Term classes… Themed workshops… Immersion Introductions – LW, Jane/Rouen, LindaF pedg mgr. All three from current-generation culturally mixed families so we have a lot of direct experience not only in teaching FLE but also in the ramifications of venting in other languages. Format: 1hr Eng 1 hr Fr. Transitioning. Take notes but will get handouts on leaving. Pub for the AF: 8th lgst in the US, 2000 enrollments, more and more workshops; spring term starting end March. Visit us after the event for mbr/classes info. Creative Ideas: Term classes… Themed workshops… Immersion

AF Portland Snapshot #11 in the U.S. in size Four full terms each year, each 10 weeks long. Classes meet for 22.5 hours total, once per week. Current fall term has close to 400 students (total) in group classes and private lessons. Also offered: intersession (short) terms, December term, workshops and periodic immersion programs.

Introduced 1.5 years ago Transition between 100 and 200 levels : CPR106 (A2) & CPR 206 (B1) Fill in the learning gaps, correct bad habits, focus on oral expression Review 5 successive courses of grammar (101-105; 201-205 Saison) Straddle multiple levels ; good choice for a 2nd weekly class

CPR: Three Resources 1) Binder with copied pages of conversation topics by unit (Saison 1 or 2), handouts, song lyrics, API 2) Pronunciation exercises 3) Grammar review with corrected exercises ***Syllabus sample – Fiche 1***

Perfectionnement Based on the program offered during our Summer Immersion week B1/B2 4 competencies with focus on grammar review Drill to instill reflex responses Dictée, recordings, and video clips Clinique phonétique Straddle multiple levels; good choice for a 2nd weekly class ***Syllabus sample – Fiche 2***

Themed Workshops Varying lengths: Two hours Four hours Six hours total

Bootcamps! MULTIPLE LEVELS – A1+ to B2 Subjunctive Verb conjugation Prepositions Past tenses

Venting in French Evening event – (PPT presented first in English, repeated in French A2+) Acceptable & unacceptable ways to vent Taboo words, (C-bombs, P- bombs) Foutre vs. Ficher Cultural, linguistic differences of register, generation and habit Open mic gaffes & video examples Audience participation!

Immersion Summer, winter or spring

Immersion 5, 4 or 3 days – daily from 9:30-16:30 A la une – Rfi daily broadcast 2 hours a.m. classes Lunch in a restaurant or catered picnic at the school 2.5 hours p.m. classes; séances pratiques Guided visit to Portland Art Museum - francophone docent Meditation & breathing exercises – French yoga instructor ***Program sample – Fiche 3***

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