french classes children and teens

CHILDREN AND TEENS FRENCH IMMERSION CLASSES 

Learning a new language at an early age leads to an effortless pathway to creating a bilingual or trilingual child. Our French language classes for Kids & Teens are taught in an age-appropriate setting and non threatening environment, where students learn in fun ways. With only 5 to 8 students per class our  instructors provide students conversational and contextual learning through stories, games, songs, and age appropriate activities.

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KIDS FRENCH IMMERSION CLASSES 

    Cocos (1-2 y/o): A0

    These classes focus on a multi-sensory approach, feeding the curiosity of the children with their learning and French speaking environment 

      Filous (3-5): A0

      Preschoolers are encouraged to learn through creativity. AFD uses multiple intelligences for teaching and embracing the diversity of kids' skills.

        Petits (5-6 y/o): A1.1/1 – A1.1/5

        Fun and fully immersive classes. An age of transition with the process of reading and writing.

          Bambins (7-9 y/o): A1.2/1 – A1.2/5

          Immersive classes tailored to build a solid foundation in the four core areas : speaking, reading, writing and listening. 

            Grands (9-11 y/o): A1.1+ – A1.5+

            Immersive classes tailored to further a solid foundation in the four core areas : speaking, reading, writing and listening.

            TEENS FRENCH IMMERSION CLASSES 

            Champions (11-14 y/o): A1.1 – A1.3

            This after-school French club is designed for 11-14-year-olds who are complete or false beginners. The emphasis in A1.1 is on very basic conversational skills. At the end of the semester, students will be able to introduce themselves and others; they will be able to talk about their family, and express personal likes and dislikes. Culturally, they will learn about French greetings, French holidays, the names and geographic locations of various Francophone countries.

            Génies (11-14 y/o): A2.1 – A2.3

            At this level, students will develop conversational, pronunciation, grammar and writing skills. They will expand their cultural knowledge while reading the comic strip version of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables. Upon completing Génies A2.1.3, students will be able to talk about their family, their friends, their school schedule, their hobbies as well as Victor Hugo’s life. They will be able to describe people, objects, cities, stores, etc. 

            Virtuoses (11-14 y/o) : B1.1 – B1.4

            The objective of this class is to develop listening, reading, speaking, confidence in oral expression and knowledge of culture. Because language learning necessarily includes a cultural component, in this class students will learn about French and Francophone cultures and current events.

            OUR COMMITMENTS TO YOU



            5 to 12 students per class



            Highly qualified native and fluent French-speaking Alliance Française French teachers



            Maximum opportunities for students to practice and use the French language with immediate results


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            A1 Beginner

            Les Ados (12-15) A1.2 10:00-11:00

            Foundation
            This class is designed for 12-15 year olds with some experience in French. The instructor will use a combination of games, songs, group work and direct instruction to introduce students to the basics of French. Though students will do some reading and writing, the focus of this class is on building conversational skills.

            There is no textbook required for this class.

            Please note, this class requires 5 students minimum to start.
            Pace: 1 hour over 11 weeks

            Les Petits A1.1.2 11 am-12 pm

            Foundation
            CHILDREN – LES PETITS – 5-6 YEARS (A1.1) 

            This class is designed for students that have completed beginners between the ages of 5 to 7. The emphasis of Petits A1.1.1 is on basic conversational skills and diverse aspects of French culture. After having successfully completed Petits A1.1., the students will learn to introduce themselves, count, talk about things they like to do, and decribe art! The class follows a routine using greetings and introductions followed by a age-appropriate instruction using songs, games, and movement to introduce learners to basics in French. .

            MEMBERSHIP: Parents, our library will be reopening soon! if you would like to check out books and movies for your children, you must become a member of Alliance Française. The Alliance Française de Denver has a library for kids and teenagers. To take out books, comics, DVDs, and CDs, parents are required to be a member of the Alliance Française. Membership also means access to Culturetheque, our French e-library, with a huge variety of additional children’s books, games, comic books, etc.

            This class will take place at our 1600 Downing Street Location. 
            Pace: 1 hour over 11 weeks
            Cocos

            Les Cocos 9:00-9:45 AM

            Children
            Accompanied by their parents or caregivers, your toddlers get exposure to the French language through nursery rhymes, games, crafts, and flash cards. Each class is structured around a beginning routine, a theme of the day with its pertaining vocabulary, and a closing routine. The class opens with a traditional French song, where everyone sings. For the theme of the day, the Cocos are encouraged to recognize colors and sounds. They learn vocabulary while moving around the room, touching images, posters, or participating in simple craft-projects. This class emphasizes on oral comprehension, tactile experience, and some verbal expression—all in French!

            This class is apropriate for children ages 2-4.
            Pace: .45 over 8 weeks
            Kids

            Les Cocos 9:00-9:45 AM

            Children
            Accompanied by their parents or caregivers, your toddlers get exposure to the French language through nursery rhymes, games, crafts, and flash cards. Each class is structured around a beginning routine, a theme of the day with its pertaining vocabulary, and a closing routine. The class opens with a traditional French song, where everyone sings. For the theme of the day, the Cocos are encouraged to recognize colors and sounds. They learn vocabulary while moving around the room, touching images, posters, or participating in simple craft-projects. This class emphasizes on oral comprehension, tactile experience, and some verbal expression—all in French!

            This class is apropriate for children ages 2-4.
            Pace: .45 over 8 weeks

            Les Petits A1.1.2 11 am-12 pm

            Foundation
            CHILDREN – LES PETITS – 5-6 YEARS (A1.1) 

            This class is designed for students that have completed beginners between the ages of 5 to 7. The emphasis of Petits A1.1.1 is on basic conversational skills and diverse aspects of French culture. After having successfully completed Petits A1.1., the students will learn to introduce themselves, count, talk about things they like to do, and decribe art! The class follows a routine using greetings and introductions followed by a age-appropriate instruction using songs, games, and movement to introduce learners to basics in French. .

            MEMBERSHIP: Parents, our library will be reopening soon! if you would like to check out books and movies for your children, you must become a member of Alliance Française. The Alliance Française de Denver has a library for kids and teenagers. To take out books, comics, DVDs, and CDs, parents are required to be a member of the Alliance Française. Membership also means access to Culturetheque, our French e-library, with a huge variety of additional children’s books, games, comic books, etc.

            This class will take place at our 1600 Downing Street Location. 
            Pace: 1 hour over 11 weeks
            Other

            Les Ados (12-15) A1.2 10:00-11:00

            Foundation
            This class is designed for 12-15 year olds with some experience in French. The instructor will use a combination of games, songs, group work and direct instruction to introduce students to the basics of French. Though students will do some reading and writing, the focus of this class is on building conversational skills.

            There is no textbook required for this class.

            Please note, this class requires 5 students minimum to start.
            Pace: 1 hour over 11 weeks
            Petits

            Les Petits A1.1.2 11 am-12 pm

            Foundation
            CHILDREN – LES PETITS – 5-6 YEARS (A1.1) 

            This class is designed for students that have completed beginners between the ages of 5 to 7. The emphasis of Petits A1.1.1 is on basic conversational skills and diverse aspects of French culture. After having successfully completed Petits A1.1., the students will learn to introduce themselves, count, talk about things they like to do, and decribe art! The class follows a routine using greetings and introductions followed by a age-appropriate instruction using songs, games, and movement to introduce learners to basics in French. .

            MEMBERSHIP: Parents, our library will be reopening soon! if you would like to check out books and movies for your children, you must become a member of Alliance Française. The Alliance Française de Denver has a library for kids and teenagers. To take out books, comics, DVDs, and CDs, parents are required to be a member of the Alliance Française. Membership also means access to Culturetheque, our French e-library, with a huge variety of additional children’s books, games, comic books, etc.

            This class will take place at our 1600 Downing Street Location. 
            Pace: 1 hour over 11 weeks
            Teens

            Les Ados (12-15) A1.2 10:00-11:00

            Foundation
            This class is designed for 12-15 year olds with some experience in French. The instructor will use a combination of games, songs, group work and direct instruction to introduce students to the basics of French. Though students will do some reading and writing, the focus of this class is on building conversational skills.

            There is no textbook required for this class.

            Please note, this class requires 5 students minimum to start.
            Pace: 1 hour over 11 weeks



            2023

            WINTER TERM

            Intensives
            January 9th - 13th 

            Classes
            January 16th - April 1st

            2023

            SPRING TERM

            Intensives
            April 3rd - 7th

            Classes
            April 10th  - June 25th


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