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Taste French

Fall 2017

French ClassesAll ages & levels • REGISTER ONLINE! Fast Track courses begin Sep. 5 8-week session: Sep. 11 – Nov. 4First 4-week session: Sep. 11 – Oct. 5Second 4-week session: Oct. 9 – Nov. 2

FREE Trial Classes Sep. 5 – 8 · see p. 9 for details

Open House Wed., Sep. 6 · see p. 9 for details

Immersion Day Sat., Sep. 9 · see p. 9 for details

Chicago’s French cultural and learning center dedicated to the study of French language,cultural exchange and friendship between Americans and French-speaking people.

810 North Dearborn Street · Chicago, IL 60610 / USA · tel: (312) 337-1070 The Alliance Française de Chicago is a non-profit 501(c)(3) institution

summaryCulture p. 3 – 5Cinéma p. 6 – 7Art de Vivre p. 8Classes p. 9 – 18

Gastronomy p. 18 – 19

Kids p. 20 – 21

Médiathèque p. 22 – 23

membershipJoin the French-speaking community in the heart of Chicago!We invite you to become a member of Chicago’s vibrant French-speaking community. Founded in 1897, the Alliance Française de Chicago is not only one of the city’s oldest cultural organizations; it also is one of Chicago’s most active centers for language training and cultural events. Whether you wish to enhance your language skills, take courses in cooking and wine tasting, watch award-winning films, or browse our library of over 19,000 titles — it’s all available to you six days a week and just steps from North Michigan Avenue.

Membership benefits include:• Discounts on all Alliance language classes,

cooking classes, and cultural programs — including the Chez Kids Academy.

• Discounts on meals, desserts, and beverages from the Alliance’s many partners around the city.

• Full, free borrowing privileges at the Brown library/ médiathèque — the largest non-university library of French language media materials in the Midwest.

• Free participation in all discussion cafés including Café Conversation and Café Littéraire.

• Unlimited access to Culturethèque, an online treasure trove of French language gems: award-winning literature, music, documentaries, crime novels — even the major newspapers and magazines! 24/7 from the comfort of your home.

• The satisfaction of knowing that you are supporting an organization that has been promoting cultural exchange in Chicago for nearly 120 years.

Join today! Call (312) 337-1070 for complete information

OPERATING HOURS

Mon. – Thu. : 9:00 a.m. – 9:55 p.m. Fri. : 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sat. : 9:00 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. Sun. : closed

The Alliance will be closed on Saturday, August 26, and on Saturday, September 2nd and Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day.

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architecture

Superfluous: An Architectural ProjectVernissage • Thursday, September 14, 6:30 p.m. Free Admission • In English and FrenchExhibition open to the public during our business hours through October 16 Alleyway installation open 24/7

Oh, unforeseen utility of the superfluous! Charity of great things! Goodness of giants!

Based on Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, this architectural project investigates shelter and homelessness. The exhibition includes 11 designs by the Architecture & Interior Architecture students of Odile Compagnon at the School of the Art Institute.

In the same year that the Alliance Française celebrates its 120th anniversary, Superfluous makes it possible for a new voice from a new generation of architects to make a difference. Innovative and inspiring, the project opens a conversation about the role we can play in the future of our community and our city.

This exhibition is made possible thanks to the Jean Bodfish Brown Memorial Fund and the support of the School of the Art Institute Architecture Department. Superfluous is part of Expo Chicago and the Chicago Architecture Biennial.

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architectureMies Van der Rohe, Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, László Moholy-Nagy: these are the names of the architects, Americans and immigrants from Europe, who built the Chicago skyline and its reputation as a uniquely modern city. Urban development by Burnham along the lakeshore was inspired by Haussmann’s grands boulevards in Paris. It's the French influence on the Windy City that the Alliance celebrates this fall with a series of talks and exhibitions presented under the umbrella of the second Chicago Architecture Biennial.

The Radicant City: Sustainable Living SpaceWith Jana Revedin, President of the Global Awards for Sustainable Architecture Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. Free for members / Non-members $10 • In English

Join us when German-born architect Jana Revedin, professor at the École Spéciale d'Architecture in Paris, explains the history, meaning and mission of the Global Awards for Sustainable Architecture she founded. The fifty-five architects from around the globe who have received the award believe in architecture “with the people for the people” and architecture as an agent of empowerment, self-development and civic rights. The Global Awards is run by the Cité de l’Architecture et du patrimoine in Paris under the patronage of UNESCO.

Q&A led in English, French, Italian or Spanish, all languages spoken by Jana Revedin.

This program is made possible thanks to the Jean Bodfish Brown Memorial Fund and the School of the Art Institute Architecture Department. Radicant City is a Chicago Architecture Biennial program.

Marc Dilet: Trans-PositionsVernissage • Wednesday, November 1 at 6:30 p.m. Free Admission · In English Exhibition open to the public during our business hours through December 1st

Paris-based architect Marc Dilet's ink drawings focus on international cities and aim to capture the specific atmosphere of places. Views of Athens, Chicago, London, Montreal, Paris, Tokyo, and more are investigated through natural and man-made landmarks, producing unique characters that create fascination and anger, joy and wonder, and chaos and order.

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architectureJeanne Gang, en françaisJeudi 7 décembre à 18h30 En conversation avec Isabelle David Gratuit pour les membres / $10 pour les non-membres

On the occasion of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, Jeanne Gang will speak to her influential work as an architect in Chicago, Paris, and around the world.

An American architect, a MacArthur Fellow and a Chevalier de l’Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur, Gang is the founding principal of Studio Gang. She and her firm are currently designing many projects and are one of two firms in the final round of the competition to redesign the Tour Montparnasse in Paris. À ne pas manquer !

musicAn Evening of French Baroque OperaWith the Haymarket Opera Company and Maestro Harry Bicket Monday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. Panel and Sample Performance • In English $25 members / Non-members $30

Join us for an evening of French Baroque Opera with the Haymarket Opera Company, Chicago’s premier period instrument orchestra, featuring excerpt performances from their upcoming production of Marin Marais's Ariane et Bachus and a panel discussion led by internationally renowned Baroque opera specialist and conductor Harry Bicket. With Craig Trompeter, Sarah Edgar, Silvana Scarinci, Meriem Bahri, and Sylvie Romanowski.

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film retrospective 2017 – 18

At a time when alternative facts are all the rage, we return to cinéma-vérité and the documentary form at large to examine the world we live in and the people we live with.

Revisit works by seasoned French directors, such as the New Wave's Agnès Varda, and discover some of the best of a booming new generation of filmmakers consistently singled out for praise by the international press.

Don't miss out on young Chicago filmmakers with a selection of short documentaries curated by the Chicago International Film Festival and presented prior to each feature. Join our guest speakers as they shed light on facts often stranger than fiction and become a critic during our post-screening discussions.

Admission $7 Members / $10 Non-members · Includes a glass of French wine · French with English subtitles · Please enter via 54 W. Chicago Avenue

Le bois dont les rêves sont faits / The Woods Dreams Are Made OfTuesday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. · Claire Simon (2015, 144 min.) With Michael Naas, Chair, Philosophy Department, DePaul University

From painters to prostitutes and ornithologists to athletes, the Bois de Vincennes plays a central role in many everyday lives. Veteran director Claire Simon engages the audience with her hypnotic look at this Parisian park, including a moving visit to the remnants of the experimental university of Vincennes where the great philosopher Gilles Deleuze once lectured on the “lines of escape.”

Les glâneurs et la glâneuse / The Gleaners and IWednesday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. · Agnès Varda (2000, 82 min.) With award-winning author Aleksandar Hemon

Agnès Varda, one of the French New Wave's leading directors, explores gleaning around the French countryside. Searching and finding are at the center of the film as Varda, foraging for footage, becomes la glâneuse. One of her most popular films, it has won top honors around the world, including at the Chicago International Film Festival.

SwaggerTuesday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. · Olivier Babinet (2016, 84 min.) With Robert Katz, film producer

Shot in bold colors with breathtaking aerial photography, Swagger illustrates the dreams of eleven middle school students from the Parisian suburbs' projects. Speaking directly to the camera as if it were a long-trusted confidante, these extraordinary young people talk about love, being French, life in the projects, and their visions of the future.

Films from Young French Cinema series offered by UniFrance Films, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the Institut Français.

Our World, Our Lives: A Documentary Series

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champs-élysées film festival

Exclusive to the Alliance! Three Chicago premieres straight from the street famous for its luxe boutiques and grand old cinema theaters. Organized by the Association Champs-Elysées Film Festival and chaired by Sophie Dulac, the Champs-Élysées Film Festival is the first and only French-American festival in Paris, with the ambition to create a bridge between French and American cinema. À découvrir !

With Justine Lévêque, from the Champs Élysées Film Festival, and Randy Williams, former Alliance Française President.

Thursday, October 5 and Saturday, October 7 $9 for one film / $20 for series of three • In French with English subtitles

Les étoiles restantesChicago Première! Thursday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. • Loïc Paillard (2016, 80 min.)

Thirty-something Alexandre decides to leave his slacker days behind while his roommate Loïc keeps working on his "universal method to succeed in life" and his father, Patrick, decides to stop his chemotherapy. This all goes well until Manon comes into the picture… Winner of the Prix du Public at the Festival de Cabourg and the Champs-Elysées Film Festival.

WallayFamily Fun & Chicago Première!Saturday, October 7 at 11:00 a.m. • Berni Goldblat (2017, 84 min.)

Ady, thirteen, no longer listens to his father who has raised him alone and decides to send him to live with his uncle Amadou and their family for the summer…in Burkina Faso, far from home. In a country where Ady has never set foot, young boys become men at age thirteen. But Ady, convinced that he is merely on vacation, understands things differently.

Embrasse-moiChicago Première! Saturday, October 7 at 1:30 p.m. • Océanerosemarie and Cyprien Vial · (2017, 90 min.) In the presence of Océanerosemarie

Océanerosemarie is full of life, friends, but mainly ex-girlfriends. Then, she meets Cécile, the "this-time-it’s-for-real" woman of her dreams. It becomes time for Océanerosemarie to grow up a little so she can win her heart. But will that even be possible?

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art de vivreDuck SeasonTalk and Tasting with David McAninch Wednesday, October 11 at 6:30 p.m. Free for members / Non-members $10 • In EnglishArmagnac-flambéed duck tenderloins; skewered duck hearts with chanterelles; a duck-confit shepherd’s pie strewn with shavings of foie gras: this is what food writer David McAninch discovered when he spent eight months in Gascony with his family, meeting extraordinary characters and eating the best meals of his life. His delicious memoir tells us more about this ancient region in Southwest France—where there are more ducks than people and where foie gras is not saved for special occasions.

Duck Season: Eating, Drinking, and Other Misadventures in Gascony, France's Last Best Place has been named one of 2017's best travel books by the New York Times Book Review and is shortlisted for the American Library in Paris Book Award.

David’s talk will be followed by a duck sampling, book sale and signing.

Taste of Terroir: A Toast to TraditionA wine and cheese tasting series with sommelier Scott Komplin • In English Members $40 / Non-members $50 · Series of Four (Members Only) / $145

Nothing enhances the taste of wine more than the right cheese pairing, and nothing makes cheese taste more glorious than the right wine. Join our very own Scott Komplin and his joie de vivre to explore the terroirs and regions of France, discover new cuvées, and toast tradition with new friends. Each session starts with a regional welcome drink and closes with a blind tasting.

Bordeaux, Bourgogne, and the Rhône Valley Wednesday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Champagne & Beyond Wednesday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m.

France vs. the New World: White Wines Wednesday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Provence: More than just Rosé! Wednesday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m.

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CLASSESInitiation Fast track:Tuesday, September 5 – Friday, September 8 (see p. 12)

Eight-week session:Monday, September 11 – Saturday, November 4 (once-a-week)

1st Four-week session:Monday, September 11 – Thursday, October 5 (twice-a-week)

2nd Four-week session:Monday, October 9 – Thursday, November 2 (twice-a-week)

Next session: November 13 – January 29

Open House with complimentary refreshments

Wednesday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.) · Take a free sample class, find out your level and have fun while enjoying complimentary refreshments. RSVP at af-chicago.org

Immersion day Enjoy a day of French without leaving Chicago!

Saturday, September 9, 10:00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. (doors open at 9:30 a.m.)Start with a complimentary café-croissant, enhance your French by taking as many workshops as you like, whether you decide to work on your pronunciation or your wine-tasting skills, finally, visit our Petit Marché over lunch to discover local French vendors and treat yourself to a perfect gift! RSVP at af-chicago.org

Free Trial Classes September 5 – 8

Initiation levels Tue. Sept. 5 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. 5:40 – 6:25 p.m. Thu. Sep. 7 7:45 – 8:30 p.m. Fri. Sep. 8 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

Beginners levels Thu. Sep. 7 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. 5:40 – 6:25 p.m.

Intermediate levels Thu. Sep. 7 12:10 – 12:55 p.m. 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.

Advanced levelsTue. Sep. 5 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.

Free Placement, September 5 - 8Tue. – Thu. 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sep. 5 – 7Fri. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sep. 8

Let our teachers find the best class for you by taking a brief placement online, onsite or over the phone.

Course prices in this brochure reflect the “early bird” rate and are in effect if you REGISTER BEFORE Saturday, Sep. 9 by 12:00 p.m.! Registrations after that date will include a $15 surcharge.For the second 4-week session, register before Saturday, October 7 at 12:00 p.m. for the“early bird” rate. Register for both 4-week sessions at the same time and receive an extra $20 discount.

school policiesBy registering for a class, students acknowledge that they agree to the school policies as stated on the Alliance Française de Chicago’s website, www.af-chicago.org/policiesYou may have to purchase a textbook for some classes.

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our teaching philosophyFor 120 years, the Alliance Française de Chicago has offered French classes and programs in a welcoming, social environment:• Classes are small to allow as much communication and guidance as possible • We emphasize speaking with lots of interaction• Grammar, vocabulary and phonetics are taught creatively• Our teachers are certified and French native or bilingual French speakers with broad experience• Our method is the world standard for language learning and proficiency• You have FUN while you are at the Alliance!

our classes General French A1 – C2

Follow a precise textbook and target all skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing.

Topical Classes A1 – C2 Address one or two skills in particular that revolve around a specific domain, for instance: literature or phonetics.

our levelsThe Alliance Française uses the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Remember: you can always change your class within the first week

GENERALTOPICALCLASSES

A1.1 INITIATIONBook: Interactions 1· For students who have never

studied French.· Learn to communicate on simple, personal, and concrete matters (yourself, your tastes and your activities).

· Discover basic vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammatical structures.

A1.2 BEGINNERSBook: Saison 1· For students who have taken

some French before.· Learn to communicate about familial, professional and social environments.

· Keep building on your vocabulary, and start using past and future tenses.

A2 ADVANCED BEGINNERSBook: Saison 2· Learn to communicate about

your memories, thoughts and objectives.· Express your disagreement, your interests and your feelings.

· Develop your vocabulary and learn to form complex sentences.

· Talk about topics such as work, news, tourism, how to be a consumer, and more.

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B1 INTERMEDIATEBook: Saison 3

· Cope with most situations likely to arise while traveling in French-speaking countries.

· Convey your plans, hopes and dreams.· Express opinions, provide explanations, and defend ideas.

· Build a more precise vocabulary with topics such as society, culture, technology and history.

B2 INDEPENDENTBook: Alter Ego 3+· Understand the main idea of complex texts on both

concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your professional field.

· Interact with fluency and spontaneity with native speakers.

· Produce clear, detailed texts and speeches on a wide range of subjects.

· Develop your viewpoints with nuanced opinions and arguments.

C1/C2 PROFICIENTBooks: Alter Ego 4 & Alter Ego 5· Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and

recognize implicit meaning.· Express yourself fluently and spontaneously using idiomatic language.

· Use language effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.

· Produce clear, well-structured, detailed texts and speech about complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns.

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topical classesPlease note that you may have to purchase a textbook for some classes. Please visit our website for textbook or materials fee information.

CERTIFICATION PREPARATION COURSEYou have come a long way as a French speaker! Reward your efforts with an internationally recognized lifelong diploma. This course can help you get all the tools to succeed at the DELF/DALF exam. Levels offered ON DEMAND

PHONETICS & COMMUNICATIONPractice makes perfect! Work on your pronunciation and learn the (literally) life changing difference between "poison" and "poisson". Levels offered ON DEMAND

THE BLUNDER FIXERThis workshop will tackle typical challenges any learner of French has encountered or will encounter through his studies, whether it is "faux amis" (words that look similar but actually have different meanings) or common tricky pronunciations like the letter "u". Levels offered: A1 – A2

BRUSH-UP / DOING THINGS WITH GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYFeeling a little rusty? Enjoy the immediate benefits of this grammatical review and enrich your speaking and writing skills. Levels offered: B2 – C1

CONVERSATION / LE CLUB / LE SALON DES ARTSMeet with our instructors and your fellow students to discover and discuss cultural and social topics. Reading the entire encyclopedia is not a requirement for this class. Levels offered: A2 – B2

THE ART OF LISTENING“What was that?” Take this class to get rid of that sometimes frustrating feeling when dealing with oral comprehension. Level offered: B1

PARLONS D'ACTUALITÉS (TV5MONDE)Come discover a piece of world news by watching and discussing a clip from francophone TV. Level offered: B2

LITTÉRATUREDevelop the ability to read and critique works of classic and contemporary French literature. You can attend even if you have not read Proust! Levels offered: B2 – C2

FRENCH FOR TRAVELERSThis custom-made course is specifically designed to provide you with the necessary tools to travel in France or in francophone countries. You will learn practical phrases and comprehension strategies to function easily in a French setting. Level offered: B1

JOUER EN FRANÇAISFun and communication are the two key words in this class! Play your favorite board games, in French (Pictionary, Scrabble…) and discover new ones, while learning how to use your French and think on your feet! Levels offered: B1

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A1.1 initiation 2-hour classes · 16 teaching hours total

fast track $255 new student package 12 teaching hours · textbook included for 101i only This intensive course covers Unit 1 of our Initiation level in just 4 days. You will be introduced to basic grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation while focusing on communication. Tuesday Sep. 5 – Friday Sep. 8 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Class code: 101i

8-week session initiation · once-a-week $330 members · $375 non-membersBook for sale at reception: $30 Dates Time Teacher Class code

Interactions 1· Unit 1 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 7:45 p.m. Hugo 101a

$299 New student offer Wednesday Sep. 13 – Nov. 1 10:00 a.m. Hugo 101b

Wednesday Sep. 13 – Nov. 1 5:40 p.m. Jamal 101c

for unit 1 Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 11:10 a.m. Julien 101s

Interactions 1· Unit 2 Monday Sep. 11 – Oct. 30 7:45 p.m. Hugo 102a

Thursday Sep. 14 – Nov. 2 5:40 p.m. Hugo 102b

Thursday Sep. 14 – Nov. 2 10:00 a.m. Élodie 102c

Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 9:00 a.m. Julien 102s

Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 1:40 p.m. Camille 102u

Interactions 1· Unit 3 Wednesday Sep. 13 – Nov. 1 10:00 a.m. Élodie 103b

Wednesday Sep. 13 – Nov. 1 5:40 p.m. Rachel 103c

Interactions 1· Unit 4 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 5:40 p.m. Camille 104a

Wednesday Sep. 13 – Nov. 1 10:00 a.m. Geoff 104b

Thursday Sep. 14 – Nov. 2 7:45 p.m. Julien 104c

Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 1:40 p.m. Adam 104s

8-week session initiation · twice-a-week$299 New student offer · NEW OFFER!

Interactions 1· Unit 1 Tue./Thu. Sep. 12 – Nov. 2 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Élodie 12.0a

1st 4-week-session initiation · twice-a-week $310 members · $355 non-members

Interactions 1· Unit 1 Mon. / Wed Sep. 11 – Oct. 4 5:40 p.m. Pauline /Hugo 12.1a

$295 New student offer Tue. / Thu. Sep. 12 – Oct. 5 7:45 p.m. Adam / Hugo 12.1bfor unit 1

Interactions 1· Unit 2 Mon. / Wed. Sep. 11 – Oct. 4 7:45 p.m. Camille / Julien 12.2a

Interactions 1· Unit 3 Mon. / Thu. Sep. 11 – Oct. 5 5:40 p.m. Jamal / Julien 12.3b

2nd 4-week-session initiation · twice-a-week $310 members · $355 non-members

Interactions 1· Unit 1 TBD TBD TBD TBD 12.1c

$295 New student offer TBD TBD TBD TBD 12.1dfor unit 1

Interactions 1· Unit 2 Mon. / Wed Oct. 9 – Nov. 1 5:40 p.m. TBD / Hugo 12.2c

Tue. / Thu. Oct. 10 – Nov. 2 7:45 p.m. Adam / Hugo 12.2d

Interactions 1· Unit 3 Mon. / Wed. Oct. 9 – Nov. 1 7:45 p.m. Camille / Julien 12.3c

Interactions 1· Unit 4 Mon. / Thu. Oct. 9 – Nov. 2 5:40 p.m. Jamal / Julien 12.4d

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A1->A2 beginners 2-hour classes · 16 teaching hours total

8-week session beginners · once a week $330 members · $375 non-membersBook for sale at reception: $65 Dates Time Teacher Class code

Saison 1 · Unit 2 Monday Sep. 11 – Oct. 30 5:40 p.m. Julien 102as

Saison 1 · Unit 3 Wednesday Sep. 13 – Nov. 1 5:40 p.m. Geoff 103bs

Thursday Sep. 14 – Nov. 2 10:00 a.m. Geoff 103cs

Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 1:40 p.m. Hugo 103us

Saison 1 · Unit 4 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 10:00 a.m. Hugo 104as

Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 5:40 p.m. Jamal 104bs

Saison 1 · Unit 5 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 7:45 p.m. Camille 105as

Thursday Sep. 14 – Nov. 2 5:40 p.m. Jamal 105bs2Saison 1 · Unit 6 Thursday Sep. 14 – Nov. 2 10:00 a.m. Hugo 106as

Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 11:10 a.m. Jamal 106us

Saison 1 · Unit 8 Monday Sep. 11 – Oct. 30 10:00 a.m. Adam 108as

Wednesday Sep. 13 – Nov. 1 5:40 p.m. Julien 108cs

Saison 1 · Unit 9 Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 1:40 p.m. Jamal 109us

1st 4-week session beginners · twice-a-week $310 members · $355 non-members

Saison 1 · Unit 2 Tue. / Thu. Sep. 12 – Oct. 5 5:40 p.m. Philippe / Adam 12.3as

Saison 1 · Unit 9 Mon. / Wed. Sep. 11 – Oct. 4 7:45 p.m. Adam / Jamal 12.9as

2nd 4-week session beginners · twice-a-week $310 members · $355 non-members

Saison 1 · Unit 3 Tue. / Thu. Oct. 10 – Nov. 2 5:40 p.m. Philippe / Adam 12.3cs

A2->B1 advanced beginners 2-hour classes · 16 teaching hours total 8-week session advanced beginners · once-a-week · $330 mbrs · $375 non-mbrsBook for sale at reception: $65 Dates Time Teacher Class code

Saison 2 · Unit 1 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 10:00 a.m. Élodie 201as

Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 9:00 a.m. Camille 201us

Saison 2 · Unit 2 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 5:40 p.m. Geoff 202as

Wednesday Sep. 13 – Nov. 1 7:45 p.m. Adam 202bs

Saison 2 · Unit 4 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 5:40 p.m. Erald 204as

Saison 2 · Unit 5 Monday Sep. 11 – Oct. 30 7:45 p.m. Julien 205as

Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 9:00 a.m. Jamal 205us

Saison 2 · Unit 6 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 5:40 p.m. Hugo 206as

Saison 2 · Unit 7 Wednesday Sep. 13 – Nov. 1 5:40 p.m. Adam 207as

Saison 2 · Unit 9 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 5:40 p.m. Adam 209as

2nd 4-week session advanced beginners · twice-a-week · $310 mbrs · $355 non-mbrs

Saison 2 · Unit 1 Mon. / Wed. Oct. 9 – Nov. 1 7:45 p.m. Adam / Jamal 22.s1

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B1->B2 intermediate 2-hour classes · 16 teaching hours total 8-week session intermediate · once-a-week $330 members · $375 non-membersBook for sale at reception: $65 Dates Time Teacher Class code Saison 3 · Unit 3 Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 11:10 a.m. Adam 303usSaison 3 · Unit 4 Wednesday Sep. 13 – Nov. 1 5:40 p.m. Philippe 304asSaison 3 · Unit 6 Monday Sep. 11 – Oct. 30 5:40 p.m. Camille 306as Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 10:00 a.m. Camille 306bs Wednesday Sep. 13 – Nov. 1 5:40 p.m. Camille 306cs

1st 4-week session intermediate · twice-a-week · $310 mbrs · $360 non-mbrsSaison 3 · Unit 1 Mon. / Thu. Sep. 11 – Oct. 5 7:45 p.m. Jamal / Adam 32.1asSaison 3 · Unit 7 Mon. / Wed. Sep. 11 – Oct. 4 10:00 a.m. Élodie / Camille 32.7as

2nd 4-week session intermediate · twice-a-week · $310 mbrs · $360 non-mbrsSaison 3 · Unit 2 Mon. / Thu. Oct. 9 – Nov. 2 7:45 p.m. Jamal / Adam 32.2csSaison 3 · Unit 8 Mon. / Wed. Oct. 9 – Nov. 1 10:00 a.m. Élodie / Camille 32.8cs

B2->C1 independent 2-hour classes · 16 teaching hours total

8-week session independent · once-a-week $330 members · $375 non-members

Book for sale at reception: $70 Dates Time Teacher Class code

AE3+D9 Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 11:10 a.m. Camille 409t

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C1-C2 proficient 2-hour classes · 16 teaching hours total 8-week session proficient · once-a-week $330 members · $375 non-membersBook for sale at reception: $70 or $75 Dates Time Teacher Class code AE4+D1 Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 11:10 a.m. Hugo 501aAE4+D4 Monday Sep. 11 – Oct. 30 5:40 p.m. Adam 504aAE4+D5 Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 11:10 a.m. Anie 505aAE4+D6 Monday Sep. 11 – Oct. 30 5:40 p.m. Tim 506aAE5-D1 Thursday Sep. 14 – Nov. 2 5:40 p.m. Tim 601aAE5-D3 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 5:40 p.m. Tim 603a

1st 4-week session proficient · twice-a-week $310 members · $360 non-members AE5-D6 Mon. / Wed. Sep. 11 – Oct. 4 10:00 a.m. Geoff / Adam 62.6aTBD Tue. / Thu. Sep. 12 – Oct. 5 10:00 a.m. Jamal / Adam 71.1a

2nd 4-week session proficient · twice-a-week $310 members · $360 non-members AE5-D7 Mon. / Wed. Oct. 9 – Nov. 1 10:00 a.m. Geoff / Adam 62.7cTBD Tue. / Thu. Oct. 10 – Nov. 2 10:00 a.m. Jamal / Adam 71.2c

topical classes classes are 2 hours unless specified

CERTIFICATIONS$330 members / $375 non-members · 16 teaching hours · $25 discount for students registered for general language classes in the same session. We offer certification prep courses and exams for all levels. Prep courses are available ON DEMAND. For more information, please contact [email protected] or call our office.

PHONETICS AND COMMUNICATION · 1 hour / week · 8 teaching hours$175 members / $205 non-members · $20 discount for students registered for general language classes in the same session.All levels We offer phonetics classes ON DEMAND and based on your availability. To schedule

your class or for more information email [email protected] or call our office. Book: Les 500 exercices de phonétique, Niveau A1-A2 or Niveau B1-B2

THE BLUNDER FIXER ! · Common mistakes for Anglophones and how to fix them$330 members / $375 non-members · 16 teaching hours · New class, special $25 discount

A2 Friday Sep. 15 – Nov. 3 10:00 a.m. Geoff 190A

DOING THINGS WITH GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY · Alter Ego 5 level $330 members / $375 non-members · 16 teaching hoursC1 Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 9:00 a.m. Adam 590A Books: Vocabulaire progressif du français · Niveau perfectionnement

Grammaire en dialogues · Niveau avancé

CONVERSATION · Comprehension and expression$175 members / $205 non-members · 8 teaching hours$20 discount for students registered for general language classes in the same session.A2 Thursday Sep. 14 – Nov. 2 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Hugo 190BB1, B2 Wednesday Sep. 13 – Nov. 1 7:45 – 8:45 p.m. Rachel 390A

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LE CLUB · Conversation et culture$265 members / $300 non-members · 12 teaching hours $20 discount for students registered for general language classes in the same session.B1 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Hugo CLB1

THE ART OF LISTENING · Comprehension and pronunciation$330 members / $375 non-members · $10 materials fee · 16 teaching hoursB1 Thursday Sep. 14 – Nov. 2 5:40 p.m. Camille 390B

PARLONS D’ACTUALITÉS ! · (TV5MONDE) with online supplementary activities$330 members / $375 non-members · $10 materials fee · 16 teaching hoursB2 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 12:10 p.m. Adam 390C

LE SALON DES ARTS · An open discussion on French arts$265 members / $300 non-members · $10 materials fee · 12 teaching hoursB1, B2 Thursday Sep. 28 – Nov. 2 2:30 p.m. Rachel 390D

LA DICTÉEUsing the French “dictée” exercise, students practice listening, and writing skills while exploring a variety of literary excerpts.$165 members / $185 non-members · 8 teaching hours B2 / C1 Monday Oct. 2 – 23 5:40 p.m. Nada 490A

CLUB DE LECTURE · Houellebecq, le contemporain$330 members / $375 non-members · 16 teaching hoursB2 Friday Sep. 15 – Nov. 3 1:00 p.m. Adam 490B Book: Soumission, Michel Houellebecq

THÉÂTRE VIVANT · Ionesco$330 members / $375 non-members · 16 teaching hoursC1 Monday Sep. 11 – Oct. 30 1:10 p.m. Anie 590B Book: Le Roi Se Meurt, Eugene Ionesco

BRUSH-UP · Grammar and speaking$330 members / $375 non-members · 16 teaching hoursB2 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 11:00 a.m. Anie 490C Book: La Grammaire en Dialogues (niveau avancé), Claire MiqueL

AUTOUR DE LA LITTÉRATURE · Festival Georges Simenon$330 members / $375 non-members · 16 teaching hours B2 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 1:10 p.m. Anie 490D

Book: L'Amie de Madame Maigret, Georges Simenon

LITTÉRATURE & HISTOIRE$330 members / $375 non-members · 16 teaching hours B2-C1 Wednesday Sep. 13 – Nov. 1 12:10 p.m. Anie 490E

Book: Hexagone – sur les routes de l'histoire de France, Lorànt Deutsh (ed: M. Lafon 2013)

LECTURES LITTÉRAIRES · La Francophonie$330 members / $375 non-members · 16 teaching hours B2-C1 Thursday Sep. 14 – Nov. 2 12:10 p.m. Anie 490F

Book: Littérature progressive de la francophonie, N. Blondeau & F. Allouache (ed: CLE Intern

FRENCH FOR TRAVELERS · Prepare your next trip to France$330 members / $375 non-members · $10 materials fee ·16 teaching hoursB1 Friday Sep. 15 – Nov. 3 10:10 a.m. Anie 390E

TRAVELING WITHOUT MOVING · French regions$330 members / $375 non-members · 16 teaching hoursB1 Saturday Sep. 16 – Nov. 4 1:40 p.m. Anie 390F

Book: Civilisation progressive du français avec 400 activités

IMPROV EN FRANÇAIS$330 members / $375 non-members · 16 teaching hours · New class, special $25 discountB1 Tuesday Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 5:40 p.m. Renée-Claude 390GB2 Thursday Sep. 14 – Nov. 2 5:40 p.m. Renée-Claude 490G

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JOUER EN FRANÇAIS · Learn while having fun$165 members / $185 non-members · $10 materials fee · 8 teaching hours · New class, special $25 discountB1 Friday Sep. 15 – Nov. 3 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Hugo 390H

TRICOT SOCIAL$230 members / $270 non-members · 16 contact hoursInstructor: Heïdi M Lemieux · Prerequisite: Semi-fluent to fully fluent in French, no crochet experience required.Come enjoy this exclusive introduction to the Art of Crochet, taught in French by crochet designer HeïdiMullins-Lemieux. Explore the history of crocheting and how it is used in fashion and the arts today. Learn howto crochet by using basic patterns to make hats, scarves and ornaments. Halfway through the class, participantsmay begin working on a creative solo project. Students must bring the following materials:• Crochet needles (plastic, metallic or wood): 6.00 mm. & 3.25 mm.• One ball of each of the following types of yarn: Standard (weight medium 4) and Thin (weight light 3)All materials can be found at Michaels Craft Stores or Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores. Tue. Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Heïdi M Lemieux TRIC1 Tue. Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 7:45 – 9:45 p.m. Heïdi M Lemieux TRIC2

private lessonsReach your specific learning goals:

ONSITE at the Alliance Française 4 hours 8 hours 12 hours 16 hours members | non-members members | non-members members | non-members members | non-members $65/hr. | $70/hr. $58/hr. | $62/hr. $55/hr. | $60/hr. $50/hr. | $55/hr.

OFFSITE private lessons, corporate instruction, translation, proofreading

Contact our office manager at: [email protected] or at (312) 337-1070 for our special rates

lecture series in English, with a complimentary glass of wine

Haute couture Our fashion series: a presentation followed by a Q&A with a free glass of bubbles!

Gillion Carrara is an Adjunct Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago as well as the Founding Director of the SAIC Fashion Resource Center 1987 and a Board Member of the Costume Colloquium in Florence, Italy, amongst other prestigious institutions.

Christian Dior · A New Look!$45 members / $55 non-members · 1 hour 30 minutes Thursday October 5 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Gillion Carrara 990A

In 1947, Christian Dior opened his own Couture House in Paris. His first Collection — nicknamed the "New Look" by an American journalist — launched him overnight into a spectacular and glamorous career which even he had never dreamed of, and made him into a household name!

Gillion Carrara will speak on his atelier practices, his love of his country home, garden, and kitchen. His career was a very brief ten years of extraordinary couture gowns, suits, and day-wear.


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French and English · An ongoing love storyJe ne sais quoi, repertoire, à la carte, triage… do I already speak French without knowing it? — The love story between French and English words and how France and America have been trading phrases, sometimes with gusto and sometimes with hilarious misunderstandings.$45 members / $55 non-members · 1 hour 30 minutes Thursday October 26 6:00 p.m. Geoffrey 990B

Pardon My French! · Understanding the origins and how to use French slang

For once les gros mots (curse words) and informal language are allowed in the classroom… but only for the love of linguistics and to avoid misunderstandings and faux-pas when in France or while watching your favorite French TV show.$45 members / $55 non-members · 1 hour 30 minutes Thursday November 9 6:00 p.m. Camille 990C

after-work fun · in englishFood Network's Cupcake Wars’ winner Beth Somers is a classically-trained pastry chef. She has made thousands of cakes for weddings, birthdays, and other celebrations while working on all sides of the food industry. On her days off, she enjoys cooking and eating salty things (but mostly ice cream).

BIENVENUE L'AUTOMNE · Pommes pommes pommes pommes !$70 members / $80 non-members Thursday September 20 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Beth 990D

The Normandy region of France is well known for its apple crops, growing over 100 varieties. Welcome the fall season with an homage to Normandy, the birthplace of Calvados and tarte Tatin. In this after-work hands-on class, sip a Calvados cocktail crafted by a Three Dots and a Dash mixologist while preparing traditional poulet à la normande (Chicken with Apples and Cream), haricots verts (green beans), and tarte Tatin.

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gastronomyBEING A CHEF: FRENCH COOKING LESSONS! Madelaine BULLWINKEL Madelaine has been teaching French cooking techniques at Chez Madelaine Cooking School for over 30 years. She also organizes trips to France to help participants unveil the mysteries of French cuisine.

CLASSIC SOUFFLÉS $70 members / $80 non-members · $15 materials fee Saturday October 14 11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Madelaine 990E

Learn how to create everyone's favorite soufflés—Cheese, Grand Marnier and Chocolate—at home. We'll practice making a stable base, then beating and folding egg whites while comparing the effects of equipment and variations on basic technique. A hot oven will do the rest.

GAME ON! $70 members / $80 non-members · $15 materials fee Saturday October 28 11:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Madelaine 990F

An introduction to the basics of preparing rabbit, duck legs and pheasant breast to ensure their tenderness and enhance their rich flavor. Techniques include a marinade, brining, braising and roasting. Recipes for delicious fall feasts: Rabbit Stew with Preserved Pears and Ginger; Braised Duck Legs with Onions and Prunes; Roast Pheasant Breast with Wild Rice, Cranberries and Pecans.

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kids PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMorning or AfternoonOur immersive preschool program will prepare your child for Kindergarten with the added benefit of French Immersion.

Back to school!• All levels of French welcome!• For children 3 to 5 years old• 2, 3, or 5 days a week, Monday through Friday• Space is limited to 10 children maximum per class

For more information and prices www.af-chicago.orgFor additional information and registration email Philippe Schaller: [email protected] registration call us at: (312) 337-1070

CHILDREN'S COURSES Let's speak French! All levels, all ages.Back to school!Make friends and learn French! Classes are arranged by age and level.

Ages 1 – 2 Moms Pops and Tots!No previous French required.Sat. Sep. 16 – Nov. 4Wed. Sep 13 – Nov. 1

Age 6 Let’s speak French with Ludo et ses amis 1!No previous French required.Sat. Sep. 16 – Nov. 4

Age 7 – 9 Let’s speak French with Ludo et ses amis 2 and 3!Level assessment required.Sat. Sep. 16 – Nov. 4

Age 10+ Let's speak French with Décibel 1, 2 and 3!Level assessment required.Sat. Sep. 16 – Nov. 4

Ages 3 – 4 French For Youngsters!No previous French required.Sat. Sep. 16 – Nov. 4

Age 5 Speak French with Tatou le matou !No previous French required.Sat. Sep. 16 – Nov. 4


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kids CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPSNew Programs!Activites in French for all levels, all ages.

Theater with Renée Claude!Play and perform en français! A great way to build up vocabulary and confidence. There will be a performance at the end of the session!No previous French required.Mondays: Sep. 11 – Oct. 30 / Ages 7 – 9Thursdays: Sep. 14 – Nov. 2 / Ages 10 – 12

Family chef with Isabelle: mini dessert series!Every first Wednesday of the month, follow our chef and prepare a yummy dessert with your child!No previous French required. Ages 5 and up

Tell me a French story with Mathilde!Once a week, Mathilde takes your child into a new adventure!No previous French required, ages 3 and up.

Contact us so we find the best workshop for your child: (312) 337-1070. For more information: www.af-chicago.org.

Sep. 16 at 10:45 a.m.Sous l'océan / Under the ocean

Oct. 7 at 10:45 a.m.Au dodo ! / Nighty night!

Nov. 4 at 10:45 a.m.L’amitié / Friendship

Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m.Mon doudou / My blanky

Sep. 23 at 10:45 a.m.La nature / Nature

Sep. 30 at 10:45 a.m.Nos amis à dents / Friends with teeth

Oct. 4 at 4:30 p.m.Clafoutis

Nov. 1 at 4:30 p.m.Tartelettes

Dec. 6 at 4:30 p.m.Financiers

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the Brown médiathèque

Fall into French!

It’s a perfect time to explore French language and culture, participate in various events, in French and English, and to learn what’s new in the francophone world. Select from contemporary and classic reads, including new literary prizewinners from the French rentrée. Members may borrow from an 18,000-item collection and enjoy free access to Culturethèque, your online e-library.

FREE MEMBER CAFÉS / PRACTICE FRENCH · Non-members: $5.00 for 1 trial visit

CAFÉ CONVERSATION DU MARDI (intermediate to advanced level) Weekly · 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. · fourth floor · September 5, 12, 19, 26 · Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 · Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28

CAFÉ CONVERSATION DU MERCREDI (beginner to intermediate level) Twice monthly · 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. · in the Library · September 13, 27 · October 11, 25 · November 8, 22

CAFÉ LITTÉRATURE (advanced level) Membership required · 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. · in the salon · check in with reception upon arrival.

September 25: Le gone du Chaâba by Azouz Begag October 30: Soumission by Michel Houellebecq November 27: Le Canapé rouge by Michèle Lesbre

Heures d’ouverture : Mon. – Thu. 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fri. 11:30a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. · Sun. CLOSED Please note that the Médiathèque closes for lunch Mon. – Thu. 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Note: Closed Saturday, August 26. See page 2 or website for Labor Day hours. Please visit the website for more details. Contact us at (312) 337-5473 or [email protected]

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the Brown médiathèque All three events are in the Médiathèque · Free Admission

NEW! Paris Trivia NightThursday, October 19, 6:00 p.m. · In French and EnglishJoin fellow francophiles and play your way around Paris. This evening of trivia will test your knowledge of Paris’s history, art, monuments, fashion, food, and culture. Enjoy a glass of wine

and lite bites. Check the website for details. Special prize for the winner(s)!

Interview with Olivier LebleuVendredi 3 novembre à 12h30 en françaisOlivier Lebleu, traducteur des mémoires d'une femme singulière, Une duchesse américaine, New York-Londres-Paris, viendra nous faire connaître Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan (1877 – 1964), une riche héritière américaine qui a notamment inspiré la série tv Downton Abbey. Il nous présentera, en mots et en images sa vie romanesque: fréquentation de l’élite artistique et intellectuelle, ainsi que les têtes couronnées, mais aussi son action sociale et philanthropique en faveur des plus démunis et ses combats pour l’émancipation des femmes. Cet évènement sera animé par Isabelle David. Une rencontre en toute intimité et à ne pas manquer. Des rafraîchissements seront servis.

The Novel of the Century: Hugo’s Masterpiece ExploredThursday, November 9, 6:00 p.m. In French and English“The story of how Victor Hugo’s classic novel came to life is a challenging, complex, and utterly engrossing epic all its own” — Publishers’ Weekly on David Bellos’ new book: The Novel of the Century: The Extraordinary Adventure of Les Misérables. Written by the renowned scholar of French literature, this book explores not only the story and themes of Hugo’s great novel, but also the context of turbulent 19th century French politics. It is written from Hugo's point of view during his political exile on the Island of Guernsey, and highlights the sheer difficulty of writing and publishing a book in France from that remote outpost. Randy Williams, former Alliance Française President, will explore the themes of Bellos’s book, illustrated by excerpts from Les Misérables and its many adaptations on the stage and screen. Wine and lite bites will be served.

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