SMALL CLASSES
PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION
Class Information
The Alliance
Française of Tampa offers high-quality French language classes year
round. We have been offering French classes in the Tampa Bay area for
more than 20 years. Classes run in eight-week sessions, two hours per
week. Class size is 4 to 8 students.
For
class and individual lesson prices, email
Frenchtampa@aol.com. Please specify your level of French. All
classes follow a conversational method: listen, repeat, respond,
complete written exercises.
Private Classes
One-on-one to fit your level and needs.
Minimum of 4 hours, payable in groups of 4 or 8 hours. Meet at your
place of business or home if desired. For remote locations, there will
be a
transportation fee of $10. Rate is $50 an hour
group Classes
Levels of Classes:
Beginning Level 1 - Introduction to the sounds of the language and
pronunciation. Some present tense verbs are used in simple expressions,
such as what to say when you meet someone. Concepts of Masculine or
Feminine, how to use certain prepositions.
Beginning Level 2 - Sentence constructions, ability to answer simple
questions, the use of demonstrative and possessive adjectives, how to
form questions and respond in the negative. More vocabulary is
introduced, including irregular verbs.
Beginning Level 3 - Introduction of the Passé Composé and Imparfait. Use
of "en" and "y." Additional vocabulary plus comparatives and
superlatives.
Intermediate
Levels—Telephone
interview required if student has not taken Beginning Level classes with
us.
Intermediate Level 1 - Brief review of Beginning Levels content.
Introduction of the future and conditional tenses, increased vocabulary. In-depth review of the present and past tenses in simple
conversation. Some dictation and written assignments, building up a
vocabulary.
Intermediate Level 2 - Continued use of future and conditional verb
tenses in conversation. Introduction to the subjunctive verb tense.
How-to topics, such as telephone use, expressions of sympathy and
congratulations, asking and receiving directions, how to rent a car,
request a train ticket, etc.
Intermediate
Level 3
- Vocabulary, additional writing practice, completing sentences using
sequence of verb tenses. Using prepositions correctly (pour, dans, en
jusqu'a, etc.). Short presentations required.
Advanced Conversation
- Group
interaction motivated by instructor topics and assignments, including
grammar and vocabulary review as required. Guaranteed to increase
the students vocabulary and skill in oral communication. Short
presentations required.
Writing Class
Emphasizes written skills, learning through dictation, essays, letter
writing
– guaranteed to expand grammatical skills.
Children's classes
French and German
for children
Introductory classes to teach students
the sounds of the language and begin conversational skills.
Fun French for Children
Ages 5-12—learn through songs and games. Only one hour a week.
Telephone Private French
Lessons
Take advantage of 4 private lessons of thirty minutes each by phone with
an experienced, native speaker of French. These private lessons are
setup to fit your schedule between 7 AM and 10 PM and can be made from
home, work, or anywhere you are, even out of town.
Telephone skills and understanding are critical for those doing business
with French speaking companies. In addition, these sessions will aid
comprehension levels and banish fear of speaking French on the phone.
Professional teachers will stage subject matter and content to fit
student's needs.
Specialty Classes
●How to prepare for a trip
to France
●Language Workshop – for students who need to brush up on grammar
●Business French for the Intermediate or Advanced Student
●On-site Instruction for Business Executives – French at your office
●French Perspectives—French
history, culture and customs through
literature and poetry—for
Intermediate to Advanced students.
Click here for a Class Enrollment Form