A Message about COVID-19 Coronavirus
We are committed to the health and well-being of all of our members. As a result and in accordance with CDC guidelines regarding indoor events in areas such as ours where transmission rates could be high, we ask that all students, faculty and visitors wear masks and social distancing for indoor classes at all times regardless of vaccination status.
For the next ten-week, vaccination is required for in-person classes.
For detailed CDC guidelines, here is the link to the recent changes/updates as of November 19, 2021.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html
We recognize that the situation is constantly changing and we will continue to follow CDC guidelines as new information around COVID-19 arises.
We are committed to the health and well-being of all of our members. As a result and in accordance with CDC guidelines regarding indoor events in areas such as ours where transmission rates could be high, we ask that all students, faculty and visitors wear masks and social distancing for indoor classes at all times regardless of vaccination status.
For the next ten-week, vaccination is required for in-person classes.
For detailed CDC guidelines, here is the link to the recent changes/updates as of November 19, 2021.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html
We recognize that the situation is constantly changing and we will continue to follow CDC guidelines as new information around COVID-19 arises.
- Adults Winter 2022 -
Schedule for Adult Full-Term Classes (10 weeks)
Please note : Class sessions are 2 hours per week. Cost is $17.50/hour
Total Cost for 10 weeks session : $350 (20 hours)
Classes may or may not go forward at the group price depending on student numbers for each classes
For info about private classes click here.
Schedule for Adult Full-Term Classes (10 weeks)
Please note : Class sessions are 2 hours per week. Cost is $17.50/hour
Total Cost for 10 weeks session : $350 (20 hours)
Classes may or may not go forward at the group price depending on student numbers for each classes
For info about private classes click here.
Level |
Description |
Textbook |
Instructor |
Register |
Absolute Beginner Virtual: Thursday 6:00-8:00 PM Face to Face classroom: Saturday 10:00-12:00 AM |
Through a variety of activities that involve reading, writing, speaking and listening, students will discover basic French communication skills. They will be able to present themselves, hold a simple conversation in the present tense. Vocabulary themes include greetings, days of the week and month, family members, professions, classroom objects, personal identity, dining and Parisian activities. Culture will be also an integral part of this course to enhance understanding and appreciation of the French speaking world. A1.1 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Totem 1 |
Farah |
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Beginner Face to Face Monday 6:00 - 8:00pm |
Through a variety of activities that involve reading, writing, speaking and listening, students will discover basic French communication skills. They will be able to present themselves, hold a simple conversation in the present tense. Vocabulary themes include greetings, days of the week and month, family members, professions, classroom objects, personal identity, dining and Parisian activities. Culture will be also an integral part of this course to enhance understanding and appreciation of the French speaking world. A1.2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Totem 1 |
Farah (Face to Face) |
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Advanced Beginner Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm Virtual Classroom |
Using the book Totem 2, we will use a communicative and action-oriented approach as usual. Students starts the elementary level by learning the future tense in order to make assumptions and talk about projects. The imperative will help them give an advice or an instruction. Moreover, they will study relative’s pronouns and French comparatives, express purpose, cause, obligation, frequency, explain a decision, say the sport they practice, characterize their housing. In culture, they will familiarize themselves with François Truffaut movies. Vocabulary themes include personal commitment; investment; internet, art, environment, cardinal points; real estate; furniture; equipment. A2.2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Totem 2 |
Christelle |
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Advanced Beginner Friday 6:00 - 8:00pm Virtual Classroom Only |
On this last series of elementary level A2, students will continue developing basic French communication skills and be able to narrate previous events, describe people, places and things, tell stories and sequences of events, report news and ask information, express likes and dislikes as well as opinions. Here, we intend to go through the dossiers 7 and 8 where they will learn subjunctive tense and use it to express desires, emotions. They will study interrogatives and demonstratives pronouns; prepositions; gerund; how to build a negative sentence as well as simple and complex one. Vocabulary themes include words related to art, informal language, social environment and multimedia, kitchen accessories, daily life and work, leisure and tourism. A2.5 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Totem 2 |
Christelle |
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Intermediate Monday 6:00-8:00pm Virtual (or face to face depending on interest) Wednesday Virtual 6:30-8:30 PM |
Beginning with dossier 0 as an introduction; it allows learners to introduce themselves and mobilize their cultural and linguistic knowledge. It offers access to cultural knowledge through oral production activities and quizzes. Starting from principle that language is inseparable from culture; here we are offering learners a first both intercultural and communicative approach. Students will describe pictures, debate, de-escalate conflicts and imagine possible solutions in everyday life situations. Vocabulary themes include travel, vacation, tourism, relationships, work, psychology, character, opinions, solidarity, love and affection. B1.1 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Totem 3 |
TBD Christelle |
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Intermediate Tuesday 6:00-8:00pm Face to Face Classroom or Virtual depending on interest |
Pursuing our previous spring session, students will sharpen their French language skills covering dossiers 2 and 3 of Totem 3 and his activity book. They will be able to present a show that they like, give their opinion, write articles for a chart, talk about their relationship with social media, how to write a presentation for an exhibition and a biography. They will also talk about travel activities; how to present a TV show and entertainment; describe photos, give their opinions, tell about a trip and answer a survey. Vocabulary themes include travel, vacation, tourism, relationships, psychology, character, opinions, solidarity, love and affection. B1.2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Totem 3 |
TBD |
- Adults Fall 2021 -
Schedule for Adult Full-Term Conversation Classes (10 weeks)
Please note : Class sessions are 1hr30 per week. Cost is $17.50/hour
Total Cost for 10 weeks session : $262.50 (15 hours)
For info about private classes click here.
Schedule for Adult Full-Term Conversation Classes (10 weeks)
Please note : Class sessions are 1hr30 per week. Cost is $17.50/hour
Total Cost for 10 weeks session : $262.50 (15 hours)
For info about private classes click here.
Level |
Description |
Textbook |
Instructor |
Register |
French Conversation Thursday 5:30-7:00pm Virtual Classroom Only |
Build around topics of interest related to the daily life of the French speaking world and its culture, this course reinforces grammar and vocabulary to boost oral communication. Students through a variety of communicative activities (role playing, cultural presentations, movies and music) will build their confidence expressing themselves in a basic level while they enrich their knowledge about the French culture around the world. A1-A2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Instructor Provided Materials |
TBD |
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French Conversation Wednesday 6:15-7:45pm Face to Face Classroom |
Based on a variety of readings, movies and music about the contemporary French speaking world, the advanced level learners will continue the improvement of speaking skills and enhancement of cultural competence. Through communicative activities, they will decrypt French society and its tradition using vocabulary words and grammar. Here the teacher will provide the teaching materials. He/she can choose some attractive subjects from daily life. A2.5-B1 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) |
Instructor Provided Materials |
Joseph |
Students please read the Jax Language Learning Policy. You agree to be bound be these terms and conditions.
Please note that all students must be members of the AF Jacksonville
*If you are not currently a member but would like to register for a class,
we ask that you please join first as a member here
Placement
To determine your level, please use our free Level Placement Questionnaire.
Note that all classes are based on the "Common Reference Levels" defined by the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (CEFR).
Please note that all students must be members of the AF Jacksonville
*If you are not currently a member but would like to register for a class,
we ask that you please join first as a member here
Placement
To determine your level, please use our free Level Placement Questionnaire.
Note that all classes are based on the "Common Reference Levels" defined by the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (CEFR).
Textbooks
The "Methode de Francais" book and the "Cahier d'Activites" exercise book can be purchased on Amazon.
The materials for all classes are available as eBooks for the convenience of our students -thanks to the publisher Hachette- at https://www.hachettefle.com/numerique/ressources. No purchase required. Teachers will provide instructions to access both.
The "Methode de Francais" book and the "Cahier d'Activites" exercise book can be purchased on Amazon.
The materials for all classes are available as eBooks for the convenience of our students -thanks to the publisher Hachette- at https://www.hachettefle.com/numerique/ressources. No purchase required. Teachers will provide instructions to access both.
Location
The Face to Face classes take place in a classroom at the AFJ office (address at the bottom of the page).
The Virtual classes use ZOOM.
The Face to Face classes take place in a classroom at the AFJ office (address at the bottom of the page).
The Virtual classes use ZOOM.
Request Information
If you have any questions, please send us a message via the contact form below or:
Email Christelle- Education Administrator - for further information at education@afjacksonville.org
If you have any questions, please send us a message via the contact form below or:
Email Christelle- Education Administrator - for further information at education@afjacksonville.org
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