French - Evening


Reminder: Advanced registration and payment is required.

Classes are listed below. For Fall 2023, some classes are in person and some are on Zoom. Please note location for each course below.


French: Beginner, Part 1 - Evening
Let's start from scratch! This class is for people who have no experience of French, but would like to start building the foundation and become familiar with the practical, everyday usage. Along the way, we will explore aspects of French culture and history to tantalize those considering a visit to France. Instructor Nancy Maxwell was a teacher and counselor in an international school in Switzerland for more than twenty years. She had the opportunity to familiarize herself with the palaces and cathedrals of European cities, to savor the extraordinary wealth of artistic treasure that they contain, and to walk in the very footsteps of historical figures. She has taught French for Travelers previously in Ridgefield and has extensive travel experience in France. CLICK here to view her history classes.

6 Sessions (9 hours) $ 128 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 113) + $ text. A new text may be added to supplement the free online text the class has been using. Details to follow.
Tue., 10/3, 10, 17, 24; 11/7, 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; taught online using Zoom.


French: Beginner, Part 2 - Evening
This class is for people who have taken part 1 (see above) or equivalent and would like to continue building the foundation and become familiar with the practical, everyday usage. Along the way, we will explore aspects of French culture and history to tantalize those considering a visit to France. Instructor Nancy Maxwell was a teacher and counselor in an international school in Switzerland for more than twenty years. She had the opportunity to familiarize herself with the palaces and cathedrals of European cities, to savor the extraordinary wealth of artistic treasure that they contain, and to walk in the very footsteps of historical figures. She has taught French for Travelers previously in Ridgefield and has extensive travel experience in France. CLICK here to view her history classes.

6 Sessions (9 hours) $ 128 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 113) + $ text. A new text may be added to the online text the class has been using. Details to follow.
Mon., 10/16, 23, 30; 11/6, 13, 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; taught online using Zoom.


French: Intermediate - Evening
This class is a continuation of the intermediate course. We will work on different aspects of the language and develop our pronunciation and vocabulary. The class will feature a discussion workshop with different topics using different tools; a reading workshop using a variety of genres of books and articles; and a communication workshop. Instructor Elhem Lansburg is a native of France. She holds a BA and is licensed in French Literature and History of Constitutional Law. She also holds a Masters in Law and worked as an Attorney for 15 years. She has traveled extensively and has run a variety of educational programs for adults. She has taught all levels of French for many years with Alliance Francaise, prepares French exams and assesses proficiency levels for French certification. Text and other materials will be downloadable.

8 Sessions (8 hours) $ 102 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 87)
Wed., 10/4, 11, 18, 25; 11/1, 8, 15, 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. Let us know if you need Zoom.



Why Learn a Foreign Language? in Person? or Online with active Instruction and Participation?

Step away from a rote computer program and into live, active learning of a foreign language.

Absorb news as heard in another country.

Visit another country to see the sites, converse, eat, and enjoy the culture.

Use original genealogical sources.



Art History - Coming this Fall!


Elizabeth Vigée LeBrun

Diego Velazquez – The Painter’s Painter

Jacques Louis David

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European History - Coming this Fall!


The French Civil War - The Valois Dynasty

The Perils of Power - 150 Years of the French Monarchy

The French Revolution

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