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    Course #

    Day

    Dates

    Time

    Room

    Fees

    Instructor

    FALL 2024
     
     FRENCH
    Text books required.

    Register early for all classes.
    (Then you won't be disappointed if your class is full or canceled.)
     
    Registration starts August 7 @ 8am 
     
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    French 1a - 10 classes, No Prerequisite 
    A beginning French course focusing on basic grammar and vocabulary, pronunciation, and comprehension. Classes will incorporate written and verbal activities to introduce and practice both written and spoken French. A textbook is required.  Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the textbook;  ewilly@auhsdschools.org 
    060320 W

    9/11-11/13

    9:30-11:30am  Room 106 Reg $180/Senior $162      Willy
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    French 2a - 10 classes Prerequisite: French 1 or equivalent   
    French 2 will be a fun, and interactive continuation of basic French, as well as an introduction of past and future tenses. Activities will include speaking, reading, writing, games, music, videos, a little cuisine, and travel vocabulary.  A textbook is required.  Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the textbook; jgavello@auhsdschools.org 
    060321  T

    9/10-11/12

    10:30-12:30pm  Room 113 Reg $180/Senior $162      Gavello
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    French 3a -  10 classes, Prerequisite: French 2 or equivalent
    French 3 will be similar to French 2 (see description) with varied activities, advanced grammar and conversation, as well as a cultural aspect. A textbook is required.  Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the book. jgavello@auhsdschools.org  
    060523 T 9/10-11/12   1-3 pm  Room 113 Reg $180/Senior $162    Gavello 
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    French 4.5a - 10 classes, Prerequisite: French 4d or equivalent. 
    This course focuses on speaking, responding to prompts, intermediate grammar using dialogues with explanations, and interesting readings.  Guests will be able to participate and share with other guests.  We will use a grammar book entirely in French for this level.  New guests welcome. Contact the instructor for additional information. A  textbook is required.  Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the textbook;    kwaeny@auhsdschools.org  
    060720 Th 9/12-11/14 9:30-11:30am  Rm 106 Reg $180/Senior $162  Waeny 
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    French 5a - 9 classes,  Prerequisite: French 4 or equivalent.
    An intermediate French course focusing on grammar and vocabulary, communication, and comprehension. Classes will incorporate verbal, written, and listening activities to practice written and spoken French. Materials used include a grammar book, short stories, and audio and video clips. This is a highly interactive class, so willingness and readiness to participate and volunteer is a must. A textbook is required.  Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the textbook; swangaxelrod@auhsdschools.org  No class 10/9
     234825   W 9/11-11/13*  12:30-2:30 pm  Room 106 Reg $160/Senior $144  Wang- Axelrod
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    French 5a Waeny - 10 classes,  Prerequisite: French 4.5d or equivalent.
    This course allows guests to talk about everyday events of interest and current events. They will also continue learning and utilizing French grammar using a grammar book in French and reading/discussing interesting French stories. We will also use a French book emphasizing everyday French communication. New guests welcome. Contact the instructor for additional information. Textbook required.  Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the book. A textbook is required.  Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the textbook; kwaeny@auhsdschools.org 
     060823   F 9/13-11/15  10-Noon   Room 106  Reg $180/Senior $162   Waeny 
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    French 5.5a - 9 classes,  Prerequisite: French 5d or equivalent.

    In this class, Guests will talk about current events and activities of interest to them.  They will also be using a French grammar book at the advanced intermediate level, which focuses on nuances and complexities in the French language.  We will also read and discuss a French story.  New Guests welcome.  Contact the instructor for additional information.

    *No classes 10/14 & 11/11

    060825 M 9/9-11/18*  9:30-11:30am  Rm 106 Reg $160/Senior $144    Waeny 
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    French 6a - 9 classes,  Prerequisite: French 5 or equivalent.
    An upper-intermediate French course focusing on communication, comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary. Classes will incorporate verbal, written, and listening activities. Materials used include a grammar book, short stories, audio, and video clips. The principal book used in this class is entirely in French and heavier on cultural reading and audio/video of native French speakers than in other grammar books. Grammar lessons will be supplemented with a different required grammar book. This is a highly interactive and discussion-heavy class, so willingness and readiness to participate and volunteer is a must. A textbook is required.  Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the textbook;  swangaxelrod@auhsdschools.org *No class 10/8
    060720 T 9/10-11/12*  6:30-8:30pm  Rm 103 Reg $160/Senior $144    Wang- Axelrod
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    French 6.5a - 10 classes,  Prerequisite: French 6d or equivalent.
    Many of these guests have studied French for numerous years in various classes. This class is conducted entirely in French with an emphasis on perfecting their spoken and written French by using a French grammar book consistent with this more advanced level. A large amount of time is spent on verbal communication to allow guests to speak about their interests, activities, and current events. We are also reading a French novel. New guests are welcome. Contact the instructor for further information. Textbook required.  Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the book. A textbook is required.  Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the textbook; kwaeny@auhsdschools.org 
    060925 T 9/10-11/12  9:30-11:30am  Room 106 Reg $180/Senior $162    Waeny 
    Advanced French - 10 classes, Prerequisite: French 5 or equivalent.

    Advanced French is conducted in French and will take guests to a higher level of verbal communication by using more complex grammar topics and colloquial expressions. The first half of the class focuses on interactive grammar exercises and the second half of the class includes group discussions, vocabulary building and analysis of contemporary French short stories and their authors. In addition, the guests work on their listening comprehension and pronunciation with the help of audio visual activities such as French news clips, recorded dialogues, French cultural youtube clips and the famous French "dictées".

     A textbook is required.  Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the textbook;  cmaiden@auhsdschools.org 

    060929 9/25-12/4  9:30-11:30am   Rm 113 Reg $180/Senior $162   Maiden 
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    Fall Holidays: 10/14, 11/11, 11/25-11/29 

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