ADULT COURSESSummer 2018

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

SESSION DATES

June 20 - August 30

No classes on July 4

Core Language Classes

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: SAISON 1

Beginner FrenchMonday & Wednesday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PM

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

Tuesday & Thursday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

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

Tuesday & Thursday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PM

Beginner French 3Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

A1/A2 - Beginner French 4Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Tuesday & 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 07:40 PM - 09:10 PM

Intermediate French 2Tuesday & Thursday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PM

Intermediate French 3Monday & Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Intermediate French 4Tuesday & Thursday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

B1

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: SAISON 4

Advanced French 5 Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

B2

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: SAISON 2

Advanced Beginner French 1Monday & Wednesday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PM

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

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

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

A2/B1 - Advanced Beginner French 4Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tuesday & Thursday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

A2

SUMMER 2018 | JUNE 20 - AUGUST 30

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!

A2 Adv. Beginner French 3 JUNE 21 - JULY 24

Tuesday & Thursday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

A2/B1 Adv. Beginner French 4 JULY 26 - AUG 28

Tuesday & Thursday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Accelerated Classes - 5-weeks only

B2 Advanced French 1 JUNE 20 - JULY 25

Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

B2 Advanced French 2 JULY 30 - AUG 29

Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Specialized Classes Conversation Classes

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

Monday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMSESSION 1 JUNE 25 - JULY 23

SESSION 2 JULY 30 - AUG 27

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

Daily Life in FranceIn this course you will learn about the ins and outs of living in modern France. What is a typical day like for French people? How is everyday life different and/or similar to American life? Discover a variety of aspects such as schooling, holidays, family and media. Daily Life in France is a great opportunity for you to better understand how the French live.

Thursday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMSESSION 1 JUNE 21 - JULY 19

SESSION 2 JULY 26 - AUG 23

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

Literature: Childhood MemoriesIn this class, you will read several autobiographical works from the 19th and 20th centuries and study the role of memory while relating events that took place in an author’s childhood.

Tuesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMcourse materials: selected novels, plays, etc. - price varies

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/

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 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

SESSION 1 JUNE 20 - JULY 25

SESSION 2 AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 29

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 Adv. Beginner Conversation for description.

Tuesday 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

SESSION 1 JUNE 26 - JULY 24

SESSION 2 JULY 31 - AUGUST 28

duration: 2 hrs/week for 5 or 10 weeks cost: 10 weeks - $445 for members| $475 for non-members

5 weeks - $250 for members| $280 for non-members

Advanced ConversationSee Adv. Beginner Conversation for description.

Thursday 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

SESSION 1 JUNE 21 - JULY 19

SESSION 2 JULY 26 - AUGUST 23

duration: 2 hrs/week for 5 or 10 weeks cost: 10 weeks - $445 for members| $475 for non-members

5 weeks - $250 for members| $280 for non-members

B2

A2/B1

B1/B2

B1

• Advance Registration for Premier and Mosaïque members May 14 - May 20

• Premier and Mosaïque members receive 5% off member price

• Enroll by May 31 for a 10% Early Bird discount on 10-week class tuition fee

• No classes on July 4• Textbooks and course materials can be

purchased at the Reception Desk

JUNE 20 - AUGUST 30 | SUMMER 2018

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

B2+/C1

617.912.0400 w frenchculturalcenter.org

REGISTER NOW!

NEW

A2

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 - 7Register by: November 19

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.

September 26Register by: September 5

November 14Register by: October 24

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.

October 16 - 24Register by: August 31

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.

Check back for dates in the fall. $20 for members$25 non-members

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS

T: 617.912.0400 | F: 617.912.0450 | education@frenchculturalcenter.org | 53 Marlborough Street Boston, MA 02116

HOURS (AS OF JUNE 18)LIBRARY HOURS Monday through Thursday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PMFriday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday | Closed

CENTER HOURSMonday through Thursday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMFriday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday | Closed

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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