This entry-level course is designed for complete beginners to gain competency in French. Students will develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary to identify vocabulary terms and utilize proper grammatical structures in French. Preparation outside of  class and active participation in class are necessary to succeed. Assignments will be assisted by texts, visual aids, and cultural reflection. Students will become familiar with engaging effectively in a variety of conversations in French.

COURSE INFORMATION
●   Level A1.0 (Beginner)
●   Teacher: Brett Wells
●    Location: Winchester Thurston
●    Registration deadline: Sept. 10

This entry-level course is designed for complete beginners to gain competency in French. Students will develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary to identify vocabulary terms and utilize proper grammatical structures in French. Preparation outside of  class and active participation in class are necessary to succeed. Assignments will be assisted by texts, visual aids, and cultural reflection. Students will become familiar with engaging effectively in a variety of conversations in French.

COURSE INFORMATION
●   Level A1.0 (Beginner)
●   Teacher: Jessica Bouvet
●    Location: Winchester Thurston
●    Registration deadline: Sept. 10

Building upon the foundations of A1, this course transitions students from isolated phrases to connected speech and functional independence. We will expand your grammatical toolkit by introducing the passé composé and imparfait tenses, allowing you to narrate past events, share personal anecdotes, and describe your immediate environment in greater detail.

The course emphasizes practical communication for routine tasks—such as making travel arrangements, shopping, or scheduling appointments—with increased confidence. Through the use of short, clear texts, simple audio messages, and situational role-plays, you will learn to express your preferences, give directions, and participate in brief social exchanges. By the end of this level, you will be able to handle "survival" situations in a French-speaking region and hold basic conversations on familiar topics without constant assistance.

COURSE INFORMATION
●    Level A2 (Elementary)
●    Teacher: Brett Wells
●    Location: Winchester Thurston
●    Registration deadline: Sept. 9

Building upon the foundations of A1, this course transitions students from isolated phrases to connected speech and functional independence. We will expand your grammatical toolkit by introducing the passé composé and imparfait tenses, allowing you to narrate past events, share personal anecdotes, and describe your immediate environment in greater detail.

The course emphasizes practical communication for routine tasks—such as making travel arrangements, shopping, or scheduling appointments—with increased confidence. Through the use of short, clear texts, simple audio messages, and situational role-plays, you will learn to express your preferences, give directions, and participate in brief social exchanges. By the end of this level, you will be able to handle "survival" situations in a French-speaking region and hold basic conversations on familiar topics without constant assistance.

COURSE INFORMATION
●    Level A2 (Elementary)
●    Teacher: Jessica Bouvet
●    Location: Winchester Thurston
●    Registration deadline: Sept. 14

We will reinforce your knowledge of verb tenses, improve your listening comprehension, and enhance your oral and written expression using podcasts, short stories, and newspaper articles. You will learn to express your opinions clearly and discuss current events. The main objective is to develop your ability to participate in a conversation fluently and grasp the main points of a discussion or text on familiar or current topics.
By the end of this course, you will be able to handle most situations encountered while traveling in a French-speaking region and give your opinion during a conversation.

COURSE INFORMATION:
●  Level: B1 (Intermediate)
●  Teacher: Jessica Bouvet
●  Location: Online via Zoom
●  Registration deadline: Sept. 8

Des forteresses médiévales aux somptueux palais de la Renaissance, partez à la découverte des plus beaux châteaux de France ! À travers leur histoire, leur architecture et leurs personnages célèbres, explorez les styles médiéval, gothique, classique et renaissance tout en enrichissant votre vocabulaire et en développant votre aisance à l'oral. Un voyage culturel captivant au cœur du patrimoine français, idéal pour les apprenants de niveau B1.

COURSE INFORMATION:
●  Level: B1+ (Intermediate)
●  Teacher: Gigi Kuhn
●  Location: Online via Zoom
●  Registration deadline: Oct. 15