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Alliance Françaisede Limerick

Courses2016/2017

Bonjour, WelcomeAbout Us

Founded in 1944 by a like-minded group of French language enthusiasts in Cruise’s Hotel, Alliance française de Limerick is the oldest Alliance française in Ireland. Alliance française de Limerick is specialized in teaching French to non-French speaking students and participates in the organization of cultural events.

At Alliance française de Limerick, the objective is to improve or develop skills in French language and culture. Maybe you want to be more comfortable on holiday in France, maybe you want to progress in your job, you may want to acquire a world-wide recognised language qualification or maybe its pour la plaisir, whatever your reason for learning French, we offer a range of courses to suit you!

Our Teachers

All of our teachers are native French speakers, qualified and experienced at teaching French as a foreign language. Their area of expertise covers all levels and are aimed at meeting every need: general French, conversational, exam preparation, one to one and business classes.

Our Courses

Alliance française de Limerick proposes a large range of classes and workshops from beginner to advanced level or tailor made on-demand class. Our academic year runs from September to May and has 3 semesters. The next session for group classes will start on Monday 12th of September 2016.

Certifications

Alliance française de Limerick is an official examination centre for the DELF/DALF and DELFJunior.DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are official qualifications awarded by CIEP and French Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates from outside France in the French language. DELF & DALF are composed of 6 independent diplomas that correspond to the levels of Common European Framework for Languages.

For more information: see our webpage or contact us by phone or email.

Membership

Membership is open to everybody, students and non-students alike. Every student enrolling becomes a member of Alliance Française de Limerick for a nominal fee of €2 annually. We are also delighted to welcome non-students for an annual fee of €10 and all members can enjoy the benefits attached (loans from our media library resources, members-only events, reduced ticket prices for our cultural events etc.).

Book Club

All members are invited to join the book club. The club meets once a month in an informal setting to discuss the book through French or English. The titles vary from classics to modern fiction and non-fiction. From time to time guest speakers come to discuss their books.

Film.

Alliance francaise de Limerick is proud to be the Irish centre for the Tres court International Film Festival. The festival takes place in Limerick in May and is a showcase for short films from around the world.

In addition we have access to the Institute Francais’ catalogue which offers over 3,500 films in different formats.

Cuisine.

Learn to cook a la francaise! Our highly successful cookery workshops take place regularly in a local French restaurant. You cook with a French chef and then enjoy your dish with a glass of wine.

Social Gatherings.

We hold many French themed evenings throughout the year from themed lectures to wine tasting. We celebrate the French National day on the 14th. July

A1 - Starter LevelIt is the most elementary level for the use of French language. You will be able to make simple interactions: you will be able to talk about yourself and about your direct environment.

GOALS: In this class, you will learn the basics of French language: present yourself, present someone, ask questions, count, order at the restaurant, describe your city, give the time. At the end of the course, you will be ready for a week-end in France. You will speak about food, doing groceries, going to the cinema, to the theatre, speak about what you are doing, talking about a memory. You will be ready to progress to Elementary Level.

ADULT GROUP COURSES

Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration

3 x 11 WeeksHours Price

Monday 10h-12h Beginners

Start dates12 Sept28 Nov06 Mar

66€175 1 Trim€335 2 Trims

€500 Full Year

Tuesday 10h-12h Beginners


66€175 1 Trim€335 2 Trims

€500 Full Year

Thursday 10h-12h Beginners


66€175 1 Trim€335 2 Trims

€500 Full Year

Saturday 10h-12h Beginners


66€175 1 Trim€335 2 Trims

€500 Full Year

Tuesday 10h-12h Holiday French


33€175 1 Trim€335 2 Trims

€500 Full Year

Monday 10h-12h Holiday French


33€175 1 Trim€335 2 Trims

€500 Full Year

Monday 10h-12hHoliday French

continuation


22€175 1 Trim€335 2 Trims

€500 Full Year

Monday 10h-12hHoliday French

continuation


22€175 1 Trim€335 2 Trims

€500 Full Year

Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration


Thursday9h30-11h30

Continuation

Start dates15 Sept01 Dec09 Mar

60€160 1 Trim€310 2 Trims

€465 Full Year

Wednesday 19h-21h Continuation


66€175 1 Trim€335 2 Trims

€500 Full Year

A1 - Elementary LevelYou will be able to realize every-day life tasks. You will use the most used politeness and exchange formulas to express yourself on simple topics.

GOALS: You will enter the survival level, you will start to have short conversations in French to make projects, give advice, justify decisions, describe and tell about your holidays... You will describe and rent a flat, enter in the labour world, give advice, express wishes, certainties, talk to an assembly of persons, understand a publicity, give your opinion.

Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration


Monday&

Thursday19h-21h Fast Track

French


13€350 1 Trim€670 2 Trims

€1000 Full Year

A1 & A2 - Intensive ProgamIntensive program to cover the A1 and A2 level in a year. Classes are twice a week. One of the best way to feel immersed and to improve fast! You have an option to prepare for the DELF A1 and A2 examinations.

Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration


Wednesday11h30-

13hIntermediate

1


45€120 1 Trim€250 2 Trims

€330 Full Year

Thursday19h-

20.30hIntermediate

1


52.5€135 1 Trim€255 2 Trims

€385 Full Year

B1 - Intermediate LevelAt B1 level, you will have completed A1 and A2 or you have school French and you want to get back to competency. You should be able to express yourself comfortably in casual situations.

As you progress in this class, you will become independent. You will be able to continue a converstion: you will be able to understand and participate actively in a discussion, give your advice and opinion. You will be able to manage unexpected situations of the every-day life.

Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration


Tuesday11h30-

13hIntermediate

2


45€120 1 Trim€230 2 Trims

€350 Full Year

Wednesday19h-

20h30Intermediate

2


49.5€135 1 Trim€255 2 Trims

€385 Full Year

B2 - Upper Intermediate LevelAt this stage you have a level of fluency, you can progress to B2 level having completed B1 or having studied and practiced French recently.

Here you will build on your independence allowing you to argue, to defend your opinion, develop a point of view and negotiate. You will be at ease in social discourses and will be able to correct your own mistakes.

C1 - Advanced LevelYou will have an in-depth knowledge of French, having completed B2 or another recognised qualification (LC Honours) you can express yourself with ease.

At one of our C1 classes you will expand your vocabulary, learn new expressions and gain competence in formal and informal situations..

C2 - Expert LevelYou are now perfecting your fluency. You may want to improve your business French or prepare for the C2 DALF exam. At this level we recommend private tuition to correct any small pronunciation or writing “habits”.

You can choose from any of our ten native French teachers, each one has a range of experience in working with learners at this level.

Please contact Rachel to discuss your needs and we will work with you to arrange a class to suit

Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration


Tuesday11h15-12h45

Advanced Coversation


49.5€135 1 Trim€255 2 Trims

€385 Full Year

Tuesday10h-

11h30

Club de Francais(not a course, but

a club)


45€120 1 Trim€230 2 Trims

€350 Full Year

Tuesday 19h-21h Cercle de Francais


66€175 1 Trim€335 2 Trims

€500 Full Year

Thursday11h30-

13hAdvanced 1

(year 1)


45€120 1 Trim€230 2 Trims

€350 Full Year

Wednesday 10h-12h Advanced 1 (year 2)


60€160 1 Trim€310 2 Trims

€465 Full Yearr

Monday 19h-21h Advanced 2


66€175 1 Trim€335 2 Trims

€500 Full Year

Specialised Workshops and ClassesPrivate and semi-private classesDo you want to learn by yourself or with one or two friends? Our private and semi-private classes are a very popular way of fast tracking your way to success. You can choose a time that suits your schedule and we will tailor make a program for you.

DELF/DALF Preparation ClassesWe offer DELF preparation classes throughout the year, before exam sittings.These classes run for 4 weeks with a minimum of 8 students. They can be taken as a complement to your classes or to discover the language. It is not based on understanding. No material required or otherwise provided by the teacher.

Business FrenchBusiness French is aimed at students who need to quickly master some French Language in a Business environment. This class is suitable for varying levels who need French in the workplace. This class is tailor made around the specific needs of your business. It is a fast paced course using “Objectif Express book and exercise book”. The focus of this course is on Oral Comprehension and Expression.

Corporate classesWe have an extensive network of corporate clients in the region. We provide in house language classes and exam preperation. We can fit around your work schedule, providing lunchtime classes if required.

FLAMFLAM program The FLAM programme (Français LAngue Maternelle) was set up by the French government in 2001 for families living abroad. It enables French speaking children aged 4 to 16 years to practice the French language and to keep in contact with French culture. The FLAM programme is designed to enable those children whose parents are resident in the mid-West of Ireland and who are being educated in local English-speaking schools, to practice French as an extra-curricular activity. To register your children, please contact the association via mail : [email protected]

Facebook page : Les Enfants Francophones de Limerick - (https://www.facebook.com/Les-Enfants-Francophones-de-Limerick-EFL-1593510200967925/)

Aromatherapy (advanced)Learn aromatherapy through French ! A fascinating insight into the plants and essential oils. Take one hour per week to relax and unwind, while learning at the same time.

Teen and Childrens ClassesWe offer a range of after school and weekend classes for teenagers. Our classes run in tandem with the secondary school curriculum and we offer specialised preparation classes for the Junior Cert and Leaving Cert exams.

Our students also have the opportunity to prepare for and sit the DELF Junior exams. The junior version of DELF has the same basic structure as the standard DELF. (cf website)

Private Teenage Classes.Our teachers offer a flexible schedule of private classes for teenagers. If a specific area needs more attention, private classes offer a fast track route to success. Please call us to discuss your preferences.

Revision Camps.We run revision classes for both Junior Cert and Leaving Cert students. Our summer and Easter camps focus on all areas of the curriculum, we also run specific classes for oral exam preparation.

Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration


Friday 16h15-17h15 First Years


30€80 1 Trim

€150 2 Trims€230 Full Year

Saturday 11h-12h30 Second Years


45€120 1 Trim€220 2 Trims€330 3 Trims

Thursday

Saturday

16h30-18h

13h -14h30Junior Cert


45€120 1 Trim€220 2 Trims€330 3 Trims

Monday 16h15-17h45 Transition Year


45€120 1 Trim€220 2 Trims€330 3 Trims

Tuesday

Saturday

16h15-17h45

12h30 -14h00Fifth Years


45€120 1 Trim€220 2 Trims€330 3 Trims

Wednesday

Saturday

16h30-18h

13h -14h30

Leaving Certificate


45€120 1 Trim€220 2 Trims€330 3 Trims

PrivateSemi-Private

Group of Three

Secondary/Third-Level Students €35 €30 €25

Adult €40 €35 €30

Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration


Tuesday16h30-17h30

Minimes 2


30€80 1 Trim


Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration


Tuesday13h30-16h30

Minimes 1


30€80 1 Trim


Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration


Wednesday15h30-16h30

Cadets 1


30€80 1 Trim


Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration


Monday13h30-16h30

A petit pas


30€80 1 Trim


4 - 5 year oldsA petits pas program introduces toddlers to French through hands-on, age-appropriate activities like games, songs, and arts-and-crafts projects. An introduction to French for the small ones, offering an interactive and playful action-oriented approach. Emphasis on listening and speaking skills.

Minimes 1 A1 6 to 7 year oldsAction-based, intercultural and interdisciplinary approach for children which will take them on a trip through the French-speaking world alongside Félix, the little reporter, and his friends! Introduction to written French, emphasis on communication skills..

Minimes 2 A1 7 to 8 year oldsAction-based, intercultural and interdisciplinary approach for children which tackles the 4 language skills.

Cadets 1 A1 8 to 9 year oldsAction-based, intercultural and interdisciplinary approach for children which tackles all aspects of the language and culture. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are dealt with through games and songs. Introduction to French Grammar

Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration


Thursday16h30-17h30

Juniors 2


30€80 1 Trim

€150 2 Trims€230 Full Yearr

Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration


Wednes-day

16h30-17h30

Juniors 1


30€80 1 Trim


10 -11 year oldsAction-based, intercultural and interdisciplinary approach for children which tackles all aspects of the language and culture. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are dealt with through games and songs. Children will be offered to sit the DELF Prim’ A1 at the end of the year, depending on their abilities. Introduction to French Grammar

Juniors 1 A course designed for older children to prepare them for studying French in secondary school. Basic language structures are introduced with a fun and interactive approach. Emphasis on the four language skills. Children will be offered to sit the DELF Prim’ A1 at the end of the year, depending on their abilities.

Juniors 2Continuation of the Juniors 1 class. Basic language structures are introduced with a fun and interactive approach. Emphasis on the four language skills.

Juniors 3Continuation of the Juniors 2 class. Basic language structures are introduced with a fun and interactive approach. Emphasis on the four language skills. Children will be offered to sit the DELF Junior A1 at the end of the year, depending on their abilities.

Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration


Thursday15h30-16h30

Juniors 3


30€80 1 Trim

€150 2 Trims€230 Full Yearr

Day TimeCourse

TitleDuration


Monday16h30-17h30

Cadets 2


30€80 1 Trim


memBersHIPMembership is open to everybody, students and non-students alike. Every student enrolling becomes a member of Alliance Française de Limerick for a nominal fee of €2 annually. We are also delighted to welcome non-students for an annual fee of €10 and all members can enjoy the benefits attached (loans from our media library resources, members-only events, reduced ticket prices for our cultural events etc.).

membership activitiesfilm We host the Tres Court International Film Festival and we have access to the Institut Français’s catalogue which offers over 3,500 films in different formats.

Book ClubWe meet once a month. The meetings are held in both French and English and titles vary from modern novels to the classics. We also invite guest speakers.

CuisineLearn to cook à la française! Our highly successful cookery workshops take place regularly in a local French restaurant.

social gatheringWe regularly invite our members to French themed evenings. We celebrate the French National Day as well as other French Cultural Events.

librarymembers have access to our library of over 1,000 titles for all ages and abilities.

Terms & Conditions

Payment must be received in full before attending classes; a course place is not confirmed until payment is received. Alliance Française de Limerick does not accept payment by instalments. Alliance Française de Limerick does not accept responsibility for changes in student circumstances that may prevent them from attending their course. Fees cannot be refunded but may be held in credit for a future course if you withdraw after a course has started. There will be no partial refund for classes not attended by the students for whatever reason. However, you may only cancel if notices is given in writing no later than one day before the course starts. The class fee will then be refunded minus a €40 administrative fee. In exceptional cases of hardship, requests for refunds may be made to the Board of Directors in writing accompanied by supporting documents. The Alliance Française de Limerick may cancel a course before it starts when there are insufficient numbers student numbers. In that case only, fees will be refunded in full. If the Alliance Française de Limerick has to cancel a course after it has started due to circumstances beyond its control then fees will then be refunded pro rata. You may only postpone taking a course if notice is given in writing no later than one day before the course starts. A €40 administrative fee will apply. No credit or refund will be given on or after the day a course has started. Private Classes must be paid in advance. In the care of cancellation, we request notice of 24 hours. Failure to give reasonable notice to the teacher will result in forfeit of the class fee. The Alliance Française de Limerick reserve the right to refuse admission.

memBersHIPMembership is open to everybody, students and non-students alike. Every student enrolling becomes a member of Alliance Française de Limerick for a nominal fee of €2 annually. We are also delighted to welcome non-students for an annual fee of €10 and all members can enjoy the benefits attached (loans from our media library resources, members-only events, reduced ticket prices for our cultural events etc.).

membership activitiesfilm We host the Tres Court International Film Festival and we have access to the Institut Français’s catalogue which offers over 3,500 films in different formats.

Book ClubWe meet once a month. The meetings are held in both French and English and titles vary from modern novels to the classics. We also invite guest speakers.

CuisineLearn to cook à la française! Our highly successful cookery workshops take place regularly in a local French restaurant.

social gatheringWe regularly invite our members to French themed evenings. We celebrate the French National Day as well as other French Cultural Events.

librarymembers have access to our library of over 1,000 titles for all ages and abilities.

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