1. 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.
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Term classes… Themed workshops… Immersion

2. AF Portland Snapshot #11 in the U.S. in size
Four full terms each year, each 10 weeks long. Classes meet for 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.

3. 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 ( ; Saison)
Straddle multiple levels ; good choice for a 2nd weekly class

4. 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***

5. 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***

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

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

8. 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!

9. Immersion Summer, winter or spring

10. 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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