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Upcoming events

    • 15 Apr 2026
    • 17 Jun 2026
    • 10 sessions
    • Winchester Thurston School, detail provided April 11
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    This entry-level course is designed for complete beginners to gain competency in French. Students will develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary to identify vocabulary terms and utilize proper grammatical structures in French. Preparation outside of  class and active participation in class are necessary to succeed. Assignments will be assisted by texts, visual aids, and cultural reflection. Students will become familiar with engaging effectively in a variety of conversations in French. We added this course in the winter program for the people on the waitlist for Brett Wells' course. Brett continues his A1+ course this spring but with only 7 instead of 10 sessions.

    COURSE INFORMATION:

      Level: A1 (Beginners)
    • Teacher: Spencer Floriane Fricard
      Schedule: Wednesdays, April 15 – June 17, from 6:00-7:30PM
      Number of Sessions: 10
      Cost: $375.00
      Location: Winchester Thurston School. Details to be sent out April 11.
    •  Register by April 10


    • 16 Apr 2026
    • 19 Jun 2026
    • 10 sessions
    • Chatham University
    • 0
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    Building upon the foundations of A1, this course transitions students from isolated phrases to connected speech and functional independence. We will expand your grammatical toolkit by introducing the passé composé and imparfait tenses, allowing you to narrate past events, share personal anecdotes, and describe your immediate environment in greater detail.

    The course emphasizes practical communication for routine tasks—such as making travel arrangements, shopping, or scheduling appointments—with increased confidence. Through the use of short, clear texts, simple audio messages, and situational role-plays, you will learn to express your preferences, give directions, and participate in brief social exchanges. By the end of this level, you will be able to handle "survival" situations in a French-speaking region and hold basic conversations on familiar topics without constant assistance.

    COURSE INFORMATION

       Level A2 (Elementary)
       Teacher; Spencer Floriane Fricard
        Level: A2
        Schedule: Thursdays April 16 - June 18,  from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
        Number of sessions: 10
        Cost:$375.00
        Location: Chatham University, details will be sent April 11.
        Register by: April 10


RESOURCES:

Culturethèque

Alliance Française de Pittsburgh members can arrange for access to Culturethèque, an extensive selection of online books, magazines, and other resources in French. Please email us to register for access as part of your membership. 

Culturetheque


Available on cable and via Sling, TV5MONDE has an amazing offering for the francophile; most programming is subtitled in English.

TV5Monde

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

FRENCH & ITALIAN DEPARTMENT

The Department of French and Italian produces research in French and Italian Studies with wide trans‐disciplinary impact. Visit their website for more information and upcoming events. 

French and Italian

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