May 22nd, 2010
Term 2 has been one of the most successful in frenchclass’ history and we are delighted to be bringing the French language to so many aspiring French speakers.
We are pleased to announce our new programme for classes for Term 3.
In Term 3 we will be adding two new Foundation 1 classes on Monday evenings and Thursday mornings as an addition to our existing classes programme. For all the detail on the classes, times, cost and teaching style go to classes
In Term 3, Martine and Miriam will be leading our Autunm In Provence.
We return to the Luberon Valley in September for 10 days of fun in French, plus the chance to sample many of the local delicacies, wines and visit sites, markets and vineyards in the region. For al the details on this tour contact frenchclass 93802672 or look on frenchclass in Provence page.

A tres bientôt
Martine et Miriam
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March 29th, 2010
Joyeuses Pâques!
2010 is well underway and Term two will commence the week starting 19th April and will run until Thursday 1st July.
We continue to offer classes at all levels from Foundation 1 (beginners) to Advanced and have some spaces left in most classes. With so many new students this year, who are enjoying the delights of learning French with Martine and Willya, we are opening a new class in Term two on Monday mornings at 11.45 for Foundation 2 students. This is a class for those who have had some introduction to the French language and wish to take their learning to the next level.
Children’s classes - we recommence our classes programme for children. For the details on the classes http://www.frenchclass.com.au/?page_id=7
Tour en Provence
We are off to Provence in September for our slice of French life en France. Just a couple of spots are left for this 10 day adventure in the heart of the Luberon. If speaking French, eating, drinking local wines, visiting sites of interest, a little shopping in the Provencal markets - all in the wonderful French countryside sounds like you, then contact us for the information package.
For all information on frenchclass please don’t hesitate to call on 93802672 or email info@frenchclass.com.au
Merci et à bientôt
Miriam et Martine
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February 15th, 2010
Go and see Abby and Lara at the Basement for an evening of French fun.
ABBY DOBSON, songstress extraordinaire and former front person of multi-platinum selling band Leonardo’s Bride, and LARA GOODRIDGE, violinist/singer in the eclectic, electric string quartet FourPlay, delight and enchant in a special performance of French song. With songs from Edit Piaf, Serge Gainsbourg, Charles Aznavour, Charles Trenet, Brigitte Bardot, Françoise Hardy, France Gall, Camille, and more, Abby & Lara share their passion for the romance and music of France and their love of harmony.
Baby et Lulu will perform with a stellar band of Sydneys finest, including Matt Ottignon on flute and sax, Marcello Maio on keys and Julian Curwin on guitar.

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January 24th, 2010
Bonjour tout le monde and a Happy New Year to everyone.
Just a reminder that our Term 1 for 2010 starts today Monday 25th Jan for all our returning and new students.
We are back from our travels in France, Italy and Morocco with plenty of fabulous travel tales to tell. We had a combined our trip with family and work and spent some time in Morocco meeting with our basket makers and seeing new styles and models. We also survived Paris in –4 days as well. Of course both Rome and Paris were so pretty during the festive season and well worth a visit just for that.
Term programme
All adult classes begin today Monday 25th January. With the exception of the Tuesday Foundation 1 classes which begin Tuesday 2nd Feb.
All our children’s classes start the week 1st Feb.
For anyone still considering our group classes we a have very limited number places in our evening classes and a few spots in the morning groups.
For private lessons or Skype classes; these need to be arranged with Martine directly on 93802672.
La vie moderne
frenchclass has embraced some of the modern social networking sites available. Strictly in the interest of promoting the French language bien sûr!
We now have both a Twitter and facebook page.
If you are interested in becoming a fan of facebook go to our page on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paddington-Australia/frenchclass-Martine-Baboin/139570890049
For Twitter our name is frenchclasstips
We hope to keep up a regular flow of ideas for improving your French for our followers.
Tour in Provence
Just a reminder that we still have a couple of places available in our Tour to Provence for September this year. The group is from 5th –15th September in the Luberon Valley just outside the market town of Apt. It is a truly special 10 days living the French lifestyle. Go to our Provence page for all the info.
Merci et à bientôt
Martine et Miriam
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December 18th, 2009
Bonjour
With only a few days of 2009 to go Miriam and I wish all our students and frenchclass amis a wonderful fin d’année and a very happy festive season.
We are looking forward to a busy and very French 2010. We have already got amazing enrollments for our programme of classes for Term 1. If you are interested in taking lessons in Term 1, be quick as spaces are filling fast. We also have an expanding programme for children too! See the classes page for all the details.
Before the term begins we start the new year with several weeks of intensive summer classes.
We will be offering:
Advanced class 9.00 - 1.00pm 11th - 15th January
Foundation class 1.30 - 5.30pm 18th - 22nd January
N’oublie pas (don’t forget) our frenchclass in Provence trip in September.
We are in the Luberon Valley - Provence from the 5th to 15th September with our group of avid francophiles.
Our 10 day trip focuses on a French lesson everyday plus visits to markets, delightful provencal villages, local restaurants and sites of interest. For all details see our Provence page.
We are closed from the 21 Dec to 11 January.
Toutes nos amitiés, et bonne année pour 2010.
Martine et Miriam de frenchclass
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August 10th, 2009
Join our intensive classe d’été and make a real difference to your French. We are offering up to 2 weeks of classes focused on conversation.
11th -15th January and 18th - 22nd January
20 hours per week or 40 hours for the 2 weeks.
Advanced class 9.00 - 1.00pm
Foundation class 1.30-5.30pm
For one week $1000
For two weeks $1900
Discounts for early bird booking by 27th November.
One week $950
Two weeks $1800
The classes will be very small groups designed to enable learners to make the most progress with their French over this time.
For more information contact Martine 93802672 or info@frenchclass.com.au
Don’t forget our new Term starts week beginning 19th October bookings are already underway for all classes. All the information for our term programme is on the classes page click here for details.
Bonne continuation et bien amicalement à vous.
Martine et Miriam frenchclass
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June 21st, 2009
We commence our new term starting the week 27th July. The winter term is a 10 week programme. Our new beginners class will be on Thursday 30th July in the evening from 6.30pm.
For all the details of our class programme click here for our classes page.
Don’t forget Bastille Day is coming up on the 14th July.
We have just heard that Caroline Nin will be @ The Vanguard (Doing Edith Piaf covers and more). What a great way to spend the evening. For more info here is the Vanguards website.
http://www.thevanguard.com.au/
A tres bientôt
Martine et Miriam
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June 9th, 2009
For sometime now frenchclass has been offering French lessons on line. Using the fantastic Skype technology we can bring a lesson right to you where ever you are. We offer audio Skype and if you have a webcam or a built in camera in your computer we offer a video Skype lesson.
It is a great way for students who are traveling, working interstate or living some distance away to keep in touch with their French.
‘I have been learning French with Martine via Skype for 3 months now. I have found this an excellent way to have lessons! I can see and hear her clearly and she is able to see and teach me very well. I live in the outback in Australia and have 2 small children so it is not particularly easy to learn French from where I am. Using Skype is great as we have scheduled a time that suits us both once per week and I can sit here at home and know that I am getting very good quality teaching from my living room. I would definitely recommend it.’ Debbie - Broken Hill.
To get more information about frenchcclass en ligne or arrange your own lessons contact Martine on 02 9380 2672 or email info@frenchclass.com.au
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May 6th, 2009
Bonjour à nos amis de frenchclass,
Term 2 has started and most of our classes like the cherries trees below are full and blossoming. However if you want to start with us call me and I will see what we can do for you. We recommend to be ready for a term of lessons you can start your learning with the Michel Thomas method. See classes page for the links.
As many of you know I am just back from a family trip in Drôme in the Rhône Valley. I went to supervise the slow but continuing renovation of our country house La Grange, visit my mother and recharge my French batteries.
Ci-dessous (here under) quelques images de la Vallée du Rhône autour de La Grange.
Merci à tous et à toutes et à très bientôt.
Martine

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April 7th, 2009
Bonjour
We are all settled into our programme for 2009, our new space and class room.
Almost all of of our classes are full to bursting with keen francophiles.
If you are still interested in learning French this year, our programme for Term 2 will be starting from the 27th April.
Watch out for your newsletter for those on our list. Or join our email list on the contact page.
A bientôt Martine et Miriam
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