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\n\nT his course teaches students essential\, communicative French to enhance th e experience and enjoyment of traveling to a French-speaking country. Many language courses focus on grammar and spelling\, leaving students as pass ive observers who are hesitant to interact with native speakers. In this c ourse\, beginning students learn to speak in authentic cultural contexts a nd to develop the skills needed to interact willingly and fearlessly with the French people they encounter on their travels. Students will learn to navigate and communicate in common settings such as café\;s\, hotels \, tourist attractions\, transportation systems\, and the like. The class is highly interactive and engages students immediately in using the langua ge. No prior French experience is needed.
\nMadame Palmer taught mid dle and high school French for over 20 years. Her passion for the language began when she was an exchange student to France in her early teens. The joy of experiencing another language and culture led her to Middlebury Col lege in Vermont where she majored in French and lived in Paris for a year. She brings energy and enthusiasm with her to every class she teaches\, gi ving students the skills and confidence to communicate willingly and fearl essly in French. http ://www.fastfrenchwithmadamepalmer.com/
\n\nRegistrants ar e asked to register for and be able to attend the entire 4-week series. Cl ass will meet 6/13\, 6/20\, 6/27 &\; 7/11.
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