Adult Course Descriptions
We have 5 to 15 people maximum in a class. All the classes are held at the Alliance, 9 Kirk Street, Grey Lynn.
Term 1, 2012 will be starting February 7th.
ADULT REGULAR CLASSES INFORMATION:
We are now offering students the opportunity to progress their studies at different rates, according to their needs and availability.
If you would like to take a less intensive, more relaxed approach which will enable you to make steady progress, our regular extended program (REP or Snail Trail) may suit your needs. You attend one 2-hour class a week and receive 20 hours tuition in a ten week term.
If, however, you would like to make more rapid progress and you are prepared to devote more time to learning French, our very intensive program (VIP or Frog Hop) allows you to progress twice as fast. You attend two 2-hour classes a week and receive 40 hours tuition in a ten week term.
In both cases, your progress is measured and you receive regular feedback so you know how well you are progressing. Your learning is measured against the levels of French language competency set by the DELF and DALF official qualifications awarded by the French Ministry of Education. We can prepare you to take these examinations, which are recognised internationally.
For convenience, we have summarised the levels of competency you can expect to achieve from attending both REP and VIP classes from beginners’ upwards as coloured belts from green to brown in the chart below.
Do I need to have my level assessed ?
If you have never learned French in the past, then you are a New beginner, and you don’t need any assessment.
If you did learn a bit of French then do our online assessment.
How do I enrol?
Go through our course description and our term 1, 2012 planning and decide which level you would like to enrol for. Do not forget to assess your level if you are not sure!
Then, simply complete our enrolment form or pop in to our premises at 9A Kirk Street Grey Lynn.
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| FROG HOP | SNAIL TRAIL | AIMING AT | |||||
| GREEN BELT BEGINNER |
VIP = VERY INTENSIVE PROGRAM |
VIP 1 | 1 YEAR | REP 1.1 | 1 YEAR | REP = REGULAR EXTENDED PROGRAM |
DELF A1 |
| REP 1.2 | |||||||
| VIP 2 | REP 2.1 | ||||||
| REP 2.2 | |||||||
| YELLOW BELT ELEMENTARY | Term duration 10 Weeks Frequency 2 classes/week Each Class 2 hours Schedule 18H00 To 20.00 Total N° of 40 Hrs |
VIP 3 | REP 3.1 | 2 YEARS | Term duration 10 Weeks Frequency 1 class/week Each Class 2 hours Schedule 18H00 To 20.00 Total N° of 20 Hrs |
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| REP 3.2 | |||||||
| VIP 4 | REP 4.1 | DELF A2 | |||||
| REP 4.2 | |||||||
| ORANGE BELT INTERMEDIATE | VIP 5 | 2 YEARS | REP 5.1 | 3 YEARS | |||
| REP 5.2 | |||||||
| VIP 6 | REP 6.1 | ||||||
| REP 6.2 | |||||||
| BROWN BELT PROGRESSIVE | VIP 7 | REP 7.1 | 4 YEARS | DELF B1 | |||
| REP 7.2 | |||||||
| VIP 8 | REP 8.1 | ||||||
| REP 8.2 | |||||||
| FROG HOP | SNAIL TRAIL | CUMUL HRS | Text book | At the end of this level I can : | AIMING AT | ||
| GREEN BELT DISCOVERY | VIP 1 | REP 1.1 | 20 | AE 1 Unit 1 to 3 | Understand and recognise familiar words. Use simple sentences. Fill in forms with personal details. Start to interact in a simple way. Start to ask and answer simple questions in area of immediate need |
DELF A1 | |
| REP 1.2 | 40 | ||||||
| VIP 2 | REP 2.1 | 60 | AE 1 UNit 4 to 6 | ||||
| REP 2.2 | 80 | ||||||
| YELLOW BELT ELEMENTARY | VIP 3 | REP 3.1 | 100 | AE 1 Unit 7 to 9 |
Interact in a simple way. |
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| REP 3.2 | 120 | ||||||
| VIP 4 | REP 4.1 | 140 | AE 2 Unit 1 to 3 | DELF A2 | |||
| REP 4.2 | 160 | ||||||
| ORANGE BELT INTERMEDIATE | VIP 5 | REP 5.1 | 180 | AE 2 Unit 4 to 6 | Handle very short social exchanges. Write and understand a very simple personal letter. Catch the main point in short clear, simple messages. Use series of sentences to describe others, my background and my living conditions |
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| REP 5.2 | 200 | ||||||
| VIP 6 | REP 6.1 | 220 | AE 2 Unit 7 to 9 | ||||
| REP 6.2 | 240 | ||||||
| BROWN BELT PROGRESSIVE | VIP 7 | REP 7.1 | 260 | AE 3 Unit 1 to 3 | Understand the main point of many TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal interest. Understand and write text or letter describing events, feelings or whishes. Deal with situations likely to arise whilst travelling. Enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar or pertinent to everyday life. |
DELF B1 | |
| REP 7.2 | 280 | ||||||
| VIP 8 | REP 8.1 | 300 | AE 3 UNit 4 to 6 | ||||
| REP 8.2 | 320 | ||||||
| Type | Duration of term | MATERIAL | PREPARING FOR | ||||
| BLACK BELT ADVANCED |
CONVERSATION B1 | Realia | DELF B1 | ||||
| B1 COURSE | Multi-support | ||||||
| CONVERSATION B2 | Realia | DELF B2 | |||||
| B2 COURSE | Multi-support | ||||||
Term 1, 2012 planning (starting February 7th 2012)
| TIME | GREEN BELT DISCOVERY |
YELLOW BELT ELEMENTARY |
ORANGE BELT INTERMEDIATE |
BROWN BELT PROGRESSIVE |
TIME | BLACK BELT ADVANCE |
CHILDREN | ||
| MON | 10am-12pm | ||||||||
| 6-8pm | VIP 1 or REP 1.1 | VIP 5 or REP 5.1 | |||||||
| 6-8pm | VIP 2 or REP 2.1 | VIP 6 or REP 6.1 | 6-8pm | CONV B1 | |||||
| TUES | 10-12pm | VIP 4 or REP 4.1 | 10am-12pm | CONV A2 or B1 | Toddlers | ||||
| 6-8pm | VIP 3 or REP 3.1 | VIP 7 or REP 7.1 | |||||||
| 6-8pm | VIP 4 or REP 4.1 | VIP 8 or REP 8.1 | |||||||
| WED | 10-12pm | 12.30 -2.30pm | CONV B2 | ||||||
| 6-8pm | VIP 1 or REP 1.2 | VIP 5 or REP 5.2 | 4.30-5.30pm | Preschool | |||||
| 6-8pm | VIP 2 or REP 2.2 | VIP 6 or REP 6.2 | |||||||
| THUR | 10-12pm | VIP 4 or REP 4.2 | 3.30-4.30pm | Loustics | |||||
| 6-8pm | VIP 3 or REP 3.2 | VIP 7 or REP 7.2 | 4.30-5.30pm | Junior | |||||
| 6-8pm | REP 3.2 | VIP 4 or REP 4.2 | VIP 7 or REP 8.2 | 6-8pm | CONV B2 |
SPECIAL CLASSES
FRENCH FOR TRAVELLERS CLASSES
You are planning a trip to France and want to make a difference with some knowledge of the local language.
New Beginners only (class held on Saturday mornings). Our next French for Travellers class will be starting on May 12th 2012. To enrol please contact us at alliance@ihug.co.nz
INTENSIVE CONVERSATION CLASSES
The Intensive Conversation classes are held during the holiday period. Those classes will improve your speaking and listening skills quickly! You will discuss different subjects in groups and explore new vocabulary. Please consult our 2012 programme (coming soon) for starting dates and to enrol complete our Intensive enrolment form. We have different class levels so if you are not sure which one you should enrol for pop in to the Alliance for an assessment!
