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Bastille Day 2021 (Part 1) – Our Pique-Nique En Blanc Is Back!
Our annual foray into patriotism will have Francophones and Francophiles alike gather around an elegant “Pique-nique en blanc”!
Our annual foray into patriotism will have Francophones and Francophiles alike gather around an elegant "Pique-nique en blanc"! -
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Bastille Day 2021 (Part 2) – Join Us For A Sunset Sail Around Casco Bay!
Part 2 of our Bastille Day 2021 celebration! Come and sail with us, speak French to your heart’s content, enjoy the company of other Francophiles and Francophones! And why not… get ready to sing La Marseillaise! (Allons enfants de la patrie, le jour de gloire est arrivé….)
Part 2 of our Bastille Day 2021 celebration! Come and sail with us, speak French to your heart's content, enjoy the company of other Francophiles and Francophones! And why not... get ready to sing La Marseillaise! (Allons enfants de la patrie, le jour de gloire est arrivé....) -
Class is full
All-Day Immersion: Journée De Français Dans La Lavande
Spend a day surrounded by the French language and… lavender! Let the natural surroundings of Mid-Coat Maine, lavender, craft, literature, discussions, fun food, and great company transport you to the South of France! Can you hear the cicadas?
Spend a day surrounded by the French language and... lavender! Let the natural surroundings of Mid-Coat Maine, lavender, craft, literature, discussions, fun food, and great company transport you to the South of France! Can you hear the cicadas? -
Class is full
Les Lectures De L’été – A Four-Part Series – Intermediate through Advanced
If you would like to continue to read in French throughout the summer — but not too much — this 4-part series is for you! We will discuss short stories to not cut too much into your outdoor summer activities!
If you would like to continue to read in French throughout the summer -- but not too much -- this 4-part series is for you! We will discuss short stories to not cut too much into your outdoor summer activities! -
Les Petits Déjeuners de l’Été – Déjeuners Champêtres! – for all levels
An outdoor summer social gathering for beginning through advanced speakers of French looking for an opportunity to practice listening and/or speaking French in a relaxed setting.
An outdoor summer social gathering for beginning through advanced speakers of French looking for an opportunity to practice listening and/or speaking French in a relaxed setting. -
Conversation Class – Pause Café – Advanced-Beginning level – Morning
Before-work conversation class at the advanced beginning level for students looking for additional speaking and listening comprehension practice.
Before-work conversation class at the advanced beginning level for students looking for additional speaking and listening comprehension practice. -
Conversation Class: Café et Nouvelles Fraîches – Intermediate through Advanced – Morning
This conversation class is perfect for early risers who want more practice speaking French throughout the week!
This conversation class is perfect for early risers who want more practice speaking French throughout the week! -
Beginning 1 – Introduction to French – Evening class
This level is designed for students who have NEVER studied French.
This level is designed for students who have NEVER studied French. -
Beginning 1 Part 2 – Evening Class
This level is designed for students who have attended the Beginning 1 Part 1 class or a similar one. Please read on for further details.
This level is designed for students who have attended the Beginning 1 Part 1 class or a similar one. Please read on for further details. -
Beginning 1 Part 3 – Evening Class
This level is designed for students who have completed the Beginning 1 Part 2 class or a similar one. Please read on for further details.
This level is designed for students who have completed the Beginning 1 Part 2 class or a similar one. Please read on for further details. -
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Faux-Beginning French – Evening Class
This level is designed for students who have completed our introductory levels or similar classes.
This level is designed for students who have completed our introductory levels or similar classes. -
Advanced Beginning French – Evening class
This class is a continuation of the beginning levels designed for students who have completed our introductory levels (1, 2, 3, and Faux-Beginning or similar classes). It is also a level we might recommend for people who studied French in high school and college but feel a bit rusty.
This class is a continuation of the beginning levels designed for students who have completed our introductory levels (1, 2, 3, and Faux-Beginning or similar classes). It is also a level we might recommend for people who studied French in high school and college but feel a bit rusty. -
Low Intermediate French – Evening Class
This level is a continuation of the Advanced Beginning levels. It is a level we also recommend for people who studied French in high school and college but may not have used it much since while having retained a good foundation.
This level is a continuation of the Advanced Beginning levels. It is a level we also recommend for people who studied French in high school and college but may not have used it much since while having retained a good foundation. -
Intermediate French – Grammar Focus – Morning class
This intermediate-level class is designed for students looking more specifically for a grammar-focused class.
This intermediate-level class is designed for students looking more specifically for a grammar-focused class. -
Intermediate 1 French – Evening class
This level is a continuation of the low intermediate levels. It is a level we also recommend for people who studied French in high school and college but may not have used it much since while having retained a good foundation.
This level is a continuation of the low intermediate levels. It is a level we also recommend for people who studied French in high school and college but may not have used it much since while having retained a good foundation. -
Intermediate 2 French – Morning class
This intermediate level class is one we recommend for people who studied French in high school and college and had a fairly good ability to converse but have not used the language much since and feel a bit rusty.
This intermediate level class is one we recommend for people who studied French in high school and college and had a fairly good ability to converse but have not used the language much since and feel a bit rusty. -
Intermediate 2 French – Evening class
This intermediate level class is one we recommend for people who studied French in high school and college and had a fairly good ability to converse but have not used the language much since and feel a bit rusty.
This intermediate level class is one we recommend for people who studied French in high school and college and had a fairly good ability to converse but have not used the language much since and feel a bit rusty. -
Advanced Intermediate French – Morning class
In this level, you are able to understand the main ideas of rather complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party, and able to explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
In this level, you are able to understand the main ideas of rather complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party, and able to explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. -
Advanced Intermediate French – Evening class
In this level, you are able to understand the main ideas of rather complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party, and able to explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
In this level, you are able to understand the main ideas of rather complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party, and able to explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. -
Petit Déjeuner du vendredi – all levels
A weekly social gathering for beginning through advanced speakers of French looking for an opportunity to practice listening and/or speaking French in a relaxed setting. What better way to do it than around good food and in good company, be it on Zoom!!!
A weekly social gathering for beginning through advanced speakers of French looking for an opportunity to practice listening and/or speaking French in a relaxed setting. What better way to do it than around good food and in good company, be it on Zoom!!! -
French Private or Semi-Private Instruction
If you cannot find a group class, if your schedule does not enable you to attend regular weekly meetings or if you learn better in a one-on-one setting, you may want to consider private or semi-private instruction with one of our instructors.
If you cannot find a group class, if your schedule does not enable you to attend regular weekly meetings or if you learn better in a one-on-one setting, you may want to consider private or semi-private instruction with one of our instructors.