- Alliance Française de Philadelphie

Alliance
Française
Summer 2010
1420 Walnut Street, Suite 700,
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-735-5283
FAX 215-735-1181
Bastille Day Celebration on the Waterfront
Philadelphie
BastillePhiladelphie
Day on the Left Bank
Tuesday,
Tuesday, July
July 14,
14, 2009
2009
7:30
to
10:30
7:30 to 10:30 pm
pm
Join us for a great evening under the stars at the Water Works
Restaurant. Great food, open bar, dancing, silent auction.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
6:30 to 9:30pm
$90 for AF members; $100 for non-members.
Look for your invitation in the mail!
Membership is due!!!
Don’t miss our exciting programs! Renew your membership now.
Activities of the
Alliance Française
French Table at Garces Trading Co.
1111 Locust Street, Philadelphia
Monday, June 28 at 12:00 noon. Reservations at $30.00
per member ($33.00 if you would like a glass of wine),
or $35.00 and $38.00 for non-members, must be received in the office by June 27. Kindly use tear-off # 1
on page 7.
Apéro français!
We hope to see you at our French Happy hour on Tuesday, June 8 from 5:30 to 7:00pm at The Bourse, Sofitel
Hotel, 17th and Sansom Streets. You pay only for what
you drink! Please call the Alliance at 215 735-5283 to
let us know if you will join us.
The mysterious masked ladies
Club de Lecture
Le Club de Lecture prend des vacances. Rendez-vous en
­septembre pour une nouvelle année pleine de bonnes lectures.
Other geat costume: Shirley and Joe Laird and friend.
Mardi gras winners of Best Costume, Daniele
Cohen and Jerry Grossman
Diana Regan, President of Alliance Française, Merrill Levitz, Barbara Pope, Danièle Thomas-Easton at Cezanne’s Quarry evening
Left: Denis Tardivel and Martine Chauvet get ready for the Wine and
Cheese Tasting
The European Academy for Travel and Rolf Charlston invite
you to discover France and other European destinations!
With our professional help and in very small groups (7-12
people),
You will learn, taste, discover and enjoy French and other
Flute and Harp
concert.
Taking their bows:
left to right: Frances Tate, Flute;
Melia RepkoSchmauk, Harp
and Catherine
Frey, Viola
European cultures, music and civilizations!
In order to receive detailed information, please call
484.270.8668 or 215.917.7391
En Pays Cathare: Roseline Cousin in front of a very
studious audience
Chocolatier Robert Randolph ready for a delicious evening
The European Academy for Travel and
Rolf Charlston invite you to discover
France and other European destinations!
With our professional help and in very
small groups (7-12 people). You will
learn, taste, discover and enjoy French
and other European cultures, music and
civilizations!
Barbara Pope signing her book Cezanne’s Quarry.
Mardi Gras and Barbara Pope photos courtesy of Bonnie Squires
In order to receive detailed
information, please call
484.270.8668 or 215.917.7391
Alliance Française School
La grande fête annuelle des étudiants de l’Alliance Française
La remise des prix et la
fête de la musique
Come to our annual party in honor of our students.
We will also celebrate la fête de la musique with our
own singers and musicians.
Friday, June 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at the Alliance Française
Prière de réserver avant le 14 juin.
La Remise des prix
Nom_ _____________________________________________________________________________________
Classe________________________________________ Professeur______________________________________ Je vais assister à la Remise de Prix_________; je serai accompagné(e) par_______personnes.
Ma contribution au buffet:
■ fromage
■ dessert
■ vin
■ autre_ _______________________________________
Alliance Française, 1420 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. 215-735-5283. FAX 215-735-1181
Alliance Française School
Summer Session of Classes in Center City: June 7–August 14
Registration and placement
testing for new students:
Thursday, June 3, and Friday,
June 4, 12-2 & 4-6; Saturday,
June 5, 12-3
General Language Classes
101 introduces the first-time student to
speaking, listening, reading, and writing
in French with a strong vocabulary for
talking about oneself and others, asking
questions, responding in the affirmative
and the negative, using a large group of
verbs and a varied vocabulary.
102-106: Continuation of 101 presenting a natural progression of work with
grammar and vocabulary.
201 reviews, refines and expands material of 101-106 at the intermediate level
202-206 present new material in selfcontained units with an emphasis on
conversation, reading and writing skills
at the intermediate level.
300 levels are advanced intermediate
conversation courses, with a grammar
review and a text for reading and discussion (literary texts and/or articles from
the media).
350 is an advanced conversation course
for those who wish to continue their review of grammar, while reading a variety
of texts.
400 is advanced conversation level using
current events as a base for discussion.
401 is an advanced conversation level
with literary texts.
Special Classes
French for Travel
For beginning French students who want
to get the most of a visit to France. Instruction in the basics of French language
and culture, with focus on conversation,
telling time, getting around, making reservations, restaurant survival, exchanging
money, shopping, etc…
10 Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
with Heba Elwardani - $270 + book.
10:00 a.m.
Monday
12:00 noon
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
101
201
204
301
304
Lit I
101
102
103
104
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
102
104
401
105
106
202
102
104
307
350
Travel
102
105
201
401
Bus. Fr.
201
307
314
Cinéma
101
102
105
102
315
313
350 z
101
103
202
305
312
Lit II
101
313
Littérature
with Roseline Cousin
Cet été, nous vous offrons deux cours de
littérature : Un cours de 5 semaines de
17: 30 à 19 :30 les lundis, à partir du
28 juin. - $140 + livre ; Un cours de 5
semaines, les mardis de 17 : 30 à 19 :30 à
partir du 13 juillet - $140 + livre
Pour le premier cours, nous lirons
L’élégance du hérisson de Muriel
Bar­­bery : A qui se fier ? Renée Michel,
57 ans, concierge d’un de ces beaux immeubles d’un quartier chic de Paris, protège son jardin secret de philosophie érudite et de passion d’art asiatique derrière
une allure revêche et salement dépenaillée. Paloma, 12 ans, vit à la même adresse
« dans un appartement de riches ». Sous
des manières obéissantes, elle promène
autour d’elle un regard d’une terrible
lucidité. Pour son treizième anniversaire,
elle a d’ailleurs décidé de se suicider….
Pour le deuxième cours, nous lirons 2
livres d’Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt. More
information to come.
Business French:
Improve your business language skills,
develop vocabulary, and learn about the
major business issues and events of contemporary France. This course can also
103
301
Friday
313
Saturday
101
103
children
beginner
(9:30)
See
children’s
course descriptions
page 6
be used to prepare for the DFP Affaires
C1 exams (Diplôme de Français Professionnel Affaires C1) of the French Chamber
of Commerce.
This course consists of 6 thematical
units, divided into five lessons each. The
subjects covered are Economic Actors,
Creators of Business, Human Resources,
Marketing, Professional Correspondence,
Results and Trends. The course treats
each unit thoroughly (vocabulary, definitions, some grammar, oral and written
exercises in class and at home), the goal
being to communicate orally and in writing while mastering the business jargon
pertinent to each subject.
Each 10-week session covers 2 units.
If you wish to take the exam for the
Diplôme de Français Professionnel Affaires
C1 delivered by the Chambre de Commerce de Paris, it is recommended that
you take all 3 sessions of the course. 10
Thursdays - 5:30 – 7:30 with Françoise
Crisci - $270 + book
Cinéma
Discussion approfondie des films, travail
de recherche de la part des élèves. Intermédiaires –avancés. 10 mardis à 7 :30
avec Norman Ellman - $270 + materials
Alliance Française School
Immersion Courses
10:00 a.m. to 4:00.p.m. (Lunch included). Four levels: Beginner, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced. Maximum of six
students per class. Classes represent 6 hours of intensive work with one subject area and are geared toward conversation with reviews of grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary. The cost is $140.
Call now to reserve a space at 215 735-5283.
Next Immersion Course: June 26. (Les Vacances) These classes are very popular. Register early!
Immersion Course
■ June 26
■ Beginner
■ Basic
■ Intermediate ■ Advanced
Name_______________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________
Telephone (day)____________________ (evening)____________________________________
e-mail_______________________________________________________________________
Amount of check _______________ Please make checks payable to Alliance Française and mail with this tear-off to
Alliance Française, 1420 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
■ Visa ■ MC ■ Discover #_ ____________________________ Expiration date_ ___________________
Signature_ _________________________________________________ Sec. Code_ ___________________
Please note: Refunds or credits will be issued only if office is notified of cancellation 24 hours in advance.
French for Children : Beginner’s class: Saturdays at 9:30 with Monique Coval — $130
Basic and Intermediate levels: Dates to be decided — On Saturday with Sonya Boulafrakh.
Registration Form: Center City
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Course number: __________
Business French
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Summer 2010
Littérature
French for Travel
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Enfants intermediate
Enfants beginner
Name____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone (day)___________________ (evening)_ __________________e-mail_________________________________
I Prefer to pay with ■ Visa ■ MC Card ■ Discover #____________________________ Exp. Date:______________________Sec. Code__________
Signature-______________________________________________________________________________________________
Amount of check _______________ Please make checks payable to Alliance Française and mail with this tear-off to Alliance
Française, 1420 Walnut Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Reminder: student enrollment is dependent receipt of payment for
tuition and materials. Alliance Française is unable to offer refunds after the first week of classes or credits after the third week of classes.
I. French Table at Garces Trading Co.
Monday, June 28, at 12:00 noon. Enclosed please find a check payable to Alliance Française for:
________Members @ $30.00 or ___________ @ 33.00 (wine); ___________ Non-members @ $35.00 or ______________@ $38.00 (wine)
Amount of check: ______________________ Telephone:_______________ Name_ ____________________________________ Deadline: June 27
View of Beynac, the Dordogne
MEMBERSHIP!
$20.00
$45.00
$75.00
$120.00
Students (with photocopy of current I.D. card)
Individual Family
Benefactor
___ New Member
___ Renewing member
Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________
Address_ ____________________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone_ _______________________ Evening_ _______________________________
Profession_ _____________________________ E-Mail_ _______________________________
Enclosed are my membership dues of $______________Please accept my tax-deductible contribution of $_______________
Make checks payable to Alliance Française and mail with tear-off to Alliance Française, 1420 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
FRENCH PHILADELPHIA: the perfect gift!
Many will be delighted with this colorful guide to the French presence in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, both yesterday and today.
Visitors and residents alike will learn much about the culture and history
of the region relating to momentous events and prominent French individuals. The French presence in Philadelphia has contributed treasures
and beauty to the cityscape, furnishing tangible evidence of the historical
and philosophical ties between France and the United States — ties that
date from the birth of our nation and continue to the present day. A gem
of a book, to be treasured and referred to often, featuring 59 color photographs and illustrations; Philadelphia neighborhood maps; extensive
index guide. Also available in French.
You can order a copy of French Philadelphia or Philadelphie à la française by sending tear-off.....back to the Alliance Française or by going to
our web site www.afphila.com and downloading the order form.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
www.afphila.com
1420 Walnut Street, Suite 700
Alliance Française de Philadelphie