French classes in North Bay CA: French language programs in San Rafael area for adults/ college students. French degree programs, French courses for beginners to advanced levels in San Francisco Bay Area, close to Santa Rosa, Richmond, Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda, East Bay, Northern California.
Department of Modern Languages, College of Marin, North Bay: The Department of Modern Languages in the College of Marin provides quality language instruction in a range of foreign languages, including French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese among others. Conveniently situated in Kentfield, just 3 miles south-west of San Rafael, we offer French classes for students at elementary, intermediate or advanced level. In addition, students have the opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in French.
- Elementary French I: A course for beginners that offers study and practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French, along with an exploration of cultural aspects of the French-speaking world.
- Elementary French II: Further emphasis is placed on verbal communication, the structure of the language, and understanding of French culture.
- Intermediate French IV An exploration of the use of French and the impact of French culture outside of France. A further study of the French language with a review of the grammar and extensive readings from the literature and press with emphasis on verbal communication.
- Advanced French I: This course aims to expand your knowledge of the French language and civilization through the study of grammar, literature, and the French press, with particular emphasis on present-day France. Additional emphasis is placed on an advanced level of verbal communication.
- Advanced French II: This course provides advanced knowledge of French language and civilization through the study of literature, grammar, and the French press, with particular emphasis on present-day France. You will also have advanced-level practice of verbal communication in French. Associate of Arts Degree in French: Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should complete the lower division major requirements and general education pattern for the appropriate transfer institution and major.
Requirements: - Elementary French I – 5 units - Elementary French II – 5 units - Intermediate French III – 5 units
You must also complete one course from the following list: - Conversational French I – 4 units - Conversational French II – 4 units - Conversational French III – 4 units - Intermediate French IV – 4 units - Advanced French I – 3 units - Advanced French II – 3 units - Independent Study – 3 units Note: Students must complete English 150 to satisfy the Associate degree. Transfer students are advised to complete English 150. All students should consult a counselor.
Are you searching for quality French classes in Palo Alto CA and the surrounding areas?
Conveniently situated in downtown Menlo Park, ABC Languages offers group and private French lessons to professionals, students and children of all levels - from complete beginner to advanced.
In addition, we offer French language programs to schools, organizations and corporations throughout the Silicon Valley and Peninsula region of San Francisco Bay Area, including in Palo Alto, San Jose, Redwood City, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale.
We also have a foreign language school in downtown San Francisco, and offer private French tutoring throughout the Los Angeles County area.
Our French classes are taught by native French teachers, using a communicative approach, with a learner-centered classroom. This means you are speaking and practicing French from day one.
Role play, authentic conversation practice, videos and picture prompts are commonly used in our classes. You will find yourself beginning to think in French as you use your new language to interact with your teacher and fellow classmates.
Voted “Best of the Bay Area” by SF Chronicle online users, ABC has honed an excellent reputation in the Bay Area.
Teachers must have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience before even being interviewed. Our teachers make sure the language comes alive in the classroom and students feel confident and excited to speak in French.
- Group French classes at 9 levels from total beginner through to advanced
- Private French lessons
- Conversational French classes
- Family French classes
- Survival French
- French grammar
- Corporate French language training
- French classes for kids & teens: Enrichment & homework help; After-school French programs; Private tutoring for elementary/ middle/ high school students
- Online/ Skype French lessons
Additional Language Classes:
Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Italian, Arabic, German, Portuguese, Farsi & English among other languages.
ABC Languages, Bay Area CA & Online Chinese Classes in USA
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• ABC Languages offers group and private Mandarin Chinese classes to professionals, students and children (ages 5+) at our language school in downtown Menlo Park in San Mateo County CA
We also offer Chinese classes to schools and corporations throughout the Silicon Valley and South Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, including in Santa Clara County and local areas such as Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, and San Jose. We also teach Chinese in downtown San Francisco.
• Mandarin Chinese is not only one of the most popular languages to learn worldwide, but also at ABC Languages. Our Chinese program incorporates effective new methods in teaching that get students speaking right away and gaining practical skills for the real world.
• Using a popular textbook (“Chit-Chat Chinese”) written by ABC’s Founder, students get to experience a new way of learning Mandarin Chinese that involves role-play, picture prompts, audio aides and much more that keep lessons lively and ensures students are actively learning.
• Voted “Best of the Bay Area” by SFGate users, ABC is recognized as one of the best places to learn Mandarin Chinese. Teachers are native speakers with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
• Group Mandarin Chinese classes at 9 levels from total beginner through to advanced
• Mandarin Chinese conversation classes
• Private Mandarin Chinese lessons
• Corporate Mandarin Chinese language training
• Mandarin Chinese classes for teens & kids (ages 5+)
• Online Mandarin Chinese lessons
Further Language Classes: • We also offer instruction in French, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Italian, German, Portuguese, Farsi, and Arabic among other languages.
Savoir Faire Language Institute is a dedicated language school in Los Angeles that provides French language lessons for adults and children at beginner to advanced levels.
Located in Redondo Beach in the stunning South Bay area, we welcome students from the Long Beach, Carson, Lakewood, Bellflower, and Cerritos areas, as well as from throughout Los Angeles.
We offer an immersion approach in a relaxed atmosphere where our students can naturally communicate and laugh as they participate in activities that really get them talking and learning.
We provide our teachers with training, constant support, serious supervision and numerous opportunities to grow.
We believe that successful communication is not found only in textbooks, drills and grammar exercises.
Successful communication is to be able to comprehend, speak and understand the culture.
French Language Immersion Classes for Adults & Children:
- Beginner to Advanced Levels
- French Group classes
- Private / One-on-one French lessons
- Specialized French language tutoring
- Specialized French classes for children
- French pre-school program
- French Summer Camp
Additional language options include English, Spanish, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese
As a French cultural and educational center, the Alliance Française believes immersion is the best means of learning French and we owe our success to that philosophy. In our school, students enjoy a simultaneous cultural and linguistic education. Founded in 1889, the Alliance Francaise of San Francisco is one of San Francisco's oldest cultural and educational institutions. We offer a friendly and stimulating environment to help you gain confidence in the language.
All classes are conducted in French, giving you maximum exposure to and practice in the language. We offer a wide array of classes from beginner to advanced, for adults and kids.