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• Galette des Rois & Games at the parc

  • When
    23 Jan 2021
  •  
    5:00 PM (UTC+13:00)
  • Location
    Innes Common Hamilton Lake, Hamilton
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Come and enjoy some great outdoor activities and the opportunity  to sample a generous slice of galette and a drink to celebrate the Epiphany. If it’s your lucky day, your piece of galette will hold the fève (bean) and you will be crowned king or queen!
  
  Please register by 21 January  tell us the number of people coming with you so  we can prepare enough galette for everyone.  
  
  $10 for members, $15 for non-members - Register on our web site & pay on our bank account.  

  

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• Course - Level 3 Intermediate Course on Zoom - B1 - Term 1, 2021

  • Start
    02 Feb 2021
  •  
    6:30 PM (UTC+13:00)
  • End
    11 Apr 2021
  •  
    8:00 PM (UTC+12:00)
  • Location
    Online

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  Level 3 Intermediate course on Zoom - B1 - Term 1,  2021

  This course is for people looking to challenge themselves with their French learning skills, while studying from home. It's aimed at people confident using the present and past tense, who would like to learn more advanced French grammar and vocabulary.
  This is an online-only Zoom-based course with no traditional, in-person tuition.

  Over 10 weeks you will:
  

  • Use a variety of learning resources (magazines, TV, radio etc.) to increase your confidence and develop your pronunciation skills.
  • Learn more advanced grammar and more challenging vocabulary, to help you communicate more effectively.
  • Improve your conversation skills through a supported, peer-learning approach.

  The course provides 15 hours of online teaching that will take your French to the next level, from the comfort of your own home. Please have a notebook and pen.
  
  You will need to buy the accredited course manual and work book, which your teacher will give you at your first class.
  
  Buy your Text Book + Work Book for Intermediate Level B1
  
  Not sure what Level you are? Take this test and email your result to us at afhclasses@gmail.com

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• Class - Level 1 Beginners - A1 - Term 1, 2021

  • Start
    04 Feb 2021
  •  
    6:30 PM (UTC+13:00)
  • End
    10 Apr 2021
  •  
    8:00 PM (UTC+12:00)
  • Location
    Wintec Hamilton, Tristram Road, Gate 2, A block on the first floor

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  Beginners Course A1 for Term 1, 2021
  
  If you're new to French, or have very basic knowledge, this is the course for you.

  Over 10 weeks you will:

  • Get started on your French speaking journey by learning basic grammar and vocabulary
  • Practice speaking and writing simple sentences so you can: order in a restaurant or bar, book into accommodation, ask for directions etc.
  • Study in a supported peer-learning environment

  The course provides 15 hours of face-to-face teaching that will set you up for further study. Please bring a notebook and pen.
  
  You will need to buy the accredited course manual and work book, which your teacher will give you at your first class.
  
  Buy your Text Book + Work Book for Beginners Level A1
  
  Classes are held at the Wintec City campus, but are provided by the Alliance Française de Hamilton and are not affiliated with Wintec.
  
  Not sure what Level you are? Take this test and email your result to us at afhclasses@gmail.com

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• Class - Level 1 Beginners + (plus) - A1 second part - Term 1, 2021

  • Start
    04 Feb 2021
  •  
    6:30 PM (UTC+13:00)
  • End
    10 Apr 2021
  •  
    8:00 PM (UTC+12:00)
  • Location
    Wintec Hamilton, Tristram Road, Gate 2, A block on the first floor

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  Beginners + (plus) Course - A1 second part for Term 1, 2021
  
  This course is for people who have learned the basics of French and want to consolidate and grow their knowledge with more complex grammar and vocabulary.
  
  Over 10 weeks you will:

  • Use authentic resources (radio, media etc) to develop your vocabulary and knowledge of French culture.
  • Improve your confidence and build on existing knowledge.
  • Explore more grammar structures.
  • Study in a supported peer-learning environment.

  The course provides 15 hours of face-to-face teaching that will set you up for further study. Please bring a notebook and pen.
  
  You will need to buy the accredited course manual and work book, which your teacher will give you at your first class.
  
  Buy your Text Book + Work Book for Beginners Level A1
  
  Classes are held at the Wintec City campus, but are provided by the Alliance Française de Hamilton and are not affiliated with Wintec.
  
  Not sure what Level you are? Take this test and email your result to us at afhclasses@gmail.com

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• Class - Level 2 Post Beginners - A2 - Term 1, 2021

  • Start
    04 Feb 2021
  •  
    6:30 PM (UTC+13:00)
  • End
    10 Apr 2021
  •  
    8:00 PM (UTC+12:00)
  • Location
    Wintec Hamilton, Tristram Road, Gate 2, A block on the first floor

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  Post Beginners - A2 - Course for Term 1, 2021
  
  This course is for people who have completed Beginners+ level study and want to improve their language skills for confident conversation with French speakers.

  Over 10 weeks you will:

  • Use a variety of learning resources (magazines, TV, radio etc.) to become confident understanding rapidly spoken French.
  • Build on your existing language skills to develop confidence speaking and understanding French.
  • Explore more challenging grammar structures and vocabulary to speak more complex French.

  The course provides 15 hours of face-to-face teaching that will set you up for further study. Please bring a notebook and pen.
  
  You will need to buy the accredited course manual and work book, which your teacher will give you at your first class.
  
  Buy your Text Book + Work Book for Post Beginners Level A2
  
  Classes are held at the Wintec City campus, but are provided by the Alliance Française de Hamilton and are not affiliated with Wintec.
  
  Not sure what Level you are? Take this test and email your result to us at afhclasses@gmail.com

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• Class - Level 3 Conversation Term 1, 2021

  • Start
    04 Feb 2021
  •  
    6:30 PM (UTC+13:00)
  • End
    10 Apr 2021
  •  
    8:00 PM (UTC+12:00)
  • Location
    At the Initiom building, 244 Tristram St, Hamilton

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  Conversation Class for Term 1, 2021
  
  If you have a solid grasp of grammar (specifically present and past tenses) and want to improve your spoken French, this is the course for you.

  Over 10 weeks you will:

  • Use themed debates, exchanges and discussions to improve your conversation skills
  • Use video and audio materials to ‘attune your ear’ to native French speakers’ different accents and support understanding
  • Expand your vocabulary using themed conversation sessions.

  The course provides 15 hours of face-to-face teaching that will get you ready for the next stage of your French-learning journey. Please bring a notebook and pen.
  
  No text and work book required for this Conversation course.
  
  Classes are held at the Initiom building (near NZ Uniform store).
  
  Not sure what Level you are? Take this test and email your result to us at afhclasses@gmail.com

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• Tuesday French tchat at The Coffee Studio

  • Start
    09 Feb 2021
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    (UTC+13:00)
  • End
    14 Dec 2021
  •  
    (UTC+13:00)
  • Schedule
    23 sessions
  • Location
    The Coffee Studio, 285 Barton Street, Hamilton 3204

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  Tuesday Afternoon French Chat

  This is aimed at intermediate+ level French speakers. Catch up with other French speaking people at The Coffee Studio for practise and to enjoy a tea or coffee. 

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• Monthly French breakfast

  • When
    13 Feb 2021
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (UTC+13:00)
  • Location
    Acuppa Cafe, 529 Grey Street, Hamilton East

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  Join us at Acuppa for the Alliance Française de Hamilton first of the year gathering.
  
  Please note that the first breakfast of the year is moved exceptionally to the Saturday 13th of February (2nd Saturday of this month) due to Waitangi.
  
  Speak some French, eat some pastries, have a hot drink... What better way to spend a Saturday morning? We have facilitators to keep the conversation going, and tables for speakers at different stages in their learning journey.
  
  Please register on our website and indicate what level of French you are at: Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced.
  
  Venez nombreux! And click register on this event if you'd like to get monthly reminder emails.

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