Schedule & Locations
Online classes via Zoom starting January 21, 2025 and running through April 1 for Tuesday classes, and from January 23 to April 3 for Thursday classes. *Please note that the dates and times below may be subject to change!
> Beginner (level A1.a): Tuesdays 9:00am–10:35am
Instructor: Leila
> Beginner, 2nd semester (level A1.b): Thursdays 9:00am–10:30am
Instructor: Tristan
> Beginner, 2nd semester (level A1.c): Tuesdays 9:00am–10:30am
Instructor: Tristan
> Intermediate (level B1.c): Tuesdays 9:30am–11:00am
Instructor: Valerie
Beginner Classes
“Grand débutant” (Level A1.a and Level A1.b)
This introductory class is for students with no previous experience with French. During this course, you will acquire the basic language skills to introduce yourself and describe your activities and environment. You will learn how to express yourself in the past, present, and future, as well as how to give instructions and orders. Intrinsic to our program is French culture, an essential tool for communicating with and relating to native speakers. This course will prepare you for everyday situations and basic exchanges with French speakers.
You will see that being able to speak this beautiful language is a magical experience!
Intermediate Classes
(Level B1.a and Level B1.b)
This course is designed for students with prior French knowledge. You will continue developing an understanding of the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
5 students must be enrolled for classes to be maintained.
Tristan
Tristan was born in France, near Paris. After graduating from his PhD in remote sensing and artificial intelligence, he worked in France as a consultant in AI solutions for private companies in multiple fields. When he moved to California, he decided to shift from science-oriented jobs to teach French as a foreign language at the Alliance Française. This choice was motivated by ethical reasons, but also by personal interests towards culture, literature and arts. At Alliance Française de Pasadena, he teaches French to adults. He has taught thematic classes and has been a lecturer. He is also a TCF examiner.
Valerie
Valerie is a French-born visual artist, art instructor and art therapist based in the L.A. area since 2007. She studied art and architecture at the Ecole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts du Mans, in France, with a focus on painting and drawing. In 2001, she obtained a Diploma in art therapy in Tours, France, and worked as an art instructor and art therapist for several years in different institutions in France. In 2004, she moved to Paderborn, Germany, where she worked at the Raum für Kunst artistic community. Her artwork has been exhibited in France, Germany, the U.K. and the U.S. Valerie has led various thematic workshops about New Caledonia, French cuisine, and some artists who painted in France. She’s certified in French as a foreign language. She teaches French to adults and children. She is a DELF-DALF examiner.
Leila
Leila was born in the heart of Provence. Her region has always been an inspiration for many of her writings as a writer, journalist, and editor. After studying French literature, she excelled in the publishing world, promoting new talents, contributing to a tourism and well-being magazine, and providing French grammar tutoring. In her free time, Leila writes for children and takes playwriting courses. Passionate about human relations, she looks forward to hearing your stories, dreams, and projects.