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    Course #

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    Dates

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    Room

    Fees

    Instructor

    Winter 2025
     
     FRENCH
    Textbooks required.

    Register early for all classes.
    (Then you won't be disappointed if your class is full or canceled.)
     
    Registration starts 11/20/24 @ 8am 
     
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    French 1b - 9 classes, Prerequisite: French 1a

    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.

    Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French, Premium Third Edition 3rd Edition 1264257317 · 9781264257317  

     

    060330 W

    1/8-3/5

    9:30-11:30am  Room 106 Reg $160/Senior $144     Willy
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    French 2b - 9 classes Prerequisite: French 2a 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. 

    Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the textbookjgavello@auhsdschools.org 

    060331  T

    1/7-3/4

    10:30-12:30pm  Room 108 Reg $160/Senior $144      Gavello
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    French 4.5b - 9 classes, Prerequisite: French 4.5a 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. 

    Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the textbook;    kwaeny@auhsdschools.org  

    060730 Th 1/9-3/6 9:30-11:30am  Rm 106 Reg $160/Senior $144  Waeny 
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    French 5b - 9 classes, Prerequisite: French 5a 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.  

    Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the textbook; swangaxelrod@auhsdschools.org  

     234835   W 1/8-3/5* 12:30-2:30 pm  Room 112 Reg $160/Senior $144  Wang- Axelrod
    *No Class on 1/14
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    French 5b Waeny - 8 classes, Prerequisite: French 5a 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.  

    Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the textbook; kwaeny@auhsdschools.org 

     060833   F 1/10-3/7  10-Noon   Room 106  Reg $145/Senior $130.50   Waeny 
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    French 5.5b - 8 classes, Prerequisite: French 5.5a 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.  

    Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the textbook; kwaeny@auhsdschools.org 

    060835 M 1/6-3/10 9:30-11:30am  Rm 106 Reg $145/Senior $130.50    Waeny 
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    French 6b - 9 classes, Prerequisite: French 6a 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. *No class on 1/14.

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

    234934 T 1/7-3/4*  6:30-8:30pm  Rm 112 Reg $145/Senior $130.50    Wang- Axelrod
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    French 6.5b - 9 classes, Prerequisite: French 6.5a 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.  

    Please contact your instructor for information on ordering the textbook; kwaeny@auhsdschools.org 

    060935 T 1/7-3/4 9:30-11:30am  Room 106 Reg $160/Senior $144   Waeny 
    Advanced French - 9 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 famous French “dictées.”

    Grammaire Progressive du Français - Perfectionnement B2-C2 de Maïa Grégoire et Alina Kostucki ISBN 978-209-038209-9 13 à Table 2023 ISBN 978-2-266-32330-7 

    060939 1/8-3/5 9:30-11:30am   Rm 113 Reg $160/Senior $144   Maiden 
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