Alliance Magazine dec 2013 - feb 2014

Alliance Magazine Le magazine de l’Alliance Française de Melbourne

Dec 2013 · Jan · Feb 2014

summer courses Xmas market yulenj Aboriginal art exhibition

AllianceFrançaise de Melbourne We teach French

French Language & Cultural Centre since 1890 Not-for-profit Australian association

AllianceFrançaise de Melbourne We teach French

French Language & Cultural Centre since 1890 Not-for-profit Australian association

Learn French with us In St Kilda or at the State Library of Victoria

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• Premier language school for French in Victoria since 1890; •●A fully qualified team of native French-speaking teachers; •●The only French language school accredited by the French government in Victoria.

•●All levels covered; •●Various formulas to match your timetable: term and express courses, intensive sessions, private tuition and more!

• Diverse cultural activities all year round ● • Limited class sizes; •●Courses orientated towards conversation and conducted in French; •●Latest interactive technology; •●Multimedia Resource Centre.

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French Xmas market

16 17 Term 1 courses for adults

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Special Camus / Photo competition

18 Tests and diplomas

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Xmas holiday courses

19 school students

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Gerard Dovey exhibition

20 AFFFF 2014 / Corporate courses

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French courses à la carte

21 Term 1 courses for children

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Library

Term 1 courses for high

22 23 Berthe Mouchette Competition

12 13 Summer courses

24 Violette fund

14 15 Yulenj Aboriginal art exhibition

25 Jeudi Vibes / Ciné club

A team to welcome you Information and registration Elyne Astruc Nadie Butcher Estelle Stathoulis Gaby Barnes Eve Lillas Francine Schaepper Nicole Vu-Minter

Library Céline Boutteçon

Director Saliha Lefevre

Administration Penny Matthews

Tests and examinations, course coordinator Marion Nouvel

Interns Alexandre Jacquot-Prudent Marie Socquet Louise Reeg Pauline Vaisse Alice Comble

An active Board of Directors: Gilbert Ducasse, President Philip Anderson, Vice-president Peter Rohan, Treasurer Katherine Wynn, Secretary Jean-Luc Ambrosi Robin Brett Mark Cleary Sabine Dejey Angela Jurjevic Randy Marshall Kay Stevens

Course Assistant & Private Tuition Coordinator Elise Froumson Deputy director & cultural centre Françoise Libotte Communication and design Mathieu Vendeville

Dec 2013-Feb 2014 Issue Editorial Contributions: Alliance Francaise team.

Design & Layout: Mathieu Vendeville.

Printed by Barney's Group Pty Ltd. So far as lawfully possible the Alliance francaise de Melbourne and its management and staff accepts no responsibility for or in relation to the contents whether express or implied of any advertisement appearing in this magazine nor for the safety, quality, or accuracy of any premises, goods, services or information referred to therein.

Berthe Mouchette Competition Kellee Lewis

Contact us

French courses and training manager Aurélie Pierre

A teaching team of native French speakers: Chantal Boisgontier Antoine Guillemette Laure Bonaventure Vincent Hanon Guillaume Briand Nadia Ivanova Johan Brochet Aleksandra Kostecki Anne-Claire Brunet Laurent Marty Marion Collery Alicia Matisson Sonia Criedel Prit Pandya-raval Simon Devylder Anne-Sophie Pink Christelle Duchossois Danielle Schilling Claire Dumans Janina Starnawski de Saxcé Alexandre Gaitan Caroline Trousseau

www.afmelbourne.com.au

Mon - Thu: 9.30am to 8.30pm / from 10am to 7pm Fri: 9.30am to 6pm / ☎from 10am to 5pm Sat: 9am to 6pm / from 9am to 5pm Sun: 1pm to 6pm / from 1.30pm to 5pm Closed from 21 December 2013 to 01 Jan 2014.

Closed on weekends in January & Mon 27 January 2014.

Alliance Française de Melbourne 51 Grey Street, ST KILDA, VIC 3182, AUSTRALIA Tel: (61-3) 9525 3463 Fax: (61-3) 9525 5064 E-mail: info@afmelbourne.com.au

french xmas market

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Come and enjoy a French weekend at the one and only Alliance Française de Melbourne’s Eildon Mansion in St Kilda, this two-day FREE event is family friendly and an ideal destination for young and old.

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At Alliance Francaise, 51 Grey Street, ST KILDA Our 10th Annual French Market will showcase French products sold or made by French designers living in Australia and offers a range of free activities. To mark our 10th

anniversary, we have also introduced a few exciting innovations including a Welcome drink, theatre/cabaret performances, food and wine, plus activities for children.

Weekend program 10am > 6pm 10am > 2.30pm 10.45am > 11.15am 11am 11am > 12pm 11am > 5pm

11.30am > 12pm 12pm > 1pm 12.15pm > 12.45pm 1.45pm > 2.15pm 2pm > 3 pm 2.30pm > 3pm 2.30pm > 3.30pm 3pm > 4pm 3.15pm > 3.45pm 4pm > 6pm 4pm 4pm > 4.30pm

Face painting for children ($5) French Street theatre French language trial classes (free) Children’s film screening (*) (free) Oral assessment (free) Games ‘Pêche à la ligne’ (‘fish a parcel‘) (for 4 to 10 yrs old) & ‘Chamboule tout’ (target toss) (gold coin donation) French language trial classes (free) Oral assessment (free) French language trial classes (free) French language trial classes (free) Oral assessment (free) French language trial classes (free) ‘Vegemite & Baguette’, French songs (free) Oral assessment (free) French language trial classes (free) French Street theatre Family film screening (*) (free) French language trial classes (free)

Fly to Reunion Island with Air Mauritius!

1st Prize:

Win 2-return tickets Melbourne to La Reunion compliments of Air Mauritius & Four Corners Travel Group + lots of other prizes to be won!!

FREE GIFT:

Free gift for anyone enrolling at reception on the weekend for the Xmas Intensive, the Summer and Term 1, 2014 Courses.

AllianceFrançaise de Melbourne We teach French

(*) in French with English subtitles

www.afmelbourne.com.au

French Language & Cultural Centre since 1890 Not-for-profit Australian association

news

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Albert Camus centenary birth celebration Albert Camus would have been 100 years young in November 2013. The voice of the Nobel Prize winning author of “The Stranger” and “The Plague”, “The Myth of Sisyphus” and “The Rebel” remains as vital today as it was during his own lifetime.

For lovers of the Absurd, the Alliance Francaise website has a dedicated section to

celebrate the life of Camus and his quest for meaning.

We invite you to discover this great writer through articles, videos and radio programs and remind you that we have a selection of his works available in our multi-media library.

Full details at afmelbourne.com.au

Photo Competition “We play on the Earth”

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The theme of this year’s Fondation Alliance Française in Paris’ photo competition is: “We play on the Earth”.

The idea is to portray games from varied social and cultural backgrounds.

First Prize: The winner will receive a 1-week trip to Paris.

The prize-winner and other finalists will exhibit their works in a group show at a Parisian

Contemporary French cuisine in the heart of Glen Waverley.

Lunch Tues - Fri: 12 - 3pm Dinner Tues - Sat: From 6pm The Village Walk, 4/52 O'Sullivan Road, Glen Waverley.

Bookings essential: 03 9887 9399

www.frenchysbistro.com.au E: info@frenchysbistro.net

art gallery or at the Fondation Alliance Française’s Gallery.

Condition: The competition is open to all non-professional and semi-professional photographers aged 18 and over. All participants will need to supply two digital files by email to: info@afmelbourne.com.au by 16 December 2013 at the latest.

Full details at afmelbourne.com.au

xmas holiday courses

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xmas holiday courses

» 1-week intensive courses 5% off when re-enrolling before 2 Dec

Focus on…

A2 level

French in Music

NEW!

This class is another new addition to our catalogue. Activities are based on popular French songs which let you discover French singers and explore French language from a very different perspective. Vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation are all involved in a course that’s VERY helpful for students who want to practice in a great atmosphere!

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Art & Culture

This conversation class is a classic at Alliance Française de Melbourne! For 2 hours every day, students practice French and re-visit their knowledge of France and French-speaking countries through authentic materials like news articles, videos and audio files.

b2 level

French ’n’ History

This new workshop takes you on an unforgettable trip through time! Discover famous – and infamous! – historical figures and mysteries that shook France to its core, inspiring artists and writers throughout the centuries.

Full timetable available at www.afmelbourne.com.au or call us for details on 9525 3463.

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Years 7-10 Revision Participants will gain confidence whilst having fun in French in our end-of-year program. The best way to stay motivated for next year!

VCE 1-2 Conversation Senior secondary students face a challenging year in 2014. That’s why it’s important to reassure and support them while we can: our courses get participants speaking French fast, discussing Detail Study issues with likeminded students. It’s the best way to improve and make sure you’re on the right track!

Courses for children All our favorite kids’ holiday programs will be on offer every day of the week: Les P’tits Loups for pre-schoolers aged 3-5 and French is Fun for children aged 6-10. There’s also a new program for Xmas: l’Heure du Conte (Storytelling time), every afternoon from 4.30pm.

If you have never studied French before, you can register in one of our A1.1 classes or a “French for travellers’ class”. Otherwise, you must take a free placement test online: www.afmelbourne.com.au

exhibition

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My Country, This Wind Ce Pays, Ses Vents

© Gerard Timothy Dovey

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Opening: Tue 17 Dec 6.30pm to 8.00pm Free Admission

An exhibition by Gerard Timothy Dovey Gerard is a local Victorian artist, born in 1953 who completed a Master’s degree in mask theatre in the late 90s before retraining in visual arts specialising in print-making and drawing. He has worked extensively in theatre and visual arts.

In this exhibition, the artist’s inspiration originates from three different elements.

Jacques Brel’s song “Le plat pays” in which Brel sings lovingly of his homeland of Belgium through the winds blowing over the land, is used by the artist as a point departure and as a place of landing in advancing an under-

standing of our own unique landscape and the ways we use European culture in our attempts to understanding our new-found home in this great south-eastern corner of the Australian continent.

The second influence for this show is some graffiti that can be found on the interior walls of the chapel in the grounds of the Hôpital S. Louis de la Salpetrière in Paris, crudely depicting tears flowing down the wall. The repetition and poignancy of the drawings moved Dovey deeply, and the tragic history of the building, including as a place of incarceration, can only heighten for him the deeply felt motives

of the unknown artist of the wall-piece.

The third event which led the artist to make the work in this exhibition was a casual conversation he had many years ago with a Yorta Yorta man from north-west Victoria, who said that for him: “this southern country finds its unique character in the prevailing westerly winds, often cold, that can both caress as well as molest the flat lands.” The notion of wind as a definer of landscape, and that wind can symbolise the impermanence of human life in that landscape has stayed with Dovey ever since.

French courses à la carte

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French conversation groups Parlez-vous français?

Conversation Groups are gatherings of about 6-12 learners who catch up regularly to practice their French, providing the perfect opportunity to improve speaking confidence! These are not grammar classes: rather they

focus on the flow of French conversation. Learners will not spend time reading articles or writing essays.

They take place at the Alliance Française de Melbourne in St Kilda every week during each school term.

New off-site adventures in 2014!

Along with our Aperitif and Dinner in French, we’re adding two exciting new classes to our list of popular off-site events.

Hands-on cooking workshops will be organised in French restaurants, bakeries or chocolateries in and around Melbourne and will be open to everyone!

private tuition When contemplating Private Tuition, it is important to distinguish good from average. Why choose Alliance française de Melbourne?

First we only employ fully qualified and experienced native French and Francophone teachers. Moreover students are assured the highest quality of teaching method and content,

Culinary walking tours will delight the gourmet in you!

Visit popular cafes and restaurants around town accompanied by one of our tutors who will act as your guide and introduce you to some of the most refined food in Melbourne!

Opt for Alliance Française quality!

designed to build language confidence and maintain motivation.

At Alliance Française, we provide you with a comfortable and functional learning environment. Private tuition offers you flexibility, tailored attention and engagement.

Elise, our course coordinator, ensures that all goals, levels and requests are

catered for and provides the client service that makes the difference.

So don’t hesitate to ask what we can do for you: it’s never too late to start your French experience or to keep your journey on the right track.

More details, please contact Elise at privatetuition@ afmelbourne.com.au

Féfé AUSTRALIA’S OWN SINCE 1969

presents

Live in-store

Tuesday 14 January 6.30pm Fresh from So Frenchy So Chic in the Park, soulful troubadour Féfé joins us for a night of wicked French hip hop, blues, reggae and RnB stylin’, playing songs from the new album Le charme des premiers jours.

Le charme des premiers Jours AVAILABLE NOW

Free event.

Please book on 9525 3852.

Readings St Kilda 112 Acland Street

order online at www.readings.com.au and receive free deliVerY to anywhere in australia.

AUSTRALIA’S OWN SINCE 1969

library

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médiathèque Apprenez le français avec la France des années 40 en chansons avec Edith Piaf et Charles Trenet.

Une bande dessinée pour découvrir deux artistes d’exception et comprendre le contexte historique et culturel des années 40.

Des exercices de compréhension du texte, lexicaux et grammaticaux accompagnent la bande dessinée.

A partir du niveau A2.

Nouveautés Selection d’oeuvres d’Albert Camus et de la rentrée littéraire.

The only French library in Melbourne

Book club 11 dec

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Vous aimez lire et discuter de vos lectures? Le book club est un lieu d’échanges et de partage d’idées autour d’un livre dans une atmosphère conviviale. Rejoignez-nous vite!

Activité gratuite pour les étudiants et membres. Inscription obligatoire. Maximum 10 personnes. Contactez Céline : library@ afmelbourne.com.au

Espace adultes

Albert Camus, solidaire et solitaire de Catherine Camus

BD “L’Étranger”, le roman d’Albert Camus adapté par Jacques Ferrandez

DVD

Au revoir là-haut de Pierre Lemaitre (Prix Goncourt 2013)

Faillir être flingué de Céline Minard

Pour une femme, un film de Diane Kurys

Espace étudiants

Espace enfants

Kididoc, mon imagier Kididoc, Planète de la famille terre

de 18h30 à 20h00

Ernest et Célestine, un film de Benjamin Renner et Vincent Patar

Enrichir et A2 level

améliorer son expression en français, J-M Robert

Enfin chez moi, A2 level Kidi Bebey

summer courses

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summer courses 5% off when re-enrolling before 16 Dec

for High for children School students » 1-week holiday program » 2-week holiday courses mon

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Join the 2-week course that suits your ability!

Year 7-10 French courses High school students will “get the edge” before heading back to school! Each session provides valuable conversation practice and the chance to brush up on French in near immersion. For students starting Year 7, courses provide a vital head start to help them feel more confident in school.

VCE French courses Advanced secondary conversation courses are a must for students who want to perform at their best in class and in exams! Native French-speaking teachers are qualified and trained to deliver the VCE French Study Design in the VCE final examination format, maximising the quality and value of these courses.

All 2-week courses offer 3 classes per week of 2.5 hours duration. (15 hours total).

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Enrol your child in a 1-week holiday program and watch them embark on a fantastic summer journey with us!

Kindergarten: Preschoolers can join Les Ptits Loups which provides a moment to relax, to play outside (weather permitting) and to learn basics in French. A maximum of 6 students helps ensure everyone gets optimal individual attention.

First-to-Sixth Graders Our French is Fun holiday intensive workshop introduces everyday French vocabulary through hands-on, creative and interactive activities.

All 1-week courses held every weekday, 2 weeks in January. Please refer to our timetable online for more information at www.afmelbourne.com.au

summer courses

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for Adults

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Week 2

A1 Discovery Level

A2 Intermediate Level Conversation 1st Steps

Our Discovery courses are ideal for complete beginners (level A1.1) as well as students who already know a little bit of French. Please note: Participants with some French need to take a placement test.

All 3-week courses held 2 days per week for 3 hours each class (18 hours total).

Using the textbook “Communication Progressive” and role-plays, this course develops key speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, as well as the grammar and vocabulary needed for basic communicative tasks.

» 1-week intensive workshops mon

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Week 1

A1 Discovery Level French for Travellers Travelling in French-speaking countries can be confusing if you can’t read signs or understand instructions. This course makes it easy for you to speak, read and understand basic French, even if you’ve never studied it before!

B1 Independent Level French Popular Culture Everything related to French culture and society included, in a conversation workshop using French audio magazines such as Bien Dire. An ideal way to improve vocabulary and knowledge of France and other Francophone countries!

Revision and Conversation For students who wish to practice their French conversation, revise and practice prior learning from general French courses or otherwise. The course is tailor-made and teachers choose topics, activities and resources relevant to participants’ needs and interests.

» 1-week intensive workshops mon

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Week 3

A2 Intermediate Level French Pop Music Popular pieces and videos specially designed for the classroom provide vocabulary, pronunciation and language structures to learn while students meet some of the top names in French and francophone pop!

B2 Advanced Level History

All 1-week workshops are held daily for a week.

Please refer online to our timetable for more information on www.afmelbourne.com.au, or call us for more details on 9525 3463.

Back to the future… the French way! Students re-discover the events and people that made history. Based on the online educational program “C’était il y a” made by TV5 Monde.

exhibition

YULENJ (knowledge)

The Alliance Française de Melbourne is delighted to partner with the Yalukit Wilum Ngargee St Kilda Festival once again to present YULENJ (Knowledge) an exhibition by five experienced Aboriginal artists living in Melbourne: Maree Clarke, Gratton Egan, Adam Magennis, Bronwyn Raven Purrula and Uncle Leslie Stanley.

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Š Uncle Leslie Stanley

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Opening: Tue 04 Feb 6.30pm to 8.00pm Free Admission

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Maree Clarke is a Mutti Mutti, Yorta Yorta and BoonWurrung woman from Mildura in Northwest Victoria. She is a multi-disciplinary artist using multimedia installations of photography, painting and sculpture and she represents a pivotal figure in the reclamation of southeast Australian Aboriginal art practices, reviving elements of Aboriginal culture that were lost over the period of colonisation.

Gratton Egan is a Wamba Wamba and Yotta Yotta artist. He started painting in 2008 and his work represents traditional animals, fish and landscapes.

As a self-taught artist, he has been deeply influenced by Elders’ paintings over the years. Gratton currently resides in the Port Phillip region.

Adam Magennis started his 30 year journey as a Boon Wurrung artist after this first group exhibition in 1983. His artistic style is influenced by the concept of cultural ecology and details the variances of how an individual’s surrounding universe is naturally connected. His works are a combination of graffiti, topographic and stratigraphic illustrations using a great diversity of materials to reflect the indigenous culture, people and landscapes.

Bronwyn Raven Purrula is a Central Australian desert artist that has been painting since 1996 after winning the Yulara Art Award. Her work has been exhibited on several occasions, most notably in the 1997 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award, in the Maritime Art Award and in addition she has a permanent exhibition at ‘Without Pier Gallery’ in Cheltenham. The paintings are an ancestral view of her family land using ancient iconography in ochre and contemporary colours.

Uncle Leslie Stanley was born in Queensland in 1962. His family background is both in “Woka Woka” country and Yandruwanda South Australia Innaminka. His artwork mainly depicts native animals and sometimes scenery of bushland from his years of growing up in Queensland. He has developed his own style of artwork and techniques.

term 1 courses for adults

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Term 1 courses for Adults

Choose between 9-week Term courses and 5-week Express courses depending on your level and availability!

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5% off when re-enrolling before 20 Jan Students rejoice: 2014 will bring new courses and new times for studying at Alliance française de Melbourne!

Focus on...

Tour de France Prerequisites: level B1.7 or placement test results.

Take a tour of France and discover the many regions that make up the charm of the most visited country in 2013!

All 9-week term courses will be held once per week, for 2 hours, over 10 weeks. Please note that Monday classes will be held for 2h15 each week due to public holidays (Labour Day).

Refer to our Term course timetable for more information: afmelbourne.com.au

Philosophy Prerequisites: C1 Academic level or placement test results.

In this course, students with a substantial vocabulary and a good grasp of French grammar will develop critical and clear thinking, communication and an appreciation of opinions from different points of view.

In a rush? Don’t stress! In 2014, all our 9-week term courses will be held at the following times & days: Monday to Friday, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, from 6.15pm to 8.15pm and from 7.30pm to 9.30pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 10.30am to 12.30pm and from 2.30pm to 4.30pm

All our courses are structured in accordance with the levels determined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL), allowing students to acquire an internationally recognised level of learning.

From Discovery level to Advanced and more, students will always find the right course to match their abilities and goals in French.

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Each Term, we offer 2 sessions of 5-week Express French courses for students who prefer to attend classes on the weekend, as well as students wanting to learn French at a faster pace.

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5% off when re-enrolling before 22 Feb

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Focus on …

The State Library of Victoria In 2013, demand for our French courses at the State Library ballooned, with over 100 new students joining classes in the first 6 months!

All 4-hour Express Courses are held in the morning (Saturday 9.30am-1.30pm) or in the afternoon (Saturday or Sunday 1.30pm5.30pm). Classes have a short break in the middle, enabling students to socialise with their teacher and classmates and enjoy a coffee or other beverage.

To satisfy demand, the State Library of Victoria will continue hosting Alliance Française de Melbourne French courses in 2014 in its Community Lab, a space located at the back of the Library’s Arts Section. The Lab has been refurbished as a classroom for French courses and other school programs.

Please refer to our Express Course timetable online for more information at www.afmelbourne.com.au

For more information about Term and Express Courses at the State Library of Victoria in 2014, please refer to our online timetables at www. afmelbourne.com.au

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TESTS & DIPLOMAS

The Alliance Franรงaise de Melbourne offers official proficiency exams that are useful for school records, university applications, career requirements, and more.

We are the only accredited organisation in Victoria to conduct diplomas issued by the French Ministry of Education and have also been approved as an examination centre by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Who?

TCF

TCFQ

What?

When?

Non-native speakers of French who need a quick, effective and precise evaluation of their skills in French.

This compulsory test assesses listening, reading, grammar and vocabulary. 2 optional tests: writing and speaking.

Thu 27 and Fri 28 Feb 2014.

Registrations close Fri 07 Feb, 5pm.

Similar to TCF but intended for people wishing to migrate to Quebec.

Candidates can decide to sit 1, 2, 3 or 4 of the possible examinations: listening, speaking, reading & writing.

Thu 27 and Fri 28 Feb 2014.

Registrations close Fri 07 Feb, 5pm.

How much ?

Compulsory test : $180

Optional test : $90 each

Listening : $85 Speaking : $95 Reading : $85 Writing : $95

New in 2014!

A more modular format for TCFQ From February 2014, the TCFQ evolves towards a more modular format (with 4 possible examinations) to better follow the requirements from the Ministry of Immigration (MICC) of Quebec.

To get the maximum of points, it will be highly recommended to choose the listening and speaking examinations: they will

indeed be worth 14 points out of 16. Candidates with a very good writing/reading level may decide to also sit the other 2 examinations.

Moreover, in order to score points, candidates will now need to have a B2 (Advanced) level minimum.

To register, please email Marion Nouvel at coursecoordinator@ afmelbourne.com.au.

term 1 courses for high school students

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term 1 courses for High shool students

Join a 9-week After School workshop to improve your French skills!

High School students can choose from a range of courses adapted to their levels and goals. Just started French in Year 7?

Aiming at the VCE exams? We cater for everyone! Our course progression follows the Victorian Study Design and the new Australian Curriculum.

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term courses

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5% off when re-enrolling before 20 Jan

Focus on: Year 7 The very first year of high school is vital, marking a new beginning in a new school, often with new teachers and classmates. It’s also when many students first start learning a foreign language. This course kick-starts students on their French journey, helping them learn more, more easily.

Students start from scratch and tackle the language in immersion with native French teachers. The best way to start a whole new journey!

VCE 1-2 Every class, students practice the four components to prepare them for the VCE final exam: listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing. They also tackle French grammar and conjugation, allowing them to master language structure and become more proficient.

Can’t make it after school?

No problem! At Alliance Française de Melbourne, we understand students have various commitments and get very busy with school.

For this reason we will offer courses for High School Students on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from Term 1 2014.

And if you can’t make it on the weekends, either—just ask for a quote for group private tuition!

What could be better than sharing costs with a private tutor coming to you and your classmates? Contact Elise by e-mail for more information on privatetuition@afmelbourne.com.au

All 9-week Term Courses are held once a week for 1.5 hours (15 hours total). Please note that Monday classes will be held over 8 weeks only due to public holidays (Australia & Labour Days). Refer online to our Term Course timetable for more information at www.afmelbourne.com.au

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Save the date!

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Sydney 4–23 Mar Melbourne 5–23 Mar Canberra 6–25 Mar Brisbane 6–25 Mar Perth 18 Mar–6 Apr Adelaide 20 Mar–8 Apr Byron Bay 24–28 Apr

CORPORATE COURSES Did you know? French is spoken by approximately 450 million people worldwide either as a native or a second language. It is an official language in 28 countries, most of which form what is called in French La Francophonie, the community of French-speaking nations. The language is widely used in Québec, Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as being an official language of all United Nations agencies and a large number of inter-

Renault, Veolia, MMG, Swatch… autant de grandes entreprises qui ont fait appel aux services et à l’expertise de l’Alliance Francaise de Melbourne !

national organisations making it a truly global language.

Keeping that in mind, no wonder why so many local companies would like to set up French classes for their employees: to gain a competitive edge in Francophone markets, to enhance their business and travel experience in French-speaking countries, to improve communication with clients and colleagues or simply to foster team building within the company!

There are many reasons and

as many positive outcomes to implement French classes within your business. So don’t wait any longer and ask the Alliance française de Melbourne for a comprehensive analysis of your needs and objectives.

Contact Aurelie Pierre at headeducation@afmelbourne. com.au

term 1 courses for children

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term 1 Courses for children

The younger the better!

At the Alliance Française de Melbourne it’s never too early to start learning French! In fact, children can be immersed in French from as young as 3 years old through a variety of fun courses and activities!

» 9-week

term courses

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5% off when re-enrolling before 20 Jan

Focus on: Les Maternelles Each session is packed with academic and hands-on activities, with a healthy snack and recreation time built in to help littlies learn how to work in groups and develop social skills. This very popular French playgroup, formerly called Les Ptits Loups, has become a favourite over the last 2 years. Les Maternelles is specially designed for preschoolers and is offered most days from 10.00am-12pm.

Les Preps’

NEW!

This new course is specifically for children learning how to read and write in their first year at school.

Our expert primary school teachers adapt the program to students’ needs and newly acquired abilities, making new-language learning both fun and natural! Classes take place from 4.30-6.00pm weekly each school term.

All our 9-week Term Courses have weekly classes 1.5-2hours long (15-20 hours total class time). Please note that Monday classes will be held over 8 weeks only due to public holidays (Australia Day and Labour Day). Refer online to our Term Course timetable for more information at www.afmelbourne.com.au, or contact Janina, our Children’s Course Coordinator at childrencourses@afmelbourne.com.au

Storytelling!

Our storytelling and playgroup sessions resume Thursday 6 February 4.305.30pm. Don’t miss the opportunity to enroll your child and start his or her French journey with us early next year!

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“Making French the best subject at school”

2014

Celebrating 120 years CONGRATULATIONS to all our 2013 winners who received their prizes at our Awards Ceremony held the eve of November 28th 2013. Proud parents, teachers and family members were again treated to poetry recitals by some of our lauréats. Jeremy Teow (Best Y12 participant) received Le Prix AFX Student Exchange (a cultural trip to France). A BIG THANK YOU to all our sponsors and those who assisted to make this a memorable event!

In 2014 we are celebrating 120 years of the BMC and we are looking forward to sharing it with you! Up for grabs in 2014 are the following great prizes:

Le Prix AFX Student Exchange 5 week trip to France (BEST Year 11 participant)

Le Prix Alliance Française de Melbourne AFM course for 1 term; FREE Pass to all Ciné Club Films in 2015; ONE double pass to the 2015 AFFFF (BEST Year 12 winner)

Calendar

The poetry selection will be online for tasting in March 2014.

Action

Year 3-8

Year 9-10

Year 11-12

Enrolment deadline

28 Mar

28 Mar

28 Mar

Competition Period

19 May14 Jun

19 May14 Jun

28 Jul22 Aug

Written exam deadline

n/a

13 Jun

1 Aug

FINAL

27 Jul

10 Aug

10-14 Sep

Finals convocations

17 Jul

24 Jul

2 Sep

WINNERS announced

18 Sep

18 Sep

18 Sep

Awards Ceremony

26 Nov

26 Nov

26 Nov

All our other winners will receive beautiful French books, CD’s, DVDs and dictionaries.

To be in the running for these amazing prizes and for more information please visit our website afmelbourne.com.au or contact Kellee Lewis, competition coordinator on 9525 3463 or at competition@ afmelbourne.com.au.

Please note that the enrolment deadline for 2014 is much earlier than previous years, so enroll quickly to take part in our extra-ordinary competition!

AllianceFrançaise de Melbourne We teach French

French Language & Cultural Centre since 1890 Not-for-profit Australian association

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Dip. E.P.P. (Paris) Psych Clin. MAPS

Enfants, adolescents, adultes.

Consultation et thérapie en français ou anglais.

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Un air de famille 11 dec

La beauté du Diable 26 feb

students $24 Full/$21 current & members

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Lyn Gillett Quartet Personnel

students $20 Full/$15 current & members

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at AFM

Jazz vocalist Lyn Gillett’s interpretations of classics from the American songbook are a stunning blend of worldly depth and fearlessness. She will present a program including these classics and a selection of her original jazz, accompanied by the pianistic panache of musical director Adam Rudegeair (piano), Adam Spiegl (bass) and Thom Mitchell (drums).

Online booking essential as places are limited.

6.00pm

at AFM

(1996) – 100 mins directed by Cédric Klapisch. With Jean-Pierre Bacri, Agnès Jaoui, Catherine Frot and Jean-Pierre Darroussin.

A fabulous comedy

by Cédric Klapisch with Agnès Jaoui and Jean-Pierre Bacri about a typical French dinner. French subtitles only.

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Beauty & the Devil

6.00pm

at AFM

(1950) – 96 mins directed by René Clair with Michel Simon and Gérard Philippe

Faust’s French adaptation, a timeless classic and a great duet between Gérard Philippe and Michel Simon. French subtitles only.

Your French bookstore in Melbourne

Language International Bookshop Visit us at 13-15 Station Street, Kew East or shop online at www.languageint.com.au Phone: 03 9857 0030

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For your next trip to France, Mauritius, New Caledonia or anywhere in the World, talk to Four Corners Travel Group – the newly appointed preferred travel company of Alliance Française.

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Psychologue clinicienne, psychothérapeute.

Consultation en Français, Anglais, Portugais et Espagnol Adultes, adolescents, enfants, couples et familles Doctorat université Paris VII (Psychanalyse), DEA Paris VII, Diplôme Paris XIII, Section Clinique Paris VIII; Associate Fellow, British Psychological Society; Member, Australian Psychological Society (Clinical College).

Formerly teaching at Faculty of Medicine, University of Melbourne and University of New South Wales.

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