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      <image:caption>La Bête humaine, often cited as a masterwork, tells a story that details the psychological dissolution of a working man named Jacques Lantier. On board a train bound for the French port city of Le Havre, stationmaster Roubard murders a man who seduced his beautiful young wife Severine. Jacques Lantier also seduces Severine, who tries to entice Lantier to murder the abusive and controlling Roubard. Lantier has urges and tendencies of his own however that change everything and bring the novel to a brilliant close. A suspenseful, violent psycholgical thriller written in 1890 by the brilliant Emile Zola.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>La Bête humaine, often cited as a masterwork, tells a story that details the psychological dissolution of a working man named Jacques Lantier. On board a train bound for the French port city of Le Havre, stationmaster Roubard murders a man who seduced his beautiful young wife Severine. Jacques Lantier also seduces Severine, who tries to entice Lantier to murder the abusive and controlling Roubard. Lantier has urges and tendencies of his own however that change everything and bring the novel to a brilliant close. A suspenseful, violent psycholgical thriller written in 1890 by the brilliant Emile Zola.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A beloved French classic, Le Petit Chose is an autobiographical memoir by Alphonse Daudet. Le Petit Chose recounts Daudet's early years from childhood, his teen years in boarding school, and goes on to chronicle his move to Paris where Daudet experienced his first successes as an author. Le Petit Chose is a lush and engaging story about childhood, growing up, and learning from mistakes. The novel was Daudet's first published, though not first written, work. Published in 1868. Join Club de Lecture at 2:00pm in the Board Room at Genuine Joe’s Coffee Shop on Anderson Lane, February 23, 2019.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Guy Roland is a detective who lost his memory ten years before the beginning of the story. When his employer retires and closes the detective agency where he has worked for eight years, Roland embarks on a search for his own identity. His investigations uncover clues to a life that seems to stop during World War II. Roland learns it’s likely he is Jimmy Stern, a Jewish Greek man who was living in Paris under an assumed name. With his memory partially back, Guy Roland goes to look for his friend Freddie. At the end of the novel Roland is about to follow the last clue that might unlock his past: an address on a street in Rome, the Via della Botteghe Obscure, where Jimmy Stern lived throughout the 1930s.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“I've been a regular student at Alliance Francaise since March 2020. It has been a joy to virtually meet with my classmates and fantastic teacher, Elisabeth. I can honestly say that it is one of the highlights of my week. Best of all, after starting with no knowledge whatsoever of the French language, I'm happy to say that I've progressed to being able to read, write, and speak at a beginner-level (simple conversations, but enough to be able to travel on without relying on Google translate). As you progress through the programs and lessons, they will do a good job of matching/keeping you with people at your skill-level so it's never uncomfortable - it feels like a very safe learning environment.“ - Audrey Chang</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Each week we practice speaking French aloud which has helped me gain confidence when reading and speaking. Elisabeth's in-the-moment corrections are helpful and she uses a variety of methods like videos, music, poetry which keep us all laughing." - Nicole Doggett “J’adore le yoga en français! I love the yoga class in French, both online and in person. It is a great way to practice French in a fun, new way! C’est le meilleur! It’s the best of multitasking - great yoga and a great opportunity to improve my French listening and comprehension! Merci beaucoup!” - Laura Moore</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“During the course, we engage in passionate discussion of many subjects both historical and modern in an atmosphere that serves to better our confidence. Additionally, we address various grammatical subjects which help us to better express ourselves both when speaking and writing. I would recommend it to any student who is passionate about the French language!” - Angela Marie Kent “We have a native French teacher, the discussions are very enriching, and we all have opportunities to participate in different ways. Reading in French is one of the most satisfying aspect of this class; it is never the same when I read a translated piece. All these reasons make my experience really gratifying and fulfilling.” - Medea Hatten</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Eléonore Le Corvaisier - Teacher &amp; AFA School Coordinator Eléonore was born and raised in Paris. She has a Master's in English Studies from the Sorbonne. Eléonore moved to the United States to attend the University of Illinois, where she was a teaching assistant in French for three years. She has been living in Austin since 2011 and teaching at the Alliance Francaise since 2017. She is working at the Alliance Francaise because she loves meeting motivated students of all ages and backgrounds, and accompanying them as they grow into competent speakers and culture savvy travelers. Her work is done when the students can make bilingual jokes. When she is not teaching Eleonore enjoys spelunking with fellow Texas cavers, hiking, gardening and reading.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Elisabeth Vedrine - Teacher Elisabeth was born and raised in Paris. She studied at L’Ecole Nationale Supérieur des Beaux Arts de Paris before moving to Austin, Texas in 1991. She later relocated, first to Grand Rapids Michigan and later Seattle, Washington. She spent more than a decade teaching art and French to schoolchildren as part of an after-school program. She also served as a French instructor for Inlingua, the French immersions program for employees of Motorola, and has worked as a private tutor. In 2013, Élisabeth returned to Texas and joined the Alliance Française of Austin. Élisabeth has worked with students of all ages. Quick to laugh, she has a wonderful sense of humour which she brings to the classroom knowing that fun is a key element for learning. She leads conversation classes for A1 students and pronunciation classes for all levels. Élisabeth loves cooking healthy foods, spending time outdoors enjoying nature and abstract painting.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Maryvonne Le Guilly - Teacher, Cafe Conversation &amp; Scholarship Lead Maryvonne was born and raised in Cholet, Francein the Loire Valley. She studied Liberal Arts and Foreign languages (English, Spanish) at the University in Nantes. She furthered her studies at ACC and the University of Texas. She embraces travel to other countries discovering different cultures and languages. Her travels have taken her to Spain, Italy, Madagascar,Germany, England, Netherland, Belguim, Switzerland, Mexico, Costa Rica and Canada. Maryvonne says, “Through my travels, I have learned the importance of communication, tolerance and patience having the opportunity to practice the languages I have studied.” She has been teaching all levels of French and the culture of France to adults and children at Alliance Francaise for thirteen years. She finds it so rewarding when her students travel to France and come back saying proudly that they were able to communicate with the locals. When not traveling or teaching, Maryvonne enjoys jogging, cycling, hiking and swmming.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Julia Podgorsek - Workshop Instructor &amp; Cine-Club Director Julia was born and raised in a parisian banlieue called Créteil. She graduated in 2013 from the Sorbonne Nouvelle with a Master's Degree in English and Film. In fall 2014, she moved to Austin and one year later created the Alliance Française Ciné-Club and started working at the Alliance as a French and Literature teacher. She's deeply involved in making French and Francophone culture accessible to people by shedding a different light on it. She also loves figuring out the learning process of each of her students and adapting her teaching methods to them. When she doesn't share her love for French and Film, she focuses on her passions for dancing and drumming.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nabila Fouchal - Teacher Nabila was born and grew up in Algeria and has Berber origin. From a very young age, she showed an interest in learning languages. Nabila got her first Bachelor's degree in French in 2009 from Mouloud Mammeri University, Algeria, afterwards she went to the Sorbonne University in France where she got a second Bachelors degree in Didactic of French as a Foreign Language and then a Masters Degree in Didactic of French Languages and graduated in 2013. Nabila started her teaching career as an intern at Sorbonne University, where she taught the DULF Program (Diplome Universitaire de Langue Francaise) for International Students. Nabila also taught Arabic for Children and Adults for over 3 years. After she regained her home country in 2013, she started working as a French teacher in Primary and High School. In 2015, she moved to Austin and Joined Education Française of Austin in 2019. Nabila spends most of her spare time with her two sweetheart children and also loves cooking especially Berber food.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Gilbert Seraphin Kond - Teacher &amp; AFA Event Moderator Gilbert is originally from Cameroon. He came to Austin recently by way of Brazil. Gilbert has a degree in management and a passion for languages and has been teaching French and math for 15 years. He is an avid sports fan and also loves scrabble, reading and travels. He is now leading AFA’s Salon de Conversation and Club de Lecture events.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Serge Brethe - Teacher Serge Brethe was born and raised in Paris, France. He has a Master's in English from Tulane and a PhD in poetry from the Sorbonne. During his first years in Austin, he taught French literature at the Ecole Francaise d'Austin, then became an English Composition teacher at ACC, and has been so for 25 years. He has been teaching French for Travelers at Alliance Francaise for 5 years now and relishes this opportunity to share his travel tips and bonnes adresses with students. When he is not teaching, Serge enjoys reading and writing poetry, swimming a Deep Eddy's, riding his bike and traveling the world.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Isabelle Sambuis - Teacher Originally from the Paris area, Isabelle studied Law in the University of Paris 10 Nanterre and has a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from the Institute of Gestion Sociale. Later, she bought her forever home in Provence, right next to the Auguste Renoir Museum. She loves reminiscing about the beaches of the French Riviera and the song of the cicadas. In 2010, Isabelle moved to the United States with her husband and 3 children. There, she started teaching French at the Alliance Francaise of Dallas and got the DELF PRIM Certification (Diploma in French Language Studies-Children) from the French Agency for International Matters in the Field of Education (CIEP). After relocating to Austin, she spent another 3 years teaching French at Education Francaise of Austin. She also helps high schoolers prepare for the AP French Test. In 2019, she proudly became a US citizen. Her students describe her as determined and supportive, as she continuously strives for greater achievements. When she doesn’t teach French, she loves to stretch out her legs in yoga, show off her dance moves in Zumba classes, and draw in pastels. Isabelle can’t wait to introduce you to the beauty of the French language.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Shanin’ Smith - Administrative Assistant Shanin’ Smith recently joined as us our Administrative Assistant. Shanin’ has worked creatively over the last 30 years as a caterer, band manager, event planner and personal assistant along with raising two boys. She is, currently, a yoga teacher and has numerous public classes around Austin. She loves cinema and supporting the Austin Film Society.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Originally from Grenoble, France and now based in Austin, Alexis Aimard has a deeply personal relationship with language, culture, and international exchange. Married to a Mexican American woman and the proud parent of three trilingual children raised in English, French, and Spanish, he experiences daily the richness of living between cultures. This multicultural family life informs a strong belief in language as a powerful bridge between communities and generations. Beyond the home, Alexis is actively involved in Austin’s international and cultural life through engagement with French Tech Austin, the Austin–Angers Sister Cities committee, and the Austin Opera. Through the Alliance Française d’Austin, Alexis is committed to fostering curiosity, inclusion, and meaningful cultural connections around French language and culture in Central Texas.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Laura Mortier-Smoter, School Coordinator Originally from Paris, Laura was raised in a French-Polish family. This multicultural upbringing built her curiosity about the rest of the world. She stepped into the education world 11 years ago when she started to work as a private instructor in order to pay for her college tuition.  Upon graduating (she got a Master's Degree in Intercultural Management and Translation in French, English and Spanish), she realized how much she enjoyed teaching and decided to continue in this direction.  Laura strives to bring joy into her classrooms; she offers classes to adults and kids in group and private settings. Aside from teaching French, she is a yoga instructor. She is passionate about books, feminism, and sustainability. So far, she had the opportunity to live and work in four different countries.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Jordan Phillips, Business Support Manager Jordan fell in love with all things French during a trip to the Côte d’Azur as a teenager and dreamed of one day living in France. She eventually went on to live in Paris full time for two years and then part time for 12 years. Jordan has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and a master’s degree in marketing and management from ESMOD Paris. She enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and their dog Marshmallow.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Eléonore Le Corvaisier, Instructor  Eléonore was born and raised in Paris. She has a Master's in English Studies from the Sorbonne. Eléonore moved to the United States to study literature at the University of Illinois, where she was a teaching assistant in French for three years. She has been living in Austin since 2011. She is working at the Alliance Française because she loves meeting motivated students of all ages and backgrounds, and accompanying them as they grow into competent speakers and culture savvy travelers. Her work is done when the students can make bilingual jokes. When she is not teaching Eléonore enjoys exploring caves with fellow Texas cavers, hiking, gardening and reading.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Élisabeth Vedrine, Instructor Elisabeth was born and raised in Paris. She studied at L’École Nationale Supérieur des Beaux Arts de Paris before moving to Austin, Texas in 1991. She spent more than a decade teaching art and French to schoolchildren as part of an after-school program. She also served as a French instructor for Inlingua, the French immersions program for employees of Motorola, and has worked as a private tutor. In 2013, Élisabeth joined the Alliance Française d’Austin. Élisabeth has worked with students of all ages. Quick to laugh, she has a wonderful sense of humour which she brings to the classroom knowing that fun is a key element for learning. She leads conversation classes for A1 students and pronunciation classes for all levels. Élisabeth loves creating art, cooking healthy foods, and spending time outdoors enjoying nature.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Fanny Macé, Instructor  Born and raised in the Loire Valley, Fanny is a native French speaker with over a decade's experience teaching French to adults. She holds a Ph.D. in French Linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Education from l'Université de Tours (France), and she has taught at multiple universities including UT-Austin, Harvard University, and Concordia College (Moorhead, MN). Fanny lives in Austin with her American husband and their bilingual son, Noah, and she is most passionate about sharing her culture through language.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Isabelle Guthery, Instructor Isabelle was born on the French Riviera and raised in Versailles. During her teenage years, she loved running in the garden of the Versailles Palace while listening to Baroque music played on the palace speakers.  She earned her master’s degree in Defense Economics from Panthéon-Assas University in Paris. Interested in linguistics, she studied and worked in Russia, Central Asia and Korea for nine years, where she learned local languages and cultures. In 2016, she moved to Austin with her family.  During her spare time, Isabelle enjoys learning new languages (currently learning Farsi) and doing handiwork activities like gardening or knitting.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Isabelle Sambuis, Instructor Originally from the Paris area, Isabelle studied law in the University of Paris 10 Nanterre and has a master’s degree in Human Resources Management from the Institute of Gestion Sociale. In 2010, Isabelle moved to the United States with her husband and three children. She started teaching French at the Alliance Française of Dallas and got the DELF PRIM Certification (Diploma in French Language Studies-Children) from the French Agency for International Matters in the Field of Education (CIEP). After relocating to Austin, she spent another 3 years teaching French at Education Française of Austin. She also helps high schoolers prepare for the AP French Test. In 2019, she proudly became a US citizen. Her students describe her as determined and supportive, as she continuously strives for greater achievements. When she doesn’t teach French, she loves to stretch out her legs in yoga, show off her dance moves in Zumba classes, and draw in pastels. Isabelle can’t wait to introduce you to the beauty of the French language.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Marie-Agnès Brown, Instructor Marie-Agnès was born and raised in Rouen in the region of Normandie. She has a bachelor’s degree in history, and a master’s in linguistics with a major in Francophone Cultures &amp; Literature from the University of Rouen. Additionally, she has the DAEFLE: French Certification to Teach French as a foreign language from the University of Poitiers in partnership with the Alliance Française of Paris. She received her master’s degree in July 2015, and has been teaching French language &amp; Francophone culture since then.  She enjoys reading mostly Francophone literature, and one of her favorite writers is the Moroccan French writer: Tarek Ben Jelloul.   She loves traveling and went to various places in Europe (Italy, Spain, etc.) as well as in Sub-Saharan African Countries such as Senegal, Benin; and has also visited North African countries (Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria); and Caribbean countries (Antigua, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe, Martinique).  When she is not teaching, she enjoys outdoor activities like walking and riding her bike.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Maryvonne Le Guilly, Instructor &amp; Café Conversation Lead Maryvonne was born and raised in Cholet, France, in the Loire Valley. She studied Liberal Arts and Foreign languages (English, Spanish) at the University in Nantes. She furthered her studies at ACC and the University of Texas. She embraces travel to other countries and enjoys discovering different cultures and languages. Her travels have taken her to Spain, Italy, Madagascar, Germany, England, Netherland, Belguim, Switzerland, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Canada. Maryvonne says, “Through my travels, I have learned the importance of communication, tolerance and patience, having the opportunity to practice the languages I have studied.” She has been teaching all levels of French and the culture of France to adults and children at Alliance Française for more than 13 years. She finds it rewarding when her students travel to France and come back saying proudly that they were able to communicate with the locals. When not traveling or teaching, Maryvonne enjoys jogging, cycling, hiking, and swmming.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Morgane Nasi, Instructor Morgane is a native of Southwest France and spent most of her youth in the Bordeaux area, between vineyards and the ocean. She earned her master’s degree in literature from the Michel de Montaigne university in Bordeaux and then moved to Lyon, where she obtained her master’s in teaching French as a foreign language from the Lumières University. After a few years, she got married, became an American citizen, and traveled across the United States, where she has been consistently teaching to government personnels. Three years in Germany and two children later, she now happily lives in Texas. When she is not busy with work, children and well…life, she enjoys hiking, running, and learning new skills.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Audrey Chang “I've been a regular student at Alliance Francaise since March 2020. The virtual classroom and regular lessons have been such a comfort in this strange &amp; lonely time where many are stuck at home without much interaction with others. It has been a joy to virtually meet with my classmates and fantastic teacher, Elisabeth. I can honestly say that it is one of the highlights of my week. Best of all, after starting with no knowledge whatsoever of the French language, I'm happy to say that I've progressed to being able to read, write, and speak at a beginner-level (simple conversations, but enough to be able to travel on without relying on google translate). As you progress through the programs and lessons, they will do a good job of matching/keeping you with people at your skill-level so it's never uncomfortable - it feels like a very safe learning environment. “ Veronica R. “Alliance Francaise of Austin (AFA) has been a valuable, enjoyable part of my retirement life and life during the pandemic. In the classroom or on Zoom, AFA provides a comprehensive, convenient language-cultural education matched by its excellent staff. My conversation sessions have been an important complement to my regular classes. With each course level and my fantastic teachers, I have become more adept and confident in French. I highly recommend AFA membership and studies to both young and older. All it takes is an interest in France.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nicole Doggett "Pronunciation class is a blast! Each week we practice speaking French aloud which has helped me gain confidence when reading and speaking. Elisabeth's in-the-moment corrections are helpful and she uses a variety of methods like videos, music, poetry which keep us all laughing." Donna Bailey “Elisabeth's pronunciation class is enjoyable and helpful in so many ways. First of all, my pronunciation has greatly improved and I have gained more confidence in speaking the French language. She has us practice the different sounds and the different combinations of sounds. She has us watch the positioning of her mouth and explains where our tongue should be to correctly pronounce these sounds. This is extremely helpful.She has us read dialogues so we can learn the correct intonations and rhythms which helps us sound conversational rather than stilted. Elisabeth also makes sure we know the meanings of the words. Therefore, our vocabulary improves as well as our pronunciation. I highly recommend this class. It is helpful and fun as well as promoting confidence when speaking the French language.” Sanford Wyatt “I have taken several sessions of the conversation class and would highly recommend it to all be the newest students and perhaps the very fluent. Otherwise, all levels. It would probably be a good idea to teke the class once a year as a touch-up, Proper pronunciation of French is integral to the beauty of the language and deserves its own focused study.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Barbara Hines “I highly recommend the Advanced Conversation and Grammar Course (C1). Isabelle is an excellent instructor. The conversation topics are always interesting, and you can learn about and imporve many advanced grammar points.” David Kim “It’s been more than ten years since I started my studies at Alliance Francaise in NYC. A course with a mix of conversation and grammar is the only one that works for me. The course and the instructor are impeccable. I strongly advise you to take advantage of this course!” Phillip Schmandt “I really enjoy this class! Each week a conversation on a new topic and a new article/video, which helps build vocabulary. Then a short but focused grammar session which even those who hate grammar can enjoy and benefit from.” Angela Marie Kent “This class provides me with both technical knowledge and a lot of fun. During the course, we engage in passionate discussion of many subjects both historical and modern in an atmosphere that serves to better our confidence. Additionally, we address various grammatical subjects which help us to better express ourselves both when speaking and writing. I would recommend it to any student who is passionate abou the French language!”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Medea Hatten “I joined AFA in January 2019. I made my New Year’s Resolution to go back to French classes. I lived, worked and studied in Paris for 2 years, then when I went back to my country, I worked for a French company for five years. What I learned about French culture, country, food, language was very alive in me during all this time. Subsequently, I took another job where English was the predominant language, and thus I forgot a lot of my French. When I decided to re-take my French language, I looked into L’Alliance Française because this is an international foundation, with almost half a million of students throughout 136 countries in the world! I decided to go with the French Art Class, and I loved it since the first time. Not only did I get “my” French back, but I am now going deep into different topics that we discuss during class, such as music, painting, architecture, drawing, sculpture, and of course as we study these topics we have to understand politics, philosophy and other areas that are intrinsic to the world of Art. We have a native French teacher, the discussions are very enriching, and we all have opportunities to participate in different ways. Reading in French is one of the most satisfying aspect of this class; it is never the same when I read a translated piece. All these reasons make my experience really gratifying and fulfilling.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cassandra Moore “This past June, I went to Québec with my family. At first I was a little shy and I stuck to English,but after a message of encouragement from my Alliance teacher, I started every greeting with “Hello, bonjour” (or vice versa) and asked my questions in French. At the train station in Ottawa, I spoke to the clerk bilingually. She commented that my pronunciation was good, and later I spoke to our Uber driver in Quebec City bilingually as well. My proudest moment was when we went to a restaurant called Chez Victor, and I spoke French to the hostess and asked for our table in French. When it was time for menus she gave my husband and son English menus and said my French was good enough to get the French menu. The following morning I ordered coffee to go at a cafe. One barista spoke a little English. Anyway placing an order in Starbucks or any coffee shop was a small challenge, with the different measuring systems, but I felt I’ve progressed little by little during the trip. My husband said that he thought I was doing pretty well communicating with folks and asked my son why he wasn’t speaking French beyond “merci,” although he has had French class 2-3 times per week (1.5 hrs each) at his school from August to May! Overall I had a great time and enjoyed having this opportunity to speak French every day.” (Please note: Cassandra had just finished Level 103 when she went on her trip.)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Paul Coltrin “More than a class, this is an expertly guided virtual tour of France, an interactive documentary where we have the luxury of pausing to ask the narrator questions. Each session is overflowing with a wealth of cultural information (and all the French vocabulary to go with it). France is much more than just Paris, and Blandine's class is the perfect gateway to all you've been missing out on. My highest recommendation for this class.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“I've been a regular student at Alliance Francaise since March 2020. It has been a joy to virtually meet with my classmates and fantastic teacher, Elisabeth. I can honestly say that it is one of the highlights of my week. Best of all, after starting with no knowledge whatsoever of the French language, I'm happy to say that I've progressed to being able to read, write, and speak at a beginner-level (simple conversations, but enough to be able to travel on without relying on Google translate). As you progress through the programs and lessons, they will do a good job of matching/keeping you with people at your skill-level so it's never uncomfortable - it feels like a very safe learning environment.“ - Audrey Chang</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Each week we practice speaking French aloud which has helped me gain confidence when reading and speaking. Elisabeth's in-the-moment corrections are helpful and she uses a variety of methods like videos, music, poetry which keep us all laughing." - Nicole Doggett “J’adore le yoga en français! I love the yoga class in French, both online and in person. It is a great way to practice French in a fun, new way! C’est le meilleur! It’s the best of multitasking - great yoga and a great opportunity to improve my French listening and comprehension! Merci beaucoup!” - Laura Moore</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“During the course, we engage in passionate discussion of many subjects both historical and modern in an atmosphere that serves to better our confidence. Additionally, we address various grammatical subjects which help us to better express ourselves both when speaking and writing. I would recommend it to any student who is passionate about the French language!” - Angela Marie Kent “We have a native French teacher, the discussions are very enriching, and we all have opportunities to participate in different ways. Reading in French is one of the most satisfying aspect of this class; it is never the same when I read a translated piece. All these reasons make my experience really gratifying and fulfilling.” - Medea Hatten</image:caption>
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