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A1.1 is a course designed for complete beginners. Students will learn to introduce themselves and others using essential French vocabulary. After starting with basics: the alphabet, numbers, students will use authentic materials from the French-speaking world to learn basic phrases. You will soon be able to ask and answer basic questions about yourself and others, including likes and dislikes!
The focus in this class is particularly on listening and speaking skills, with some practice in reading and writing.
Textbook Information:
Défi 1 : This book is available at https://klettwl.com/store/content/afdenver-french.Tech savvy students are welcome to use the digital edition of the textbook and/or the workbook on. A subscription to Espace Virtuel grants students access to the workbook, so there are a variety of options for purchasing physical/digital materials. Students purchasing physical books will still have access to corrections and audios on the Espace Virtuel. See our textbook page for information about purchasing options.
This book will be used for A1.1 through A1.4. A1.1 will review Units 1 and 2.
A1.2 is designed for students who have completed A1.1 or false beginners (students who have learned French in the past, and still remember some). In this course, students will use authentic videos, interviews, infographics and more to learn about francophone cultures and how to speak about families and the homes where they live. By the end of the class, you will be able to describe the people in the family and the home where you live.
False beginners coming into this class should be comfortable introducing themselves (name, age, and profession), using the verbs etre and avoir. They should be able to ask basic questions and say things they like and dislike.
Textbook Information:
Défi 1 : This book is available at https://klettwl.com/store/content/afdenver-french.Tech savvy students are welcome to use the digital edition of the textbook and/or the workbook on. A subscription to Espace Virtuel grants students access to the workbook, so there are a variety of options for purchasing physical/digital materials. Students purchasing physical books will still have access to corrections and audios on the Espace Virtuel. See our textbook page for information about purchasing options.
This book will be used for A1.1 through A1.4. A1.2 will review Units 3 and 4.
A1.3 is designed for students who have completed A1.2 or false beginners (students who have learned French in the past, and still remember some). In this class, students will learn to describe their daily lives; their routines, work, and hobbies. By the end of the class, you will be able to describe aspect of a vacation you would like to take!
False beginners coming into this class should be comfortable introducing themselves and others (name, age, and profession), using the verbs etre and avoir, and -er verbs. They should be able to describe members of their family and homes.
Défi 1 : This book is available at https://klettwl.com/store/content/afdenver-french.Tech savvy students are welcome to use the digital edition of the textbook and/or the workbook on. A subscription to Espace Virtuel grants students access to the workbook, so there are a variety of options for purchasing physical/digital materials. Students purchasing physical books will still have access to corrections and audios on the Espace Virtuel. See our textbook page for information about purchasing options.
This book will be used for A1.1 through A1.4. A1.3 will review Units 5 and 6.
A1.4 is designed for students who have completed A1.3 or false beginners (students who have learned French in the past, and still remember some). In this course, students will use authentic videos, interviews, infographics and more to learn about the worldwide influence of French culture, and talk about food, fashion and events. You will become more comfortable using past and future tenses and begin giving your opinions on arts and culture.
False beginners coming into this class should be comfortable introducing themselves, their friends, and their family (name, age, and some basic description), using the verbs etre and avoir, and –er verbs. They should be able to ask basic questions and say things they like and dislike and talk about their activities and hobbies.
Cosmopolite 1 : Students will need to purchase a separate textbook and workbook for this class. These are available on amazon. Click here for the textbook, and click here for the workbook. You can also access the links on our textbook page. A1.4 will review Units 7 and 8.
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This course is designed to encourage Upper Beginner level students to converse. Each week, the instructor will choose a different theme and present authentic reading and listening materials to assist in generating discussion. Fun activities will be planned including role playing, presentations, discussions, games, designed to improve your grammar, vocabulary and overall fluency.
Textbook: None
A2.1 is for students who have completed A1.4 or finished approximately 100 hours of French study. The A2 level moves student from basic French to get through the everyday, towards the ability to describe the world around them. In this class, students will use authentic documents to explore the shopping and health habits in French-speaking cultures, and then to describe their own. By the of the class, you will be able to describe an illness that you have, in the unfortunate event you have to go to the doctor in France!
Défi 2 : This book is available at https://klettwl.com/store/content/afdenver-french.Tech savvy students are welcome to use the digital edition of the textbook and/or the workbook on. A subscription to Espace Virtuel grants students access to the workbook, so there are a variety of options for purchasing physical/digital materials. Students purchasing physical books will still have access to corrections and audios on the Espace Virtuel. See our textbook page for information about purchasing options.
This book will be used for A2.1 through A2.4. A2.1 will review Units 1 and 2.
A2.2 is for students who have completed A2.1. If you are new to AF Denver, please take a placement test before registering for this class. In this course, students will examine some of the most popular topics in French study: food and sports. By the end of the class, you will be able to describe your favorite cultural dishes (maybe eve learn about new favorites!) and talk about your experiences with sports.
Défi 2 : This book is available at https://klettwl.com/store/content/afdenver-french.Tech savvy students are welcome to use the digital edition of the textbook and/or the workbook on. A subscription to Espace Virtuel grants students access to the workbook, so there are a variety of options for purchasing physical/digital materials. Students purchasing physical books will still have access to corrections and audios on the Espace Virtuel. See our textbook page for information about purchasing options.
This book will be used for A2.1 through A2.4. A2.2 will review Units 3 and 4.
A2.3 is for students who have completed A2.2. If you are new to AF Denver, please take a placement test before registering for this class. In this course, students will learn about presenting and nuancing their opinions about cultural differences. You will also be able to describe more fully your daily routines and activities.
Cosmopolite 2 : Students will need to purchase a separate textbook and workbook for this class. These are available on amazon. Click here for the textbook, and click here for the workbook. You can also access the links on our textbook page. A2.3 will review Units 5 and 6.
A2.4 is for students who have completed A2.3. In this course, students will explore ways to support causes and stay informed in French. By the end of the class, you will be able to present a cause you believe in and why and talk about current events important to you.
Cosmopolite 2 : Students will need to purchase a separate textbook and workbook for this class. These are available on amazon. Click here for the textbook, and click here for the workbook. You can also access the links on our textbook page. A2.4 will review Units 7 and 8 .
This course is for students who have completed A2.4, or approximately 180-200 hours of French lessons. During this class, students will talk about their cultural roots and memories, and traditions and stories in the francophone world. By the end of the class, you will use various tenses to tell stories and memories with details.
Défi 3: This book will be available at https://klettwl.com/store/content/afdenver-french by December 13, 2024. Tech savvy students are welcome to use the digital edition of the textbook and/or the workbook on. A subscription to Espace Virtuel grants students access to the workbook, so there are a variety of options for purchasing physical/digital materials. Students purchasing physical books will still have access to corrections and audios on the Espace Virtuel.
This book will be used for B1.1 through B1.4. B1.1 will review Units 1 and 2.
This course is for students who have completed B1.2. If you are new to AF Denver, please take our placement test prior to joining the class.
This class will focus on studies in France and understanding current events from France and other francophone countries. By the end of
the class, you will know more about French higher education and how to understand, analyze, and write about current events in French.
Textbook:
Cosmopolite 3 : Students will need to purchase a separate textbook and workbook for this class. These are available on amazon. Click here for the textbook, and click here for the workbook. You can also access the links on our textbook page B1.3 will review chapters 5 and 6.
Les “casse-croûtes” de l’Alliance Francaise de Denver – Special Lunch Time Conversation Program BYOCC! (Bring Your Own Casse-Croûte !) From the literal translation to “break the crust” (as in breaking bread), the Casse-Croûte is a light meal shared between friends, colleagues, and family; a French version of a brown-bag lunch. Join us for a lively conversation based on current events/magazine articles/news, etc. related to your level of French. Conversations will be facilitated by the teacher who will prepare something different for each session. No textbook needed for this class.
Cet atelier vous propose de découvrir une sélection de contes, fables et légendes de la tradition française. Vous serez invité à explorer ces histoires, leurs auteurs et leurs contextes autour d’activités interactives de lecture, d’analyse et d’écriture créative. Pour chaque histoire, vous serez guidé dans la réalisation d’une illustration en rapport avec celle-ci.
In this class, students will explore tales, fables, and legends of France. You will learn about the stories, their authors, and their importance in history with interactive activities. For each story, students will work through creating illustrations.
Matériel :
-a #2 pencil
-a blending stump (medium size) or a Q-tip.
-a pencil sharpener
-an eraser
-a ruler
-colored pencils. Make sure to have different nuances of the same color (different greens, grays...)
-a black erasable pen with a fine point.
-white printer paper
-a folder to protect your work
This in-person course is designed to encourage B1-B2 level students to converse. Different topics will be chosen by the instructor each week. Students will participate in role playing, presentations, discussions, games, and more to improve their fluency, vocabulary, and grammar.
Textbook: None.
This in-person class is designed for students at the B2 Upper Intermediate level or higher or for students who have taken more than 650 hours of French.
In this class, students will participate in enticing conversations about current events and culture pertaining to the French speaking world (France, Belgium, West Africa, etc.). Based on news videos and podcasts, they will engage in class discussions and defend their opinions. Additionally, they will learn new idiomatic expressions, proverbs, as well as a plethora of linguistic subtleties.
This class is taught entirely in French
This course is for students who have completed B2.1. If you are new to AF Denver, please take our placement test prior to joining the class. B2.2 explores the similarities that exist between cultures and how new technology affects society. By the end of the class, you will be able to present a cultural problem and propose solutions and argue for or against points regarding the effects of technology in our daily lives.
Textbook:
Cosmopolite 4 : Students will need to purchase a separate textbook and workbook for this class. These are available on amazon. Click here for the textbook, and click here for the workbook. You can also access the links on our textbook page. B2.2 will review dossiers 3 and 4.
Les “casse-croûtes” de l’Alliance Francaise de Denver – Special Lunch Time Conversation Program BYOCC! (Bring Your Own Casse-Croûte !) From the literal translation to “break the crust” (as in breaking bread), the Casse-Croûte is a light meal shared between friends, colleagues, and family; a French version of a brown-bag lunch. Join us for a lively conversation based on current events/magazine articles/news, etc. related to your level of French. Conversations will be facilitated by the teacher who will prepare something different for each session. No textbook needed for this class.
Cet atelier vous propose de découvrir une sélection de contes, fables et légendes de la tradition française. Vous serez invité à explorer ces histoires, leurs auteurs et leurs contextes autour d’activités interactives de lecture, d’analyse et d’écriture créative. Pour chaque histoire, vous serez guidé dans la réalisation d’une illustration en rapport avec celle-ci.
In this class, students will explore tales, fables, and legends of France. You will learn about the stories, their authors, and their importance in history with interactive activities. For each story, students will work through creating illustrations.
Matériel :
-a #2 pencil
-a blending stump (medium size) or a Q-tip.
-a pencil sharpener
-an eraser
-a ruler
-colored pencils. Make sure to have different nuances of the same color (different greens, grays...)
-a black erasable pen with a fine point.
-white printer paper
-a folder to protect your work
This in-person course is designed to encourage B1-B2 level students to converse. Different topics will be chosen by the instructor each week. Students will participate in role playing, presentations, discussions, games, and more to improve their fluency, vocabulary, and grammar.
Textbook: None.
This course is designed for B1 to C2 (intermediate to advanced) students. In this French conversation class, discussion about topics related to current events, culture, science, and economics, is of the essence. Each week, the instructor selects different themes, drawn from newspaper or magazine articles, podcasts, excerpts from literary texts, French movie clips, etc. Exchange of ideas is highly encouraged and fun. Emphasis on pronunciation and grammar is made when necessary.
This course is for students who have completed B2.1. If you are new to AF Denver, please take our placement test prior to joining the class. B2.2 explores the similarities that exist between cultures and how new technology affects society. By the end of the class, you will be able to present a cultural problem and propose solutions and argue for or against points regarding the effects of technology in our daily lives.
Textbook:
Cosmopolite 4 : Students will need to purchase a separate textbook and workbook for this class. These are available on amazon. Click here for the textbook, and click here for the workbook. You can also access the links on our textbook page. B2.2 will review dossiers 3 and 4.
This in-person class is designed for students at the B2 Upper Intermediate level or higher or for students who have taken more than 650 hours of French.
In this class, students will participate in enticing conversations about current events and culture pertaining to the French speaking world (France, Belgium, West Africa, etc.). Based on news videos and podcasts, they will engage in class discussions and defend their opinions. Additionally, they will learn new idiomatic expressions, proverbs, as well as a plethora of linguistic subtleties.
This class is taught entirely in French
Develop your ability to express yourself fluently and spontaneously. Strengthen and broaden your vocabulary; gain the ability to choose the appropriate expressions when introducing comments and expressing ideas; learn to produce clear, well-structured discourse. The objective at the C1 level is to become an independent user of the French language.
In this class, oral and written expression occur through activities and tasks achieved individually or collectively. C1.2 will cover chapters 3 and 4 of Cosmopolite 5. In each chapter, the themes and issues discussed (through literature, the arts, cinema, customs and traditions) will enrich your knowledge of French and Francophone cultures.
Textbook:
Cosmopolite 5 : Students will need to purchase a separate textbook and workbook for this class. These are available on amazon. Click here for the textbook, and click here for the workbook. You can also access the links on our textbook page..
This course is designed for B1 to C2 (intermediate to advanced) students. In this French conversation class, discussion about topics related to current events, culture, science, and economics, is of the essence. Each week, the instructor selects different themes, drawn from newspaper or magazine articles, podcasts, excerpts from literary texts, French movie clips, etc. Exchange of ideas is highly encouraged and fun. Emphasis on pronunciation and grammar is made when necessary.
This in-person class is designed for students at the B2 Upper Intermediate level or higher or for students who have taken more than 650 hours of French.
In this class, students will participate in enticing conversations about current events and culture pertaining to the French speaking world (France, Belgium, West Africa, etc.). Based on news videos and podcasts, they will engage in class discussions and defend their opinions. Additionally, they will learn new idiomatic expressions, proverbs, as well as a plethora of linguistic subtleties.
This class is taught entirely in French
At the C2 level, students continue to develop their abilities to express themselves on a variety of familiar and unfamiliar topics with a high degree of fluency and spontaneity. Students will improve their ability to express and justify their ideas on complex topics using clear and specific vocabulary developed in each lesson. The class with use authentic written and oral documents to guide students through spoken and written activities and enrich their knowledge of French and Francophone cultures.
Textbook:
Cosmopolite 5 : This class will cover unit 7 of Cosmopolite 5. Students will need to purchase a separate textbook and workbook for this class. These are available on Amazon. Click here for the textbook, and click here for the workbook. You can also access the links on our textbook page.
This course is designed for B1 to C2 (intermediate to advanced) students. In this French conversation class, discussion about topics related to current events, culture, science, and economics, is of the essence. Each week, the instructor selects different themes, drawn from newspaper or magazine articles, podcasts, excerpts from literary texts, French movie clips, etc. Exchange of ideas is highly encouraged and fun. Emphasis on pronunciation and grammar is made when necessary.
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