AFSR Classes, Workshops, Memberships

Group adult classes (18+) are taught in French by a native-fluent instructor in an inclusive, interactive setting. The classes emphasize oral and written comprehension and production. Themed classes and workshops hone in on specific linguistic and cultural skills. Textbooks and course materials are either provided by the instructor or can be obtained online or at bookstores (info to be provided for each course).

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“Influence of the French language and culture on Vietnam” B1+ | Online | Saturday, April 13 at 10-11:30am

$30.00 – $40.00

Curious about French Colonial influences in Vietnam? French Instructor Gigi Kuhn will share her personal experience as a Vietnamese born, French native speaker. Day and Time: Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 10:00 - 11:30 am Location: Online Zoom Instructor: Gigi Kuhn Cost: $30 members / $40 non-members

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April 21 Cooking Class at Maison Porcella

$125.00 – $150.00

Sunday cooking class at Maison Porcella in Windsor with chef Marc-Henri Jean-Baptiste. Learn to prepare Tartare de poisson (fish tartare), quiche, salade and mousse au Chocolat. After cooking, enjoy what you and chef Marc-Henri have created!

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French for Beginners A1.2 (Part II) with Laura 24Sp1 | In-Person | Thursday 4:00 – 5:30pm

$225.00 – $240.00
Spring I Session - May 2 through June 20, 2024

Day and Time: Thursday 4:00 - 5:30pm

Location: In-Person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa

Instructor: Laura Patterson

Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) or $225 (7 weeks)

French for Beginners A1.2: In-person class. In-Person class! This is an ongoing class for beginners in the 2nd part of a 4 part course which teaches students to communicate immediately in Everyday Situations by learning the building blocks of the language. Students practice dialogues to introduce themselves, ask questions, make purchases, and enjoy the culture and challenges of everyday life. Use of current practical expressions, correct pronunciation, grammar, and cultural know-how are stressed, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. This class will help students learn to enjoy and interact in the French culture, whether it be for travel, work, or personal pursuits. (A1 Level) Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes. Books: Inspire 1, Textbook and Workbook - Hachette. For fast 1-2 day shipping, purchase at European Books and Media, Oakland. Click to order on their website:https://www.europeanbook.com/
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French for Beginners A1.3 (Part III) with Valerie 24Sp1 | In-Person | Wednesday 10 – 11:30am

$225.00 – $240.00
Spring I Session - May 1 through June 19, 2024

Day and Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30pm

Location: In-Person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa

Instructor: Valerie Sell

Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) or $225 (7 weeks)

French for Beginners A1.3: In-person class. In-Person class! This is an ongoing class for beginners in the 3rd part of a 4 part course which teaches students to communicate immediately in Everyday Situations by learning the building blocks of the language. Students practice dialogues to introduce themselves, ask questions, make purchases, and enjoy the culture and challenges of everyday life. Use of current practical expressions, correct pronunciation, grammar, and cultural know-how are stressed, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. This class will help students learn to enjoy and interact in the French culture, whether it be for travel, work, or personal pursuits. (A1 Level) Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes. Books: Inspire 1, Textbook and Workbook - Hachette. For fast 1-2 day shipping, purchase at European Books and Media, Oakland. Click to order on their website:https://www.europeanbook.com/
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French for Beginners A1.3 (Part III) with Laura 24Sp1 | In-Person | Thursday 6 – 7:30pm

$225.00 – $240.00
Spring I Session: May 2 through June 20, 2024

Day and Time: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Location: In-Person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa

Instructor: Laura Patterson

Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) or $225 (7 weeks)

French for Beginners A1.3 (Part III): In-Person class! This is an ongoing class for beginners in the 3rd part of a 4 part course which teaches students to communicate immediately in Everyday Situations by learning the building blocks of the language. Students practice dialogues to introduce themselves, ask questions, make purchases, and enjoy the culture and challenges of everyday life. Use of current practical expressions, correct pronunciation, grammar, and cultural know-how are stressed, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. This class will help students learn to enjoy and interact in the French culture, whether it be for travel, work, or personal pursuits. (A1 Level) Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes. Books: Inspire 1, Textbook and Workbook - Hachette. For fast 1-2 day shipping, purchase at European Books and Media, Oakland. Click to order on their website:https://www.europeanbook.com/
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French for Beginners A1.4 (Part IV) with Julia 24sp1 | In-Person | Tuesday 5:30 – 7:00pm

$225.00 – $240.00
Spring I Session: April 30 through June 18, 2024

Day and Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:00pm

Location: In-Person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa

Instructors: Julia Fornage

Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) or $225 (7 weeks)

French for Beginners A1.4 (Part IV): In person class! This is an ongoing class for beginners in the final part of a 4 part course which teaches students to communicate immediately in Everyday Situations by learning the building blocks of the language. Students practice dialogues to introduce themselves, ask questions, make purchases, and enjoy the culture and challenges of everyday life. Use of current practical expressions, correct pronunciation, grammar, and cultural know-how are stressed, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. This class will help students learn to enjoy and interact in the French culture, whether it be for travel, work, or personal pursuits. (A1 Level) Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes. Books: Inspire 1, Textbook and Workbook - Hachette. For fast 1-2 day shipping, purchase at European Books and Media, Oakland. Click to order on their website:https://www.europeanbook.com/
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Advanced Beginner/Early Intermediate A2/B1 with Lisa 24Sp1 | In Person | Thursday 1:30 – 3:30pm

$280.00 – $320.00
Spring I Session: May 2 through June 20, 2024

Day and Time: Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Location: In-Person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa

Instructor: Lisa Broderick

Tuition: $320 (8 weeks) or $280 (7 weeks)

Advanced Beginner to Early Intermediate: In-person class! Students will improve their language skills through speaking, news podcasts, reading selections and short films. Listening and proper pronunciation are stressed using dictation, videos and situational vocabulary. (A2/B1 Level) This is an ongoing class. Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes. Books: Inspire 2, Hachette, textbook and cahier d'activités (Workbook) For fast 1-2 day shipping, purchase at European Books and Media, Oakland. Click to order on their website: https://www.europeanbook.com/
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French for Mid-Beginners A2 with Laura 24sp1 | Online | Monday 6:00 – 7:30pm

$225.00
Spring I Session: April 29 through June 17, 2024

Day and Time: Mondays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Location: Online

Instructor: Laura Patterson

Tuition: $225 (7 weeks)

French for Mid-Beginners A2: Online class! At the A2 level, students continue to strengthen their skills in French through proper pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. Dialogues and listening activities are stressed and students read short stories to expand their vocabulary, grammar and comprehension.This class will help students learn to enjoy and interact in the French culture, whether it be for travel, work, or personal pursuits. (A2 Level) Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes. Books: Inspire 2, Textbook and Workbook - Hachette. For fast 1-2 day shipping, purchase at European Books and Media, Oakland. Click to order on their website:https://www.europeanbook.com/
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French for Mid-Beginners A2 with Lisa 24sp1 | In-Person | Tuesday 1:45 – 3:45pm

$280.00 – $320.00
Spring I Session: April 30 through June 18, 2024

Day and Time: Tuesdays, 1:45 - 3:45 pm

Location: In-Person – 1011 2nd Street, Suite #206, Santa Rosa

Instructor: Lisa Broderick

Tuition: $320 (8 weeks) or $280 (7 weeks)

French for Mid-Beginners A2: In person class! At the A2 level, students continue to strengthen their skills in French through proper pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, focusing on a communicative approach to the language. Dialogues and listening activities are stressed and students read short stories to expand their vocabulary, grammar and comprehension.This class will help students learn to enjoy and interact in the French culture, whether it be for travel, work, or personal pursuits. (A2 Level) Please contact the School Director for additional questions on correct placement in beginning classes. Books: Inspire 2, Textbook and Workbook - Hachette. For fast 1-2 day shipping, purchase at European Books and Media, Oakland. Click to order on their website:https://www.europeanbook.com/
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“Regions of France” B1+ with Gigi 24Sp1 | Online | Wednesday 7 – 8:30 pm

$225.00 – $240.00
Spring I Session: May 1 through June 19, 2024

Day and Time: Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Location: Online

Materials: Provided by the Instructor

Instructor: Gigi Kuhn

Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) or $225 (7 weeks)

“Regions of France” B1+: Online class. Explore the rich diversity of multiple regions from Normandie, to The Alps and Occitanie. Gigi Kuhn, French native speaker and world traveler, will share the history, economy, geography, and civilization unique to each region and take you on a memorable journey where language and culture become one. Meet local guest speakers from each region to enhance your authentic experience. Be ready to embark on a fun virtual trip to the most visited country in the world. Bon voyage!
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Everyday Situational French Conversation-Advanced B1 with Joelle and Lisa 24Sp1 | Online | Monday 10 – 11:30am

$225.00
Spring I Session: April 29 through June 17, 2024

Day and Time: Mondays, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Location: Online

Instructor: Joelle Pluchon and Lisa Broderick

Tuition: $225 (7 weeks)

"Everyday Situational French" In this conversational class, students gain confidence by developing their vocabulary, practicing "échanges" in grammar and in conversation, while learning about the culture. (B1 Level) Book: Communication Progressive du Français A2/B1 Intermédiaire Purchase at European Books and Media, Oakland or on Amazon.
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Advanced Intermediate Conversation B2 with Annabelle 24Sp1 | Online | Monday 10 – 11:30am

$225.00
Spring I Session: April 29 through June 17, 2024

Day and Time: Mondays, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Location: Online

Instructor: Annabelle Alibert

Tuition: $225 (7 weeks)

Advanced Intermediate students perfect their command of French through dialogue, grammar and idiomatic expressions to navigate everyday situations. (Ongoing B2 Level) Books: Communication Progressive du Francais: Niveau Intermediaire (A2/B1) - livre (CD inclus) (French Edition) For fast shipping order from European books in Oakland.
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“Exploration de Contes, poèmes et chansons” (B2) with Carol 24Sp1 | In-Person | Wednesday 11:30am – 1:00pm

$225.00 – $240.00
Spring I Session: May 1 through June 19, 2024

Day and Time: Wednesdays, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location: In-Person – 1011 2nd St., Suite 206, Santa Rosa

Instructor: Carol Stone

Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) or $225 (7 weeks)

“Exploration de Contes, poèmes et chansons” (B2): This class is designed to inspire students of advanced intermediate French to deepen their knowledge of the French language and culture through a lively combination of the short story, poetry, and music. Selections are chosen to introduce students to a variety of poets from La Fontaine to Jacques Prévert and an example of the short story from the writer Alphonse Daudet. Songs of poetic value will also be included. Materials will be provided by the instructor.
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Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Annabelle

$80.00 – $90.00
Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.

Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.

We charge $80/hour for a maximum of 4 family/group members or $90/hour if the teacher travels more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home) to defray transportation costs.

Group rates for Youth depend on # of students.

Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Carol

$80.00 – $90.00
Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.

Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.

We charge $80/hour for a maximum of 4 family/group members or $90/hour if the teacher travels more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home) to defray transportation costs.

Group rates for Youth depend on # of students.

Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Gigi

$80.00 – $90.00
Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.

Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.

We charge $80/hour for a maximum of 4 family/group members or $90/hour if the teacher travels more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home) to defray transportation costs.

Group rates for Youth depend on # of students.

Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Joelle

$80.00 – $90.00
Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.

Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.

We charge $80/hour for a maximum of 4 family/group members or $90/hour if the teacher travels more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home) to defray transportation costs.

Group rates for Youth depend on # of students.

Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Julia

$80.00 – $90.00
Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.

Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.

We charge $80/hour for a maximum of 4 family/group members or $90/hour if the teacher travels more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home) to defray transportation costs.

Group rates for Youth depend on # of students.

Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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Group or Family Lessons (up to 4 students) with Lisa

$80.00 – $90.00
Group or Family lessons can be prearranged with the School Director.

Sessions are one month (a 3 hour minimum) paid in advance.

We charge $80/hour for a maximum of 4 family/group members or $90/hour if the teacher travels more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home) to defray transportation costs.

Group rates for Youth depend on # of students.

Please select at least 3 lesson-hours to book tutoring time with this instructor. Please include your group/family member names and ages (up to four) who will be part of the tutoring lesson in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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Littérature Avancée B2/C1 with Annabelle 24Sp1 | Online | Tuesday 10:00 – 11:30 am

$225.00 – $240.00
Spring I Session: April 30 through June 18, 2024

Day and Time: Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Location: Online

Instructor: Annabelle Alibert

Tuition: $240 (8 weeks) or $225 (7 weeks)

Students studying Advanced Literature read excerpts and works of famous authors, learn their biographies, mark their place in history, and discuss major themes. (B2/C1 Level) Books: Anthologie de la Littérature Française de Jean-Louis Boursin.
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Group to Semi-Private Lessons with Joelle

$81.00

If you signed up for a group class this session, and your class didn't run as a group class, but as a 90-min semi-private class with two students, including yourself, please pay this complementary fee here. While on the payment window/page, thank you for specifying for which course you are completing your payment.

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Group to Semi-Private Lessons with Julia

$81.00

If you signed up for a group class this session, and your class didn't run as a group class, but as a 90-min semi-private class with two students, including yourself, please pay this complementary fee here. While on the payment window/page, thank you for specifying for which course you are completing your payment.

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Group to Semi-Private Lessons with Lisa

$81.00

If you signed up for a group class this session, and your class didn't run as a group class, but as a 90-min semi-private class with two students, including yourself, please pay this complementary fee here. While on the payment window/page, thank you for specifying for which course you are completing your payment.

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Semi-Private Lessons (Regular and AP) with Annabelle

$30.00 – $45.00
Semi-private lessons are offered to two students for regular or AP (Advanced Placement for HS) instruction, tailor-maid to suit student needs.

Sessions are one month (2-3 hours minimum) paid in advance.

Pricing: Adults: $80/hr ($40.00/hr each) $45/hr if the teacher travels to the student (more than 10 miles from the teacher’s home

Youth: $60/hr ($30/hr each ($35/hr for travel)

Please select at least 2 lesson-hours with Annabelle. If you know your co-student's name, please add the student's name in the "Additional Information" section at checkout. For more info or questions, please contact the School Administrator.
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