HSC exam prep

May 19th, 2013

Need an extra push with your HSC preparation.

frenchclass has the solution for you. Our one week intensive class!

Focusing on speaking and responding to brush up your oral skills plus some additional work with your written skills the intensive will get you ready for the exams.

Monday 1st July until Friday 5th July.
10am to 12 pm

$450.

Contact frenchclass on info@frenchclass.com.au to enrol.

Places are limited.

Term 2 - Autunm

April 3rd, 2013

Pendant que chez nous l’automne est arrivé et que l’on passe à l’heure d’hiver, dans la vallée du Rhône les cerisiers fleurissent et la vigne prend des feuilles! Ici à frenchclass on se prépare pour le deuxième trimestre.

Term 2
Our next term starts the week of 29th April and runs until Saturday 29th June. We are currently taking bookings for all classes.

Our beginner classes – Foundation 1 will be Mondays at 11.45am, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6.30pm, or Saturday 11.45am. These classes fill up quickly so contact us on info@frenchclass.com.au to secure a space. A reminder too, for students of both the Foundation 1 and 2 courses - we have a complete set of class recordings that you get with your enrolment to assist with your between class practise and revision.

Got to the classes page for all details.

Intensive classes
During the April break we have 2 intensive classes on offer;
Conversation for Intermediate and Advanced students Monday 22nd to 26th April each day except Thursday 25th from 9.30 to 12.30pm.
HSC Spoken and Written preparation class Monday 22nd to 24th April 1.30-3pm.
For more information or to book contact us on info@frenchclass.com.au

Paris Masterclass
Once again frenchclass is in Paris in June. Monday 17th to 21st June. We still have space in this special week with Martine. A true masterclass set in the Marais! Give your self the opportunity to immerse yourself in the French capital with daily French lessons, lunch with the group. Then top the week off with a stroll around the streets on the 21st June for the annual fête de la musique. There is truly something for everyone!!

Online resources
As well as your lessons with frenchclass help yourself along the road to fluency with this great resource http://french.yabla.com/
Full of video stories, vocabulary development, the chance to listen to French being spoken and develop comprehension.

Caroline Nin

Visitors to Paris
Our dear friend Caroline Nin is taking her wonderful Hymne à Piaf show to Paris. See her at the ESSAION THEATRE, in the Marais – every Wednesday night from April 10 to June 26th.
This is a real treat for those who have seen the show, to be in Paris to enjoy it.
For bookings http://www.essaion-theatre.com/spectacle-hymne-a-piaf-caroline-nin-513.html

Nous souhaitions un excellent automne à tout le monde.

frenchclass

2013 Underway

February 15th, 2013

The programme for 2013 has begun and frenchclass is very fortunate to welcome so many new and returning students to our unique programme.

The beginning of any year is often a busy time and it is fantastic to see so many make the commitment to learn French. In the wider francophile community on the French calendar every year in March is the wonderful French film festival shown at the Palace cinemas in Paddington and Leichhardt. There is a great selection of films this year.

Term 2
Although our first term students have just settled in, we are already planning for term 2. This is perfect for those who couldn’t begin their French studies in January, with an option for classes in April. For all the information, dates, prices on our April Intensive class and the April term programme click here

Paris in June
June is the most perfect month to spend in this magical city. Once again frenchclass will be spending a week in Paris with our masterclass programme.

Places have been filling fast for the week long class and we have a very limited number of spots for this Intermediate group in 2013.
The class runs from 17th to 21st June ending on this truely Parisian evening la fete de la musique for more info contact frenchclass on 93802672.

Traveling throughout France
For assistance, les bonnes adresses and recommendations on places to stay in the south west, look no further than the Everything Dordogne - more info

Don’t forget to like us on facebook at get up to the minute information, coaching, and our wonderful language tips to help with your French and love of all things French.

Merci et à bientôt

frenchclass

Joyeux Noël et bonnes fêtes de fin d’année.

December 7th, 2012

At frenchclass we are stunned to be coming toward the end of 2012. On ne voit pas le temps passer.
Next week is the last week of the term.

Booking for the Summer Intensive
A chance to really immerse yourself in French.
There are a very limited spaces in the Summer intensive programme for 2013. The beginners class is almost full and we have a couple of spots in the intermediate course. Contact us 93802672 for more information.

Class programme for Term 1/ 2013
The new term for the new year starts the week of 29th January (Tuesday). Enrolments are well underway for all our classes.
To see all the classes on offer go to the classes page

frenchclass in Paris June 2013
We are planning our trip to Paris in Spring 2013. From the 17th to 21st June in this wonderful city.
This is a delightful week and is the perfect harmony between learning French with Martine each morning and then being free to explore Paris every afternoon and evening. The week ends on the Friday with Paris in full party mode and la fête de la musique.
Contact us at frenchclass for more info.

For Lovers of Fine French food
Remember the at frenchclass we also have the excellent selection of foie gras, pates, rillettes, duck confit, truffle products and other gournmandises at 2 duck trading co - EQ Village markets. Open Wednesday and Saturday there is all that you need for a French festive season!!!

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Petite Paris
Our friend Regina at Petite Paris has been really busy and has put out the 1st edition of ‘Paris City Guide eBook’ (for ipad and iphones). Aimed at Australian travellers, the guide has been created with the help of local residents of Paris for ‘real’ insider tips.. aka her Paris B&B hosts. It is an excellent resource for the real Paris and well worth a look.

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For more information and the link to the book e-book

Merci et à tres bientôt
Martine et Miriam
frenchclass

Term 4

October 5th, 2012

Term 4 starts next week and if you haven’t booked your spot be quick as the classes are filling up very fast.
We still have vacancies in some beginners classes and assorted other classes. For more info contact us info@frenchclass.com.au

Class d’ete
Don’t forget to think about Summer Intensives.
Martine will be offering 2 classes this summer - beginners and intermediate. All the info is on the classes page.

We have early bird booking discounts on offer. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exceptional way of learning and improving your French in a relaxed summer setting.


Planning a trip to France - Nos bonnes addresses

Heading to the Dordogone region -
For all the info on this place plus some great places to stay www.everythingdordogne.net

Paris
For two years Regina at Petit Paris has been researching wonderful places for us to stay when visiting Paris.
Her website has a great collection of B & B’s that let you experience the real French daily life. www.petiteparis.com.au

A tres bientôt
frenchclass

Le printemps est arrive!

September 4th, 2012

Spring is here and our 3rd term is coming to a close. It is time to get ready for the final term of the year or plan a summer intensive in January 2013.

Classes for Term 4
Our programme for the 4th term is available on the classes page and bookings are well underway.
For all the details on Term 4/12 click here

Class d’ete
Our summer intensive programme is open for bookings and early birds will be reward!!
The intensive week goes from 14th - 18th January.

We are offering Beginners classes each morning from 9.30-12.30pm. The Intermediate programme 1.30-4.30pm.
Take your French to the next level with a week long intensive.

The cost for the class is $850, but early bird bookings before 30 November are $780.

Masterclass in Paris
Dates for 2013 are firming and we are planning for our next Masterclass in Paris.

We are off to the city of lights 17th to 21st June.

This is a fantastic week to visit the city of lights as it prepares for one of the great celebrations leading into summer - the shortest night and La Fête de la Musique. Spend the week practicing your French then join the fun with Parisians and wander the streets listening to every type of music imaginable.
Info on the La Fête or the masterclass

Les Fleurs

A bientôt
frenchclass

La vie à frenchclass en Juin.

June 7th, 2012

Life at frenchclass has been bubbling along and already we are in June.
Martine and Miriam are heading to France for our masterclass in Paris and Willya and Thomas will be keeping things ticking along for the final weeks of the term.

We are delighted to hear that many students have taken their newly acquired French skills to France this term. We hope you all had wonderful trips and judging by the postcards are pleased that your skills have been put to go use. Bravo!

Programme for term 3
The new term starts from Monday 16th July and runs for 10 weeks until Saturday 22nd September.

We have launched another round of beginner classes for the 3rd term and spaces are already quite limited. To visit all the classes on offer for next term go to the classes page

We now offer a package of recorded lessons for the Foundation 1 and 2 programme that significantly improve the revision process.

HSC preparation programme
Following the success of the programme run by Willya last year we are repeating the HSC Intensive in the July holidays.
This programme will focus on the preparation of both upcoming orals and then written exams. Maximum 8 in the class.

The class starts on Monday 2nd to Friday 6th July from 9.30-12.30pm.
For more info or enrolments contact info@frenchclass.com.au

Skype lessons
Too far from frenchclass in Paddington!
Over the years we have had a number of students learning French with us by Skype. We are pleased to announce that in conjunction with a Skype lesson package students can also access the recorded classes to enhance learning. Contact us on info@frenchclass.com.au for more info.

Paris In June
As mentioned Martine is in preparation mode for another masterclass in Paris. We are delighted to make this an annual feature of the frenchclass programme. What better way to make progress with your French learning, than a week of immersion in Paris. We will be offering classes next year in June 2013 – dates coming soon.

Watch out for updates on this years masterclass and Paris on the frenchclass facebook page

Visiting Paris try Petite Paris
Another way to immerse yourself while in Paris is to stay with the locals.
Petite Paris is an Australian based accommodation service that provides a number of hosted b&b’s that open their homes to travellers.

For all the info contact Regina www.petiteparis.com.au

Merci et à bientôt
frenchclass

Term 2 commences!

April 23rd, 2012

Life at frenchclass continues to be hectic. After an unscheduled visit to France we are getting back on track.

Un grand merci for the love and kind wishes expressed to Martine at this time. Also a huge thank to Thomas and Willya for holding the fort.

Term two starts this week!
Our autumn term is underway with excellent enrollments. We are just so delighted at the enthusiasm of all those students coming to learn French.

The beginners classes are very full so if you are interested in a spot we have vacancies in selected classes only. Contact us on 93802672.

Our secondary students are now well underway with their year. Once again we will be offering an HSC Intensive in the July school holidays - 2nd to 6th July- to assist students in the preparation of their oral and written examination. Contact frenchclass for all the details on this exciting programme.

frenchclass in Paris
In June we will be heading to Paris to run our Masterclass in le Marais. We are so excited about returning to Paris and being in this wonderful city with our students. We are located just around the corner from the Pompidou!
We still have places in for the 2nd week classes - contact us for more info.

Art at the Pomipdou

Merci et à tres bientôt
frenchclass

En route 2012!

March 6th, 2012

Once again we are steaming ahead with the year and busy times for frenchclass and all things French. We have have had an extraordinarily popular start to the year with many new students joining frenchclass and experiencing our unique way of teaching French.

For lovers of all things French, the Film festival starts this week and there is a great range of films on offer. Jane Birkin preforming her tribute to Serge Gainsborg is also in town and has a concert next week at the City Recital Angel Place on 16th March. C’est formidable!

Intensive class
Once again we are offering intensive class in the Easter holidays.
From the 16th to 20th April we will have intermediate and advanced classes open to all to “live” a week of French.

Term 2
Our programme for the second term is available on the classes page and places are filling up fast!
We have 5 available Foundation 1 classes giving student plenty of flexibility to find a class at a time that suits them!
So don’t delay as our classes are intentionally small to give you the chance to maximise your learning!

For all details on classes and intensive course go to the classes page.

Paris in June
frenchclass relocates to Paris in June for our masterclass.
We are offering two classes in this magical city.
Based in the Marais students meet up each morning for a coffee and suitable fortified they are prepared to make fantastic progress with their French. Once the hard work is done, students will enjoy a French inspired lunch accompanied by French wines! click here for more details.

Merci et à tres bientôt
frenchclass

C’est la saint Valentin!

February 9th, 2012

Bonne fête à tous les amoureux!

What better way to celebrate St Valentine’s day then with a lesson in the language of love!
Or even better a trip to Paris.

Classes in the “langage de l’amour” this June in Paris.

Petite coeur

Masterclass in Paris

Intermediate class 18th to 22nd June
Advanced class 25th to 29th June

Join our one week class in the city of love - work on your French in the morning and then be free to stroll “dans les rues romantiques” in the afternoon. Evenings spent dining under the stars in one of the many lovely cafés or restaurants!!

For all the details on the Masterclass in Paris or any of our French classes email info@frenchclass.com.au or call on 93802672.