Adult Group Class
Spring Schedule
The Spring Program starts on April 12th, 2021
A talk with Ronald Blunden
Thursday, January 25
4:00pm at Pink Parlor, East campus de Duke.
Ronald Blunden is a dual citizen of France and the United States. He is a Senior Vice President of Hachette Livre, the third largest trade publishing company in the world, the first in France and the fourth in the United States.
Adult Group Classes
General Classes:
The Spring Program starts on April 12th, 2021
Specialty Classes:
See dates & times below
All classes are held remotely using Zoom
General Classes
General classes are traditional, interactive French classes, based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
Click here for a short description of the levels:
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Beginner: A1
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Intermediate: A2
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Independent: B1
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Advanced: B2
We offer 4 General Class programs per year:
Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.
How do I sign up for a General Class?
1- If you have some experience with French, please take our free Placement Test first ----->
Based on your test results, we will determine what class best suits your level and get back to you within 48 hours to discuss your best options. If you have never taken French before, your level is A1.0, True Beginner - no need to take the Placement Test.
2- Once you know your level, scroll down to check what options of day & time are available for you. Please note your Class Code; you'll need it when you sign up.
3- Click on the red Class Registration and Membership tabs to the right to sign up. You will be able to pay for the class, textbook and membership online using Paypal or a credit/debit card. Alternatively, you can mail your registration form and check.
Please note: current membership is required from all students.
New students will need to pay for class, membership and textbook.
Tuition
General Classes are enrolled and priced in 10-week programs for a total of 20 hours - 2 hours per week.
Note: some classes meet once a week for 2 hours, some meet twice a week for 1 hour.
Tuition fees: $360
Textbook: $55 - for new students and students starting a new level
You will need about 60 hours to complete the A1 level, 80 additional hours to complete the A2 level, and additional 190 hours to complete each of the B1, B2, and C levels.
Spring 2021 Schedule
True Beginner - Code A1.00
Monday & Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm - From 4/12 to 6/21 - No class on 5/31
Textbook: Alter Ego+ A1
Teacher: Marie Lambert
Beginner - Code A1.10
Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm - From 4/13 to 6/17
Textbook: Alter Ego+ A1
Teacher: Nathalie Gaut
Beginner - Code A1.11
Tuesday & Thursday, 5-6pm - From 4/13 to 6/17
Textbook: Alter Ego+ A1
Teacher: Marie Lambert
Post Beginner - Code A1.2M
Monday & Wednesday, 12-1pm - From 4/12 to 6/21 - No class on 5/31
Textbook: Alter Ego+ A1
Teacher: Priya Joawn
Post Beginner - Code A1.2T
Tuesday & Thursday, 6:45-7:45pm - From 4/13 to 6/17
Textbook: Alter Ego+ A1
Teacher: Sophie Acquart
Intermediate - Code A2.0
Wed. 5-6pm & Sat. 11am-12pm - From 4/14 to 6/19
Textbook: Alter Ego+ A2
Teacher: Marie Lambert
Intermediate - Code A2.2
Thursday 6:30-8:30pm - From 4/15 to 6/17
Textbook: Vite et Bien 1
Teacher: Rebecca Rumpf
Intermediate - Code A2.3
Tuesday & Wednesday, 5:15-6:15pm - From 4/13 to 6/16
Textbook: Vite et Bien 1
Teacher: Nathalie Gaut
Independent - Code B1.1S
Saturday 10a-12pm - From 4/17 to 6/19
Textbook: Alter Ego+ B1
Teacher: Nathalie Gaut
Independent - Code B1.3M
Monday 6:30-8:30pm - From 4/12 to 6/21 - No class on 5/31
Textbook: Vite et Bien 2 - B1
Teacher: Priya Joawn
Independent - Code B1.6F
Friday 9:45-11:45am - From 4/16 to 6/18
Textbook: Vite et Bien 2 - B1
Teacher: Rebecca Rumpf
Advanced - Code B2+
Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm - From 4/13 to 6/15
Textbook: Alter Ego+ B2
Teacher: Priya Joawn
Conversation Class
Mondays 11:30am-12:30pm
Tuition fees: $150 / 10 sessions of 1 hour each. Level A2+ minimum
This fun, interactive, conversation class is offered by AF Charlotte and open to AF Raleigh members. A one-time $30 administrative fee is charged upon signing up. For sign up information, please contact us at
Specialty Classes
Specialty classes are monthly, thematic classes. Except for French pronunciation, all classes are taught in French.
Click on the red Class Registration tab to the right to sign up. You will be able to pay for the class and membership online using Paypal or a credit/debit card. Alternatively, you can mail your registration form and check.
Note: current membership is required from all students.
Les grands romanciers du XX siècle - Code Literature
Course 2: Colette
Wednesdays 12-1pm - March 10, 17, 24, 31.
Tuition fees: $80/ 4 sessions of 1 hour each. Level B1 minimum
From her birth in 1873 in Burgundy until she died in 1954 in the heart of Paris, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette lived many lives. Celebrated writer of around 80 works, journalist and reviewer; music-hall star, Colette is perhaps best known for living precisely as she pleased!
Teacher: Sophie Rollins
French Pronunciation - Code Language FULL
Monday & Tuesday 6-7pm - March 22, 23 & April 5, 6.
Tuition fees: $80/ 4 sessions of 1 hour each. All levels, Beginners included.
Pronunciation is a vital aspect of learning any language, but this is especially true for French pronunciation as mistakes often cause confusion on both ends. In this class, you’ll learn how to tackle the most common pronunciation challenges and improve your French hearing and production skills overall.
Teacher: Priya Joawn
Great French Sculptors - Code Arts
Thursdays 10:30-11;30am - April 15, 22, 29, May 6
Tuition fees: $80/ 4 sessions of 1 hour each. Level A2 minimum
Across art history, France has produced many significant sculptors. In this course, we'll look at 4 famous sculptors of the 19th century: Jean-Antoine Houdon, Antoine Bourdelle, Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel.
Teacher: Priya Joawn
Current membership is required of all students
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