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• BS211 French 2 (Remote)

  • Start
    21 Sep 2020
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    (UTC+02:00)
  • End
    17 Dec 2020
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • Schedule
    24 sessions
  • Location
    Remote

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  This program builds on the basics of French. It is for students with a basic understanding and ability to communicate and exchange information in a simple way. At the beginning of the program, students can ask simple questions and understand simple answers. You will develop and improve your French language competencies in areas of writing, speaking, listening, and reading. This program’s use of interactive learner-centered methods facilitates engagement and lasting progress.

  Please note that this program is geared for learners with some prior knowledge in French (Advanced Beginner). Meeting twice a week for 90-minutes, this course will be held mostly in French to maximize learner exposure to the target language during the initial stages of the French language acquisition process.

  This course will resume online only, this is due to changes in current governmental guidelines for in person events. Details on joining the course will continue to be emailed to you before the start of the class. If you would like to test out your internet connection from a computer device before the start of the class you can click on the computer icon above or here.
  
  

  About the Instructor: Camille ESPLENDIU has a Masters degree in French language as well as an undergraduate degree in English and Spanish.  She began her teaching career in Paris teaching American university students. She then spent one year as a lecturer at the University of Cape Town in South Africa.  Camille has been teaching in Paris for four years at various schools.  She specializes in teaching adults and professionals.

  Special Instructions: Before registering for the program you may want to check if the level is right for you using the French Placement Test. We recommend that you take this assessment once, without assistance or study aids.

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• BS212 French 3 (Remote)

  • Start
    21 Sep 2020
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    (UTC+02:00)
  • End
    17 Dec 2020
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • Schedule
    24 sessions
  • Location
    Remote Online via Zoom

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  This dynamic French course will help you practice and prepare for an array of everyday life situations in French. This level is for students with ability to deal with simple, straightforward information and the ability express themselves in familiar contexts and to take part in a routine conversation on simple predictable topics.

  Using interactive methods to ensure learner engagement and lasting progress, the course’s aim is to facilitate your progression in areas of vocabulary development; oral and written expression; comprehension; and pronunciation.

  This course is geared for learners with an intermediate knowledge of French. This 90-minute course will be held in French, twice a week, to maximize learner exposure to and participation in the target language.

  This course will resume online only, this is due to changes in current governmental guidelines for in person events. Details on joining the course via Zoom will be emailed to you before the start of the class. If you would like to test out your internet connection from a computer device before the start of the class you can click on the computer icon above or here.
  

  About the Instructor: Muriel Lunetta has an MA in FLE (French as a Foreign Language) from the Sorbonne. She has more than 20 years foreign language teaching experience and has been teaching at WICE for 11 years.

  Special Instructions: Before registering for the program you may want to check if the level is right for you using the French Placement Test. We recommend that you take this assessment once, without assistance or study aids.

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• BS213 French 4 (Remote)

  • Start
    21 Sep 2020
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    (UTC+02:00)
  • End
    17 Dec 2020
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • Schedule
    24 sessions
  • Location
    Remote

  This dynamic course will fine tune your abilities in an array of everyday life situations in French. Students at this level have the ability to express themselves on a range of topics. They are comfortable in most situations and have a strong vocabulary with few mistakes.

  Using interactive methods to ensure learner engagement and lasting progress, the course’s aim is to facilitate your progression in areas of vocabulary development, oral and written expression, comprehension and pronunciation.

  This course is geared for learners with prior advanced-intermediate French. This course will be held in French, twice a week, to maximize learner exposure to and participation in the target language.

  This course will resume online only, this is due to changes in current governmental guidelines for in person events. Details on joining the course via Zoom will be emailed to you before the start of the class. If you would like to test out your internet connection from a computer device before the start of the class you can click on the computer icon above or here.

  About the Instructor: Muriel Lunetta has an MA in FLE (French as a Foreign Language) from the Sorbonne. She has more than 20 years foreign language teaching experience and has been teaching at WICE for 11 years.

  Special Instructions: Before registering for the program you may want to check if the level is right for you using the French Placement Test. We recommend that you take this assessment once, without assistance or study aids.

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• BS214 German Guided Discussion (Remote)

  • Start
    21 Sep 2020
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    (UTC+02:00)
  • End
    14 Dec 2020
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Remote
  • Spaces left
    7

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  This German Guided Discussion Group is open to people with a strong intermediate or advanced level of German. Our group leaders suggest interesting topics and readings prior to each group discussion. If you enjoy reading, speaking, presenting, and engaging in diverse topic-centered discussions, this group is for you. In addition, to learning and developing through guided discussions with other participants, you will also have the opportunity to get personalized constructive feedback. The German Guided Discussion group speaks only in German for 90 minutes which gives participants an excellent space to practice.

  This course will resume online only, this is due to changes in current governmental guidelines for in person events. Details on joining the course via Zoom will be emailed to you before the start of the class. If you would like to test out your internet connection from a computer device before the start of the class you can click on the computer icon above or here.
  

  Ce Groupe de Discussion Guidée Allemand est ouvert aux personnes qui parlent allemand presque couramment (niveaux intermédiaire-avancé ou avancé).  Nos animateurs proposent des sujets intéressants et des textes avant chaque groupe. Si vous appréciez la lecture, la communication, la présentation et la participation à des discussions diverses, ce groupe est pour vous. En plus, d’apprendre et se développer à travers des discussions guidées avec d'autres participants, vous aurez également la possibilité d'obtenir des commentaires constructifs et personnalisés. Ce groupe de discussion guidée est un excellent endroit pour vous réunir avec d’autres enthousiastes de la langue allemande. Le groupe ne parle qu’allemand pendant 1,5 heure.

  Facilitator(s): Monika de Vigneral, Ulla Emonet and Dorothee Yvernes

  
  

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• BS221 French 1 (Remote)

  • Start
    22 Sep 2020
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    (UTC+02:00)
  • End
    18 Dec 2020
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • Schedule
    24 sessions
  • Location
    Remote

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  This program introduces the French language for learners with no or little previous knowledge. It will help you acquire and put into practice the basic foundations of French grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation techniques. You will develop your French language competencies in areas of writing, speaking, listening, and reading. This program’s use of interactive learner-centered methods facilitates engagement and lasting progress.
  
  Please note that this program is geared for learners new to French with little or no prior knowledge. Meeting twice a week for 90-minutes, this course will be held mostly in French to maximize learner exposure to the target language during the initial stages of the French language acquisition process.

  The purpose of this class is to give the students the linguistic skills to get by in their daily life. We focus on pragmatic objectives such as buying food in a shop, interacting with neighbours, expressing health troubles, dealing with the Prefecture (in other words, real life situations).

  The following books are needed for class:
  

  • Edito A1, Didier, méthode de français
  • Edito A1, Didier, cahier d'activités
  • La grammaire progressive du français, niveau débutant, CLE international

  This course will resume online only, this is due to changes in current governmental guidelines for in person events. Details on joining the course via Zoom will be emailed to you before the start of the class. If you would like to test out your internet connection from a computer device before the start of the class you can click on the computer icon above or here. 

  About the Instructor: Audrey Charmont has a Masters in Marketing and Communications as well as a DAEFLE (French as a Foreign Language). She has French teaching experience in France and abroad. For the past twelve years, she has built a combined business.

  Special Instructions: Before registering for the program you may want to check if the level is right for you using the French Placement Test. We recommend that you take this assessment once, without assistance or study aids.

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• BS223 English 3 (Remote)

  • Start
    22 Sep 2020
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    (UTC+02:00)
  • End
    15 Dec 2020
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Remote
  • Spaces left
    7

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  This English course is for people with an advanced intermediate knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary or higher.

  Participants will strengthen their knowledge in English grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening building upon existing skills. Emphasis will be given to developing conversational skills and building confidence in various types of interactions. A variety of topics and readings will be used to develop oral and written communication skills.

  This 90-minute course will be held in English once a week to maximize learner exposure to and participation in the language.
  

  This course will resume online only, this is due to changes in current governmental guidelines for in person events. If you would like to test out your internet connection from a computer device before the start of the class you click the computer icon above or click here.
  

  About the Instructor: Sage Morghan holds a Masters in ESL (English as a Second Language) Education as well as a second Masters and PhD in French Studies with a specialty in French cinema. She has over 15 years of experience teaching French and English to students of various ages.

  Special Instructions: Before registering for this course you may want to check if the level of the course is right for you using the English Placement Test. If you choose to take the placement test, we recommend that you take this assessment once, without assistance or study aids.

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• BS231 French: French Films (Remote)

  • Start
    23 Sep 2020
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    (UTC+02:00)
  • End
    16 Dec 2020
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Remote
  • Spaces left
    15

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  In this French Film class, you will watch a film at home (available on Amazon Prime Video or Orange Video on Demand) before class. In class, the film will be used as a basis for a language lesson with cultural points and discussion.
  
  Watching films can be a powerful tool for learning a language and improving cultural knowledge.  It can be entertaining and enjoyable, which breaks psychological barriers that arise in traditional language learning.  Dialogue in films exposes you to authentic spoken language, a rich range of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions anchored in a meaningful context, all of which aids understanding and retention.
  
  The main purpose of this course is increasing vocabulary, improving conversational skills and learning French culture via the movies presented.
  Films Module 1 - (22 Sep - 03 Nov)
  

  • Les Intouchables, directed by Olivier Nakache & Éric Toledano. Actors: Omar Sy & François Cluzet.
  • Un homme idéal, directed by Yann Gozlan. Actors: Pierre Niney & Ana Girardot.
  • J’accuse, directed by Roman Polanski. Actors : Jean Dujardin & Louis Garrel.
    

  Films Module 2 - (10 Nov -15 Dec)
  

  • Qu’est-ce qu’on a fait au bon Dieu, directed by Philippe de Chauveron. Actors; Christian Clavier & Chantal Lauby.
  • Les Héritiers, directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar. Actor: Ariane Ascarid.
  • De Gaulle, directed by Gabriel Le Bomin. Actors: Lambert Wilson & Isabelle Carré.
    

  This French course is for people with advanced knowledge of French.
  Before registering for this course, you may want to check if the level of the course is right for you using the French Placement Test. If you choose to take the placement test, we recommend that you take this assessment once, without assistance or study aids.

  This course will resume online only, this is due to changes in current governmental guidelines for in person events. Details on joining the course via Zoom will be emailed to you before the start of the class. If you would like to test out your internet connection from a computer device before the start of the class you can click on the computer icon above or here.
  

  About the Instructor: Valérie Brosbrann grew up in Paris and moved to the US in 1981. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University. She has been teaching French since 1986. She taught adults with the US State Department, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Afterwards, she taught at private high schools. She has taught all levels of French. She returned to Paris for retirement and has been volunteering with WICE in the language department for one year.

  Photo credit: Public Domain
  

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• BS244 English Guided Discussion (12 sessions) (Remote)

  • Start
    24 Sep 2020
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    (UTC+02:00)
  • End
    17 Dec 2020
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Remote

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  This English Guided Discussion Group is open to people who have a strong intermediate or advanced level of English. Our group leaders suggest interesting topics and readings prior to each group discussion. If you enjoy reading, speaking, presenting, and engaging in diverse topic-centered discussions, this group is for you. In addition, to learning and developing through guided discussions with other participants, you will also have the opportunity to get personalized constructive feedback. The group speaks only in English for 90 minutes.

  Ce groupe de discussion guidée anglais est ouvert aux personnes qui parlent anglais presque couramment (niveaux intermédiaire-avancé ou avancé). Nos animateurs proposent des sujets intéressants et des textes avant chaque groupe. Si vous appréciez la lecture, la communication, la présentation et la participation à des discussions diverses, ce groupe est pour vous. En plus, d’apprendre et se développer à travers des discussions guidées avec d'autres participants, vous aurez également la possibilité d'obtenir des commentaires constructifs. Ce groupe de discussion guidée est un excellent endroit pour vous réunir avec d’autres enthousiastes de la langue anglais. Le groupe ne parle qu’anglais pendant 1,5 heure.

  This course will resume online only, this is due to changes in current governmental guidelines for in person events. Details on joining the course via Zoom will be emailed to you before the start of the class. If you would like to test out your internet connection from a computer device before the start of the class you can click on the computer icon above or here.
  

  Facilitators: Regan Falcon, Alice Meade, Mavis Negroni, Edward Donelan

  
  

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• BS245 Dutch: Beginners Class (Remote)

  • Start
    24 Sep 2020
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    (UTC+02:00)
  • End
    17 Dec 2020
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Remote
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Please note that this program is geared for learners new to Dutch with little or no prior knowledge. Meeting once a week for 90-minutes, this course will be held in English.

  This course will resume online only, this is due to changes in current governmental guidelines for in person events. Details on joining the course will continue to be emailed to you before the start of the class.
  

  Instructor: Mark Bartels, Dutch himself, holds a Bachelor in Intercultural Communication and is fluent in English, French and German. He has been teaching both Dutch and German for over 5 years. Having lived in Germany, Austria, Estonia, Switzerland and France, he has a strong background in interacting with different cultural backgrounds.
  

  
  

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• BS253 French Guided Discussion (Remote)

  • Start
    25 Sep 2020
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    (UTC+02:00)
  • End
    18 Dec 2020
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Remote
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  This French Guided Discussion Group is open to people who have a strong intermediate or an advanced level of French. The group leaders provide participants with engaging weekly readings on a wide range of topics prior to each dynamic and fast-paced seminar. If you enjoy reading, speaking, presenting, and engaging in diverse topic-centered discussions, this group is for you. In addition to learning and developing through guided discussions with other participants, you will also have the opportunity to get personalized constructive feedback. The French Guided Discussion group speaks only in French for 90 minutes which gives participants an excellent space to practice.
  
  Ce groupe de discussion guidé français est ouvert aux personnes qui parlent français presque couramment (niveaux intermédiaire-avancé ou avancé). Nos animateurs de langue française fournissent aux participants des lectures intéressants avant chaque groupe hebdomadaire.  Ce groupe est dynamique et rapide. Si vous appréciez la lecture, la communication, la présentation et la participation à des discussions diverses, ce groupe est pour vous. En plus, d’apprendre et se développer à travers des discussions guidées avec d'autres participants, vous aurez également la possibilité d'obtenir des commentaires constructifs et personnalisés. Le groupe ne parle que français pendant 1,5 heure ce qui donne aux participants toute la place pour s’exprimer.

  Facilitators: Brice Dardel, Valerie Brosbrann and Linda Adenis-Lamarre

  Special Instructions: Before registering for the course you may want to check if the level of the course is right for you using the French Placement Test (optional). If you choose to take the placement test, we recommend that you take this assessment once, without the assistance of study aids.
  

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• BS222 French for French Nationality (Remote)

  • Start
    03 Nov 2020
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • End
    18 Dec 2020
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    (UTC+01:00)
  • Schedule
    14 sessions
  • Location
    Remote Online

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  French for French Nationality will help prepare you by covering language skills as well as culture and civilization knowledge necessary for the exam portion of your application for French nationality.

  To become a French citizen, you will have to pass a B1 language test called TCF-ANF (French Knowledge Test for Access to French Nationality). There are two tests:
  

  • Oral comprehension test of 30 questions that lasts 30 minutes
  • French oral test of 6 questions that lasts 15 minutes.
    

  WICE classes will help you to:

  • File your request for French citizenship (Compared to a typical annual carte de séjour renewal, applying for citizenship is more demanding)

  • Prepare for the two oral tests

  • Develop your cultural and historical French knowledge

  • Prepare for the oral with an employee of the French prefecture

  For the greatest benefit, from this class, students should be at or above the B1 level before enrolling. A score of 16 or higher on the French placement test will ensure you are ready for this course.

  This course will resume online only, this is due to changes in current governmental guidelines for in person events. Details on joining the course will continue to be emailed to you before the start of the class.
  

  About the Instructor: Audrey Charmont has a Masters in Marketing and Communications as well as a DAEFLE (French as a Foreign Language). She has French teaching experience in France and abroad. For the past twelve years, she has built a combined business.

  Special Instructions: Before registering for the program you may want to check if the level is right for you using the French Placement Test. We recommend that you take this assessment once, without assistance or study aids.

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