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General French Advanced Beginner - 7 to 10 Years

Children
Discover French with the Cousteau family as they travel throughout France and the francophone world!
Using the Cap Sur method which follows the adventures of the Cousteau family and their pigeon, Gaston, your young French-learner will discover the language through a variety of interactive games and hands-on projects. This dynamic method offers a gentle introduction to French that emphasizes the fun in language learning! Together, we will learn the alphabet, vocabulary for numbers, days of the week, colors and family members in French. We will also learn how to ask questions in French, present ourselves and others, and describe some basic objects. Throughout the term, students will have opportunities to work on an art-based travel journal to document their adventures in French!
Pace: Regular

General French Beginner 1 - 7 to 10 Years

Children
Discover French with the Cousteau family as they travel throughout France and the francophone world!
Using the Cap Sur method which follows the adventures of the Cousteau family and their pigeon, Gaston, your young French-learner will discover the language through a variety of interactive games and hands-on projects. This dynamic method offers a gentle introduction to French that emphasizes the fun in language learning! Together, we will learn the alphabet, vocabulary for numbers, days of the week, colors and family members in French. We will also learn how to ask questions in French, present ourselves and others, and describe some basic objects. Throughout the term, students will have opportunities to work on an art-based travel journal to document their adventures in French!
Pace: Regular

Play and Learn 3 to 5 Years

Children
This class will let children discover French language through games, movement, songs, engaging all of the senses: sight, taste, smell, touch, hearing. This multi-sensory class uses total immersion method to build the language skills through fun activities. We use the method with original songs integrated to the curriculum. Each class exposes children to familiar situations, so they are able to easily reuse their newly acquired skills at home. There is no required textbook for this class.
Class structure:The class evolves around two main elements: the ritual based on repetition and predictability (songs, mascots) and the surprise that comes with new elements in each class (new phrase structures, vocabulary, games).
Class objectives:- Understand the meaning of activities without needing English explanations.- Build vocabulary for everyday situations.- Learn and use in the contexte useful expressions and phrase structures.- Participate in activities in French, use acquired skills in everyday situations.
A parent is required to attend. Due to precautions in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 the class space is very limited. Register now to guarantee your spot.
5% discount is available for second sibling (code SIBLING2) and 10% for third sibling (code SIBLING3).
Pace: Regular

Play and Learn 6 to 9 Years

Children
This class will let children discover French language through games, movement, songs, engaging all of the senses: sight, taste, smell, touch, hearing. This multi-sensory class uses total immersion method to build the language skills through fun activities. We use the method with original songs integrated to the curriculum. Each class exposes children to familiar situations, so they are able to easily reuse their newly acquired skills at home. There is no required textbook for this class.
Class structure:The class evolves around two main elements: the ritual based on repetition and predictability (songs, mascots) and the surprise that comes with new elements in each class (new phrase structures, vocabulary, games).
Class objectives:- Understand the meaning of activities without needing English explanations.- Build vocabulary for everyday situations.- Learn and use in the contexte useful expressions and phrase structures.- Participate in activities in French, use acquired skills in everyday situations.
Due to precautions in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 the class space is very limited. Register now to guarantee your spot.
5% discount is available for second sibling (code SIBLING2) and 10% for third sibling (code SIBLING3).
Pace: Regular
Intermediate and Advanced

Keep up your French 9-12

Youth
Designed for students who have a French immersion background and want to keep up their French skills, this class will give adolescents a weekly opportunity to express themselves in French and soak up the language through music, literature, and cultural topics. Students will have the chance to work on their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in a comfortable group setting and shape conversations based on their lives and interests.
Pace: Regular

The World of Comic Books: Discovery and Creation for Children

Youth

In this engaging class, your child will have the opportunity to dive into the exciting world of comic books through a series of creative and educational sessions.

The journey begins with an exploration of the origins of comics, introducing iconic characters like Astérix and Tintin, and discussing famous comic festivals. Through fun activities, children will learn to recognize the unique visual and narrative codes of comics, such as speech bubbles, onomatopoeia, and the emotions conveyed through illustrations.

As the course progresses, children will analyze and create their own comic book characters, including heroes and villains, and will experiment with transforming their ideas into short comic strips. They will also explore how text and images work together to tell a story and develop their own scripts to bring to life in illustrated panels.

In the final sessions, your child will get the chance to create their very own comic book, using digital tools to bring their characters and story to life. At the end of the course, all students' creations will be featured in a virtual gallery, allowing them to share and celebrate their work with friends and family.

This class is designed to spark your child’s creativity all weekend long! With exciting, hands-on activities during class and fun homework projects like creating comics, building characters, and crafting stories, they’ll stay inspired and busy with their own comic world over the weekend.

Saturdays 10:15-11:15am, starting January 11.
For ages 7-12y



Pace: Regular

 

PARKING

Street parking on SW 20th St. facing the Kamm House is limited. Free parking is available in Lot A at SW 18th and SW Columbia. Please obtain a parking pass from the office. After 6 pm weekdays, students may park in the Willamette Dental lot at SW 20th and SW Jefferson as available.

OFFICE HOURS

The Alliance office is open 10am-3pm Monday through Friday.
Call us at 503.223.8388 during business hours or leave a message.
Email us at  info@afportland.org.

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