Course runs Sept. 4–Nov. 20, 11 live conversation sessions Saturdays, starting Sept. 11. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 10–11 a.m. See summary for details. All participants must be registered by Sept. 3 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Register by: September 03, 2021
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$215
$25 fee if you cancel before the first class. If you cancel less than 3 business days but before the second session, there will be an 80 percent refund minus a $25 fee. No refunds after the second session.
Build your confidence as you improve your ability to converse in the present tense and become familiar with past tenses. French 2 covers activities, professions, descriptions, and the past tense. Textbook and workbook required. The Alter Ego 1 textbook and workbook is used for French 1 & 2.
Prerequisite: French 1.
Instructional videos and interactive online materials in the Canvas course platform introduce new grammar and vocabulary and teach pronunciation, listening and reading skills. Participants should budget 3-4 hours a week to work through the online asynchronous materials in preparation for the live online conversation groups. Participants practice speaking live with the instructor in small groups of 3–6 students in 30-minute weekly sessions. Groups will vary weekly, so participants should be available the entire one-hour time slot. Online course materials available one week before first live conversation class and remain accessible for one month after the course ends.
Want to know more about learning a language online? Read Dr. Julie Dahl’s blog post about our online course format.
Textbook and workbook purchase required: French 1 & 2 Textbook, French 1 & 2 Workbook
See upcoming dates for more detail.
Tuesdays, Sept. 7–Nov. 30, 7–8 a.m. CT (No virtual conversation Nov. 23.)
Tuesdays, Sept. 7–Nov. 30, 5–6 p.m. CT (No virtual conversation Nov 23)
Tuesdays, Sept. 7–Nov. 30, 6:30–7:30 p.m. CT (No virtual conversation Nov 23)
Saturdays, Sept. 4–Nov. 20, 10–11 a.m. CT
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By participating in this class you will earn:
| Instructional Hours | 35 |
| University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units | 3.5 |
$215
Course runs Sept. 4–Nov. 20, 11 live conversation sessions Saturdays, starting Sept. 11. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 10–11 a.m. See summary for details. All participants must be registered by Sept. 3 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Register by: September 03, 2021
All times shown in central time.
$25 fee if you cancel before the first class. If you cancel less than 3 business days but before the second session, there will be an 80 percent refund minus a $25 fee. No refunds after the second session.
$215
Course runs Sept. 7–Nov. 30, 11 live conversation sessions Tuesdays, starting Sept. 14. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 7–8 a.m. See summary for details. All participants must be registered by Sept. 6 at 11:59 p.m.
Register by: September 06, 2021
All times shown in central time.
$25 fee if you cancel before the first class. If you cancel less than 3 business days but before the second session, there will be an 80% refund minus a $25 fee. No refunds after the second session.
$215
Course runs Sept. 7–Nov 30, 11 live conversation sessions Tuesdays, starting Sept. 14. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 5–6 p.m. See summary for details. All participants must be registered by Sept. 6 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Register by: September 06, 2021
All times shown in central time.
$25 fee if you cancel before the first class. If you cancel less than 3 business days but before the second session, there will be an 80 percent refund minus a $25 fee. No refunds after the second session.
$215
Course runs Sept. 7–Nov 30, 11 live conversation sessions Tuesdays, starting Sept. 14. Live conversation small groups scheduled between 6:30–7:30 p.m. See summary for details. All participants must be registered by Sept. 6 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Register by: September 06, 2021
All times shown in central time.
$25 fee if you cancel before the first class. If you cancel less than 3 business days but before the second session, there will be an 80 percent refund minus a $25 fee. No refunds after the second session.
Contact Christopher Moore at christopher.moore@wisc.edu or 608-262-7389
Email registrations@pyle.wisc.edu or call 608-262-2451.
Biography is forthcoming.
(MA, UW-Madison) grew up in Northern Italy, where she earned her undergraduate degree in foreign languages (Spanish and French). For over ten years she has been living in Madison, where she has been working as an Italian translator and instructor.
(Université d'Aix-Marseille) was born in Marseille and has made her home in Madison. She enjoys teaching French to high school students as well as adults.