Levels description

- Adults classes
- Children classes

Adults classes

L'Alliance Française de Charlottesville now offers you a wide range of lessons in keeping with the new European framework (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2).

French Classes Levels

Beginners : A1 Level, Basic User

No French at all? Simply want to start from the very beginning?
→Objective: To understand and use familiar everyday expressions, and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Introduce oneself and others; ask and answer questions about personal details such as where one lives, people one knows, and things one has; interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
→Method: "Panorama 1".
→Tools: student book, practical exercise book and CD audio
→Number of hours: 125 hours

Returning Beginners : A2 Level, Pre-intermediate Level

Want to refresh your basics in French?
→Objective: To understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance such as every day topics, shopping, local geography, etc... You will be placed in situations of "communication gaps" so that you will react naturally with an understandable French. You will learn grammatical structures, a wide range of vocabulary while feeling more confident with your pronunciation and oral comprehension.
→Method: "Rond-Point 1 ".
→Tools: student book, practical exercise book and 2 CDs audio
→Number of hours: 125 hours

Independent Users : B1 Level

Can you get by in French language situations such as working, travelling, talking about school and leisure...?
→Objective: To understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. You will be able to produce simple, connected text on topics with which you are familiar or are of personal interest. Get ready to describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give explanations for opinions and plans.
→Method: "Rond-Point 2" based on 9 units.
→Tools: student book, practical exercise book and 2 CDs audio
→Number of hours: 125 hours

B2 Level

For those of you who are able to understand the main points during an authentic conversation.
→Objective: To understand the main ideas of complex dialogue on both concrete and abstract topics. Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Produce clear, detailed dialogue on a wide range of subjects and explain a point of view on a particular topic by giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
→Method: Panorama 2
→Tools: student book, practical exercise book and CD audio
→Number of hours: 125 hours

Intermediate Conversation Class : B1 : Parlez!

French conversation for High Beginners and Low Intermediate levels.
This class focuses on a formal introduction to the art of French conversation learning idioms and useful dialogues to become more spontaneous. It is a good way to reinforce your conversation skills.
→Number of hours: Weekly hour-and-a-half sessions, running all year round
→Tools: “Le Français par les textes” Niveau I

Intermediate Conversation Class : B2 Level

This course will inhance your comprehension skills and your ability to communicate with near fluency in pratical situations: asking for, and giving information, renting an apartment or a car, giving your opinion, talking about present, past events and future plans.
→Number of hours: Weekly hour-and-a-half sessions, running all year round
→Tools: “Le Français par les textes” Niveau 2 and an audio-visual method “Sur le vif”

Proficient User : C1 Level

Near native fluency?
→Objective: understand a wide range of demanding, longer dialogues, and recognize their implicit meaning. Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Produce clear, well-structured, detailed dialogue on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
→Method: Panorama 3
→Tools: student book, practical exercise book and CD audio
→Number of hours: 125 hours

Proficient User - Mastery : C2 Level

Native fluency? Teacher of French? Do you want to make sure you retain your French and while improving it?
→Objective: Easily understand virtually everything heard or read. Summarize information from different spoken and written sources; reconstruct arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Express yourself precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning in more complex situations.
→Method: Panorama 4
→Tools: student book, practical exercise book and CD audio
→Number of hours: 125 hours

Advanced Conversation Class:
C1, C2 Levels
Vous êtes à l'aise et désirez améliorer votre niveau de compréhension?
→Objective: class discussion will be centered on different topics leading to a stimulating exchange of opinions about civilization and current issues. This is an excellent way to continue enriching your vocabulary as well as refining your grammar knowledge.
→Method: research, presentation, discussion on given topics
→Tools: press excerpts, literature, films sources
→Number of hours: Weekly hour-and-a-half sessions, running all year round

English Improvement Classes (EIC)

English Grammar for Students of French (all ages): E1
French grammar refers to a number of grammatical terms such as conjugation, pronouns, direct and indirect objects and many others. You might not be sure how to recognize those parts. This class will teach you how to identify parts of speech and to analyze the function of words in an English sentence. Without this basic knowledge, students are severely handicapped in learning French.
→Tools: student book

English Improvement for Foreigners and Francophones (Intermediate or Combined Level) : E2
Students will practice speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while enhancing grammar and vocabulary related to practical topics. Classroom activities are task-oriented and designed to help students apply what they have learned. Teaching materials are aligned with SCANS, EFF and CASAS standards
Ces cours de français pour francophones sont destinés à améliorer vos compétences à communiquer en anglais. Maîtrise de la grammaire, du vocabulaire, phonétique et expressions idiomatiques dans une ambiance conviviale.
→Outils: articles de journaux

NB: These classes will be taught by professional ESL teachers.

Upon request (ask for quotes)
Communication Express (Introduction to French Professional situations)
A French method for adults beginners, including 2 audio cassettes and a book with practical exercises.
→Number of hours: 60 to 90 hours depending on the level of the students
Business French
For the students and workers who want to improve their knowledge of the business world specializing in secretarial, commercial, touristic or banking activities.
→Number of hours: 125 hours
Private Lessons
Native French-speaking teachers will help you with your homework, or to get ready for your next trip. Ask for quotes.
→Number of hours: A minimum of 5 lessons is required
Off-site Classes
At public and private schools, or at your business premises
Cooking

Cooking classes in French. Learn about a very important aspect of French culture through its vocabulary, action verbs, and the idiomatic expressions pertaining to the recipe of the month. Learn how to follow a French recipe in a friendly atmosphere, and taste it at the end of class. All costs included.

→ One evening a month

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Children Classes

L'Alliance Française is offering a unique combination of classes, social and cultural activities with francophones from around the world. Our instructors are French natives or fluent speakers with university degrees. Classes are small and can be held with a minimum of 6 students. Schedules can be modified to accommodate the wishes of the group. Quality teaching and small groups give you the best chance to quickly improve your French. Individual/group tutoring can be organized upon request.
Programs are also available in some city, county and private schools where we teach or have taught in the afternoon: Broadus Wood Elementary School, Crozet Elementary School, Greenbrier Elementary School, Merriwether Lewis Elementary School, Greer Elementary School, Beau Pre Preschool, Venable Elementary School, Hollymead Elementary School, Woodbrook Elementary School, Free Union Country School, The Village School, Walker Middle School, St. Anne’s-Belfield Lower School.

Four different levels

- Petits (PT) Workshop (5 to 7 years old)
- Enfants (EB) Beginners (6 to 8 years old)
- Enfants (EA) Advanced (9 years old and up)
- Juniors (JU) Intermediate A1.1 or A1.2 (Level 1 of the CEFRL)

For more information please contact L'Alliance Française de Charlottesville
by phone at 434-971-1616 or
by email alliancefrancaisecville@yahoo.com

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Last updated March 2008