2008 Calendar
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Winter
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January 7th to March 22
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Spring
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March 31 to June 14
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Summer
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June 23 to September 13
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Fall
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September 22 to December 20
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Foundation Courses, Conversation Classes & Specialized Workshops
The Alliance Française offers French classes in a friendly, intimate setting, with a class size of between 5 to 12 students. All Alliance Française instructors are native French-speakers. The instructors emphasize conversation and use a contextual approach to language learning, while conducting the classes almost entirely in French to maximize each student’s opportunity to practice.
Language classes at the Alliance Française cover 3 levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Each level is divided into steps (101 to 104, 201 to 204, 301 to 304), and each step is covered in one session (usually once a week for 11 or 12 weeks, a total of 24 hours of contact with a teacher). Additional conversation and cultural classes are available as supplements to the foundation courses.
Our free placement test allows us to find the best class for each new student with prior knowledge of French. Download our placement test or call 303.831.0304 to make an appointment.
Our Committment to AF Frames
Beginning in 2008, Alliance Française de Denver has become the forefront of language education in the US by implementing the AF FRAMES project. Adapted from the internationally recognized Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF), AF FRAMES means clear learning objectives based on a widely understood 'global scale' at each stage of the learning process.
Teaching Philosophy
Helping you build up your communication skills is our primary goal. We do this through introducing everyday life situations and real-life communicative scenarios. Alliance Française teachers follow simple common-sense rules. They:
• Speak French and follow our communicative approach
• Keep a little time at the end of the class to re-explain things in English if necessary
• Let (and make) their students speak since it is often their only opportunity to do so
• Help students develop all four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) with particular emphasis on speaking and listening
• Spend as little time as possible on exercise corrections
• Provide relevant cultural facts and information about France and the French-speaking world
• Use the textbooks as a guideline, but also present supplementary materials such as newspaper articles, film or television program segments, songs, photographs, brochures, pamphlets, etc., to keep the learning atmosphere lively.
Remember that your motivation is the most important part of the learning process. In the classroom, our instructors will give you hints and directions but they will not be able to teach you everything. Don't hesitate to ask for more homework if you feel this is what you need! For 24 hours of in-class contact with the teacher each term, about 12 hours should be spent studying at home. The Alliance Française values your opinion. Please feel free to talk to your instructor or to the administrative staff if you have comments or questions. Your feedback is very important to us.
Free additional services to Alliance Française students
Are you stuck with your homework? Do you need some clarification about a grammar point? The Alliance Française offers a free tutorial service for students who are currently enrolled in a French class. Jean-François will answer your questions every Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 6pm. You can either come in person or call 303 831 0304. We ask that you keep in mind that other students will need help during this time so we may not be able to answer all your questions.
- Books, CDs and magazines in our French Library
- French television channel TV5
- Wi-fi internet connection
- Advice on traveling to France
Late enrollment
Foundation courses
French 101 – Late enrollment accepted until the end of the third week of classes. The course fee remains the same but you are entitled to 1 hour of private tutoring per week missed.
All other Foundation Courses– Please consult us directly to discuss your options.
Conversation and cultural classes
Enrollment accepted anytime during the term. Class fees are prorated.
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