numerous engaging activities to have learners quickly conversing about the various domains. We highlight proper pronunciation and cultural differences as always and will cover grammar points useful for daily communication. This session includes: the subjunctive and how to work around it, the superlative, and numerous expressions of quantity. The ability to share short presentations and numerous chances to practice speaking with a partner are two other class highlights. Join fellow French enthusiasts to work on these important domains as you conclude the B1 level—Félicitations!
| Language Requirement: | B1 104 |
| Dates: | 7 weeks, Tuesdays 6/17 – 7/29 @ 5:30-7 pm |
| Professor: | Marc Juneau |
| Location: | Online (Zoom) |
| Fee for session: | $210 ($189 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Vite et Bien 2 / bring your own (click here for details) |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
Plunge weekly into the French‑speaking world through newscasts, radio features, and award‑winning short films. Guided by journalist‑producer Eric Agnero, each session begins with a 3‑ to 8‑minute clip (France 24, TV5Monde, Arte, UniFrance, etc.), followed by targeted vocabulary work, a lively roundtable discussion of the global issues raised, and a focused review of intermediate‑to‑advanced grammar (subjunctive, conditionals, relative pronouns, discourse connectors, and more). Follow authentic media at natural speed, debate confidently, and strengthen your grammar in real‑world contexts.
| Language Requirement: | B1 104 |
| Dates: | 7 weeks, Tuesdays 6/17 – 7/29 @ 2-3:30 pm |
| Professor: | Eric Agnero |
| Location: | Hybrid (Zoom & 43 King Street) |
| Fee for session: | $210 ($189 for AFLCR members) |
| Course material: | Teacher-provided materials |
Click here to register online. Or contact our Education Director to pay via check.
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