Summer 2015

French up your summer!

French Classes

All ages & levels • REGISTER ONLINE! Pre-session crash courses begin Jun. 22 8-week session: Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 First 4-week session: Jun. 29 – Jul. 24 Second 4-week session: Jul. 27 – Aug. 21

Session starts Sat. Jun. 27 FREE

Open House

with complimentary Wine & Cheese

Wednesday, June 24 see page 2 for details

Chicago’s French cultural and learning center dedicated to the study of French language, cultural exchange and friendship between American and French speaking people. 810 North Dearborn Street · Chicago, IL 60610 / USA · tel: (312) 337-1070 The Alliance Française de Chicago is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) institution

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Session dates & summary School description Adult courses Gastronomy courses Children’s courses & activities Discover our new blog

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the sessions Pre-session crash courses:

Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26 (see p. 5, 7, 8)

Eight-week session:

Saturday, June 27 – Monday, August 22 (once-a-week)

First four-week session:

Monday, June 29 – Friday, July 24 (twice-a-week)

Second four-week session:

Monday, July 27 – Monday, August 21 (twice-a-week)

Free Open House with complimentary wine and cheese Wednesday, June 24, 6:00 p.m. · Mark your calendars and come discover the Alliance. Take a free sample class, find out your level and have fun while enjoying wine and cheese… RSVP at www.af-chicago.org

© Summer 2015 ·June 27 – August 22, 2015

Free Trial Classes June 20 – 26 Initiation levels Mon. June 22 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. 5:40 – 6:25 p.m. Tue. June 23 7:45 – 8:30 p.m. Fri. June 26 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. Sat. June 20 1:40 – 2:25 p.m.

Beginner levels Tue. June 23 5:40 – 6:25 p.m. Thu. June 25 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Intermediate levels Thu. June 25 12:10 – 12:55 p.m. 5:40 – 6:25 p.m.

Advanced levels Mon. June 22 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.

Free Placement on site, June 20 – 26

Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. June 20 Mon. – Thu. 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. June 22 – 25 Fri. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. June 26 Let our teachers find the best class for you by taking a brief placement online at www.alliance-us.org/Merlin/Placement.htm, onsite, or over the phone (no appointment needed).

Course prices in this brochure reflect the “early bird” rate and are in effect if you REGISTER BEFORE Friday, June 26 at noon! Registrations after that date will include a $15 surcharge.

For the second 4-week session, register before Monday, July 27 at noon for “EARLY BIRD” PRICES. In addition, for the twice-a-week classes, register for both 4-week sessions at the same time and receive an extra $20 discount.

Next sessions: Fall 2015: September 14 – November 7 Fall-Winter 2015: November 18 – January 30

In observance of Independence Day, the Alliance Française de Chicago will be closed on Saturday, July 4 and will reopen on Monday, July 6 at 9:00 a.m. Merci ! 2

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our teaching philosophy For more than 115 years, the Alliance Française de Chicago has offered French classes and programs in a welcoming, social environment: • Classes are small to allow as much communication and guidance as possible • We emphasize speaking with lots of interaction • You learn grammar, vocabulary and phonetics creatively • Our teachers are certified and French native speakers with broad experience • Our method is the world standard for language learning and proficiency • And you have FUN while you are at the Alliance!

our levels initiation introductory level

For students who have never studied French. Introduces basic grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation while focusing on basic communication.

A1 beginners

Learn to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Learn to introduce yourself and others and provide information about yourself — talk about your hobbies, your daily schedule, things you are going to do and have done.

A2 advanced beginners & intermediate

Understand and use frequently heard expressions and structures related to everyday life: giving and asking about basic personal and family information, going shopping, talking about local geography and employment. Talk about your background and your immediate needs.

B1 upper intermediate

© Summer 2015 · June 27 – August 22, 2015

The Alliance Française uses the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Understand speech about familiar matters regularly encountered at school, work or during leisure time. Cope with most situations likely to arise while traveling in French speaking countries. Express simple thoughts on familiar topics like personal experiences and events and convey your dreams, hopes, plans, as well as express opinions and explain things.

B2 independent

Understand the main idea of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussion in your professional field. Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity with native speakers. Produce clear, detailed text and speech on a wide range of subjects and explain your viewpoints with nuanced opinions.

C1 proficient 1 and C2 proficient 2

Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Express yourself fluently and spontaneously using idiomatic language. Use language effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Produce clear, well-structured, detailed text and speech about complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns.

professional development for French teachers

The Alliance Française de Chicago, in collaboration with the Department of Language and Cultural Education, Chicago Public Schools and the Cultural Service of the Consulate General of France in Chicago offers a series of professional development programs designed for French teachers.

our classes We offer two types of classes for each level: • General French classes (they follow a precise text book and target all skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing) • Specialized classes (they address one or two skills in particular and revolve around a specific domain, for instance, literature or phonetics) Remember: you can always change your class within the first week www.af-chicago.org · (312) 337-1070

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specialized classes Please note that you may have to purchase a textbook for some classes. Please visit our website for textbook or materials fee information.

FRENCH FOR TRAVELLERS

This custom made course is specifically designed to provide you with the necessary tools to travel in France or in francophone countries. You will learn practical phrases and comprehension strategies to function easily in a French setting. Levels offered: A1

BRUSH-UP / REFRESHER · GRAMMAR

This fast-paced refresher course offers students the opportunity to review and reinforce key grammatical structures through various contextualized written and oral activities. Levels offered: A2, B1, B2, C1/C2

BUILDING UP YOUR VOCAB

This hour long workshop focuses on enhancing the range of your French vocabulary so that you can 'say more' and understand more. You will learn through practice and communicate right away, as you put your new learned vocabulary to use in concrete situations. Levels offered: Initiation, A1, A2

PHONETICS & COMMUNICATION

You will practice sounds, sentence rhythm and intonation, through various efficient activities that will dramatically improve your ability to understand and be understood. Levels offered: Initiation, A1, A2, B1, B2

CONVERSATION • Reading and speaking skills / LE CLUB • Conversation et culture

Activate all your passive knowledge in a small size class and express yourself in idiomatic French about a vast array of topics on French society. We will cover cultural and social topics either through articles from French magazines and newspapers, extracts from radio programs or even role play. Levels offered: Initiation, A1, A2, B1, B2

SPEAKING IN CONTEXT

Get a chance to express yourself and to exchange ideas about various topics. Practice and reinforce vocabulary and structures themed conversation. Levels offered: A2 / B1

THE ART OF LISTENING • Comprehension and pronunciation

Get a better understanding of everyday French, whether on TV, in songs, on the street, on the radio, etc. Immerse yourself in French culture by listening to authentic recordings, and improve your comprehension, pronunciation and vocabulary. Levels offered: A2, B1, B2

FRENCH HISTORY

Expand your knowledge of French History through reading, listening and speaking activities. Level offered: B1

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TRAVELLING WITHOUT MOVING This class is designed to take you on a trip in the comfort of your classroom so that you can discover French regions, their geography, history and traditions. Level offered: B1.

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

Discover the variety and modernism of today's French music. Study its origins, history and worldwide impact. Work on your communication skills by listening to extracts, watching video clips, reading Interviews and critiques and discussing them. Level offered: B1

PARLONS D’ACTUALITÉS ! • (TV5MONDE) • FRENCH NEWS • LA PRESSE ECRITE

Develop strategies to understand current events as presented on TV5 or other francophone medias, while practicing grammar and vocabulary with the goal of being able to discuss the news with ease and idiomatic precision. Levels offered: B1, B2, C1, C2

READING BETWEEN THE LINES • Idiomatic expressions & figures of speech Learn how to get the most out of a text by mastering idiomatic expressions and figures of speech that are common in literature, news articles as well as in everyday parlance. By the end of this class, metonymie, mise en abîme and épanorthose will have no more secrets for you… Levels offered: B1/B2, C1/C2

LITTÉRATURE

Develop the ability to read and critique works of classic and contemporary French literature. Please visit our website for upcoming titles. Levels offered: B1, B2, C1/C2

CERTIFICATIONS

Get your efforts rewarded with a diploma. We offer the opportunity to take the DELF and DALF exams, linguistic qualifications awarded by the French Ministry of Education. Discover, practice and prepare with a trained examiner to optimize your success. All levels offered.

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initiation

The Initiation course is designed for students who have never studied French. It will introduce you to basic grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation while focusing on communication.

pre-session crash course $250 new student package 12 teaching hours · Interactions 1 textbook included This special course is ideal for students who want to join our beginners level (A1) without having to take our Initiation course for one full session. Whether you have never studied French before or have only taken basic French and want to brush-up your skills before signing up, this intensive Initiation course is made for you. You will learn enough to be confident and prepared to join our regular or accelerated classes. Monday, Jun. 22 – Thursday, Jun. 25 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Class code: 101i initiation · once-a-week $295 New student offer Book Interactions 1· Unit 1

Dates Monday Jun. 29 – Aug. 17 Monday Jun. 29 – Aug. 17 Wednesday Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 Friday Jul. 3 – Aug. 21 Saturday Jun. 27 – Aug. 22

Time 10:00 a.m. 5:40 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:40 p.m.

Teacher Adam Rachel TBD Adam Jamal

Class code 101a 101b 101c 101d 101s

© Summer 2015 · June 27 – August 22, 2015

introduction to French

initiation · twice-a-week $285 New student offer Interactions 1· Unit 1

Tue. / Thu. Tue. / Thu.

Jun. 30 – Jul. 23 Jun. 30 – Jul. 23

10:00 a.m. 7:45 p.m.

Adam / Rachel Adam / TBD

12.1a 12.1b

initiation · twice-a-week $285 New student offer Interactions 1· Unit 1

TBD TBD TBD TBD

TBD TBD TBD TBD

12.1c 12.1d

Andrew Detailed, conversational and dynamic, Andrew's classes are great learning experiences. © Titilayo Ayangade

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beginners



A1

2-hour classes · 16 teaching hours total

beginners 1 · once a week $315 members · $355 non-members Book Interactions 1· Unit 2 Interactions 1 · Unit 3 Interactions 1 · Unit 4

Dates Monday Jun. 29 – Aug. 17 Tuesday Jun. 30 – Aug. 18 Wednesday Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 Saturday Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 Tuesday Jun. 30 – Aug. 18 Wednesday Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 Friday Jul. 3 – Aug. 21 Saturday Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 Tuesday Jun. 30 – Aug. 18 Saturday Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 Saturday Jun. 27 – Aug. 22

Time 7:45 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:40 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:40 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 1:40 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 1:40 p.m.

Teacher Rachel Élodie TBD Daphné Geoffrey Andrew Andrew Daphné Andrew Marie Marie

Class code 102a 102b 102c 102s 103a 103b 103c 103s 104a 104s 104t

beginners 2 · once-a-week $315 members · $355 non-members Interactions 2 · Unit 1 Interactions 2 · Unit 2 Interactions 2 · Unit 3 Interactions 2 · Unit 4

Tuesday Tuesday Saturday Monday Tuesday Saturday Wednesday Saturday Wednesday Saturday

Jun. 30 – Aug. 18 Jun. 30 – Aug. 18 Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 Jun. 29 – Aug. 17 Jun. 30 – Aug. 18 Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 Jun. 27 – Aug. 22

10:00 a.m. 5:40 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 7:45 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 1:40 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:40 p.m. 11:10 a.m.

Marie TBD Jamal Marie Marie Amanda Élodie Andrew Adam Andrew

105a 105b 105s 106a 106b 106s 107a 107s 108a 108s

1st half-session beginners 1 · twice-a-week $300 members · $340 non-members

© Summer 2015 ·June 27 – August 22, 2015

Interactions 1 · Unit 2 Interactions 1 · Unit 3 Interactions 1 · Unit 4

Mon./Thu. Mon./Fri. Mon./Wed. Mon./Thu. Mon./Wed. Mon./Thu.

Jun. 29 – Jul. 23 Jun. 29 – Jul. 24 Jun. 29 – Jul. 22 Jun. 29 – Jul. 23 Jun. 29 – Jul. 22 Jun. 29 – Jul. 23

5:40 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 7:45 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:40 p.m. 7:45 p.m.

TBD / Geoffrey TBD / Adam Andrew / Jamal Marie / Jamal Karine / Jamal Jamal / Adam

12.2a 12.2b 12.2b2 12.3a 12.4b 12.4b2

1st half-session beginners 2 · twice-a-week $300 members · $340 non-members Interactions 2 · Unit 1 Interactions 2 · Unit 2 Interactions 2 · Unit 4

Tue./Thu. Mon./Wed. Tue./Thu. Mon./Wed.

Jun. 30 – Jul. 23 Jun. 29 – Jul. 22 Jun. 30 – Jul. 23 Jun. 29 – Jul. 22

10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:40 p.m. 5:40 p.m.

Rachel / Adam Élodie / Marie Jamal / TBD Andrew / Karine

12.5a 12.6a 12.6b 12.8a

2nd half-session beginners 1 · twice-a-week $300 members · $340 non-members Interactions 1 · Unit 2 Interactions 1 · Unit 3 Interactions 1 · Unit 4

Tues./Thu. Mon./Thu. Mon./Fri. Mon./Wed. Mon./Thu.

Jul. 28 – Aug. 20 Jul. 27 – Aug. 20 Jul. 27 –  Aug. 21 Jul. 27 –  Aug. 19 Jul. 27 – Aug. 20

10:00 a.m. 5:40 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 7:45 p.m. 10:00 a.m.

Adam / Rachel TBD / Geoffrey TBD / Adam Andrew / Jamal Marie / Jamal

12.2c 12.3c 12.3d 12.3d2 12.4c

2nd half-session beginners 2 · twice-a-week $300 members · $340 non-members Interactions 2 · Unit 1 Interactions 2 · Unit 2 Interactions 2 · Unit 3

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Mon./Wed. Mon./Thu. Tue./Thu. Mon./Wed. Tue./Thu.

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Jul. 27 – Aug. 19 Jul. 27 – Aug. 20 Jul. 28 – Aug. 20 Jul. 27 – Aug. 19 Jul. 28 – Aug. 20

5:40 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:40 p.m.

Karine / Jamal Jamal / Adam Rachel / Adam Élodie / Marie Jamal / TBD

12.5d 12.5d2 12.6c 12.7c 12.7d



A2

2-hour classes

Pre-session Crash course · advanced beginners $180 members · $200 non-members · 10 teaching hours · 2.5-hour classes This highly varied immersion course is a unique chance for students to brush up on culture and language in a very stimulating setting. Mon. Jun. 22 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Brush up (grammatical workshop) 200i Tue. Jun. 23 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Phonetics & communication Wed. Jun. 24 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Speaking in context (Listening & conversation) Thu. Jun. 25 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Building up your vocab

advanced beginners · once-a-week · $315 mbrs · $355 non-mbrs Book Interactions 3 · Unit 1-2 Interactions 3 · Unit 3-4 Interactions 3 · Unit 4-5 Interactions 3 · Unit 5-6 Interactions 3 · Unit 6-7

Dates Saturday Tuesday Monday Saturday Saturday

Time Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 11:10 a.m. Jun. 30 – Aug. 18 5:40 p.m. Jun. 29 – Aug. 17 7:45 p.m. Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 11:10 a.m. Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 1:40 p.m.

Teacher Amanda Adam Adam Adam Adam

Class code 201s 203a 204a 205s 206s

© Summer 2015 · June 27 – August 22, 2015

advanced beginners

advanced beginners · twice-a-week · $300 mbrs · $340 non-mbrs Interactions 3 · Unit 1-2 Interactions 3 · Unit 3-4 Interactions 3 · Unit 6-7 Interactions 3 · Unit 7-8

Tue./Thu. Mon./Wed. Mon./Thu. Tue./Thu. Mon./Thu.

Jun. 30 – Jul. 23 Jun. 29 – Jul. 22 Jun. 29 – Jul. 23 Jun. 30 – Jul. 23 Jun. 29 – Jul. 23

10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 5:40 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 5:40 p.m.

Élodie / Daphné Jamal / Rachel Élodie / Jamal Rachel / TBD Jamal / Amanda

22.1a 22.3a 22.3b 22.6a 22.7a

advanced beginners · twice-a-week Interactions 3 · Unit 1-2 Interactions 3 · Unit 3-4 Interactions 3 · Unit 5-6 Interactions 3 · Unit 8-BW

$300 members · $340 non-members Mon./Wed. Jun. 27 – Aug. 19 5:40 p.m. Tue./Thu. Jul. 28 – Aug. 20 10:00 a.m. Mon./Wed. Jul. 27 – Aug. 19 10:00 a.m. Mon./Thu. Jul. 27 – Aug. 20 5:40 p.m. Tue./Thu. Jul. 28 – Aug. 20 5:40 p.m.

Andrew / Karine Élodie / Daphné Jamal / Rachel Élodie / Jamal Rachel / TBD

22.1c 22.3c 22.5c 22.5d 22.8c

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intermediate



B1

2-hour classes

Pre-session Crash course · intermediate $180 members · $200 non-members · 10 teaching hours · 2.5-hour classes This highly varied immersion course is a unique chance for students to brush up on culture and language in a very stimulating setting. Mon. Jun. 22 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Art of Listening (listening & conversation) 300i Tue. Jun. 23 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Parlons d’actualité (TV5) (discussions on current affairs) Wed. Jun. 24 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Phonetics & Communication Thu. Jun. 25 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Brush up (grammatical workshop)

intermediate · once-a-week $315 members · $355 non-members

© Summer 2015 ·June 27 – August 22, 2015

AE2+D1 AE2+D2 AE2+D3 AE2+D4 AE2+D5 AE2+D6 AE2+D9

Tim

Wednesday Monday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Saturday Monday Saturday

Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 Jun. 29 – Aug. 17 Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 Jul. 8 – Aug. 26 Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 Jun. 29 – Aug. 17 Jun. 27 – Aug. 22

5:40 p.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 11:10 a.m. 5:40 p.m. 11:10 a.m.

Marie 301a Jamal 302a Timothy 303a Geoffrey 304a Rachel 305a Jamal 306s Geoffrey 309a Marie 309s

is very enthusiastic about language, outgoing and diligent. Join his class.

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intermediate · twice-a-week $300 members · $340 non-members AE2+D1 AE2+D8

Mon./Thu. Tue./Thu.

Jun. 29 – Jul. 23 Jun. 30 – Jul. 23

5:40 p.m. 5:40 p.m.

Marie / Andrew 32.1a Daphné / Marie 32.6a

intermediate · twice-a-week $300 members · $340 non-members AE2+D1 AE2+D2 BW3C

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Mon./Thu. Mon./Thu. Tue./Thu.

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Jul. 27 – Aug. 20 Jul. 27 – Aug. 20 Jul. 28 – Aug. 20

5:40 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 5:40 p.m.

Jamal / Amanda Marie / Andrew Daphné / Marie

32.1c 32.2c BW3C



B2

2-hour classes · 16 teaching hours total

independent · once-a-week $315 members · $355 non-members AE3+D2 AE3+D3 AE3-D5 AE3+D7 AE3-D9

Monday Wednesday Saturday Wednesday Thursday Tuesday

Jun. 29 – Aug. 17 Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 Jul. 2 – Aug. 20 Jun. 30 – Aug. 18

5:40 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 11:10 a.m. 7:45 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 5:40 p.m.

Adam 402a Daphné 403b TBD 405s Daphné 407a Timothy 407b Timothy 409a

© Summer 2015 · June 27 – August 22, 2015

independent

© Titilayo Ayangade

independent · twice-a-week $300 members · $340 non-members AE3+D1 AE3+D4

Mon./Wed. Mon./Thu.

AE3+D2 AE3+D5

Mon./Wed. Mon./Thu.

Jun. 29 – Jul. 22 Jun. 29 – Jul. 23

10:00 a.m. 5:40 p.m.

Laure / Adam 42.1a Domitille / Timothy 42.4a

independent · twice-a-week $300 members · $340 non-members

proficient

Jul. 27 – Aug. 19 Jul. 27 – Aug. 20

10:00 a.m. 5:40 p.m.

Laure / Adam 42.2c TBD / Timothy 42.5c



2-hour classes · 16 teaching hours total

C1/C2

proficient · twice-a-week $300 members · $340 non-members AE4-D3

Tue./Thu.

Jun. 30 – Jul. 23

10:00 a.m.

Jamal / Marie 52.3a

proficient · twice-a-week $300 members · $340 non-members AE4-D4

Tue./Thu.

Jul. 28 – Aug. 20

10:00 a.m.

Jamal / Marie 52.4c

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specialized classes



all classes are 2 hours unless specified

FRENCH FOR TRAVELLERS • hands-on-learning for beginners on their way to France $260 members / $290 non-members · 12 teaching hours · new class, special $25 discount Wed./Fri. Jul. 1 – Jul. 24 3:30 – 5:00 p.m Geoffrey Wed./Fri. Jul. 29 – Aug. 21 3:30 – 5:00 p.m Elodie

190A 190B

BRUSH-UP • Grammar & speaking Advanced beginners (Alter Ego 1-D6 to D9) · $325 members / $365 non-members · 16 teaching hours Thursday Jul. 2 – Aug. 20 12:10 p.m. Rachel BW2A Book: Grammaire en dialogues (Grand débutant) Intermediate (Alter Ego 2-D1 to D6) · $325 members / $365 non-members · $10 materials fee · 16 teaching hours Monday Jun. 29 – Aug. 17 7:45 p.m. Daphné BW3A Saturday Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 11:10 a.m. Daphné BW3B Independent (Alter Ego 3) · $325 members / $365 non-members · 16 teaching hours Tuesday Jun. 30 – Aug. 18 11:00 a.m. TBD BW4A Book: Le Français par les textes II Proficient (DOING THINGS WITH GRAMMAR · Alter Ego 5) · $325 members / $365 non-members · 16 teaching hours Saturday Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 9:00 a.m. Adam BW5 Book: Grammaire en dialogues (Niveau Avancé)

REFRESHER 1 • Grammar · Beginners (Interactions 2) $300 members / $340 non-members · 16 teaching hours A1 Tue. / Thu. Jun. 30 – Jul. 23

10:00 a.m.

REFRESHER • Grammar · Advanced beginners (Interactions 2 and 3) $325 members / $365 non-members · $10 materials fee · 16 teaching hours A2 Wednesday Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 7:45 p.m.

Élodie / Daphné RFR.1

Adam

RFR.2

BUILDING UP YOUR VOCAB · 1 hour / week

$170 members / $195 non-members · $10 materials fee · $20 discount for students registered for general language classes in the same session. Initiation, A1, A2 Tuesday Jun. 30 – Aug. 18 7:45 – 8:45 p.m. Andrew 190C

© Summer 2015 ·June 27 – August 22, 2015

PHONETICS AND COMMUNICATION · 1 hour / week · 8 teaching hours

$170 members / $195 non-members · $20 discount for students registered for general language classes in the same session. All levels We offer phonetics classes ON DEMAND and based on your availability. 190D & D2 To schedule your class or for more information email [email protected] or call our offices. Book: Les 500 exercices de phonétique, Niveau A1-A2 or Niveau B1-B2

CONVERSATION · comprehension and expression · 1 hour / week

$170 members / $195 non-members · $20 discount for students registered for general language classes in the same session. Initiation, A1 Monday Jul. 6 – Aug. 24 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Rachel 190E B1, B2 Wednesday Jul. 8 – Aug. 26 7:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Rachel 490A

LE CLUB • Conversation et culture

$260 members / $290 non-members · no materials fee · 12 teaching hours $20 discount for students registered for general language classes in the same session. A2 Thursday Jul. 9 – Aug. 27 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. B1 Tuesday Jul. 7 – Aug. 25 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Rachel Rachel

CLA2 CLB1

Rachel

390A

SPEAKING IN CONTEXT • Listening and conversation $325 members / $365 non-members · $10 materials fee · 16 teaching hours B1 Wednesday Jul. 8 – Aug. 26 with online supplementary activities

12:10 p.m.

THE ART OF LISTENING • Comprehension and pronunciation $325 members / $365 non-members · $10 materials fee A2 Wednesday Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 B1 Thursday Jul. 2 – Aug. 20 $260 members / $290 non-members · $10 materials fee B2 Tuesday Junl. 30 – Aug. 18 with online supplementary activities

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12 :10 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 7:45 – 9:15 p.m.

Daphné Daphné

290A 390B

Jamal

490B

FRENCH HISTORY

390C

TRAVELLING WITHOUT MOVING (FRENCH REGIONS)

$325 members / $365 non-members B1 Saturday Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 1:40 p.m. TBD Book: La France des Régions, by René Bourgeois & Simone Eurin, Edition PUG 2001 — Collection FLE with online supplementary activities

390E.2

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC • Electro and the famous French Touch $325 members / $365 non-members · $10 materials fee · 16 teaching hours · See class description online · new class, special $25 discount B1 Wednesday Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 5:40 p.m. Andrew 390D B2 Saturday Jun. 27 – Aug. 22 1:40 p.m. TBD 390D.2

FRENCH NEWS • Comprehension and discussion

© Summer 2015 · June 27 – August 22, 2015

$325 members / $365 non-members · $10 materials fee · 16 teaching hours · See class description online B1 Thursday Jul. 2 – Aug. 20 12:10 p.m. Adam

$325 members / $365 non-members · $10 materials fee · 16 teaching hours · new class, special $25 discount B2 Monday Jun. 29 – Aug. 17 12:10 p.m. Daphné 490C with online supplementary activities

PARLONS D’ACTUALITÉS ! • (TV5MONDE) $325 members / $365 non-members · $10 materials fee B1 Tuesday Jun. 30 – Aug. 18 $260 members / $290 non-members · $10 materials fee B2 Thursday Jul.2 – Aug. 20 with online supplementary activities

12:10 p.m. 7:45 – 9:15 p.m.

Adam

390E

Geoffrey

490D

LA PRESSE ECRITE • Informations internationales

$260 members / $290 non-members · $10 materials fee · 12 teaching hours · See class description online C1, C2 Thursday Jul.2 – Aug. 20 7:45 – 9:15 p.m. Daphné

590A

READING BETWEEN THE LINES • Idiomatic expressions and figures of speech $325 members / $365 non-members · $10 materials fee · 16 teaching hours · See class description online B1, B2 Monday Jun. 29 – Aug. 17 12:10 p.m. Adam

390F

LITTÉRATURE ET GRAMMAIRE • Reading and speaking skills $325 members / $365 non-members · $10 materials fee · 16 teaching hours · See class description online B1 Monday Jun. 29 – Aug. 17 5:40 p.m. Daphné

390G

LITTÉRATURE • The French classic: Madame Bovary

$325 members / $365 non-members · 16 teaching hours · See class description online C1, C2 Thursday Jul. 2 – Aug. 20 5:40 p.m. Book: Madame Bovary, Gustave Flaubert

Adam

590B

Geoffrey Geoffrey

390H 590C

Adam

590D

LITTÉRATURE • Gide, a cubist writer?

$260 members / $290 non-members · 12 teaching hours · See class description online B1, B2 Monday Jun. 29 – Aug. 17 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. C1, C2 Wednesday Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 7:45 – 9:15 p.m. Book: Les faux-monayeurs, Andre Gide

LITTÉRATURE • Les Lettres de Madame de Sévigné

$325 members / $365 non-members · 16 teaching hours · See class description online C1, C2 Wednesday Jul. 1 – Aug. 19 12:10 p.m. Book: Lettres, Madame de Sévigné

CERTIFICATIONS

$325 members / $365 non-members · 16 teaching hours $25 discount for students registered for general language classes in the same session. We offer certification prep courses and exams for all levels. Prep courses are available on demand. For more information, please contact [email protected] or call our office.

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gastronomy BEING A CHEF: FRENCH COOKING LESSONS!

Madelaine BULLWINKEL Madelaine has been teaching French cooking techniques at Chez Madelaine Cooking School for over 30 years (www.chezM.com). She also organizes trips to France to help participants unveil the mysteries of French cuisine.

© Elliot Mandel

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STEAK À LA FRANÇAISE



$70 members / $80 non-members · $15 materials fee Saturday June 27 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Madelaine 990A Grilling on the deck or indoors is a snap when you’ve mastered the timing. Discover the rich flavor in the inexpensive cuts the French prefer: hanger, tri-tip, skirt and flatiron steaks. With polenta frites on the side!



SPOTLIGHT ON OLIVE OIL



FROM PESTO TO PISTOU



$70 members / $80 non-members · $15 materials fee Saturday July 11 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Madelaine 990B Boost your olive oil savy as we taste oils from France, Spain and Italy and pair them with a special summer menu. We'll marinate tuna in oil for a salade niçoise, season a peppered rib eye steak, dress strawberries in vanilla-infused oil and bake a voluminous olive oil cake.







$70 members / $80 non-members · $15 materials fee Saturday July 25 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Madelaine 990C We explore the refreshing ways fresh basil is used in Provence. From simply garnishing fresh fruit with spicy leaves to making a light pistou with garlic and olive oil that enriches chilled soup, bread salad, fettuccini and stuffed vegetables. Easy recipes make this hands on class a summer treat!

PROVENÇAL STYLE PIZZA





$70 members / $80 non-members · $15 materials fee Saturday August 8 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Madelaine 990D Try your hand at a Provençal thin crust pizza with zucchini and St. Maure cheese. Our version of pissaladière niçoise includes thinly-sliced fennel, onions, anchovies and black olives. Don’t feel like baking? Learn how to prepare pan-bagnat, a bread salad on a bun.

Please dress to work in the kitchen: long pants, a shirt with sleeves and shoes with covered toes. Merci !

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10 children maximum per class · One instructor, with one assistant · Each class requires a minimum of 5 students

MORNINGS & AFTERNOONS IN FRENCH Structured pre-school activities ages 3 – 5 $50 annual youth membership fee required · 5 days a week Mon./Wed 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Tue./Thu./Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Mireille Isabelle

In a classroom environment enriched by French culture and language, your children will develop social skills through age-appropriate group activities, such as movement, music and crafts. Using pictures, flannel board and puppets, they will share stories, songs, poems and games; they will also be able to express themselves by acting out stories and creating their own imaginative tales, making puppets and drawings. Class is conducted in French with assistance in English only when necessary. Activities will tap into children’s natural curiosity and stimulate their intellectual, motor and artistic skills, as well as social development. A light snack will be prepared and served by teachers and their pupils. Prices indicated below are based on a 2.5-hour class per day. code Y 15/16 Entire year, whole week Y 15/16 Entire year, M – W – F Y 15/16 Entire year, T – Th. F 15 Entire session, whole week F 15 Entire session, M – W – F F 15 Entire session, T – Th.

number of classes & hours 183 classes / 457.5 hrs 109 classes / 272.5 hrs 74 classes / 185 hrs 74 classes / 185 hrs 44 classes / 110 hrs 30 classes / 75 hrs

tuition $5,825 $4,130 $2,805 $2,500 $1,910 $1,305

date Aug. 31 – Jun. 10 Aug. 31 – Jun. 10 Sept. 1 – Jun. 9 Aug. 31 – Dec. 18 Aug. 31 – Dec. 18 Sept. 1 – Dec. 17

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children’s courses

Vacation calendar for Mornings & Afternoons in French · Labor Day: no class September 7 · Thanksgiving: no class November 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 · Winter break: starting on December 19, class resumes on January 4 · Spring break: starting on April 16, class resumes on April 25 · Memorial Day: no class on Monday, May 25.

© Larissa Rolley

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learnfrenchchicago.com The Alliance team is proud to present to you its very own blog! Bonjour, Conceptualizing and delivering classes that are motivating, engaging and effective is, and has always been, our priority. This is why the Alliance Française de Chicago is one of the greatest innovators and trend setters in the US and in the world in terms of pedagogical approach. As such, the entire Alliance team is proud to present to you its very own blog: learnfrenchchicago.com. This new, original, and exclusive learning portal constitutes the perfect extension to your French class experience, as it will help you synthesize, solidify and use your French outside of the classroom. Specifically designed to fit our students’ needs, it is free, easily accessible from anywhere, and interactive. Here are some examples of what you can do through this platform:

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• engage in conversation with your teachers and other students • access the class content (lessons, recaps, homework, etc.) as well as extra material (recordings, videos, etc.) • keep in touch with the life of the school The blog is also directly linked to all of our social media accounts on Facebook, and Twitter as well as our website, so that you can connect whenever you want. At the heart of this tool is the will to deliver a world class service. We count on your feedback to accomplish this, so do not hesitate to contact us.

Bonne classe, bonne route et bon vent à tous. The Learning Center Directors: Geoffrey Ruiz and Elodie Kaplan along with the entire Alliance team.

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summer camp

Summer Camp 2015 · Enroll today June 15 – July 31 5 days a week * 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. * Ages 6 – 12 years old It’s never too early to give your child the gift of language! Join us for seven weeks of fun, discovery and French! This full-day program will help develop your child’s language skills with rewarding cultural experiences in French (with bridges in English). Activities include: Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Field Trips, Group Games, Singing, Music, Sports and much more… Space is limited to 20 children per week, register today! For more information, please contact us at: (312) 337-1070 or [email protected]

© Summer 2015 · June 27 – August 22, 2015

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all levels welcome

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cinéma La rétrospective LOL! Laugh Out Loud is what we do this year at the Alliance… when we are not MDR or morts de rire. Clever, amusing, plain funny or downright hilarious, the retrospective will feature the best of contemporary French comedies. So leave your Netflix subscription, your smart phone and your iPad at home… and come have a laugh with us! Admission $8, with a glass of our favorite French wine, Louis Jadot · In French with English subtitles · 54 W. Chicago Avenue.

Casse-tête chinois / Chinese Puzzle by Cédric Klapish (2014, 120 min.) Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m.

Please note new date! Xavier, who we saw as a student in “The Spanish Apartment” and as a young adult in “Russian Dolls” is now forty years old. When the mother of his children moves to New York, he decides to move there as well. He finds a home in Chinatown and it does not take long before trouble comes his way. © Summer 2015 ·June 27 – August 22, 2015

A charming, genuinely heartfelt modern romantic comedy.

Populaire

by Régis Roinsard (2012, 111 min.) Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 p.m.

Fête de la Musique · Live Performance! 1958. Rose is a terrible secretary but a demon typist. Her boss decides to register her in a speed typing competition and resolves to turn her into the fastest girl in the world. But a love of sport doesn’t always mix well with love itself. A delightful French comedy in Technicolor with stunning art direction and two of the most charming French actresses, the lovely Déborah François and Bérénice Bejo.

And don't miss Make Music Chicago on June 21st. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/makemusicchicago

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“Don’t worry, be haRpy” Opéra de poche… Thursday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. Admission $20 with a glass of French Mousseux Freely adapted from “The Baron in the Tree” by Italo Calvino, Isabelle Olivier composed an original libretto and music based on the paradox between civilization and nature. The result is an interactive jazz opera featuring singers Sarah Marie Young, Lynne Jordan, Mitchell Owens and Saalik Ziyad. “Between the notes and silence, harmony and dissonance, purity and artifice, the heart of Isabelle Olivier continues to swing.” — Richard Robert, Les Inrockuptibles

© Summer 2015 · June 27 – August 22, 2015

art de vivre

NEW! L'after-work Tuesday, June 23, 6:00 p.m. Admission $8 with a glass of French Wine Long day at work? In need of new faces? No worries, the Alliance opens up its sun-bathed courtyard for an apéritif, the French version of the cocktail hour. Enjoy good conversation, music with a French DJ and a glass of French wine!

Bastille day / le 14 juillet Tuesday, July 14, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Daley Plaza · Free admission

Bastille Day, the French national holiday, commemorates the storming of the Bastille, which took place on 14 July 1789 and marked the beginning of the French Revolution. On July 14, 2015, right here in Chicago, the French take over Daley Plaza. Come celebrate with us the Fête Nationale!

AU PROGRAMME: Enjoy music by French rock band La Jarry: "Like Sex Pistols meet The Beatles!". Well-known for its muscular performances on stage, La Jarry's combination of strong melodies and Benoît Pourtau's voice makes it a hit. Let our juggler deploy his talents and discover our brand new children's corner before getting ready for the very popular Waiter's Race. Travel to Southern France and try your luck at a centuriesold game: la pétanque. Have a drink entre amis and discover French treats: crêpes, viennoiseries, and vins on-site. Bastille Day Raffle: tons of prizes to enjoy the French joie de vivre this summer in Chicago! Check bastilledaychicago.org for the latest updates www.af-chicago.org · (312) 337-1070

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the Brown médiathèque

Plan your summer vacation with our travel selections Fresh ideas are always available in the library — just ask. Plus, stop in for a summer reading list! Mark your calendars! Chicago Collections exhibit entitled "Raw Materials: Uncovering Chicago's Historical Collections" opens Aug. 7 – Nov. 15 at the Harold Washington Library, featuring items from 20 cultural institutions, including the Alliance. COME AND PRACTICE YOUR FRENCH IN THE LIBRARY!

© Summer 2015 ·June 27 – August 22, 2015

CAFÉ CONVERSATION DU MARDI (intermediate to advanced level)

New members are always welcome at this animated conversation group. Topics vary. Members: free, nonmembers: $5.00 for 1 trial visit. Meets Tuesdays, on the 4th floor, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · July 7, 14, 21, 28 · August 4, 11, 18, 25

CAFÉ CONVERSATION DU MERCREDI (beginner to intermediate level) Join us twice monthly, in the Médiathèque, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. to practice French. Members: free, non-members: $5.00 for one trial visit. June 3, 17 · July 1, 15 · August 5, 19

CAFÉ LITTÉRATURE (advanced level)

Membership required. 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., check in with reception upon arrival. June 1: Le soleil des mourants by Jean-Claude Izzo

Heures d’ouverture : Closed on Saturday, July 4 and will reopen on Monday, July 6.

Mon. – Thu. 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. · Fri. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. · Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. · Sun. CLOSED Please note that the Médiathèque will close for lunch Mon. – Thu. 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Culturethèque! Your FREE online library!

Now offering a newly optimized interface for your personal devices! Look for our NEW Facebook page. Sign up today to take advantage of Culturethèque! Access thousands of books — including classics, magazines, children’s titles, videos, podcasts and more… 18

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Register: www.culturetheque.com at subscribe/inscrivez-vous. Questions? Call (312) 337-5473 or consult the user guide.

Culturethèque is a benefit of Alliance Française membership!

We invite you to see for yourself what so many Chicagoans have discovered already: a vibrant Francophone community in the heart of Chicago. You will appreciate all that the Alliance has to offer whether it’s expanding your French vocabulary, taking up a language for the first time, watching awardwinning films, learning to cook or tasting wines — all just west of Michigan Avenue and open six days a week! Make us your third space away from home, come use our Wifi, spend quiet time in the Library and stay for our evening and Saturday programs.

Join the French-speaking world in the heart of Chicago! When you become a member of the Alliance Française de Chicago, you will: • Invest in one of the oldest cultural organizations in • Enjoy discounts from the Alliance’s partners • Enjoy reduced fees for Alliance classes, programs, Chicago — since 1897 and cooking classes — our season runs all year • Support Francophone programs for French and • Enjoy full borrowing privileges at the library/ English speaking people médiathèque • Support a unique library of French books, magazines and DVDs — 19,000 volumes

© Summer 2015 · June 27 – August 22, 2015

membership

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private lessons Reach your specific learning goals:

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Alliance Française 1 student 2 students 3 students

5 hours minimum members non-members $64 / hr $69 / hr $45 / hr $50 / hr $35 / hr $40 / hr

12 hours minimum paid in advance members non-members $54 / hr $59 / hr $35 / hr $40 / hr $30 / hr $35 / hr

OFFSITE private lessons, corporate instruction, translation, proof-reading Contact Myriam Sall at: [email protected] for our special rates or at (312) 337-1070.

school policies By registering for a class, students acknowledge that they agree to the school policies as stated on the Alliance Française de Chicago’s website www.af-chicago.org/policies You may have to purchase a textbook for some classes.

Operating Hours

Mon. – Thu.: 9:00 a.m. – 9:55 p.m. Fri.: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sat.: 9:00 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. Sun.: closed

Closed on Saturday, July 4 and will reopen on Monday, July 6.

“I am very pleased with the progress I am making and I love the Alliance Française! It is a pleasure being here and I enjoy the learning process.” — Amanda

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Come join us on Tuesday, July 14, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. · Daley Plaza · Free admission

bastille day chicago 2015

810 Nor th Dearbor n S treet · C hi cag o, IL 60610

Two addresses only two blocks away: 671 N. Clark and 100 W. Chestnut

Parking discount: $8.00 for 12 hours

wine and cheese, Wednesday, June 24

Free Open House, with complimentary

June 20 – 26

Free Trial Classes

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