Description
Mondays 9am-10am. US Eastern Time.
April 28-June 23
April 28-June 23
No class on Monday, May 26th
1 person: $150
2 people sharing a screen (second person is half price!): $225
Can’t make it LIVE? You can purchase the recordings and readings only for $100.
This class is designed for upper beginners. You have had some French experience in the past or you think you are “kind of” a beginner and you want to move on!
Build a strong French foundation. Each session is unique. You will:
- Listen to me telling you a compelling story;
- Read the story and deepen your understanding;
- Narrate the story by retelling it in your own words.
You will internalize vocabulary and sentence structures naturally. You will also strengthen your ability to think in French, and you will build confidence in expressing yourself without overthinking grammar rules.
No pressure to speak! As French comprehension expands and expands, talk will spontaneously appear. ” Speaking is a result of language acquisition and not its cause.” (Krashen, 1985).
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” Speaking is a result of language acquisition and not its cause.” (Krashen, 1985).
The class is designed for adults, but is also open to high school students.
Classes will be recorded, so you can watch at your leisure if you need to miss a class.
You will need to download Zoom (free) in order to attend. We will send you a link before the first class.
Instructor:
Alice Ayel
Alice Ayel
What Alice’s students have to say:
“Alice Ayel is the best teacher I have ever had. She is a sweet, fun person and excellent at allowing us to find the language gently. I will work with her forever and a day.”
“This class is a bright spot in my week!”
“Alice makes class so fun and interesting and she’s very kind and patient. I’m actually learning, which I’ve never really had before, even with years of French class! The approach used to teach is amazing. So glad to not be writing out verb conjugations!”
“The stories are very helpful in enabling me to listen more and understand the words in a conversational form and not just vocabulary that I am trying to piece together.”
“I love having a small social outlet and stretching my brain during the pandemic, the weekly exposure to French language, and learning about French culture.”
“I am very happy with this class. The content is rich but also understandable. Alice is a great teacher. It is also fun that the students in the class are from all over the world.”
“I love the no-pressure approach!”
Pam L. –
Alice, I have I have enjoyed the Fall 2022 Advanced Beginner live lessons so much! For me, the live classes are the way to go. I’m motivated on Monday mornings to see the “community of French learners”, and over time, I have become more relaxed and ready to speak French. My progress has been continual and steady, and I appreciate all the tips for finding level-appropriate material to support “listening and learning” in-between classes. I find the live lessons compelling and best of all, fun. Thanks for all that you do, and I’ll see you in 2023!
Linda Pickett –
I am really enjoying Alice’s class. She keeps the class lively and entertaining with many opportunities to listen to her beautiful French and to speak it as we learn. I look forward to Monday mornings each week, knowing that I will be part of a fun learning experience.
Linda Pickett –
Alice is a wonderful teacher! She is warm, encouraging, and creative. She uses a wide variety of materials that engage multiple intelligences, making it easy to learn. Each class is interesting and fun, and I I feel that my comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary expand as a result of each class. If you are even thinking of trying a class, don’t hesitate to try a class with Alice. You won’t be disappointed.
Julie McCoy –
I’ve been enrolled in both Beginner Plus and Intermediate French classes this winter. At both levels, Alice brings the language to us in ways that we can understand, never pushing us too hard but using a variety of techniques to expand our knowledge and confidence, bit by bit. Some students start out shy, but Alice’s positive, encouraging, good-humored approach pulls them right in, and soon we have a comfortable, committed group. No session goes by without constant smiles and laughter. Alice is the best teacher I’ve ever had, and I’m 75 years old.
Julie McCoy –
I’ve been enrolled in both Beginner Plus and Intermediate French classes this winter. At both levels, Alice brings the language to us in ways that we can understand, never pushing us too hard but using a variety of techniques to expand our knowledge and confidence, bit by bit. Some students start out shy, but Alice’s positive, encouraging, good-humored approach pulls them right in, and soon we have a comfortable, committed group. No session goes by without constant smiles and laughter. Alice is the best teacher I’ve ever had, and I’m 75 years old.
Ruth Sherman –
I have taken a lot of French in my life, including an immersion program in France. None of the methods have worked as well as Alice’s. When she says you don’t learn a language, you acquire it, she isn’t kidding!
Although I am far from fluent (I will be taking Beginner plus for a third time), I actually find myself thinking about French and wanting to be in a French-speaking place, so I am forced to use what I’ve learned. I really look forward to the classes. High recommend!