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Edito2009 comes to an end and 2010 is already poking its head around the corner!The time for new year’s resolutions is fast approaching. It’s a good time to enrol in a French course at the Alliance or to offer the opportunity to friends. All the details on the Christmas and January intensive courses are in the magazine. With-in these pages is an interview with Uncle Albert, an emblematic figure of the East Gippsland Aboriginal Arts Corporation whose artists will exhibit for the second consecutive year at the Alliance française de Melbourne. The follow-up of the Jeudis Jazzy also, a quality monthly music event unique to St Kilda.You’ll find our magazine every three months from now on, following the rhythm of our language centre's sessions.

A happy 2010 to all!

Patrice PaucDirector

2009 se termine et 2010 pointe déjà le bout de son nez !L’époque des bonnes résolutions approche. Peut-être une bonne oc-casion de s’inscrire à un cours de français à l’Alliance ou d’en faire profitez des amis. Tous les détails des cours intensifs de Noël et jan-vier dans ce magazine. Egalement dans ces pages, un entretien avec Uncle Albert, figure emblématique de la Corporation d’Arts Aborigène d’East Gippsland dont les artistes exposent pour la seconde année consécutive à l’Alliance française de Melbourne, et la suite des Jeudis Jazzy – rendez-vous musical men-suel de qualité, unique à St Kilda.Retrouvez dorénavant notre maga-zine tous les trois mois, au rythme des sessions de cours de notre centre de langue.

Bonne année 2010 à tous !

so far as lawfully possible the alliance française de Melbourne and its management and staff accepts no responsibility for or in relation to the contents whether express or implied of any advertisement appearing in this magazine nor for the safety, quality, or accuracy of any premises, goods, services or information referred to therein.

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dec 09 - Feb 2010 issuecover: raymond rodgers & Marion solomon © title: turtleeditor: patrice pauceditorial contributions: patrice pauc, nathalie sem, Françoise Libotte, janoe Vulbeau, aurélie pierre and Mathieu Vendeville.translation: Léuli eshraghi and penny Matthews.design & Layout: Mathieu Vendeville.printed by sas printingalliance Magazine is published by the alliance Française de Melbourne, 51 grey street, st KiLda, Victoria 3182, austraLiatel: (61-3) 9525 3463 / Fax: (61-3) 9525 5064. e-mail: info@afmelbourne.asn.au www.afmelbourne.asn.au

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do You have "une grande imagination"? do You like Writing? Then participate in "Des mots pour voir, histoires de l’histoire de l’art"!"Des mots pour voir, histoires de l’histoire de l’art" is a short-story competition aimed at young French-language writers aged 13 to 21 of unpublished prose works of 750 words (4500 characters, spaces included).There is no specific genre re-quirement, although texts should be based on or inspired from one of Delphine Balley’s photographs, accessible online at www.image-imaginaire.com (click on "choisir une œuvre").Choose the photo you like the most and then create your own story!There are many prizes to be won - Laptops, Mp3s, Cameras and CD-Roms.

For more information on the entry conditions, log on to: www.imageimaginaire.comTexts should be sent in by 29 March 2010.

svensson tour australia dec 2009 jan 2010

With the resonant yet fragile voice of a fallen angel, delicate and wild lyrics that flirt with disaster and despair and a Franco-British pop sound that’s working hard to reconcile Serge Gainsbourg, The Cure and Nick Cave, SvenSson has always followed his own unique muse. Two years ago SvenSson’s album ‘Perdition’ was widely acclaimed both in Australia and in France his latest release combines an unrestrained mix of electric out-pourings with moments of naked grace… In concert the young alchemist from Toulouse is joined by folk guitars, violin and ‘cellobass’. And he always gives it his all. SvenSson and his inspired band are on the road again in 2009 on the ‘Cyprine World Tour’, a much-anticipated event in Australia and France.

Date in Melbourne to be confirmed Info: www.myspace.com/svenssonboy

long term studies in france

Australian students wishing to study at a French university need apply to the French Embassy, whether currently in France or in another country.The deadline for applications for long-term study at a French uni-versity is in early January. Stu-dents graduating from Australian high schools will require their completion of high school certifi-cates, including the Victorian Cer-tificate of Education (VCE).These certificates grant access to French universities. However each university may apply addi-tional criteria such as grades ob-tained on the exam or language tests, usually the DELF (Diplôme élémentaire en langue française) Level B2 or the DALF (Diplôme approfondi de langue française) level C1.

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guillaume tourniaire conductorBrilliant young French conductor Guillaume Tourniaire is currently enjoying a meteoric rise on the international conducting scene. He will record an album of ballet music by Saint-Saëns at Monash University’s Robert Blackwood Hall from February 1st-4th 2010 with Orchestra Victoria. This is Guillaume Tourniaire’s second recording with Orchestra Victoria, following their highly suc-cessful collaboration on the Saint Saëns opera, "Hélène". He has also made two recordings with the Queensland Orchestra – Mo-zart’s clarinet concerto, with Paul Dean, and "Turbulent Heart," mu-sic by Vierne and Chausson, with tenor Steve Davislim To order these CDs, go to www.melbarecordings.com.au

To order these CDs see www.melbarecordings.com.au

The second part of the project, entitled "I'm Dreaming of a French Meadow", will take place in the Abbotsford Convent's former dormitory. An installa-tion and a live concert will take place, combining Cédric's sound and field recordings and those of another In-Habit artist, Jacques Soddell. Jacques will have been collecting field recordings from the convent's 'French Meadow', a wildgrass and flowers field that can be seen from the dormitory windows. Performed within the in-stallation in the former dormitory, the live concert will bring Cédric and Jacques together as a duo, to highlight their collaborative and shared practice in field recording composition.

Dormitory 2, Rosina Building, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St. Heliers St, Abbotsford.

More information on In-Habit at www.punctum.com.au/inhabit.html

More information on One Square Metre at http://k216.ingeos.org/

Since the 1990s, sound art-ist Cédric Peyronnet has been working with phonography (field recordings, sound hunting) and soundscapes, using the princi-ples of concrete, acousmatic and electro-acoustic music.

Cédric Peyronnet will be involved in a residency called In-Habit, based at the City of Yarra's Ab-botsford Convent. He will par-ticipate in a two-part project. Both of them juxtapose reverie and repression, while drawing on the idea of 'the bed' as a site for im-agined cosmos which can grow from chaos.

The first part is "One Square Me-tre", a 12 month-long exploratory investigation based at the City of Yarra's Atherton Community Gar-dens. Cédric will be composing a 12-minute CD each month based on 'data poems'. In these, he will describe the ambiance of the gar-dens between 11am and 12pm once a month. It will culminate in a collection of 12 CDs and a free public tour at the Gardens on Thursday 11th February.

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Who is Uncle Albert?My name is Albert Mullet. I was part of the National Indigenous Art Board of Australia created at the end of the 1970s. Our primary goal was to pro-mote Aboriginal art, neglected by the federal authorities until then, and to then form a lobby group which would in-cite the Australian Arts Council to grant us a real financial budget each year. When I say us, I’m talking about Indige-nous arts projects. As representative of Victoria, my mission was to travel to the state’s 35 communities to establish an inventory on artistic production. Since that time, I think we’ve come a long way, but there remains a lot to be done.

Qui est Uncle Albert ?Je m’appelle Albert Mullet. J’ai fait par-tie du National Indigenous Art Board of Australia créé à la fin des années 70. Notre idée première était de promou-voir l’art aborigène jusque-là délaissé par les autorités fédérales, créer ainsi un groupe de pression qui amènerait l’Australian Arts Council à nous accor-der chaque année une vraie enveloppe financière. Quand je dis nous, je parle des projets artistiques indigènes. Ma mission, en qualité de représentant du Victoria, était de parcourir l’ensemble des 35 communautés de l’Etat et de faire un état des lieux sur la produc-tion. Je pense que nous avons fait du

Uncle Albert Mullett As part of the St Kilda Festival 2010, Yalukit Wilam Ngargee (People Place Gathering), an Indigenous festival organised by the City of Port Phillip will take place. Event partner, the Alliance française de Melbourne will host for the second consecutive year, an exhibition by artists from the East Gippsland Aboriginal Arts Corporation (EGAAC) from 9 February to 5 March. Albert Mullet in the spotlight, senior Gunai/Kurnai elder and founding mem-ber of EGAAC.

ExhibitionBrother in laws canoe : Jumbi’s GendookOpening Tues 9 Feb 2010at 6.30 pm Venue: Alliance Française Gallery51 Grey SreetSt Kilda

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For the second consecutive year, EGAAC artists will exhibit at the Alli-ance française de Melbourne as part of the St Kilda Festival. What does the Corporation represent?Based in Bairnsdale, East Gippsland, it is the only Aboriginal Arts Corporation in Victoria. In the middle of the 1990s, we decided with other elders to set up this organisation so that local artists could show the range of their talents, receive support and thus preserve our culture. It has a management committee of seven people, all Aboriginal, a small administrative team and more than 130 members. Today, young people in the region are realising that through the corporation, they can lay claim to, and produce their art, whether it takes the form of painting, sculpture, music or performance.

chemin depuis cette époque-là, mais il reste encore beaucoup à faire.

Pour la deuxième année consécu-tive, des artistes de l’EGAAC ex-posent à l’Alliance française de Mel-bourne dans le cadre du Festival de St Kilda. Que représente cette cor-portation ?Il s’agit de la seule corporation d’arts aborigènes du Victoria, basée à Bairns-dale (East Gippsland). Au milieu des années 90, avec d’autres anciens, nous avons décidé de monter cette structure afin que des artistes locaux puissent montrer l’étendue de leur ta-lent, recevoir un appui et ainsi préser- ver notre culture. Elle possède un comité directeur composé de 7 per-sonnes, toutes aborigènes, une petite équipe administrative et plus de130 membres. Aujourd’hui, les jeunes de la région se rendent compte qu’à travers la corporation ils peuvent revendiquer et réaliser leur art, que ce soit sous forme de peintures, sculptures, mu-sique ou performances.

Which community do you belong to?My ancestors are Gunai/Kurnai. “G” is the spelling closest to our pronuncia-tion. Within the scope of programs with universities in Victoria, I’ve worked a lot with young Aboriginals who didn’t know anything about their past. We try, starting with their surnames or nick-names, to identify their ancestral com-munity. All of them, or their parents and grandparents, were a part of the Sto-

A quelle communauté appartenez-vous ?Mes ancêtres sont Gunai/Kurnai. « G » est une orthographe plus fidèle à notre prononciation. Dans le cadre de programmes avec des universités du Victoria, j’ai beaucoup travaillé avec de jeunes aborigènes qui n’avaient au-cune connaissance de leur passé, en essayant – à partir de leurs noms, ou surnoms – d’identifier quelle pouvait

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len Generations. There has been so much suffering, exclusion and misun-derstanding since the British colonists arrived. Our ancestors were put onto reserves, onto “mission stations.” We must not forget.

How do you see the future of EGAAC? This is the permanent topic of discus-sion in my family, who are very involved in the corporation. Our job is to continue to fight against the negative preconcep-tions still targeting Aboriginal commu-nities: alcoolism, unemployment and violence. In Victoria on the other hand, there are extremely talented young art-ists who should be encouraged, and new leaders who are conscious of the richness of their cultures. Mentalities need to change on both sides.

In the last few years, works by some Aboriginal artists have sold for in-credible amounts at the internation-al level. What do you think of this trend?That artists can live from their art doesn’t bother me. What does, is that abuse exists in some communities who are completely exploited by art dealers. But for me, what is most unfortunate is that the diversity of Aboriginal works is not really recognised. The wider public only knows artists from the Northern Territory, Arnhem Land, or Papunya. Australia is a vast land, which is why, through EGAAC, we work for Victorian artists’ promotion and distribution.

être leur communauté d’origine. Tous étaient issus – ou bien leurs parents, grand-parents - des générations volées. Beaucoup de souffrance, d’exclusion, d’incompréhension depuis l’arrivée des colons britanniques. Nos ancêtres étaient placés dans des réserves, dans des « mission stations ». Il ne faut pas l’oublier.

Comment imaginez-vous le futur de l’EGAAC ?Ceci fait l’objet de discussions perma-nentes au sein même de ma famille qui est très impliquée dans la corpo-ration. Notre travail est de continuer à lutter contre les a priori négatifs dont font encore l’objet les communautés aborigènes : alcoolisme, chômage, vio-lence. Il y a au contraire de jeunes ar-tistes du Victoria extrêment talentueux qu’il faut encourager et de nouveaux leaders conscients de la richesse de leur culture. Les mentalités doivent évoluer des deux côtés.

Depuis quelques années les œuvres de certains artistes aborigènes ont atteint des sommes incroyables au niveau international. Que pensez-vous de cette tendance ?Que des artistes puissent vivre de leur art, cela ne me dérange pas. Par con-tre, des abus existent dans certaines communautés totalement exploitées par des marchands d’art. Mais ce qui est le plus regrettable aujourd’hui selon moi, c’est que la diversité des produc-tions aborigènes n’est pas vraiment reconnue. Le grand public ne connaît que les artistes des Territoires du Nord, d’Arnhem Land, Papunya. L’Australie est un vaste territoire : c’est pour cela que nous oeuvrons au sein de l’EGAAC pour une promotion et diffusion des ar-tistes du Victoria.

christMas hoLiday intensiVesummer coursesaduLts' terM coursesadults' special courseshigh schooL courseschildren's coursesAlliance Française offers French cours-es in a friendly and intimate environ-ment, with a class size of between 5 and 14 students. All our teachers are fully qualified native French speakers who wish to share their passion for the French language and culture. Founded in 1890, the Alliance Française de Melbourne has many years of exper-tise in teaching. It is the first language school for French in Victoria with more than 3,500 students per year.All our courses are oriented towards conversation, with a special emphasis on communication in real-life situations. Classes are conducted almost entirely in French in order to maximize each student’s opportunity to practice. We provide a wide range of times and days to help suit your individual com-

mitments. You can choose between Standard Courses (once a week, evening or daytime), Express Courses (Saturday mornings), or one-week In-tensive Courses. A wide selection of workshops is also on offer.

Our courses are modeled after the Common European Framework stand-ards and conform to the criteria of the DELF and DALF diplomas. Alliance Française is the official ex-amination centre for these internation-ally-recognised qualifications. Private tuition and corporate courses tailored to your requirements are also available on request.

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L’apprentissage du français m’a ap-porté et m’apporte toujours beau-coup de plaisir. La langue française, c’est la langue de la danse classique. Moi, j’ai fait carrière comme dan-seuse et professeur de danse et j’ai été habituée depuis mon très jeune âge à entendre des mots français. Il faut pratiquer les « pliés », les « pir-ouettes », les « ronds de jambes » et les « grands jetés en tournants »…

L’apprentissage du français est aussi un défi intellectuel. C’est une satis-faction immense quand on s’améliore mais c’est également frustrant quand on a besoin de s’exprimer et que tout ce qu’on a appris, soudain, a dis-paru. Mais quand, en voyageant en France, on arrive à se faire compren-dre, c’est chouette !

L’apprentissage du français ap-profondit la connaissance et l’appréciation de la culture française. Pendant mes études, j’ai rencontré des gens tellement intéressants, cer-tains sont même devenus des amis proches. L’échange d’idées philos-ophiques et politiques est extrême-ment stimulant.Pourquoi le français ? Pourquoi suis-je attirée par ce langage plus qu’un autre ?

Pour ma part, entendre et parler français, c’est un vrai plaisir des sens ! Dans la bouche, les mots sont comme des bouchées mielleuses, des paroles délicates et douces, c’est délicieux !

Helene Fairweather Student in Conversation & Grammar

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General Courses$325 c/$295 Language classes at Alliance Française cover 3 levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced.Each level comprises six 20-hour ses-sions.

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Our courses are modeled after the Com-mon European Framework standards for languages and conform to the criteria of the DELF and DALF diplomas. Please refer to the scale to find your level. In order to find out the right class for you, please contact us or fill in our assessment form available online. At each level, you will refer to this scale to measure your pro-gress and complete “records of achieve-ment”, with the help of your teacher.

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a1beginner 1 to 3Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about perso-nal details. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

a2beginner 4 to intermediate 3Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct ex-change of information on familiar and rou-tine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of imme-diate need.

b1intermediate 4 to advanced 6Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the lan-guage is spoken. Can produce simple text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

c1current affairs / delf dalf preparationCan express him/herself fluently and spon-taneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.

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french for traveller> BeginnersThe perfect survival kit for your trip to France !

pronunciation Workshop > from Beginner 3Work on ‘liaisons’ between words, rhythm, accent and intonation.

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literature and creative Writing > AdvancedYou will explore classic poems and nov-els, as well as more recent works from French writers.

conversation & grammar> AdvancedPractice your French and participate in a vibrant discussion while dealing with the more complex grammatical structures.

art, historY & culture> AdvancedYou will discuss various topics related to art, culture, and history in a friendly atmosphere.

delf & dalf preparation > AdvancedWant to get formal proof of your level in French? This preparation course will help you familiarize with general content of the examinations (CEFR B2 & C1). current affairs > AdvancedDebate on the latest news from the French-speaking world, with the help of press articles and TV programs.

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Alliance Française has many years of experience work-ing with children. We offer your child the possibility of pro-gressing through different 3 levels. From Beginners to Ad-vanced, our programs provide fun, hands-on activities to create an enjoyable yet effective learning experience. Spe-cial courses are also available for bilingual children who have lived in France or have a French-speaking parent.

School visits Eildon Mansion, home to the Alliance Française de Mel-bourne offers a lot to students with an interest in all things French.For 2 hours, groups of 30 students maximum will partici-pate in a theme-based workshop and take a tour of our building and its resource centre. Designed for students from Years 7 to 12, these workshops cover the school cur-riculums and the VCE Detailed Study subjects such as La Belle Époque, l’environnement, l’immigration, etc. Other topics may be requested, and an optional French breakfast or Buffet Campagnard (country style) can be organised at extra cost.

Cost: $18 per attending student, with a 5% discount for schools with Alliance Française membership. Accompanying teachers incur no extra cost.

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Please mail to Alliance Française de MelbournePO Box 2042, 3182 St Kilda West

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tips to make the most of Your learning expe-rience1 Experiment and take risksLeave perfectionism at the door and allow yourself to make mistakes because you will learn from them.

2 Set realistic expectationsIt takes time to become profi-cient in any language and ex-pect periods when you do not seem to be making any pro-gress at all.

3 Be proactive and organi-sedKeep track of your achieve-ments (last week, I learnt how to... I am now able to say...)

4 Study frequentlyIt is more efficient to break study time into smaller chunks than study infrequently for ex-tended periods of time. Try to do a few homework exercises every second day rather than doing all the homework the night before the class.

5 Enjoy French cultureDo not miss an opportunity to practice, either at the Alliance, at home or while going out. Say ‘bonjour’ to our recep-tionists, listen to the French news, visit French restaurants in Melbourne or take a trip to New Caledonia!

conditions of enrolmentFeesEnrolment is not confirmed unless payment is made in full before the first lesson of the session. Any student who has paid for a course and who withdraws at least 5 working days prior to the commencement of that course will be entitled to a refund less a 20% processing fee. Application for a refund must be addressed in writing to the Director. The Alliance Française cannot be held responsible for students’ changes in work commitments or personal circumstances. Please note that fees cannot be refunded or transferred if a student cancels his/her enrolment less than 5 working days prior to the commencement of that course or once the term has started. Course fees cannot be transferred to private les-sons. Fees do not include textbooks unless otherwise specified. All prices are inclusive of GST.

cLassesThe Alliance Française reserves the right to cancel or reorganise classes. Minimum class size is 5. For classes with 4 students, the course fee remains the same but the duration of the course is reduced. (20h courses to 15h, 18h courses to 13h30, 15h courses to 12h). The smaller class size allows more per-sonal attention and the course program remains identical and will be covered at a faster pace. If a fifth student enrols, the class duration will return to normal. In the case of cancellation students may request a transfer to another class, a credit note or a full refund of fees paid. Please note: classes will not be held on Victorian public holidays but will be rescheduled to a suitable time within the session.

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contact usaLLiance Française de MeLbourne51 Grey Street, 3182 St KildaVIC AustraliaorPO Box 2042, 3182 St Kilda West

Tel : (03) 9525 3463Fax : (03) 9525 5064info@afmelbourne.asn.auwww.afmelbourne.asn.au

office hoursMon - Thu 9.00 am to 8.30 pmFri 9.00 am to 6.00 pmSat 9.00 am to 4.30 pm

hoW to find usMelway: 58 A9Trams: 16, 96, Fitzroy Street3, 5, 64, 67 St Kilda Junction (3, 64, 67 Alma Road)Carpark available

thu 3 dec 09 & thu 4 Feb 10 Music

JeudiJazzythe neW impromptu quartetwith aLexander netteLbecK, conrad henderson andben Kosi Karsay + speciaL guest Lenny parKerthu 3 dec 09 & thu 4 feb 10 at 8pmtickets $15

alexander nettelbeck- PianoPianist, keyboardist, composer and producer, Alexander has recorded and performed in Aus-tralia, New Zealand, Europe and Asia with a wide variety of artists. Alexander’s original compositions have featured in dance, theatre, film and television productions.

conrad henderson- BassConrad Henderson is a jazz elec-tric and double bassist who who has performed with several re-nowned Australian and overseas musicians and also performs in many latin and African acts and other world music bands. He is also a high school music instruc-tor and composer and arranger.

Alliance Française de Melbourne now hosts a jazz concert on the first Thursday of each month in the Alliance building's cellar. With its rustic charm and intimate at-mosphere, the cellar is the ideal place for this event, where the jazzy ambiance can take over. Starting out as a core group of musicians with backgrounds in jazz, latin, soul and contempo-rary, the New Impromptu Quar-tet is expanding its repertoire into new musical horizons. The group's members bring their di-verse experience as performers, composers and producers to the project. Moving between instru-mental and vocal music, the band is always open to collaboration in a spirit of improvisation.

ben kosi karsaY- Drums Ben is a dynamic and original drummer. His love of soul and authentic rhythm and blues is evi-dent in his interpretation of con-temporary jazz numbers.

Bookings online at www.afmelbourne.asn.au

jeudi jazzY on the First thursday eVening oF each Month

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For a number of years now, the Al-liance Française de Melbourne has featured a Christmas Market at its annual December Open Day. The aim of this market is to pro-mote French products sold or made by French designers living in Australia. No secondhand products will be accepted.

Free introduction to the French languageInformation on studies in FranceFrench products marketFood & drinks stalls + great prizes to be won!

saturdaY 12 dec 09aLLiance Francaise de MeLbourne 51 grey sreet, st Kilda12.00 pm to 5.00 pm

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purchase a french language gift voucheraVaiLabLe FroM our reception desK or by credit card oVer the teLephone.

stuck for a christmas gift idea? give Your

familY or friends the gift of the

language of lovealliance francaise de MeLbourne51 Grey Street, St Kilda Tel : (03) 9525 3463

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Mob: 0411 644 42697 Kooyong Road; Armadale, 3143 VIC

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For more information:Web: www.alliancefr-rouen.orgEmail: kathy@alliancefr-rouen.org

Want to studY french in france and staY With a french familY? The Alliance Française de Rouen, 1 hour from Paris, offers courses for adults as well as tailored programmes for school and university groups.

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