May
4
9:30 AM09:30

One-day Advanced Beginner & Intermediate Workshop!

This workshop is designed to help Advanced Beginner & Intermediate students to brush up and reinforce their French skills. The workshop gives you the opportunity to review important grammar points, extend your vocabulary and boost your oral proficiency and fluency by speaking French all day. You will also be able to more accurately assess your grasp of the French language and start bringing your skills up to the next level.

During this one-day immersion Workshop you will work on:

  • Conjugating verbs in the present, past & futur tenses.

  • Improving your oral comprehension by focusing on the verb form!

  • Asking questions & using negation forms.

  • Improvising a conversation based on real-life situations.

  • Extending your French vocabulary, discovering useful and commons expressions.

Workshop will run from 9:30am till 3:30pm.
Lunch in not included, please bring your own.

The workshop will be taking place 4 State Road in Kittery, Maine.
$125 per student.

Space is limited.

For more info contact Jean-Christophe at info@activefrenchschool.com
or at (603)-828-4364


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Apr
6
9:30 AM09:30

One-day Intermediate & Advanced Intensive Workshop!

This workshop is designed to help intermediate and advanced students to brush up and reinforce their French skills. The workshop gives you the opportunity to review important grammar points, extend your vocabulary and boost your oral proficiency and fluency by speaking French all day. You will also be able to more accurately assess your grasp of the French language and start bringing your skills up to the next level.

During the intermediate one-day immersion you will work on:

  • Improving your oral comprehension (comprendre une anecdote).

  • Telling a story (raconter une anecdote).

  • Using the passive voice & the expressions of time while telling a story.

  • Reviewing common words & expressions used in a casual conversation.

  • Improvising a discussion based on a script.

Workshop will run from 9:30am till 3:30pm.
Lunch in not included, please bring your own.

The workshop will be taking place in Kittery, Maine.
$125 per student.

Space is limited.

For more info contact Jean-Christophe at info@activefrenchschool.com
or at (603)-828-4364


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Mar
12
5:00 PM17:00

A Conversation in French in person!

NEW SESSION FOR ADVANCED BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE & STUDENTS!
Come join us to converse in French in a group setting!

      We're having fun speaking French! If you’d like to practice what you learned in class or just brush-up on your French skills to feel more confident speaking in a casual conversation and get as much practice as possible, this class is for you! I will lead the conversation and help you fine tune your French as we move along through the discussion.This class is limited to 5 students, but open to anyone who speaks just enough of French!

Cette discussion en français doit être à la fois amusante, vivante et instructive !

Our next conversation in French will be on

March 12 from 5 to 6:30 pm in Kittery! 


The price of the class is $30! You can pay by Venmo (@Jean-Christophe-Barre), PayPal or by check mailed to Jean-Christophe Barré 4 State Road in Kittery, 03904, ME.
A bientôt
Jean-Christophe 

 For more info contact Jean-Christophe at info@activefrenchschool.com or (603) 828-4364.

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Mar
9
9:30 AM09:30

One-day Intermediate & Advanced Intensive Workshop!

This workshop is designed to help intermediate and advanced students to brush up and reinforce their French skills. The workshop gives you the opportunity to review important grammar points, extend your vocabulary and boost your oral proficiency and fluency by speaking French all day. You will also be able to more accurately assess your grasp of the French language and start bringing your skills up to the next level.

During the intermediate one-day immersion you will work on:

  • Improving your oral comprehension (comprendre une anecdote).

  • Telling a story (raconter une anecdote).

  • Using the passive voice & the expressions of time while telling a story.

  • Reviewing common words & expressions used in a casual conversation.

  • Improvising a discussion based on a script.

Workshop will run from 9:30am till 3:30pm.
Lunch in not included, please bring your own.

The workshop will be taking place in Kittery, Maine.
$115 per student.

Space is limited.

For more info contact Jean-Christophe at info@activefrenchschool.com
or at (603)-828-4364


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Jan
10
to Mar 6

Conversational Online Classes!

We’re having fun speaking French every other week !

Here is the new schedule for the next coming weeks:
Our first conversational class for Intermediate and Advanced levels will be on January 10 from 4:15 to 5:45 pm! Each class last 90 minutes! Here is the schedule for next coming weeks:
January 10:  4:15 to 5:45 pm
January 24:  4:15 to 5:45 pm
February 7:  4:15 to 5:45 pm
February 21: 4:15 to 5:45 pm
Mars 6: 4:15 to 5:45 pm

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One-day Beginner & Advanced Beginner Workshop.
Sep
16
9:30 AM09:30

One-day Beginner & Advanced Beginner Workshop.

This workshop is designed to help Beginner & Advanced Beginner students brush up and reinforce their French skills. The workshop gives you the opportunity to review important grammar points, extend your vocabulary and boost your oral proficiency and fluency by speaking French all day. You will feel more confident before your next trip to Paris! You will also be able to more accurately assess your grasp of the French language and start bringing your skills up to the next level.

During this one-day immersion Workshop you will learn or review:

  • Conjugating verbs in the present tense & passé composé

  • How to increase your oral comprehension skills focusing on the verb

  • Asking questions & using negation forms

  • Improvise a conversation based on real-life situations

  • Extend French vocabulary: useful and commons expressions

     

Workshop will run from 9:30am till 3:30pm.
Lunch in not included, please bring your own.

The workshop will be taking place at 4, State Road in Kittery.
$115 per student.

Space is limited.

For more info contact Jean-Christophe at info@activefrenchschool.com
or at (603)-828-4364

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Jun
10
9:30 AM09:30

One-day Intermediate & Advanced Intensive Workshop!

This workshop is designed to help intermediate and advanced students to brush up and reinforce their French skills. The workshop gives you the opportunity to review important grammar points, extend your vocabulary and boost your oral proficiency and fluency by speaking French all day. You will also be able to more accurately assess your grasp of the French language and start bringing your skills up to the next level.

During the intermediate one-day immersion you will learn or review:

  • Reviewing verbs conjugation & the passive voice

  • Revue de presse in French: summarizing an article

  • Debating, discussing on different topics

  • Extending French vocabulary: slang and commons expressions

  • Improving oral comprehension 

Workshop will run from 9:30am till 3:30pm.
Lunch in not included, please bring your own.

The workshop will be taking place in Kittery, Maine.
$115 per student.

Space is limited.

For more info contact Jean-Christophe at info@activefrenchschool.com
or at (603)-828-4364

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Jan
25
to Mar 22

Conversational Online Classes!

We’re having fun speaking French every other week !

Our new session of conversational group classes on Zoom will start on January 25 2023 from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 6:30 pm! Each class last 90 minutes !

Here is the new schedule for the next coming weeks:
Our first conversational class for Intermediate and Advanced levels will be on January 25 from 6:30 to 8 pm! Each class last 90 minutes! Here is the schedule for next coming weeks:
January 25 at 6:30 pm
February 8 at 6:30 pm
February 22 at 6:30 pm
March 8 at 6:30 pm
March 22 at 6:30 pm

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Jun
15
to Jul 27

Conversational Online Classes!

We’re having fun speaking French every other week !

Our new session of conversational group classes on Zoom will start on June 15 from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 6:30 pm! Each class last 90 minutes !

Here is the new schedule for the next coming weeks:
Our first conversational class for Intermediate and Advanced levels will be on March 30 from 6:30 to 8 pm! Each class last 90 minutes! Here is the schedule for next coming weeks:
June 15 at 6:30 pm
June 29 at 6:30 pm
Jully 13 at 6:30 pm
July 27 at 6:30 pm




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Mar
30
to May 25

Conversational Online Classes!

We’re having fun speaking French every other week !

Our new session of conversational group classes on Zoom will start on March 30 from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 6:30 pm! Each class last 90 minutes !

Here is the new schedule for the next coming weeks:
Our first conversational class for Intermediate and Advanced levels will be on March 30 from 6:30 to 8 pm! Each class last 90 minutes! Here is the schedule for next coming weeks:
March 30 at 6:30 pm
April 13 at 6:30 pm
April 27 at 6:30 pm
May 11 at 6:30 pm

May 25 at 6:30


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Mar
25
to Apr 22

Conversational Online Classes for Beginners !

We’re having fun speaking French every other week !

Our new session of conversational group classes on Zoom will start on April 1 from 10:30 to 11:30 am.
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 10:30 am

Here is the new schedule for the next coming weeks:
Our first conversational class for Intermediate and Advanced levels will be on April 1 from 10:30 to 11:30 am! Here is the schedule for next coming weeks:

March 25 at 10:30 am
April 1 at 10:30 am
April 8 at 10:30 am
April 15 at 10:30 am

April 22 at 10:30 am




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Jan
19
to Mar 2

Conversational Online Classes! New Session!

We’re having fun speaking French every other week !

Our new session of conversational group classes on Zoom will start on January 19 from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 6:30 pm! Each class last 90 minutes !

Here is the new schedule for the next coming weeks:
Our first conversational class for Intermediate and Advanced levels will be on January 19 from 6:30 to 8 pm! Each class last 90 minutes! Here is the schedule for next coming weeks:
January 19 at 6:30 pm
February 2 at 6:30 pm
February 16 at 6:30 pm
March 2 1 at 6:30 pm


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Nov
3
to Dec 8

Conversational Online Classes! New Session!

We’re having fun speaking French every week !

Our new session of conversational group classes on Zoom will start on November 3 from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 6:30 pm! 

*If you do not have Zoom on your computer yet, you will need to download the Zoom meeting software.  For more info go to: https://zoom.us/download
 Each class last 90 minutes !

Here is the new schedule for the next coming weeks:
Our first conversational class will be on November 3  from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
Each class last 90 minutes! Here is the schedule for next coming weeks:
November 3 at 6:30 pm
November 10 at 6:30 pm
November 17 at 6:30 pm
December 1 at 6:30 pm
December 8 at 6:30 pm

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Aug
14
9:30 AM09:30

One-day Intermediate & Advanced Intensive Workshop with Jean-Christophe!

This workshop is designed to help intermediate and advanced students to brush up and reinforce their French skills. The workshop gives you the opportunity to review important grammar points, extend your vocabulary and boost your oral proficiency and fluency by speaking French all day. You will also be able to more accurately assess your grasp of the French language and start bringing your skills up to the next level.

During this one-day workshop you will:

  • Review the passive voice

  • Summarize an article & talk about the news in French

  • Debate, discuss on different topics

  • Extend your French vocabulary: slangs & common expressions

  • Improve your oral comprehension 

Workshop will run from 9:30am till 3:30pm.
Lunch in not included, please bring your own.

The workshop will be taking place at 4 State Road in Kittery, Maine.
$95 per student.

Space is limited.

For more info contact Jean-Christophe at info@activefrenchschool.com
or at (603)-828-4364

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Jul
10
9:30 AM09:30

One-day Intermediate & Advanced Intensive Workshop with Jean-Christophe!

This workshop is designed to help intermediate and advanced students to brush up and reinforce their French skills. The workshop gives you the opportunity to review important grammar points, extend your vocabulary and boost your oral proficiency and fluency by speaking French all day. You will also be able to more accurately assess your grasp of the French language and start bringing your skills up to the next level.

During this one-day workshop you will:

  • Review the passive voice

  • Summarize an article & talk about the news in French

  • Debate, discuss on different topics

  • Extend your French vocabulary: slangs & common expressions

  • Improve your oral comprehension 

Workshop will run from 9:30am till 3:30pm.
Lunch in not included, please bring your own.

The workshop will be taking place at 4 State Road in Kittery, Maine.
$95 per student.

Space is limited.

For more info contact Jean-Christophe at info@activefrenchschool.com
or at (603)-828-4364

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Jun
26
3:00 PM15:00

Wine Tasting & Pétanque !

Come and join us for our special French event on June 26th !

Se rencontrer, parler, déguster
et s'amuser all in French !

Back to life again ! Let's get out to meet people, especially people who speak French and love French culture, like you and me !
Speak French with fellow students and francophiles, enjoy tasting some of my favorite French wines with light appetizers, and play pétanque* - the iconic French ball-game from the South of France !

It's all about having fun !

This opportunity is open to anyone who speaks just a little bit of French.
We will be hosting the event at Paul and Michelle's house, my dear friends who love the game and built a special court to play pétanque*.

Where: 150 Pinehurst Road, Portsmouth
When: 3 to 7pm on June 26th with a rain date of June 27th
Price: $85
You can pay by Venmo, PayPal or by check.
Please RSVP before June 20.
.Looking forward to this event!

A bientôt !
Jean-Christophe

*PÉTANQUE: A game of French Origin in which steel balls are thrown toward a target ball (un cochonet in French), played outside on a roughly surfaced rectangular court.
The word pétanque comes from Povencal,petanco, foot planted like a stake, in reference to the fact that players must throw boules from within a small designated area and both feet touching the ground.

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May
19
to Jun 16

Conversational Online Classes! New Session!

We’re having fun speaking French every week !

Our new session of conversational group classes on Zoom will start on February 24 from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 6:30 pm! 

*If you do not have Zoom on your computer yet, you will need to download the Zoom meeting software.  For more info go to: https://zoom.us/download
 Each class last 90 minutes !

Here is the new schedule for the next coming weeks:
Our first conversational class will be on April 7 from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
Each class last 90 minutes! Here is the schedule for next coming weeks:
May 19 at 6:30 pm
May 26 at 6:30 pm
June 2 at 6:30 pm
June 9 at 6:30 pm
June 16 at 6:30 pm

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Apr
7
to May 5

Conversational Online Classes! New Session!

We’re having fun speaking French every week !

Our new session of conversational group classes on Zoom will start on February 24 from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 6:30 pm! 

*If you do not have Zoom on your computer yet, you will need to download the Zoom meeting software.  For more info go to: https://zoom.us/download
 Each class last 90 minutes !

Here is the new schedule for the next coming weeks:
Our first conversational class will be on April 7 from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
Each class last 90 minutes! Here is the schedule for next coming weeks:
April 7 at 6:30 pm
April 14 at 6:30 pm
April 21 at 6:30 pm
April 28 at 6:30 pm
May 5 at 6:30 pm

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Feb
24
to Mar 24

Conversational Online Classes! New Session!

We’re having fun speaking French every week !

Our new session of conversational group classes on Zoom will start on February 24 from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 6:30 pm! 

*If you do not have Zoom on your computer yet, you will need to download the Zoom meeting software.  For more info go to: https://zoom.us/download
 Each class last 90 minutes !

Here is the new schedule for the next coming weeks:
February 24 at 6:30 pm
March 3 at 6:30 pm
March 10 at 6:30 pm
March 17 at 6:30 pm
March 24 at 6:30 pm

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Dec
2
to Dec 30

Conversational Online Classes! New Session!

We’re having fun speaking French every week !

Our new session of conversational group classes on Zoom will start on December 2 from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 6:30 pm! 

*If you do not have Zoom on your computer yet, you will need to download the Zoom meeting software.  For more info go to: https://zoom.us/download
 Each class last 90 minutes !

Here is the new schedule for the next coming weeks:
December 2 at 6:30 pm
December 9 at 6:30 pm
December 16 at  6:30 pm
December 23 at 6:30 pm
December 30 at 6:30 pm

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Oct
21
to Nov 18

Conversational Online Classes! New Session!

We’re having fun speaking French every week !

Our new session of conversational group classes on Zoom will start on September 16 from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 6:30 pm! 

*If you do not have Zoom on your computer yet, you will need to download the Zoom meeting software.  For more info go to: https://zoom.us/download
 Each class last 90 minutes !

Here is the new schedule for the next coming weeks:
October 21 at 6:30 pm
October 28 at 6:30 pm
November 4 at  6:30 pm
November 11 at 6:30 pm
November 18 at 6:30 pm

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Sep
16
to Oct 14

Conversational Online Classes! New Session!

We’re having fun speaking French every week !

Our new session of conversational group classes on Zoom will start on September 16 from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 6:30 pm! 

*If you do not have Zoom on your computer yet, you will need to download the Zoom meeting software.  For more info go to: https://zoom.us/download
 Each class last 90 minutes !

Here is the new schedule for next coming weeks:
September 16 at 6:30 pm
September 23 at 6:30 pm
September 30 at  6:30 pm
October 7 at 6:30 pm
October 14 at 6:30 pm

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Aug
12
to Sep 9

Conversational Online Classes! New Session!

We’re having fun speaking French every week !

Our new session of conversational group classes on Zoom will start on August 12 from 6:30 to 8 pm! 
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 6:30 pm! 

*If you do not have Zoom on your computer yet, you will need to download the Zoom meeting software.  For more info go to: https://zoom.us/download
 Each class last 90 minutes !

Here is the new schedule for next coming weeks:
August 12 at 6:30 pm
August 19 at 6:30 pm
August 26 at  6:30 pm
September 2 at 6:30 pm
September 9 at 6:30 pm

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Jul
1
to Jul 29

Conversational Online Classes! New Session!

We’re having fun speaking every week !

Our new session of conversational group classes on Zoom will start on July 1 from 6:00 to 8 pm! 
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 6:30 pm! 

*If you do not have Zoom on your computer yet, you will need to download the Zoom meeting software.  For more info go to: https://zoom.us/download
 
Each class last 90 minutes !

Here is the new schedule for next coming weeks:
July 1 at 6:30 pm
July 8 at 6:30 pm
July 15 at  6:30 pm
June 22 at 6:30 pm
June 29 at 6:30 pm

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May
28
to Jun 25

Conversational Online Classes Schedule !

Our first conversational class on Zoom will be on May 28th from 6:00 to 7:30pm! 
You will receive a Zoom* invitation ahead of time so you can join the class at 6:00 pm! 

*If you do not have Zoom on your computer yet, you will need to download the Zoom meeting software.  For more info go to: https://zoom.us/download
 
Each class last 90 minutes !

Here is the schedule for next coming weeks:
May 28 at 6 pm
June 3 at 6:30 pm
June 11 at  6 pm
June 17 at 6:30 pm
June 25 at 6 pm

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Mar
28
9:30 AM09:30

One-day Intermediate & Advanced Intensive Workshop with Jean-Christophe

This workshop is designed to help intermediate and advanced students to brush up and reinforce their French skills. The workshop gives you the opportunity to review important grammar points, extend your vocabulary and boost your oral proficiency and fluency by speaking French all day. You will also be able to more accurately assess your grasp of the French language and start bringing your skills up to the next level.

During the intermediate one-day immersion you will learn or review:

  • Reviewing the passive voice

  • Revue de presse in French: summarizing an article

  • Debating, discussing on different topics

  • Extending French vocabulary: slang and commons expressions

  • Improving oral comprehension 

Workshop will run from 9:30am till 3:30pm.
Lunch in not included, please bring your own.

The workshop will be taking place in Kittery, Maine.
$95 per student.

Space is limited.

For more info contact Jean-Christophe at info@activefrenchschool.com
or at (603)-828-4364

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Feb
1
9:30 AM09:30

One-day Intermediate & Advanced Intensive Workshop with Jean-Christophe

This workshop is designed to help intermediate and advanced students to brush up and reinforce their French skills. The workshop gives you the opportunity to review important grammar points, extend your vocabulary and boost your oral proficiency and fluency by speaking French all day. You will also be able to more accurately assess your grasp of the French language and start bringing your skills up to the next level.

During the intermediate one-day immersion you will learn or review:

  • Using connector words

  • Oral presentation

  • Debating, discussing on different topics

  • Extending French vocabulary: slang and commons expressions

  • Improving oral comprehension 

Workshop will run from 9:30am till 3:30pm.
Lunch in not included, please bring your own.

The workshop will be taking place in Kittery, Maine.
$95 per student.

Space is limited.

For more info contact Jean-Christophe at info@activefrenchschool.com
or at (603)-828-4364

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Nov
23
9:30 AM09:30

One-day Intermediate & Advanced Intensive Workshop with Jean-Christophe

This workshop is designed to help intermediate and advanced students to brush up and reinforce their French skills. The workshop gives you the opportunity to review important grammar points, extend your vocabulary and boost your oral proficiency and fluency by speaking French all day. You will also be able to more accurately assess your grasp of the French language and start bringing your skills up to the next level.

During the intermediate one-day immersion you will learn or review:

  • Making comparisons

  • Revue de presse in French

  • Debating, discussing on different topics

  • Extending French vocabulary: slang and commons expressions

  • Improving oral comprehension 

Workshop will run from 9:30am till 3:30pm.
Lunch in not included, please bring your own.

The workshop will be taking place in Kittery, Maine.
$85 per student.

Space is limited.

For more info contact Jean-Christophe at info@activefrenchschool.com
or at (603)-828-4364

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Oct
26
9:30 AM09:30

One-day Advanced Beginner & Intermediate Intensive Workshop

This workshop is designed to help Advanced Beginner students brush up and reinforce their French skills. The workshop gives you the opportunity to review important grammar points, extend your vocabulary and boost your oral proficiency and fluency by speaking French all day. You will also be able to more accurately assess your grasp of the French language and start bringing your skills up to the next level.

During the Advanced Beginner one-day immersion you will learn or review:

  • General conjugation review

  • Review of French pronunciation

  • Negation forms

  • Extemporaneous dialogues based on real-life situations

  • Extending French vocabulary : useful and commons expressions

  • Improving oral comprehension 

Workshop will run from 9:30am till 3:30pm.
Lunch in not included, please bring your own.

The workshop will be taking place in Kittery, Maine.
$85 per student.

Space is limited.

For more info contact Jean-Christophe at info@activefrenchschool.com
or at (603)-828-4364

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Oct
19
9:30 AM09:30

One-day Intermediate & Advanced Intensive Workshop with Jean-Christophe

This workshop is designed to help intermediate and advanced students to brush up and reinforce their French skills. The workshop gives you the opportunity to review important grammar points, extend your vocabulary and boost your oral proficiency and fluency by speaking French all day. You will also be able to more accurately assess your grasp of the French language and start bringing your skills up to the next level.

During the intermediate one-day immersion you will learn or review:

  • Making comparisons

  • Revue de presse in French

  • Debating, discussing on different topics

  • Extending French vocabulary: slang and commons expressions

  • Improving oral comprehension 

Workshop will run from 9:30am till 3:30pm.
Lunch in not included, please bring your own.

The workshop will be taking place in Kittery, Maine.
$85 per student.

Space is limited.

For more info contact Jean-Christophe at info@activefrenchschool.com
or at (603)-828-4364

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Sep
28
9:30 AM09:30

One-day Intensive Workshop for Beginners with Jean-Christophe

This workshop is designed to absolute beginners or students who know a little bit of French. The workshop gives you the opportunity to get more confident speaking French and increase your oral comprehension skills and your pronunciation by reviewing the general rules about French phonetics. You will also learn or review the basics French grammar rules at a fast pace to improve your learning curb and move forward!

During this one-day immersion you will learn or review:

 - Greetings. Introducing yourself / someone else

- Conjugating basic verbs (être/avoir) and learn expressions

- Saying who you are (name, nationality, profession, age...)

- Learning about adjectives (forms and meanings)

- General tips about French pronunciation

- Numbers

 



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