French ~ Evening and Day

Reminder: Advanced registration and payment is required.

Check back here in March for Spring dates with some updates for all Languages.


French: Beginner, Part 1
This course is for people who are new to French. The emphasis is on basic communication, grammar and pronunciation. Students should bring Communication Progressive du Francais - niveau debutant 2e edition to class. Taught by Francoise Lampe. Additionally, a $5 materials fee will be collected by the instructor at the first class. Instructor information to follow. Instructor Francoise Lampe is a native of France and returns to her homeland frequently. She has taught many French classes to adults. Weather date is 2/26.

6 Sessions $ 113 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 90) + $mtls.
Tue., 1/15, 22, 29; 2/5, 12 & 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Veteran’s Park School


French: Beginner, Part 2
This class is for those who have completed one or two semesters of the French beginner class or have had some exposure to French. You will pick up the fundamentals of conversational French whether your goal is to prepare for travel to France or Quebec or achieve personal enrichment. In addition to speaking and comprehension, the course will also stress basic grammar, reading and writing. Students should bring Communication Progressive du Francais - niveau debutant 2e edition to class. Taught by Francoise Lampe. Additionally, a $5 materials fee will be collected by the instructor at the first class. Instructor information to follow. Instructor Francoise Lampe is a native of France and returns to her homeland frequently. She has taught many French classes to adults.

5 Sessions $ 94 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 75) + $mtls.
Tue., 3/26; 4/2, 9; 23 & 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Veteran’s Park School


French: Advanced ~ Day
For students who have had at least 3 years (or equivalent) of high school French.  The course emphasizes being able to converse with relative ease in French on any number of topics. Readings will include French short stories and current articles in French from publications such as “Le Figaro.” Materials will be provided by instructor, Alyson Piro, for a $10 fee. Make up date (if needed) is 1/16 or 3/13.

7 Sessions $ 129 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 103) + $mtls.
Wed., 1/9, 23, 30; 2/13, 20, 27 & 3/6 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Annex


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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.