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Teens A1 - Beginner

Teens A1.1 Complete Beginner

Teens classes

This course is specifically designed for complete beginners who have no prior knowledge of the French language. In this course, students will learn the basics of French, including but not limited to:

  • Talking about French-speaking countries and recognizing French words.
  • Covering basics such as greetings, introductions, and classroom language.
  • Common verbs like "s'appeler" and "avoir," interrogative phrases, and formal/informal pronouns.
  • Phonetics: Learning the sounds [y], [u], [ɛ], and [Ø] among others.
  • The gender and number of nouns and the definite articles.

Material used: A la une 1, units 0, 1 & 2.


Pace: 20 hours or 17.5 hours for small groups (5-6 students)
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Alliance Française @ cSPACE
Friday   6:15pm ▸ 8:15pm
10 Jan 2025 ▸ 21 Mar 2025
Lycée International in Marda Loop
Saturday   4:15pm ▸ 6:15pm
11 Jan 2025 ▸ 22 Mar 2025

Teens A1.2 False Beginner

Teens classes

This course is specifically tailored for false beginners. Throughout the course, students will acquire fundamental skills in French, covering but not limited to:

  • Talking about countries, nationalities, and languages.
  • Using the verb "être" (to be) and prepositions to describe places.
  • Talking about personal tastes and expressing them with adjectives and "C'est" / "Il est".
  • Describing family members and their physical appearance.
  • Talking about clothing and people's character traits.

Material used: A la une 1, units 3 & 4.


Pace: 20 hours or 17.5 hours for small groups (5-6 students)
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Lycée International in Marda Loop
Saturday   11:15am ▸ 1:15pm
11 Jan 2025 ▸ 22 Mar 2025
Alliance Française @ cSPACE
Wednesday   4pm ▸ 6pm
15 Jan 2025 ▸ 19 Mar 2025

Teens A1.3 Confident Beginner

Teens classes

This course is designed for confident beginners, with a focus on building fundamental skills in French. Throughout the course, students will cover a range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Talking about school, including places, friends, teachers, and schedules.
  • Discussing sports, extracurricular activities, and expressing frequency.
  • Talking about daily activities, hobbies, and going out.
  • Using reflexive verbs and expressing reactions.
  • Talking about personal preferences and describing people's physical appearance using adjectives. 

Material used: A La Une 1, units 5 & 6.


Pace: 20 hours or 17.5 hours for small groups (5-6 students)
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Alliance Française @ cSPACE
Friday   6:15pm ▸ 8:15pm
10 Jan 2025 ▸ 21 Mar 2025

Teens A1.4 Strong Beginner

Teens classes

This course is designed for strong beginners, with a focus on building fundamental skills in French. Topics covered in this course will include a variety of subjects, not limited to:

  • Talking about the city and giving directions.
  • Shopping and making purchases.
  • Describing body parts, physical sensations, emotions, and stress management.
  • Using prepositions of location and means of transportation.
  • Understanding grammatical structures like imperative, interrogative, and infinitive phrases.

Material used: A la une 1, units 7 & 8.


Pace: 20 hours or 17.5 hours for small groups (5-6 students)
ORDER THIS COURSE:
Alliance Française @ cSPACE
Friday   6:15pm ▸ 8:15pm
10 Jan 2025 ▸ 21 Mar 2025
Teens A2 - Elementary

Teens A2.1 Elementary

Teens classes

In this course, students will build on their basic French language skills and learn about various topics, including:

    • Talking about preparing food and cooking techniques
    • Discussing eating habits and nutrition
    • Comparing and contrasting different professions
    • Describing future plans using the futur proche tense
    • Using possessive pronouns and demonstrative adjectives to identify items on a shopping list

    Material used: A la une 2, units 1 & 2.


    Pace: 20 hours or 17.5 hours for small groups (5-6 students)
    ORDER THIS COURSE:
    Lycée International in Marda Loop
    Wednesday   6:45pm ▸ 8:45pm
    15 Jan 2025 ▸ 19 Mar 2025

    Teens A2.2 Elementary

    Teens classes

    In this course, students will build on their basic French language skills and learn about various topics, including:

    • Discussing travels, weather, directions, waste sorting, and object exchange
    • Using passé composé with "avoir," prepositions, adjectives, and object pronouns
    • Expressing "it's better to..."
    • Using verbs like "jeter" and "vendre"
    • Employing discourse markers to improve fluency

    Material used: A la une 2, units 3 & 4.


    Pace: 20 hours or 17.5 hours for small groups (5-6 students)
    ORDER THIS COURSE:
    Lycée International in Marda Loop
    Saturday   4:15pm ▸ 6:15pm
    11 Jan 2025 ▸ 22 Mar 2025

    Teens A2.4 Elementary

    Teens classes

    In this course, students will build on their basic French language skills and learn about various topics, including:

      • Using the imperfect tense to describe past actions
      • Expressing opinions about different genres and types of movies.
      • Telling stories using appropriate time markers and narrative techniques.
      • Summarizing and recommending movies using direct and indirect object pronouns.
      • Advocating for social issues and creating awareness posters.

      Material used: A la une 2, units 7 & 8.


      Pace: 20 hours or 17.5 hours for small groups (5-6 students)
      ORDER THIS COURSE:
      Alliance Française @ cSPACE
      Friday   6:15pm ▸ 8:15pm
      10 Jan 2025 ▸ 21 Mar 2025
      Lycée International in Marda Loop
      Saturday   11:15am ▸ 1:15pm
      11 Jan 2025 ▸ 22 Mar 2025
      Teens B1 - Intermediate

      DELF Junior B1 Preparation

      Exam Preparation

      This course is for learners preparing for the DELF Junior B1 exam, with an intermediate understanding of French seeking structured preparation. We will focus on:

      • Mastering past tenses: passé composé, imparfait, plus-que-parfait
      • Emphasis Structures: Enhancing sentence clarity and impact
      • Oral Comprehension: Improving listening with authentic radio broadcasts
      • Written Production: Practicing formal and informal letters
      • Oral Exam Prep: Developing speaking skills with practice and mock interviews

      Enroll for the DELF Junior B1 exam through Alliance Française and get a 10% discount, reducing the cost to $202.50.

      Using Les Clés du DELF B1, this course ensures targeted practice and thorough preparation.


      Pace: 20 hours or 17.5 hours for small groups (5-6 students)
      ORDER THIS COURSE:
      Lycée International in Marda Loop
      Wednesday   6:45pm ▸ 8:45pm
      15 Jan 2025 ▸ 19 Mar 2025

      Teens B1.1 Independent

      Teens classes

      In this course, students will have the opportunity to expand and refine their language skills through various topics and grammar concepts, including but not limited to:

      • Discussing different types of dishes, dietary restrictions and preferences
      • Sharing travel stories and experiences, and describing historical sites and cities
      • Exploring recipes and ways to reduce food waste
      • Practicing the use of partitive articles and pronoun EN to express quantity
      • Learning to use relative pronouns and time expressions, as well as alternating between compound past and imperfect tenses.

      Material used: A la une 3, units 1 & 2.


      Pace: 20 hours or 17.5 hours for small groups (5-6 students)
      ORDER THIS COURSE:
      Lycée International in Marda Loop
      Saturday   9am ▸ 11am
      11 Jan 2025 ▸ 22 Mar 2025

      Teens B1.3 Independent

      Teens classes

      In this course, students will have the opportunity to expand and refine their language skills through various topics and grammar concepts, including but not limited to:

      • Effects of sports on the body and their impact on health
      • Types of objects and equipment used in different sports and competitions
      • Influence of communication media on sports viewing and following
      • Analyzing the effects of fake news on sports and athletes
      • Practising the conditional present tense for predicting sports events and outcomes

        Material used: A Plus 4, unit 3.


        Pace: 20 hours or 17.5 hours for small groups (5-6 students)
        ORDER THIS COURSE:
        Lycée International in Marda Loop
        Saturday   11:15am ▸ 1:15pm
        11 Jan 2025 ▸ 22 Mar 2025

        Teens B1.5 Independent

        Teens classes

        In this course, students will have the opportunity to expand and refine their language skills through various topics and grammar concepts, including but not limited to:

        • Discussing emotions related to back-to-school and classroom dynamics
        • Exploring fashion styles and physical appearance
        • Comparing and contrasting different eras and generations
        • Discussing intergenerational differences and the use of slang
        • Learning and practicing various grammar topics including direct and indirect object pronouns, verbs with two complements, imperative pronouns, n'importe pronouns, double pronouns, adverb encore, and conditional tenses

        Material used: A la une 4, units 1 & 2.


        Pace: 20 hours or 17.5 hours for small groups (5-6 students)
        ORDER THIS COURSE:
        Alliance Française @ cSPACE
        Friday   6:15pm ▸ 8:15pm
        10 Jan 2025 ▸ 21 Mar 2025
        Teens B2 - Advanced

        DELF Junior B2 Preparation

        Exam Preparation

        This course prepares learners for the DELF Junior B2 exam, especially those with advanced French skills needing structured preparation. We cover key components, including:

        • Mastering Complex Structures: Expressing cause, consequence, and goals
        • Indicative vs. Subjunctive: Correct usage
        • Oral Comprehension: Improving listening with authentic radio podcasts
        • Written Production: Practicing argument essays
        • Oral Exam Prep: Developing speaking skills and addressing problems

        Taking the DELF Junior B2 exam through Alliance Française offers a 10% discount, reducing the price from $285 to $256.50.

        Using Les Clés du DELF B2 material, this course ensures focused practice and thorough preparation. 


        Pace: 20 hours or 17.5 hours for small groups (5-6 students)