Schedule & Locations
Online classes via Zoom starting Tuesday, September 24 running through Thursday, December 12. *Please note that the dates and times below may be subject to change!
> Beginner (level A1.a): Thursdays 9:00am–10:30am
Instructor: Agathe
> Beginner, 2nd semester (level A1.b): Tuesdays 9:00am–10:30am
Instructor: Mareme
> Intermediate (level B1.b): Tuesdays 9:30am–11:00am
Instructor: Mareme
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.
Agathe
Agathe was born and raised in Paris where she studied her Master’s degree in translation (French, English and Spanish) and intercultural management. She started her career as a Marketing and Event Manager in Paris and moved to the U.K. for 5 years. She studied languages in Manchester where she was a Student ambassador tutoring French as a foreign language, volunteered at the London Olympic Games, and worked at the University of Birmingham. In 2022, Agathe relocated to Los Angeles with her family. She is committed to creating engaging and immersive linguistic journeys for kids and adults.
Mareme
Mareme was born in France and grew up there. She is originally from Senegal. She studied at Marne-La-Vallée University where she majored in Applied Foreign Languages, International Business (English and Spanish). She speaks French, English, Spanish, and Wolof. Mareme moved to Senegal in 2008 where she opened a restaurant and later worked as a marketing manager for the national airline. She is a trained French teacher who started teaching French and working as a translator three years ago. She enjoys helping her students reach their goals.