l cole française
class
schedule
Spring
2016
march 28
june 4
1714 W. Belmont
773 857 13 22
www.lef-learn-french.com
Bienvenue chez vous
Welcome Home!
Chers Amis et Étudiants de l’École Française,
We are honored to announce that we have recently moved to our brand new facilities. Our new
address is 1714 W. Belmont (Belmont / Paulina).
We would love to have you come and visit our new school, meet our instructors, and get a feel
for our learning community! We are sure that you will feel right at home with us.
Many positive changes are on the way, so be
sure to sign up for one of our many classes! Our
instructors will give you the individual attention
that you deserve and will challenge you to strive
for a deeper understanding of the French
language and culture.
If you have any questions, please contact us via
email at info@lef-learn-french.com. Also, be sure
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and stay updated on our exciting events and
programs.
We are looking forward to having you be part of
l’École Française (LéF), where learning is Happiness.
À l’École Française, le bonheur, c’est d’apprendre!
Thank YOU for your loyalty and trust in our
programs! We are so grateful !
Erwan Sorel
Common European Framework
of Reference for Languages
Figuring out the level at which to learn a language
can be difficult. L’école française uses the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages:
Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR), created by
the European Council to ensure the uniformity in teaching
and assessment and to remove any uncertainty
about which level is best for you. Based on the CEFR
system and the vast and expert knowledge of our
instructors, l’école française uses the following
guidelines to place you and assess your continuous
growth here at l’école française, helping to ensure
your success and satisfaction in your learnning journey.
Each level contains a set of skill achievements that
the student should possess at the completion of the
level. By design, our classes will equip you with each
of thoses skills and ensure that each student has
reached those goals. The CEFR reference system
divides learning into three categories (Basic User,
Intermediate User, and Advanced User), which are,
in turn, divided into two sublevels (A1 and A2, B1 and
B2, and C1 and C2).
For more information regarding our classes, placement
test, school policies and registration procedures,
please consult our website.
advanced
intermediate
basic
a1
a2
b1
b2
c1
c2
At the completion of these levels, the student is able to:
levels 1 - 4
understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed
at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
introduce him or herself and others and can ask and answer questions about
personal details such as where he or she lives, people he or she knows and things
he or she has.
interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is
prepared to help.
At the completion of these levels, the student is able to:
levels 5 - 8
understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most
immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local
geography, employment).
communicate about simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct
exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
describe in simple terms aspects of his or her background, immediate environment
and matters in areas of immediate need.
At the completion of these levels, the student is able to: levels 9 - 14
understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly
encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the
language is spoken.
produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give
reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
At the completion of these levels, the student is able to: levels 15-20
understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics,
including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization.
interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction
with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint
on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
At the completion of these levels, the student is able to:
levels +20
understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning.
express him or herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching
for expressions.
use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional
purposes.
produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing
controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning.
express him or herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching
for expressions.
use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional
purposes.
produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing
controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
a1
basic classes
spring
tuition fee: $ 270 (class materials included)
regular
refresher
regular course
level 1
tuesday
12:00-1:40pm
March 29 - May 24
101a
wednesday 6:00-7:40pm
March 30 - May 25
101b
saturday
4:00-5:40pm
April 2 - June 4
101c
regular
wednesday 7:50-9:30pm
March 30 - May 25
friday
12:00-1:40pm
April 1 - June 3
102b
saturday
2:00-3:40pm
April 2 - June 4
regular
thursday
7:50-9:30pm
March 31 - May 26
for complete beginners
In this first level of French, you will learn to introduce yourself and convey
personal details such as nationality, profession, hobbies, numbers, likes and
dislikes. You will study basic grammar, the present tense of regular verbs in -ER,
the irregular verbs avoir and être, interrogative forms, definite and indefinite
articles, and of course, pronunciation! Your French journey begins here!
level 2
102a
102c
Bienvenue à bord ... La francophonie!
In this second level of French, we will focus on booking a flight, buying an airline
ticket, purchasing items, following directions, expressing our preferences, ordering
food and talking about the weather, seasons, leisure activities, money and
international currencies. We will study the present tense of irregular verbs such
aller, -IR verbs like partir, -RE verbs such as faire, the futur proche and idiomatic
expressions with avoir. Welcome on board!
level 3
103a
2016
Bienvenue en France!
In this third level of French, we will focus on completing a lost luggage form,
making a detailed description of a person or an object, talking about future
plans, giving orders, following instructions, and talking about past events. We will
study the imperative form, futur proche, introduction to passé composé,
demonstrative and possessive adjectives, public transportation, family, numbers,
dates and we will finally explore France, its regions and traditions…Bienvenue en
France!
refresher course levels 1, 2, 3
thursday
7:50-9:30pm
March 31 - May 26
151a
friday
12:00-1:40pm
April 1 - June 3
151b
saturday
2:00-3:40pm
April 2 - June 4
regular
saturday
2:00-3:40pm
April 2 - June 4
151c
level 4
104a
You’ve studied French in the past but it’s been a while and you fear you’ve
forgotten more than you remember? Or you’ve taken the basic levels and you
would like to consolidate what you’ve learned? This class is designed for you.
We will review general concepts such as countries, professions, family, food,
and the weather, while revisiting basic verb tenses and grammar. You will find
our refresher courses to be, well, refreshing!
Bienvenue à Paris!
In this fourth level of French, we will focus on moving around Paris, taking
public transportation, booking a hotel room, renting a car or an apartment,
making a description of our housing, giving or asking for time and talking about
our past. We will review the present tense of irregular verbs (savoir vs connaître
,-RE verbs) and reflexive verbs such as se promener. We will study in depth the
passé composé, prepositions and adverbs of location and time…Welcome to
Paris !
5
a2
basic classes
spring
tuition fee: $ 270 (class materials included)
refresher
regular
regular course
level 5
monday
6:00-7:40pm
March 28 - May 23
205a
refresher
regular
regular course
level 6
Séjour culturel à Paris !
In this fifth level of French, we will focus on cultural activities in Paris: at the tourist office,
at the museum, at the opera, in a concert hall, at a stadium, at the restaurant, at a
fashion show, in a retail store… We will be able to invite someone, accept or refuse an
invitation, make a reservation at the restaurant, attend cultural or sports events, go
shopping, and talk about past events. We will review the present tense of the verbs
pouvoir, vouloir, devoir, comparisons, introduction to imparfait, direct and indirect
pronouns, interrogative and demonstrative pronouns, verbs of communication, cultural
activities and events in Paris such as arts, architecture, cinema and theatre, food and
gastronomy, music, fashion, shopping and clothes, sports, and French celebrations…
Etudes, professions et emploi !
thursday
7:50-9:30pm
March 31 - May 26
206a
saturday
4:00-5:40pm
April 2 - June 4
206b
refresher
regular course
levels 4, 5, 6
monday
6:00-7:40pm
March 28 - May 23
251a
refresher
regular
regular course
level 8
wednesday 6:00-7:40pm
March 30 - May 25
208a
In this sixth level of French, we will focus on education, professions and employment.
We will focus on talking about education and studies, applying for a job, taking
a French interview or hiring a candidate, writing a resume in French using its
standards and making comparisons. We will review the present tense of irregular
and –OIR verbs, the passé composé vs imparfait, directs/indirect/En and Y
pronouns, and expression of duration (depuis, pendant, pour, etc.) Il faut travailler
pour vivre…
This class will prepare you to move on to the intermediate level with confidence.
We will review the present tense of irregular verbs (savoir vs. connaître, pouvoir,
vouloir, devoir) and reflexive verbs as well as the passé composé, the imparfait,
direct and indirect pronouns, and the expression of duration (depuis, pendant,
pour, etc.). You will expand your vocabulary (transportation, housing, shopping,
studies, cultural and professional activities) while improving your pronunciation –
and having fun!
Communication, médias et technologies
In this eighth level of French, we will focus on means of communication, social
events, the media and new technologies. Upon completion of this level, we will be
able to talk further about our social lives, explore the greatest inventions of our time,
make a detailed description of an object, ask information about computers, smart
phones and any electronic devices in general to be able to solve any technological
issues! We will review the present and past tenses (passé composé vs imparfait), the
imperative form, the future simple, the double pronoun structures (Je le lui ai dit), les
pronoms relatifs simples (qui, que, où, dont) and finally clauses of cause and goal
(grâce à, pour + infinitif).
club
refresher
conversation
course levels 1 to 8
regular
wednesday 7:50-9:30pm
March 30 - May 25
250a
2016
NEW
You’ve learned the basics, now it’s time to talk! This class provides a supportive
environment in which you review all basic levels (present, past and future tenses)
with an emphasis on conversation. You will help choose the topics for discussion.
Through preparation and conversation, you will notice your vocabulary and grammar improve while you share ideas and perspectives. Come join the discussion!
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6
b1
spring
intermediate classes
tuition fee: $ 270 (class materials included)
refresher
regular course
levels 7, 8, 9
wednesday 7:50-9:30pm
March 30 - May 25
351a
Feeling like it’s time for a review? In this class you will go beyond the basics and
cover the passé composé vs imparfait, the futur simple, the conditionnel
présent, and the pronouns y and en. You will also work on your pronunciation
and increase your vocabulary while discussing sports, health and medicine,
cosmetics and the beauty industry.
refresher
regular
regular course
level 10
monday
7:50-9:30pm
March 28 - May 23
310a
Actualités, émotions et opinions !
In this tenth level of French, we will focus on one of the most challenging
concepts in French grammar, le subjonctif présent and the vocabulary of new
technologies! We will express our opinions about current events. One of the most
difficult modes in French conjugation will become your best ally! Le subjonctif
sera votre meilleur ami!
regular
refresher
regular course
level 11
thursday
6:00-7:40pm
March 31 - May 26
311a
refresher
regular
regular course
level 12
Histoire, Presse et Médias !
In this eleventh level of French, we will focus on past tenses such as passé
composé, imparfait, plus-que-parfait and voix passive! We will learn how to
write a biography, talk about history, read and discuss current events through
French newpapers and the radio. Come and voice your opinions!
saturday 10:00-11:40am
April 2 - June 4
312a
refresher
regular course
levels 10, 11, 12
thursday
6:00-7:40pm
March 31 - May 26
351b
saturday 10:00-11:40am
April 2 - June 4
351c
refresher
regular course
levels 13, 14, 15
saturday
12:00-1:40pm
351d
April 2 - June 4
2016
Emploi, économie et finances !
In this twelth level of French, we will focus on employment, economy and finances
and talk about personal achievements, regrets and hypothetical statements. We
will review the following tenses : passé, conditionnel présent and passé, le
plus-que-parfait and hypothèses (Si j’avais su…), possessive and demonstrative
pronouns (le mien, celui-ci…).
In this fast-paced course you will review past and future tenses, the conditionnel
présent/passé, the subjonctif, the passif, and the pronoms relatifs simples (qui,
que, où, dont). We will also discuss topics of interest such as new technologies,
the internet, social media, and the traditional media (television, radio and the
press).
In this class you will review and become more comfortable with the basic past
tenses as well as the subjonctif, the conditionnel présent et passé, the gérondif,
and the pronoms relatifs composés. You will also discover current French words
and phrases that you never learned before!
refresher
course intermediate 1
club
conversation
regular
tuesday
10:00-11:40am
March 29 - May 24
350a
You’ve learned the basics, now it’s time to talk! This class provides a supportive
environment in which you will speak, listen, and learn. You will help choose the
topics for discussion. Through preparation and conversation, you will notice your
vocabulary and grammar improve while you share ideas and perspectives.
Come join the discussion!
7
b2
spring
intermediate classes
tuition fee: $ 270 (class materials included)
refresher
regular
regular course
level 16
saturday
12:00-1:40pm
April 2 - June 4
416a
refresher
regular course
levels 16, 17, 18
tuesday
7:50-9:30pm
March 29 - May 24
450a
2016
Droit, justice et moralité !
In this sixteenth level of French, we will focus on French law, juridiction, criminality
and morals. We will be exploring the French legal system, human rights and the
nature of the police institution. We will discuss criminality in France and analyse
important French legal cases, practicing at the same time les pronoms relatifs
complexes, la voix passive, les relations logiques (cause, conséquence, but et
opposition) et le discours indirect.
You have studied French for quite some time but are still unclear about certain forms?
This course designed for you! We will review trickier grammatical concepts such as
pronoms relatifs complexes, the infinitif présent/passé, le discours indirect, infinitif passé,
and subjonctif vs. indicatif. Through exercises and conversation, you will become
better equipped to read – and understand! –works in French !
club
conversation
refresher
course Intermediate 2
regular
tuesday
7:50-9:30pm
March 29 - May 24
450b
thursday
12:00-1:40pm
March 31 - May 26
450c
You have learned a lot of grammar and vocabulary, but no matter how you
rack your brain, you still can’t figure out how to express certain ideas? In this
relaxed yet structured setting, we will discuss timely topics, reviewing grammar
when necessary. You will be encouraged to lose your inhibitions and voice your
opinions, reviewing the finer points of grammar and syntax allowing you to
communicate more precisely, concisely, and confidently. Say good-bye to
your old bad habits!
FREE trial classes
Open house
for all levels - free admission
Friday, March 25
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 26
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Give French a try on us whethe r you take a class or not. Free trial classes, free
placement tests, free refreshments and snacks. For more information, contact us at
info@lef-learn-french.com. You may register online at www.lef-learn-french.com, in
person at 1714 W. Belmont or over the phone at (773)857-1322.
our next session
SUMMER 2016 July 5 - August 29
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$270 class materials included
Regular language classes, specialized courses (conversation, conjugation,
comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, cinema, literature, music…), lectures
Each
and much more coming this Summer.
Visit us at www.lef-learn-french.comTuition
for more
information.
is $35 per
workshop.
Register for 4 workshops, get the 5th one for FREE!
8
c1
proficient classes
spring
tuition fee: $ 270 (class materials included)
2016
grammaire avancée
levels 18, 19, 20+
tuesday
6:00-7:40pm
March 29 - May 24
550a
thursday
10:00-11:40am
March 31 - May 26
550b
If you have completed the intermediate II levels and would like to review and
reinforce the most complex grammatical structures that you have previously
learned, then this class is for you! By means of fun exercises and activities, we will
revisit all the tenses, expressions of goals, cause, consequence, and concession;
nominalisation, passé simple, il est vs c’est, faire vs rendre, les faux amis, and
many more grammatical structures you will select based on your needs.
Remember, French grammar is your friend!
c2
NEW
proficient classes
tuition fee: $ 270 (class materials included)
NEW
refresher
course
les
grands
prix littéraires Pierre Lemaitre
regular
friday
10:00-11:40am
April 1 - June 3
650a
Au revoir là-haut
(Prix Goncourt, 2013)
Ils ont miraculeusement survécu au carnage de la Grande Guerre, aux horreurs
des tranchées. Albert, un employé modeste qui a tout perdu, et Edouard, un
artiste flamboyant devenu une « gueule cassée », comprennent vite pourtant
que leur pays ne veut plus d’eux. Désarmés, condamnés à l’exclusion, mais
refusant de céder au découragement et à l’amertume, les deux hommes que le
destin a réunis imaginent alors une escroquerie d’une audace inouïe… Fresque
d'une rare cruauté, remarquable par son architecture et sa puissance d'évocation,
Au revoir là-haut est le grand roman de l'après-guerre de 14, de l'illusion de
l'armistice, de l'État qui glorifie ses disparus et se débarrasse de vivants trop
encombrants. Dans l'atmosphère crépusculaire des lendemains qui déchantent,
peuplée de misérables pantins et de lâches reçus en héros, Pierre Lemaitre
compose avec talent la grande tragédie de cette génération perdue.
Book : Au revoir là-haut (2013), Editions Le Livre de Poche ISBN-13 : 978-2253194613
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