ADULT COURSESFall 2018
53 Marlborough Street Boston, MA 02116 | T: 617.912.0400 | F: 617.912.0450 | www.FRENCHCULTURALCENTER.org
SESSION DATES
September 15 - December 7No classes on Oct 8; Nov 12; Nov 22-24
Open House: September 13 at 5:30 PM
Core Language Classes
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: SAISON 1
Beginner FrenchFor students with absolutely no prior experience
Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSaturday 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
For students with limited prior experience
Monday & Wednesday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PM
Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Saturday 01:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Beginner French 2Monday & Wednesday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PM
Beginner French 3Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
A1/A2 - Beginner French 4Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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
Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSaturday 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Intermediate French 2Tuesday & Thursday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PM
Saturday 01:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Intermediate French 3Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PM
Intermediate French 4Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Wednesday & Friday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
B1
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: SAISON 4
Advanced French 1Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
course materials: Textbook cost + $10
Advanced French 2Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Advanced French 3Wednesday & Friday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Advanced French 4 Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Advanced French 5 Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
B2
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: ALTER EGO 5
Proficient 1Monday & Wednesday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PM
Proficient 2Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
C1
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: SAISON 2
Advanced Beginner French 1Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Advanced Beginner French 2Monday & Wednesday 07:40 PM - 09:10 PMWednesday & Friday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Advanced Beginner French 3Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
A2/B1 - Advanced Beginner French 4Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Wednesday & Friday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
A2
FALL 2018 | SEPTEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 7
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!
A1 Beginner French 1 SEPT 18 - OCT 18
For students with limited prior experience
Tuesday & Thursday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
A1 Beginner French 2 OCT 23 - NOV 27
Tuesday & Thursday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Accelerated Classes - 5-weeks only
B1 Intermediate French 1 SEPT 18 - OCT 18
Tuesday & Thursday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
B1 Intermediate French 2 OCT 23 - NOV 27
Tuesday & Thursday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
B2 Advanced French 3 SEPT 17 - OCT 22
Monday & Wednesday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
B2 Advanced French 4 OCT 24 - DEC 3
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.
Friday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Let’s Talk FashionImprove your French while delving into Fashion. If you are passionate about designers, runway shows, and anything related to this fascinating industry, this class is for you!
Tuesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
course materials: Parlons mode - $35
Get Ready for the DELF B2If you’re planning to take the DELF in December,this preparatory class is for you! Ensure yoursuccess and work on all four language skills testedon the exam. Topics vary based on class needs.
Tuesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
course materials: Réussir le DELF B2 - $30
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/
A2/B1
A2/B1 B2
B2
• Advance Registration for Premier and Mosaïque members July 30 - Aug 3
• Premier and Mosaïque members receive 5% off member price
• Enroll by Sept 1 for a 10% Early Bird discount on 10-week class tuition fee
• No classes on Oct 8; Nov 12; Nov 22-24• Textbooks and course materials can be
purchased at the Reception Desk
SEPTEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 7 | FALL 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
Corporate FrenchIn this course, you will learn to communicate in written and spoken French while dealing with the corporate world. You will focus on specific areas of real-life professional situations such as résumés, business presentations, emails, reports and much more.
Thursday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
course materials: Affaires.com, 3rd Edition (set) - $60
LiteratureImprove speaking and comprehension whilereading and analyzing French literary works froma wide variety of genres.
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
course materials: selected novels, plays, etc. - price varies
The Art of WritingIn this class, you will build on the necessary skills and techniques to convey emotions, arguments and various concepts in multiple writing genres as you work with texts and real-life scenarios.
Wednesday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
course materials: Communiquer à l’écrit - $30
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B2/C1
B2/C1
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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 07:40 PM - 09:10 PMSESSION 1 SEPT 19 - OCT 17
SESSION 2 OCT 24 - NOV 28
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 Advanced Beginner Conversation for description.
Tuesday 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMSESSION 1 SEPT 18 - OCT 16
SESSION 2 OCT 23 - NOV 20
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
Coffee Talk A relaxed environment for lovers of French language and culture to sharpen their speaking skills. Discuss everything from daily activities to social issues. No homework and no required textbook.
Wednesday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMSESSION 1 SEPT 19 - OCT 17
SESSION 2 OCT 24 - DEC 5
Thursday 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMSESSION 1 SEPT 20 - OCT 18
SESSION 2 OCT 25 - NOV 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
Advanced ConversationSee Advanced Beginner Conversation for description.
Thursday 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMSESSION 1 SEPT 20 - OCT 18
SESSION 2 OCT 25 - NOV 29
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
B1
B2
A2
A2/B1
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 12
November 14Register by: October 31
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.
Nov. 29 - Dec. 7Register by: October 12
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.
Sept 26; Oct 17Nov 14; Dec 12
$20 for members$25 non-members
ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS
T: 617.912.0400 | F: 617.912.0450 | [email protected] | 53 Marlborough Street Boston, MA 02116
HOURSLIBRARY HOURS Tuesday through Thursday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PMFriday and Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CENTER HOURSMonday | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMTuesday through Thursday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMFriday and Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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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