It's monsoon, have fun & sun at AFK, learn French! What, When, Where, Who and How?
Alliance Baza{a}r July-August 2011
{Editorial} Namaste! Dear friends, Chers amis, Happy Monsoon Season ! The next session for general French starts on July 20! Don't miss the admission (until July 18) ! We remind you that it is also possible to sponsor a student. By this way you receive regularly a personalized follow-up. Our next session of French classes for professionals of trekking starts on July 25. With these special bi-annual French classes many Nepalese guides are now francophones in Nepal. Alliance Française in Kathmandu participates actively in the development of tourism in Nepal, 30,000 French people visit Nepal each year! It's also time to me to say goodbye after two amazing years. I warmly thank all my collaborators, all partners, all friends of the Alliance and all the artists with whom I had the opportunity and the pleasure to work. I had a great time in Nepal. See you soon! All the best to Alliance Française in Kathmandu!
La mousson a bel et bien commencé à Katmandou ! D'ailleurs l'équipe s'en est inspiré pour notre dernière publicité... La prochaine session commence le 20 juillet ! Ne ratez pas les inscriptions (La date limite d’inscription est le 18 juillet !) Nous vous rappelons qu'il est également possible de sponsoriser un étudiant et de le suivre pendant tout son parcours à l'Alliance. Notre prochaine session de Cours pour les professionnels du trek débute le 25 juillet. Cette session bi-annuelle permet aux professionnels du trekking de se former au français ou de se perfectionner pendant la basse saison. Grâce à ces sessions spéciales de nombreux guides Népalais sont désormais francophones. L'Alliance Française de Katmandou participe ainsi activement au développement du tourisme au Népal, 30,000 français visitent le Népal chaque année. Je profite de cet édito pour vous dire au revoir. Après deux années riches et intenses Je remercie chaleureusement tous mes collaborateurs, tous les partenaires et amis de l'Alliance et tous les artistes avec qui j'ai eu la chance et le plaisir de travailler. A très bientôt ! Longue vie à l'Alliance Française de Katmandou ! Elise Tassin Directrice 30/6/2011
Opening Hours Institution - general.afk@gmail.com Monday to Friday 7 am - 7 pm Library Monday to Friday 8 am - 6.30 pm Alliance Française in Kathmandu Tripureshwor, Teku road (next to Xerox showroom) P.O. Box 452, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone : + 977 (1) 4241163 / 4242832 Fax : + 977 (1) 4242621 E-mail : general.afk@gmail.com Website : www.alliancefrancaise.org.np
Campus France Desk - katmandou@campusfrance.org Monday to Friday 11.30 am - 6.30 pm Translation Desk - traduction.afk@gmail.com Mon/Tue/Fri 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Le Bistrot Monday to Friday
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{Library} Children's corner
A special room with books, magazines , comics, CD's and films meant to the very young as well as for teenagers. One can consult freely all the documents at the Library. In order to borrow some documents, the visitor has to take out a Basic, Multimedia or Family subscription. Institutional membership is also available for schools, firms, NGOs, etc.
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For Students You can find a wide range of documents in French: books, periodicals ans newspapers, comics, CD's, fiction and documentary films on DVD. There are also some documents in English distinguished by a yellow label.
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Opening hours : Mon/Tues/Wed/ Thur/Frid : 8am -6.30pm Phone : +977 (1) 4241163 Alliance Baza{a}r | July-August 2011 | 5
{Course} TEF and TEFaQ certificationS The TEF (Test d’Evaluation du Français) is a certificate, issued by Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP), which is known all over the world, among international firms and educational institutions. Valid during one year, this certificate can be useful if you have higher education projects in France, if you want to be recruited in a French-speaking company or if you want to immigrate. The TEF adapted for Quebec – TEFaQ – is the version of the TEF required by the Canadian Immigration and Communities Ministry in the case of a visa application for Quebec. Alliance Française in Kathmandu will organize session of TEF and TEFaQ in September. Admissions for the session will be open during all the month of August 2011. Examination will be on September 22nd Candidates for the TEF or TEFaQ exams can benefit from a specific training program at the Alliance Française just before the exams. TEF
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Compulsory examinations – 90 euros* – Oral examinations (optional) – 50 euros* – Written examination (optional) – 40 euros* –
Oral examination (optional) – 80 euros* –
* equivalent paid in Nepalese rupees Requirements There are no requirements to sit for the TEF or TEFaQ exams, but it is highly recommended to have at least A2 level (300 hours, level 6 at AFK) in order to be able to reach the Canadian “basic level” (from which points start to be given for federal skilled workers applications).
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Ready for a new session of French?
Become a member of AFK association ! Alliance Française de Katmandou, founded in 1994, is a local non profit making organisation. Alliance Française de Katmandou is lead by newly elected President Mrs. Pratima Pandé, supported by 11 members Board of Directors who are all volunteers and 30 staff members. Alliance Française de Katmandou employs 12 teachers, all graduates in French foreign language teaching method and welcomes 2500 students per year. AFK promotes also French and Nepalese culture; we organize many cultural events every year with French and Nepalese artists! Become a member of AFK Assoication and support our institution! From July 2011, all our members will receive free tickets for our events, discounts at Le Bistrot (The French restaurant of AFK), and also discounts with all our partners: Délices de France Restaurant in Thamel, Trio restaurant at Jhamel, Vajra Books, Thamel and many more to come ! And off course free membership of our library. AFK Association membership: 1500 NRS / year More information: general.afk@gmail.com Tel: +977 (1) 4241163, 4242832
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{Course} French Session for Trekking Professionals Session: 25 July - 19 August Admission: 5 - 22 July In Nepal, a lot of trekkers come from French speaking countries, creating a growing demand for guides able to work using French language. This is why Alliance Française, with all its experience in educational field, propose a special program for trekking professionals, in order to teach them what they really need to know in French. These classes (three levels of 40 hours each) are based on an oral approach, to develop all the oral skills needed by the professionals, to speak as naturally as possible.
Q&A
"I don’t speak English", "I haven’t my SLC" : can I register ? Any professional can join the classes, either the complete beginner or the one who already speak some French : the former will start from the beginning while the latter will take a test before the session starts to determine what his level is. No need to be fluent in English to take classes : the levels are taught by Nepalese teachers and the classes are mainly conducted in French. "But I don’t have much time" : when are organized the classes ? Classes are organized twice a year, during monsoon and winter, and only during four weeks (two hours a day from Monday to Friday). Contact us for more details, or visit www.alliancefrancaise.org.np
Translation Desk Looking for a translation ? The translation desk of the Alliance Française stands there for you. From Nepali or English to French or, French to Nepali or English ; for any kind of document ; official or non official translations.
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{Flashback} ça s'est passé à l'Alliance Française... It happened at Alliance Française...
International Music Week Concert in Taumadhi Square, Bhaktapur.
AFK Music Contest.
AFK Music Contest winner 'Blue in Silence' opening the Betty Argo concert.
Betty Argo performing at Nepal Academy Hall, Kathmandu.
Student party.
Bidding farewell to former director of AFK Elise Tassin. Alliance Baza{a}r | July-August 2011 | 11
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