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Since its founding in 1903, the Philadelphia Chapter of the Alliance Française has encouraged the study of the French language and literature, promoted French culture and fostered friendly relations between France and the United States with a uniquely Philadelphia touch, style and tradition. You can find further information on our language classes in our
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Alliance Française of Philadelphia
French Philadelphia / Philadelphie à la française:
Many will be delighted with these colorful guides to the French
presence in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, both yesterday and
today. Visitors and resides alike will learn much about the culture and
history of the region relating to momentous events and prominent French
individuals. The French presence in Philadelphia has contributed
treasures and beauty to the cityscape, furnishing tangible evidence of
the historical and philosophical ties between France and the United
States—ties that date from the birth of our nation and continue to the
present day. Books to be treasured and referred to often, featuring 59
color photographs and illustrations; Philadelphia neighborhood maps;
extensive index guide.
Lynn H. Miller is Professor Emeritus of
Political Science at Temple University, author or co-author
of several books on international politics, and a member of
the Board of Directors of the Alliance Française de
Philadelphie.
The late Annette H. Emgarth, who for many
years led fascinated tourists through Philadelphia, was honored
by the French Government with the Palmes Académiques
and Officier d'Instruction Publique awards.
To order your copy click here, download the form and return it to us along with payment.
Apéro Français
The next Apéro Français will be held on September 14 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Le Bar Lyonnais (1523 Walnut Street).
Make new acquaintances and share the latest tips on travel, movies and
events by joining our French conversation and cocktail hour.
Each of
our prior soirées has been a charming gathering of current and former
students as well as native speakers of French.
will begin September 13 (Center City) and September 20 (Bryn Mawr)
The
Alliance Française offers French classes for students of all levels,
from absolute beginners to advanced speakers of French. Classes meet once a week for 2 hours* over a 10 week session (in Center City) or once a week for 2 hours* over a twelve week session (in Bryn Mawr). To see a schedule of Fall Classes please see the newsletter (follow the link at the top of this page).
Registration for Center City will be held on Thursday, September 9 and Friday, September 10 from 12:00 - 2:00
pm and 4:00 - 6:00 pm and also on Saturday, September 11 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm.
Registration for Bryn Mawr will be held on Thursday, September 16 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in the English House Garden Room.
If
you are a complete beginner or have already taken classes with us you
do not need to come to registration. If you have had French before but
never with us, you will need to take a placement test during
registration. You do not need to make an appointment, just stop by
during any of the scheduled registration dates and times. Placement
tests and registration should take approximately 15 minutes. If you
cannot make the scheduled registration period, please call our office
to discuss other options (215-735-5283).
For more
information about our classes or to see the class schedule for the Summer
Session,
please consult our newsletter or see the courses page.
* If a class has only 3-4 students it meets for 1.5 hours. If there are only 2 students, the class
becomes semi-private and meets for 1 hour.
Children's Classes
It's never too early to start to study a second
language! Register your child for our Wednesday or Saturday classes! In
class, the younger children will participate in various activities such as crafts,
stories, French songs, music, and will also learn to introduce
themselves, and follow directions.
The focus, for the older group, is on conversation,
while teaching students to read and write in French. Grouped
by level and age, students actively learn how to communicate
in French and participate in creative projects designed to
integrate their interests into the curriculum.
The cost is $130 for 10 weeks.
Saturday mornings
Beginner's Level with Monique Coval from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Basic & Intermediate Classes with Sonya Boulafrakh
Basic from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Intermediate from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Immersion courses:
We offer Immersion classes. They are once a month, all day Saturday French classes geared towards conversation, with reviews of grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
See our Newsletter or call AF office for details.
- September 25
- October 23
- November 20
September Events:
The paintings of William Kosman. Coming back to the Alliance after a wonderful exhibit last year, William Kosman will show us his new paintings. The exhibit will be at the Alliance Française for the month of September. “As a painter, I try to show the beauty in the world and in people. We are surrounded by such beauty – the wheat fields and trees of Normandy blowing in the wind under a threatening sky, an expanse of beach battered by waves, a woman’s delicate face and form, the beauty of people facing life with courage, the brightness and playfulness of children, the warmth between people, and all of the other gifts of nature and life.”
French Table at Le Bec Fin for more information please see the events page.
French Table at Cafette for more information, please see the events page.
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Bring a lunch and join us every Tuesday at 12:00 noon to watch a French movie with subtitles (*unless otherwise indicated). These films are free and open to the public.
August movies :
- Tuesday 09/07 : "Cliente" by Josiane Balasko
- Tuesday 09/14 : "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" by Jacques Demy
- Tuesday 09/21 : "The Promised Life" by Olivier Dahan
- Tuesday 09/28 : "The Last metro" by François Truffaut
More information about these movies on the blog of the Alliance :
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The Alliance Française school has two campuses (Center City Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr College), a faculty of more than twenty and a yearly registration of 1500 students. The school offers a wide variety of courses designed to meet the needs of all students, from complete beginners to those who are fluent in French and want to further their conversational and/or grammatical skills as well as their knowledge of French civilization and culture.
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