French - Evening

Reminder: Advanced registration and payment is required.

Classes are listed below. For Winter and Spring 2023, all French classes will be live and interactive on Zoom.


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.

Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com for information or to be on a notification list for Fall 2023 dates.


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. $ 109) + $text. Text information to follow.
Mon., 4/3, 17, 24; 5/1, 8, 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; taught online using Zoom. NOTE: No class on 4/10. Makeup, if needed, is 5/22.


French: Beginner, Part 3 - Evening
This class is for people who had some exposure to French but need refreshing. The emphasis is on basic communication, grammar and pronunciation.

Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com for information or to be on a notification list for Fall 2023 dates.


French: Intermediate - Evening
Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com for information or to be on a notification list for Fall 2023 dates.


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
To succeed as a female artist in the 18th century was astonishing; to do so in an age of violent political upheaval was almost miraculous.  With patience, diplomacy, and stunning talent, Elizabeth Vigée LeBrun not only established her position in the court of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI, but went on to produce  portraits that read like a list of who’s who in European royalty.  Instructor: Nancy Maxwell.

1 Session $ 29 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 25)
Click here to view several Art History classes.


Diego Velazquez – The Painter’s Painter
As painter to the royal court of Spain, it was Velazquez’s role to create images of King Philip IV and his family and record major events of the era.  It was his talent to produce portraits of piercing realism and truth; it was his genius to do it through the seemingly effortless handling of sensuous paint.  An exploration of his life and masterful works is a delight for the eye and spirit. Instructor: Nancy Maxwell.

1 Session $ 29 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 25)
Click here to view several Art History classes.


European History - Coming this Fall!

Click here to view several European History classes.