Fall 2015

Learn French, Make Friends

© Titilayo Ayangade

French Classes

All ages & levels • REGISTER ONLINE! Pre-session crash courses begin Sept. 8 8-week session: Sept. 14 – Nov. 7 First 4-week session: Sept. 14 – Oct. 10 Second 4-week session: Oct. 12 – Nov. 7

FREE

Open House

with complimentary Wine & Cheese Wednesday, September 9

FREE

Trial Classes

September 8 – 11

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

summary pages 3 – 4 pages 5 – 12 page 12 page 13 page 14 – 16 page 17

School description Adult courses Fashion Gastronomy courses Children’s courses & activities Médiathèque

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Cinéma Expositions Art de vivre Littérature Membership, Private lessons & School policies

the sessions Pre-session crash courses:

Tuesday, September 8 – Friday, September 11 (see p. 5, 7, 8)

Eight-week session:

Monday, September 14 – Saturday, November 7 (once-a-week)

First four-week session:

Monday, September 14 – Saturday, October 10 (twice-a-week)

Second four-week session:

Monday, October 12 – Saturday, November 7 (twice-a-week)

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Immersion Day Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a day of French immersion within the city limits. Start with a complimentary café-croissant and then, enhance your French skills by taking as many workshops as you would like all day long. Registration is required and the first 50 registrants will receive a goodie bag! Also, be sure to visit our Petit Marché in our quaint courtyard, and shop for that perfect gift!

Free Open House

with complimentary wine and cheese Wednesday, September 9, 6:15 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

Free Trial Classes September 8 – 10 Initiation levels Tue. Sept. 8 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. 7:45 – 8:30 p.m. Thu. Sept. 10 5:40 – 6:25 p.m. Fri. Sept. 11 3:00 – 3:45 p.m.

Beginner levels Tue. Sept. 8 5:40 – 6:25 p.m. Thu. Sept. 10 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

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

Advanced levels Tue. Sept. 8 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.

Free Placement on site, September 8 – 11

Tue. – Thu. 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sept. 8 – 12 Fri. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sept. 11 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 Saturday, September 12 at noon! Registrations after that date will include a $15 surcharge.

For the second 4-week session, register before Saturday, October 10 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-Winter 2015: November 18 – January 30 Winter 2016: February 8 – April 2 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

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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.

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 ON DEMAND

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

THE ART OF LISTENING • Comprehension and pronunciation

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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

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

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: B2

PARLONS D’ACTUALITÉS ! • (TV5MONDE) 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: B2, C1/C2

LITTÉRATURE & CINÉMA Contrast and analyze novels and their adaptation on the big screen while developing a broad and accurate understanding of both formal and everyday French. Levels offered: C1/C2

CERTIFICATION PREP COURSES 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 ON DEMAND

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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 $255 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. Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Friday, Sept.11 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 Sept. 14 – Nov. 2 Tuesday Sept. 15 – Nov. 3 Wednesday Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 Thursday Sept. 17 – Nov. 5 Friday Sept. 18 – Nov. 6 Saturday Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 Saturday Sept. 19 – Nov. 7

Time 10:00 a.m. 7:45 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 12:10 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 1:40 p.m.

Teacher Adam Jamal Andrew Rachel TBD Andrew Marie

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

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introduction to French

1st half-session initiation · twice-a-week $290 New student offer Interactions 1· Unit 1

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

Sept. 14 – Oct. 8 Sept. 14 – Oct. 8 Sept. 15 – Oct. 8 Sept. 15 – Oct. 8 Sept. 15 – Oct. 8

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

Jamal / Marie TBD / Domitille Andrew / Rafal Daphne / Andrew Andrew / Rafal

12.1a 12.1b 12.1c 12.1d 12.1e

2nd half-session initiation · twice-a-week $290 New student offer Interactions 1· Unit 1

TBD TBD TBD TBD

TBD TBD TBD TBD

12.1c 12.1d

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beginners



A1

2-hour classes

beginners 1 · once a week $315 members · $360 non-members Book

Dates

Time

Teacher

Class code

Interactions 1· Unit 2

Monday

Sept. 14 – Nov. 2

5:40 p.m.

Rachel

102a



Wednesday Sept. 16 – Nov. 4

7:45 p.m.

Jamal

102b



Friday

Sept. 18 – Nov. 6

3:00 p.m.

Adam

102c



Saturday

Sept. 19 – Nov. 7

1:40 p.m.

Jamal

102s

Interactions 1 · Unit 3

Monday

Sept. 14 – Nov. 2

7:45 p.m.

Rachel

103a



Tuesday

Sept. 15 – Nov. 3

10:00 a.m.

Élodie

103b



Wednesday Sept. 16 – Nov. 4

5:40 p.m.

Jamal

103c



Saturday

Sep. 19 – Nov. 7

9:00 a.m.

Daphné

103s

Interactions 1 · Unit 4

Tuesday

Sept. 15 – Nov. 3

5:40 p.m.

Geoffrey

104a



Wednesday Sept. 16 – Nov. 4

7:45 p.m.

Andrew

104b



Friday

3:00 p.m.

Andrew

104c

Sept. 18 – Nov. 6

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beginners 2 · once-a-week $315 members · $360 non-members Saison 1 · Unit 2

Tuesday

Sept. 15 – Nov. 3

5:40 p.m.

Interactions 2 · Unit 2

Tuesday

Sept. 15 – Nov. 3

10:00 a.m.

Andrew

105a

Marie

106a



Tuesday

Sept. 15 – Nov. 3



Saturday

Sept. 19 – Nov. 7

5:40 p.m.

Phillippe

106b

9:00 a.m.

Jamal

Interactions 2 · Unit 3

Monday

106s

Sept. 14 – Nov. 2

7:45 p.m.

TBD

107a



Tuesday

Sept. 15 – Nov. 3

5:40 p.m.

Rachel

107b

Interactions 2 · Unit 4

Wednesday Sept. 16 – Nov. 4

10:00 a.m.

Élodie

108a

1st half-session beginners 1 · twice-a-week $300 members · $345 non-members Interactions 1 · Unit 2

Mon./Wed.

Sept. 14 – Oct. 7

5:40 p.m.

Karine / Timothy

12.2a



Mon./Thu.

Sept. 14 – Oct. 8

7:45 p.m.

Jamal / Adam

12.2b

Interactions 1 · Unit 3

Tue./Thu.

Sept. 15 – Oct. 8

7:45 p.m.

Adam / Amanda

12.3a

Interactions 1 · Unit 4

Mon./Thu.

Sept. 14 – Oct. 8

5:40 p.m.

Amanda / Geoffrey

12.4a

1st half-session beginners 2 · twice-a-week $300 members · $345 non-members Saison 1 · Unit 2

Mon./Thu.

Sept. 14 – Oct. 8

10:00 a.m.

TBD / Jamal

12.5a

Interactions 2 · Unit 4

Mon./Wed.

Sept. 14 – Oct. 7

10:00 a.m.

Élodie / TBD

12.8a

2nd half-session beginners 1 · twice-a-week $300 members · $345 non-members Interactions 1· Unit 2

Mon./Thu

Oct. 12 – Nov. 5

10:00 a.m.

Jamal / Marie

12.2c



Mon./Thu.

Oct. 12 – Nov. 5

5:40 p.m.

Tim / TBD

12.2d



Tue./Thu.

Oct. 13 – Nov. 5

7:45 p.m.

TBD

12.2e

Interactions 1 · Unit 3

Mon./Wed.

Oct. 12 – Nov. 4

5:40 p.m.

Karine / Timothy

12.3c



Mon./Thu.

Oct. 12 – Nov. 5

7:45 p.m.

Jamal / Adam

12.3d

Interactions 1 · Unit 4

Tue./Thu.

Oct. 13 – Nov. 5

7:45 p.m.

Adam / Amanda

12.4c

2nd half-session beginners 2 · twice-a-week $300 members · $345 non-members

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Saison 1 · Unit 1

Mon./Thu.

Oct. 12 – Nov. 5

Saison 1 · Unit 2

Mon./Thu.

Interactions 2 · Unit 2

Mon./Thu.

Saison 1 · Unit 6

Mon./Wed.

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5:40 p.m.

Domitille / Philippe

12.5d

Oct. 12 – Nov. 5

5:40 p.m.

Amanda / Geoffrey

12.5c

Oct. 12 – Nov. 5

10:00 a.m.

TBD / Jamal

12.6c

Oct. 12 – Nov. 4

10:00 a.m.

Élodie / TBD

12.9c

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advanced beginners



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. Tue. Sept. 8 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Brush up (grammatical workshop) 200i Wed. Sept. 9 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Phonetics & communication Thu. Sept. 10 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. The Art of Listening (Listening & conversation) Fri. Sept. 11 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Building up your vocab

advanced beginners · once-a-week · $315 mbrs · $360 non-mbrs Book Saison 2 · Unit 2 Saison 1 · Unit 6 Interactions 3 · Unit 5-6 Interactions 3 · Unit 6-7

Dates Saturday Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 Wednesday Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 Saturday Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 Tuesday Sept. 15 – Nov. 3 Monday Sept. 14 – Nov. 2

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

Teacher Adam Adam Andrew Adam Adam

Class code 202s2 201a 201s 205a 206a

1st half-session advanced beginners · twice-a-week · $300 mbrs · $345 non-mbrs Saison 2 · Unit 2 Interactions 3 · Unit 3-4 Interactions 3 · Unit 7-8

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

Sept. 15 – Oct. 8 Sept. 14 – Oct. 7 Sept. 14 – Oct. 8

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

Daphné / Élodie Andrew / Karine Élodie / Jamal

22.s2 22.3a 22.7a

2nd half-session advanced beginners · twice-a-week · $300 mbrs · $345 non-mbrs Saison 2 · Unit 3 Interactions 3 · Unit 5-6 Saison 2 · Unit 1

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

Oct. 13 – Nov.5 Oct. 12 – Nov. 4 Oct. 12 – Nov.5

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

Daphné / Élodie Andrew / Karine Élodie / Jamal

22.s3 22.5c 22.9c

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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. Tues. Sept. 8 10:00 a.m. The Art of Listening (listening & conversation) 300i Wed. Sept. 9 10:00 a.m. Parlons d’actualité (TV5) (discussions on current affairs) Thu. Sept. 10 10:00 a.m. Phonetics & Communication Fri. Sept. 11 10:00 a.m.  Brush up (grammatical workshop)

intermediate · once-a-week $315 members · $360 non-members Saison 2-Unit 3 AE2+D5 AE2+D6 AE2+D7

Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Monday Saturday

Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 Sept. 14 – Nov. 2 Sept. 19 – Nov. 7

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

Phillippe Geoffrey Rachel Daphné Daphné

302s3 305a 306a 307a 307b

1st half-session intermediate · twice-a-week $300 members · $345 non-members Saison 2-Unit 3

Mon./Thu.

Sept. 14 – Oct. 8

5:40 p.m.

Jamal / Amanda

32.s3

2nd half-session intermediate · twice-a-week $300 members · $345 non-members Mon./Thu. Mon./Thu.

Oct. 12 – Nov. 5 Oct. 12 – Nov. 5

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

Jamal / Amanda 32.s4 TBD / Andrew 32.s5

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Saison 2-Unit 4 Saison 2-Unit 5

Amanda is patient, passionate and detail oriented. Join her classes.

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B2

2-hour classes · 16 teaching hours total

independent · once-a-week $315 members · $360 non-members AE3+D1 AE3+D3 AE3+D4 AE3+D5 AE3-D8

Monday Monday Wednesday Monday Saturday Wednesday Thursday

Sept. 14 – Nov. 2 Sept. 14 – Nov. 2 Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 Sept. 14 – Nov. 2 Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 Sept. 17 – Nov. 5

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

Geoffrey Adam Daphné Timothy Anie Daphné Timothy

401a 403a 404b 405a 405s 408a 408b

1st half-session independent · twice-a-week $300 members · $345 non-members AE3+D3

Mon./Wed.

Sept. 14 – Oct. 7

10:00 a.m.

Laure / Adam

42.3a

2nd half-session independent · twice-a-week $300 members · $345 non-members AE3+D2 AE3+D4

Tue./Thu. Mon./Wed.

Oct. 13 – Nov. 5 Oct. 12 – Nov. 4

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

Daphné / Phillippe Laure / Adam

42.2c 42.4c

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independent

Elodie is knowledgeable and energetic. Her classes are very interactive. © Titilayo Ayangade

proficient



C1/C2

2-hour classes · 16 teaching hours total

proficient · once-a-week $315 members · $360 non-members AE4-D1

Tuesday

Sept. 15 – Nov. 3

5:40 p.m.

Timothy

501a

1st half-session proficient · twice-a-week $300 members · $345 non-members AE4-D5

Tue./Thu.

Sept. 15 – Oct. 8

10:00 a.m.

Jamal / Adam

52.5a

2nd half-session proficient · twice-a-week $300 members · $345 non-members AE4-D6

Tue./Thu.

Oct. 13 – Nov. 5

10:00 a.m.

Jamal / Adam

52.6c

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specialized classes



all classes are 2 hours unless specified

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

$170 members / $200 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. To schedule your class or for more information email [email protected] or call our office. Book: Les 500 exercices de phonétique, Niveau A1-A2 or Niveau B1-B2

BUILDING UP YOUR VOCAB · 1 hour / week

$170 members / $200 non-members · $10 materials fee · $20 discount for students registered for general language classes in the same session. Initiation, A1, A2 Tuesday Sept. 15 – Nov. 3 7:45 – 8:45 p.m. Andrew 190A

BRUSH-UP • Grammar & speaking Beginners (Interactions1 and 2) · $325 members / $370 non-members · 16 teaching hours Thursday Sept. 17 – Nov. 5 10:00 a.m. Rachel BW1A Intermediate (Alter Ego 2-D1 to D3) · $325 members / $370 non-members · $10 materials fee · 16 teaching hours Saturday Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 11:10 a.m. Marie BW3A Independent (Alter Ego 3) · $325 members / $370 non-members · 16 teaching hours Tuesday Sept. 15 – Nov. 3 11:00 a.m. Anie BW4A Book: Le Français par les textes II

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REFRESHER • Grammar · Advanced beginners (Interactions 2 and 3) $325 members / $370 non-members · 16 teaching hours B1 Monday Sept. 14 – Nov. 2 5:40 p.m. A2 Wednesday Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 7:45 p.m. A2 Saturday Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 1:40 p.m. Book: 100% FLE · Grammaire essentielle du français

Daphné Adam Daphné

DOING THINGS WITH GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY · (Alter Ego 5) $325 members / $370 non-members · 16 teaching hours C1 Saturday Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 9:00 a.m. Adam Books: Vocabulaire progressif du français · Niveau perfectionnement Grammaire en dialogues · Niveau avancé

RFR.1 RFR.2 RFR.3

590A

CONVERSATION · comprehension and expression

$170 members / $200 non-members · $20 discount for students registered for general language classes in the same session. B1, B2 Wednesday Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 7:45 – 8:45 p.m. Rachel 490A $325 members / $370 non-members · $20 discount for students registered for general language classes in the same session. B2 Monday Sept. 14 – Nov. 2 12:10 p.m. Daphné 490B

LE CLUB • Conversation et culture

$260 members / $295 non-members · no materials fee · 12 teaching hours $20 discount for students registered for general language classes in the same session. A2 Thursday Sept. 17 – Nov. 5 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. B1 Tuesday Sept. 15 – Nov. 3 2:15 – 3:45 p.m.

Rachel Rachel

CLA2 CLB1

LE SALON DES ARTS · Exchanging ideas about French art · new class, special $25 discount $170 members / $200 non-members B2 Thursday

Sept. 17 – Nov. 5

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Rachel

490C

THE ART OF LISTENING • Comprehension and pronunciation $325 members / $370 non-members · $10 materials fee A2 Wednesday Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 B1 Thursday Sept. 17 – Nov. 5

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

Daphné Daphné

290A 390A

FRENCH HISTORY · From Pompidou to Sarkozy

390B

TRAVELLING WITHOUT MOVING (FRENCH REGIONS)

$325 members / $370 non-members B1 Saturday Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 1:40 p.m. Anie Book: La France des Régions, by René Bourgeois & Simone Eurin, Edition PUG 2001 — Collection FLE

390D

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC $325 members / $370 non-members · $10 materials fee · 16 teaching hours · See class description online · new class, special $25 discount B2 Saturday Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 1:40 p.m. Andrew 490D

PARLONS D’ACTUALITÉS ! • (TV5MONDE) $325 members / $370 non-members · $10 materials fee B1 Tuesday Sept. 15 – Nov. 3 C1 Saturday Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 $260 members / $295 non-members · $10 materials fee B2 Thursday Sept. 17 – Nov. 5 with online supplementary activities

5:40 p.m. 11:10 a.m. 7:45 – 9:15 p.m.

Jamal Jamal

390F 590B

Geoffrey

490E

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$325 members / $370 non-members · $10 materials fee · 16 teaching hours · See class description online B1 Thursday Sept. 17 – Nov. 5 12:10 p.m. Adam

READING BETWEEN THE LINES • Idiomatic expressions and figures of speech $325 members / $370 non-members · $10 materials fee · 16 teaching hours · See class description online B2 Saturday Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 1:40 p.m. Adam

490F

LITTÉRATURE ET CINÉMA · new class, special $25 discount

$260 members / $295 non-members · 12 teaching hours · See class description online C1, C2 Thursday Sept. 17 – Nov. 5 7:45 – 9:15 p.m. Daphné Book: Un assassin au-dessus de tout soupçon, Yvan Stefanovitch Film: La prochaine fois je viserai le cœur, Cédric Anger

590C

LITTÉRATURE ET HISTOIRE • Charles de Gaulle

$325 members / $370 non-members · 16 teaching hours · See class description online C1, C2 Wednesday Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 12:10 p.m. Anie Book: Charles de Gaulle, vol IV: La statue du Commandeur, Max Gallo

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AUTOUR DE LA LITTÉRATURE • Festival Georges Simenon $325 members / $370 non-members · 16 teaching hours · See class description online B2 Tuesday Sept. 15 – Nov. 3 1:10 p.m. Book: La patience de Maigret, Georges Simenon

Anie

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A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE EAST · new class, special $25 discount A guided reading of Nobel Prize winner O. Pamuk essays $325 members / $370 non-members · 16 teaching hours · See class description online B2, C1 Wednesday Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 5:40 p.m. Book: D’autres couleurs, Orhan Pamuk

Nada

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LITTÉRATURE • The French classics: L'éducation sentimentale $325 members / $370 non-members · 16 teaching hours · See class description online C1, C2 Thursday Sept. 17 – Nov. 5 5:40 p.m. Book: L'éducation sentimentale, Gustave Flaubert

Adam

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LITTÉRATURE • Francophone Literature: Dany Laferrière, L’énigme du retour

$260 members / $295 non-members · 12 teaching hours · See class description online · new class, special $25 discount C1, C2 Tuesday Sept. 15 – Nov. 3 7:45 – 9:15 p.m. Isabelle 590F Book: L'énigme du retour, Dany Laferrière

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LITTÉRATURE • La princesse de Clèves

$325 members / $370 non-members · 16 teaching hours · See class description online C1, C2 Wednesday Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 12:10 p.m. Book: La princesse de Clèves, Madame de La Fayette

Adam

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LECTURES LITTÉRAIRES

$325 members / $370 non-members · 16 teaching hours · See class description online B2 Thursday Sept. 17 – Nov. 5 12:10 p.m. Anie Book: Moments Littéraires: An Anthology for Intermediate French

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LE THÉÂTRE VIVANT • Le légataire universel

$325 members / $370 non-members · 16 teaching hours · See class description online C1, C2 Monday Sept. 14 – Nov. 2 12:10 p.m. Book: Le légataire universel, Jean-François Regnard

Anie

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CERTIFICATIONS PREP COURSES

$325 members / $370 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.

fashion THE COUTURE CREATORS OF CHANGE

© Fall 2015 ·September 8 – November 7, 2015

A brand new fashion series: an hour long presentation followed by a 30 minutes Q&A with a free glass of wine. Attend the whole series for $115 instead of $135! Individual lectures are $45.

PAUL POIRET • The King of Fashion

Thursday

Sept. 24

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Nena Ivon

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Paul Poiret, The King of Fashion, eliminates the corset and creates the liberated woman. His extreme creations become sensations and must haves. Learn how his creativity became totally revolutionary and why he died in poverty and obscurity.

GABRIELLE "COCO" CHANEL • The Little Black Dress

Thursday

Oct. 1

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Nena Ivon

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Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel began her career early in the 20th Century as a milliner. She expanded her expertise by creating The Little Black Dress that became the symbol of the modern woman and became a designer whose unique legacy continues to this day.

CHRISTIAN DIOR • The Savior of Haute Couture

Saturday

Oct. 8

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Nena Ivon

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Christian Dior, this extraordinary creator, was the savior of Haute Couture immediately after WWII. His use of fabric and structure were masterful. Although his creativity was brief (only 10 years), it remains an inspiration today.

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gastronomy © Fall 2015 ·September 8 – November 7, 2015

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.

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MASTERING JULIA'S CRÊPES

$70 members / $80 non-members · $15 materials fee Saturday Oct. 17 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Madelaine

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In her first cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Julia Child transforms the crêpe from street food to white tablecloth fare, and makes it easy! Join us to find out how to prepare her recipes for Gâteau de crêpes à la florentine (spinach and mushroom), Crêpes farcies et roulées (ham and cheese), and Crêpes flambées à la Normande (apples).



EVERYTHING BUT THE QUACK

$70 members / $80 non-members · $15 materials fee Saturday Oct. 31 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Madelaine

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The French make tasty meals from every part of the duck: duck legs simmered in fat (confit); breast meat seared and roasted until it's rosy; an entire duck stews until tender enough to spoon over papardelle noodles. We'll do it all! This is your chance to become an expert at preparing these bistro favorites.



BABETTE'S FEAST MENU includes a free ticket for the movie Babette's Feast $70 members / $80 non-members · $15 materials fee Saturday Nov. 14 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Madelaine

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Take this rare opportunity to prepare three sumptuous dishes from Babette's Feast, updated for today's home cook and family celebrations: Blinis with Caviar; Quail in Pastry and Rum Sponge Cake with figs and Dried Cherries.



KITCHEN BASICS: COOKING IN CAST IRON FOR THANKSGIVING $70 members / $80 non-members · $15 materials fee Saturday Nov. 21 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Madelaine

990G

The original material for hearth cooking is still the most versatile and efficient cooking pot in our modern kitchens. We put both uncoated and enameled cast iron pots to the test with recipes for holiday entertaining: Braised Turkey Thighs with Peanuts, Skillet Cornbread, Roasted Root Vegetables, and Cranberry Apple Crumble.

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children’s courses 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

$50.00 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. Mireille Tue./Thu./Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Houria 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 number of classes & hours tuition date Y 15/16 Entire year, whole week 183 classes / 457.5hrs $5,825 Aug. 31–Jun. 10 Y 15/16 Entire year, M – W – F 109 classes / 272.5hrs $4,130 Aug. 31–Jun. 10 Y 15/16 Entire year, T – Th. 74 classes / 185hrs $2,805 Sept. 01–Jun. 09 F 15 Entire session, whole week 74 classes / 185hrs $2,500 Aug. 31–Dec. 18 F 15 Entire session, M – W – F 44 classes / 110hrs $1,910 Aug. 31–Dec. 18 F 15 Entire session, T – Th. 30 classes / 75hrs $1,305 Sept. 01–Dec 17 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 30.

FRENCH FOR YOUNGSTERS · AGES 3 – 4 $180 members / $210 non-members (includes a snack)

© Fall 2015 ·September 8 – November 7, 2015

Sat. 9:40. – 10:40 a.m. Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 Evelyne KY Children are invited to our French discovery zone! The method in this immersion program is based on the awakening of their senses as well as their intellects. Children will learn French through motor games, songs, dances, story-telling, and do-ityourself activities. A light snack will be prepared and served by teachers and their pupils.

AGES 5 – 6 $260 members / $290 non-members • $10 materials fee Sat. 10:50 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 Evelyne KA Returning students from the previous session and new ones. In this program, children will learn the basic communication skills in French: introducing themselves, asking questions (name, nationality, etc.), expressing their opinions, and describing simple images… They will also discover France through a fictive trip with photos, post cards, and pictures… A light snack will be prepared and served by teachers and their pupils.

AGES 7 – 9 $260 members / $290 non-members

Sat. 9:00 – 10:35 a.m. Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 TBD KB1 Beginner level, new students Book: Alex et Zoé 1 & 2 (student & exercises book) Edition CLE Sat. 9:00 – 10:35 a.m. Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 Pauline KB2 Returning students from the previous session Book: Alex et Zoé 1 & 2(student & exercises book) Edition CLE Based on a new pedagogical method, the children will discover French language and culture, basic grammar and vocabulary, in a fun atmosphere. Placement test is required prior to registration for new students.

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Sat. 10:50 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 TBD Beginner level, new students Book: Amis et compagnie 1 (student & exercises book) Editions CLE Sat. 10:50 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Sept. 19 – Nov 7 Pauline Returning students from the previous session Book: Amis et compagnie 1 (student & exercises book) Editions CLE Sat. 10:50 a.m. – 12:25 Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 TBD Returning students from the previous session. Book: Amis et compagnie 2 (student & exercises book) Editions CLE Sat. 12:45 – 2:20 p.m. Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 Evelyne Returning students from the previous session. Book: Amis et compagnie 2 (student & exercises book) Editions CLE Sat. 10:50 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Sept. 19 – Nov 7 TBD Returning students from the previous session. Book: Amis et compagnie 3 (student & exercises book) Editions CLE Based on a new pedagogical method, the children will discover French language and culture, basic grammar and vocabulary, in a fun atmosphere. Placement test is required prior to registration for new students.

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© Fall 2015 ·September 8 – November 7, 2015

AGES 10 – 12 $260 members / $290 non-members

LES PETITS ARTISTES • AGES 6 – 12

$245 members / $275 non-members • $10 materials fee Wed. 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Sept. 16 – Nov. 4 TBD KPA Drawing with charcoal is among the best-loved activities for many children, freeing and expanding their imaginations while also helping them to make sense of the world. This course adopts a playful approach to practical instruction, teaching children basic skills as well as the French vocabulary that goes with them. Charcoal is an ancient dry medium, which was utilized in many cultures throughout centuries. Nowadays charcoal is still highly appealing to artists. In our classroom we will explore the versatility of the charcoal. We will implement art techniques such as hatching, rubbing and lifting (erasing) into our experimentation. We will work with compressed charcoal, vine charcoal and charcoal pencil. Starting with the basics, depicting fruits and drapery, your child will conclude the class with a charcoal drawing of your home based on a photograph. Your child will time travel through historical periods while learning about important artists who produced charcoal drawings. We will investigate prehistoric cave drawings, renaissance studies, and the work of Dürer, Degas, Matisse, Picasso and contemporary artists. Your child will learn through doing, gaining visual and linguistic fluency in the field of charcoal drawing.

activities with parents · introduction to French MOMS, POPS AND TOTS • AGES 1 – 2

$85 members / $110 non-members Sat. 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 Evelyne KT Children are invited to our French discovery zone! The method in this immersion program is based on the awakening of their senses as well as their intellects. Children will learn French through motor games, songs, dances, story-telling, and do-it-yourself activities. A light snack will be prepared and served by teachers and their pupils.

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stories & cooking Places are limited. Please reserve: call (312) 337-1070 by the Wednesday prior to the event.

Awaken your children’s curiosity and imagination, develop their critical thinking, and give them a chance to make some new friends. The Alliance Française offers a variety of activities that all kids can enjoy! Story-telling is followed by activities and discussion.

STORY-TELLING • AGES 3 – 7 a series of three stories $5.00 each session • Please register, space is limited.

Feed your children’s imagination with humor, mystery and magic while exposing them to French language (all levels are welcome). Traditional as well as contemporary French tales are staged with puppets and drawings. Side activities will facilitate comprehension and make them active. A rich and fun experience! L'ours et les feuilles by David Ezra Stein (US) Sat. 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Sept. 26 KST1 A bear cub discovers the four seasons… Flocon trouve un ami by Marcus Pfister (Suisse) Sat. 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17 KST2 "Flocon", a little bunny wants to meet spring, but doesn't know where It lives… Le nuage bleu by Tomi Ungerer (France) Sat. 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24 KST3 Once upon time there was a blue cloud which was so happy that it would never bring rain…

FAMILY COOKING CLASS • AGES 7 – 10 accompanied by a family member

© Fall 2015 ·September 8 – November 7, 2015

$35 for 1 parent and 1 child / $50 family pass (max. 4) • Places are limited, please pre-register The recipes are easy and fun to make. Your child will learn how tasty, simple and pleasant French cooking can be. Bring home samples, recreate them in your kitchen at home and enjoy the family fun. Let’s celebrate Fall with two traditional French tarts. Clafouti aux fruits rouges Sat. 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Oct. 3 A traditional recipe to please everybody, from kids to grown-ups.

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Macarons aux amandes Sat. 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Oct. 10 Easy to make and so easy to eat!

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Ease into la rentrée at the Médiathèque this fall. Browse through books on fashion and culture, plus new Young Adult fiction! Cook up something from one of our cookbooks during à la carte week!

Freshen up your recipe repertoire at the Médiathèque's Cookbook Exchange during à la carte week, November 9 – 19.

© Fall 2015 ·September 8 – November 7, 2015

the Brown médiathèque

Bring your old, gently used cookbooks, recipe guides or other culinary reading material to the Alliance to exchange or donate. Spend an afternoon trading recipes, cooking tips, and talking about cuisine!

Discover the Alliance's history at the Chicago Collections Exhibit. Explore our ties to Chicago history through material drawn from our archives! “Raw Materials: Uncovering Chicago’s Historical Collections” continues at the Harold Washington Library until November 15.

© Larissa Rolley

COME AND PRACTICE YOUR FRENCH IN THE LIBRARY!

CAFÉ CONVERSATION DU MARDI (intermediate to advanced level)

New members are always welcome at this animated conversation group. Topics vary. Members: free, non-members: $5.00 for 1 trial visit. Meets Tuesdays, on the 4th floor, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. September 1, 8, 15, 22, 28 · October 6, 13, 20, 27 · November 3, 10, 17, 24

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. September 9, 23 · October 9, 23 · November 4, 18

CAFÉ LITTÉRATURE (advanced level)

Membership required. 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., check in with reception upon arrival. September 28: Meursault : Contre-Enquête by Kamel Daoud October 26: Dans le café de la jeunesse perdue by Patrick Modiano

Heures d’ouverture : Closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

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…

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!

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cinéma Film Rétrospective 2015 – 16 Made In France: Fashion on Film… is all about films as harbingers of style. Think Catherine Deneuve, Belle de Jour in Yves Saint Laurent, or Audrey Hepburn going for Breakfast at Tiffany's in Givenchy. From the French New Wave’s gamines to the glamour of Hollywood's Golden Age, our 2015 – 16 Film Retrospective will revisit the classics as well as what’s trending on the big screen now. With guest speakers from Chicago's fashion scene and beyond, we think Made in France is Made for You!

Admission $9, with a glass of French wine Please check our website soon for complete listing.

© Fall 2015 ·September 8 – November 7, 2015

The Art of Agnès Varda

Saturday, October 3, 1:30 p.m. A master class with Randy Williams In English Admission $9, with a glass of French wine My working process I like to call cinécriture: I take my time to dream and to reflect. I do not follow theories but rather trust perceptions and feelings. — Agnès Varda An icon of French cinema, the only female director in the generation of directors called the New Wave, Agnès Varda will be at the Logan Center of the University of Chicago on October 9 for a talk and the opening of an exhibition of her photographs and films. On October 3, as an introduction to her œuvre, Randy Williams will explore her life and work with scenes from some of her films (and of her husband’s Jacques Demy) as well as clips from her interviews.

Babette’s Feast / Le Festin de Babette

Saturday, November 14, 1:30 p.m. Gabriel Axel (1987, 102 min) In Danish with English subtitles Admission $9, with a glass of French wine Chef Madeleine Bullwinkel and film buff, Randy Williams join forces to bring savory pairings of French cuisine and film to you in one day. Attend Babette's Feast special cooking class at 10:00 a.m. (see p. 13) and see the movie for free. Babette, a French refugee taken in by two dour sisters in a remote Danish village, wants to repay them for their kindness and offers to cook a French meal for them and their friends on the 100th anniversary of their father's birth. It proves to be an eye-opening experience for everyone. This program is part of à la carte week, a celebration of contemporary French food, wine and art of living.

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Samedi à l'Opéra de Paris Exclusive to the Alliance! Discover on screen the lyric and choreographic masterpieces of l’Opéra National de Paris most recent season. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine at l’entracte… just

like at the Palais Garnier! What better way to spend your Saturday afternoon? Hosted by Randy Williams.

Saturday, Oct. 17, Feb. 6 & May 7, 1:00 p.m. $10 Members / $15 Non-Members 54 W. Chicago Ave. · With English subtitles Randy Williams is a former President of the Alliance Française de Chicago and Chevalier in the Order of Arts and Letters and the National Order of Merit.

© Fall 2015 ·September 8 – November 7, 2015

cinéma

La Traviata / Opéra

Saturday, October 17, 1:00 p.m. Guiseppe Verdi (2014, 174 min) 3 acts © Elise Haberer

La Traviata offers one of the repertoires’ most striking portraits of a woman, Marie D'Agoult, the so-called Dame aux Camélias made famous by Dumas Fils. Benoît Jacquot directs Diana Damrau, cruel and sublime in this gripping masterpiece of love and sacrifice. Cast: Diana Damrau, Francesco Demuro, Ludovic Tezier Conductor: Daniel Oren, Director: Benoît Jacquot Comments by opera fanatic Jack McCord

L'Histoire de Manon / Ballet

Saturday, February 6, 1:00 p.m. Jules Massenet (2015, 115 min) 3 acts © Ann Ray

On meurt souvent à l'opéra, un peu moins au ballet… Inspired by L'Abbé Prévost’s legendary heroes, Kenneth MacMillan reconstructs the tragic story of the sensual, yet naive creature who is more victim than architect of her own fate. The choreographer constructs his ballet on a mosaic of extracts from Massenet finding in the music the drama and romanticism necessary for this grand fresco in dance. Cast: Laëticia Pujol, Mathieu Ganio, Stéphane Bullion Conductor: Martin Yates, Choregraph: Kenneth MacMillan

Il Trovatore / Opéra © JP Delagarde

Saturday, May 7, 1:00 p.m. Guiseppe Verdi (2016, 175 min) 4 acts

A true gem of the operatic repertoire, Il Trovatore is one of Verdi's most beloved masterpieces. The world famous Russian soprano Anna Netrebko carries this enraptured music to new heights in the role of Leonora, intended by Verdi to be a secondary role, who inherited the opera's most famous arias, including "Tacea la notte," "D'amor sull'ali rosee" and "Di te! di te! Scordarmi di te!." Cast: Ludovic Tézier, Anna Netrebko, Ekaterina Semenchuk Conductor: Daniele Callegari, Director: Alex Ollé

Chicago International Children's Film Festival Save the Date, Saturday, October 24 An all-day, all-French program for children. Pour toute la famille ! www.af-chicago.org · (312) 337-1070

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expositions Camille Pissarro

Important Works on Paper from a Private Midwestern Collection

Vernissage Wed. Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m. A special evening for members only! Exhibition open to the public September 17 – 24 · Free Admission One of the most famous Impressionists is at the Alliance for a very limited time only… Discover the intimacy of Camille Pissarro's work on paper, an exceptional ensemble of twenty rare prints, watercolors and pastels on loan from a private Midwestern collection. Renoir called Pissarro's work truly "revolutionary". "The dean of the Impressionist painters", as he was called by art historian John Rewald, was also a father figure to the Post-impressionists including Seurat, Cézanne, van Gogh and Gauguin. Come and see why!

© Fall 2015 ·September 8 – November 7, 2015

This program is possible thanks to the Jean Bodfish Brown Fund

Renefer: 1914 – 18, an Artist on the Front Lines of the Great War Vernissage Tue. Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. Exhibition on display through December 22 Free Admission · In French and English Writer and artist Raymond Fontanet, known as Renefer (1876 – 1957), was mobilized to serve in the French military in 1914 and, throughout the war, always carried pencils and a sketchbook in his hands. Renefer’s works included illustrated correspondence with his daughter — a unique testimony from a father to a daughter about life in the trenches. This bilingual exhibition presents the correspondence and works of Renefer during the Great War with each panel including text depicting the life of Renefer as an artist and soldier. This exhibition is designed from an artistic and educational point of view as photos taken by soldiers are connected to reference the works of Renefer, offering an opportunity to understand how he depicts and transcends the reality of a soldier’s life. Awarded the label "Centenaire" by the French Government, this exhibit is organized by the Association Renefer, the Cultural Service at the Consulate General of France in Chicago and the Department of French at DePaul University with the support of the Institut Français and the Mission Centennaire 14 – 18 in Paris.

Exhibitions open during our regular business hours, please enter via 810 N. Dearborn.

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Taste & Toast French Wines at the Bistro de l'Alliance! The informal wine tasting series with sommelière Viktorija Todorovska returns… In English Tue. Oct. 6 , Nov. 17 , Feb. 9: $30 Members / $40 Non-Members Les Grands Crus, May 10: $50 Members / $60 Non-Members Series of 4 including Les Grands Crus: $ 120 / Members Only Viktorija is an accredited sommelier, French Wine Scholar and Master Instructor for the regions of Bordeaux, Bourgogne, Provence, and Rhône as well as Ambassadeur for the region of Armagnac. She leads seminars and tastings, sharing her passion for French food, wine, and spirits with interested lovers of all things French. Viktorija’s most recent books, Provence Food and Wine: The Art of Living, and Nice Cuisine and The Art of Living were released in March 2014.

© Fall 2015 ·September 8 – November 7, 2015

art de vivre

Taste and Toast: Les Vins du Languedoc

Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 p.m. Languedoc, until recently known as “the other South of France”, is one of the most exciting places for wine. It produces all styles, from light and crisp bubbly to refreshing whites to luscious reds. Come taste the variety Languedoc has to offer and discover some of the most affordable French wines on the market today!

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Taste and Toast…. en musique !

à la carte

celebrate the French table

Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 p.m.

Wine is inseparable from the famous French art of living. Come and experiment an evening unlike any other when jazz and wine come together. Pick up the tempo and raise your glass to The Bridge, featuring an ensemble of French and American musicians, with a selection of wine by Viktorija.

The Bridge project, led by music anthropologist Alexandre Pierrepont, brings together France and Chicago through jazz. With French vocalist Claudia Solal, who's been working for several years on freely reinterpreting major works of literature through jazz, the ensemble features Benoît Delbecq (piano, prepared piano), Tomeka Reid (cello), and Katherine Young (bassoon, effects). Jazz, electroacoustic music, contemporary improvisation, and pop meet in ANTICHAMBER MUSIC — or Improvisations for an Imaginary Quartet — inspired by James Joyce's 1907 poetry collection "Chamber Music". This program is part of à la carte week, a celebration of contemporary French food, wine and art of living.

Taste and Toast: les Grands Crus Tuesday, February 9, 7:00 p.m.

Want to learn about some of the most prized French wines? Join us for a tantalizing tasting of Grand Cru wines from several regions. What a way to learn about wine and select the perfect one to impress your Valentine!

Taste and Toast: le Cidre Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 p.m.

Come and discover one of the best-kept secrets in French libations: cider! Surprising, full of history, and a versatile pairing for food, cider will provide many options for a fun summer! www.af-chicago.org · (312) 337-1070

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littérature "Paris, He Said" With author Christine Sneed Monday, October 5, 6:30 p.m. • Conversation & Book sale • Free Admission • In English A novel about art, ambition and love that brings Paris gloriously to life, Christine Sneed's Paris, He Said "elevates a near-universal fantasy to a serious exploration of how one manages the hunger for recognition and success, and why one might harbor ambivalence about that aspect of oneself.” — NY Times Review.

© Fall 2015 ·September 8 – November 7, 2015

Christine Sneed has received the Chicago Public Library Foundation's 21st Century Award, Ploughshares' Zacharis Prize, the Grace Paley Prize, an O. Henry Award, and the Society of Midland Authors Prize for best adult fiction. She lives in Evanston, IL and teaches creative writing for Northwestern University and the University of Illinois-UrbanaChampaign. She will be in conversation with Susan Kraut from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, who painted the cover art.

à la carte

Chicago, Nov. 9–19

celebrate the French table

The first edition of à la carte Chicago is a celebration of contemporary French food, wine and art of living, designed to excite and inspire food lovers of all ages. For a whole week, guests will experience new and classic foods, pastries, and beverages all while discovering the many flavors of France! Events will take place all over Chicago but here is what's cooking at the Alliance: Saturday, Nov. 14, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Babette’s Feast Menu with Madelaine Bullwinkel Saturday, Nov. 14, 1:30 p.m.

Babette’s Feast screening with Randy Williams

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7:00 p.m.

Taste & Toast en musique with Viktorija Todorovska and The Bridge

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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 • Support a unique library of French books, magazines médiathèque and DVDs — 19,000 volumes

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private lessons Reach your specific learning goals:

ONSITE at the Alliance Française 4 hours members | non-members $65 | $70

8 hours members | non-members $58 | $62

12 hours members | non-members $55 | $60

16 hours members | non-members $50 | $55

OFFSITE private lessons, corporate instruction, translation, proof-reading Contact our office manager 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. Sat.: 9:00 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. Fri.: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sun.: closed Please note our SPECIAL HOURS between Aug. 24 and Sept. 4: Mon. Aug. 24 , Tue. Aug. 25, Thu. Aug. 27: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Wed. Aug. 26: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. · Mon. Aug. 31 – Sept. 4: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sat. Sept. 5 – Mon. Sept. 7: closed (Labor Day Weekend) www.af-chicago.org · (312) 337-1070

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

Parking discount: $8.00 for 12 hours

wine and cheese, Wednesday, September 9

Free Open House, with complimentary

September 8 – 11

Free Trial Classes

Chicago, IL Permit No 1139

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NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE