French Language Courses
French is well-known for its fluid sounds and air of romance. It is not only popular in France, but also widely spoken throughout West Africa. At Bend Language Institute you can learn the basics of French to prepare for upcoming travel, or master your language skills by studying French literature and art. We currently offer private tutoring sessions for students of all levels. Stay tuned for upcoming interactive (and tasty) workshops this fall as well as future course offerings.
Introductory French I
Introductory French I is designed for people who are new to the French language. In this course we will learn the basics of the French language. We will cover fundamentals of sentence structure, vocabulary of food, hobbies, weather, as well as simple conversations for daily situations. You will also be introduced to basic French grammar and verb conjugations. Whether you are planning a trip or would like to learn something new for the fun of it, join us in this casual atmosphere.
Sessions – Winter 2024
Introductory French I will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2pm – 3pm from Jan 9 – Feb 29. Please email bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or give us a call at 541-728-3022 if you have any questions. We will be happy to give you a free language level assessment to help find the course that best fits your needs.
French II
Sessions – Spring 2024
French II Conversation will meet again in Spring 2024. Please email bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or give us a call at 541-728-3022 if you have any questions. We will be happy to give you a free language level assessment to help find the course that best fits your needs.
French III Conversation
Sessions – Fall 2023
French III Conversation will meet on Thursdays from 3:15-4:45pm from September 28 – November 16.
Please email bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or give us a call at 541-728-3022 if you have any questions. We will be happy to give you a free language level assessment to help find the course that best fits your needs.
French IV and Up
This class is designed for advanced French learners. Each week will include a grammar review, as well as conversation practice on various topics and activities. Students in the class should be familiar with French sentence structure and verb conjugations in present, past and future tenses. In this class we will also practice reading aloud and expanding our French vocabulary.
Sessions – Winter 2024
French IV and Up will meet on Thursdays from 3:15pm-4:45pm from January 11 – February 29. Please be sure to register in advance. Send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call us at 541-728-3022 if you would like more details or have any questions.
French Travel Essentials
In this workshop you will learn the essentials for conversational French to prepare for an upcoming trip. We will learn to make restaurant reservations and order food, purchase tickets and items, navigate train schedules, and more. This course is designed for beginners to the French language who are looking for ease when traveling.
Sessions – Spring 2024
French Travel Essentials will be offered again in Spring 2024. Please check back for updates! Send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call us at 541-728-3022 if you would like more details or have any questions.
Debating in French | Advanced French
Want to have a blast practicing your French conversation skills? In Debating in French we will learn all about French culture, useful phrases, and the attitude required in French debating. In the spirit of cross-cultural understanding, we will learn vocabulary and grammar structures conducive to debate and have some fun and meaningful discussions. This class is designed for students who are conversant in French and looking to master their language skills and cultural knowledge.
Sessions
We are not currently offering any sessions of Debating in French. Send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call us at 541-728-3022 if you would like more details or have any questions about our French classes.
French for Kids
French for Kids will engage your children’s conversation skills in an interactive environment. In this class, students will develop their French language skills through games, short stories, writing and artwork. This class is designed for youth ages 6-11. As an immersion class, youth who have had a range of exposure to the French language (beginner to intermediate) are welcome to join. In the class we will introduce verb conjugation, while encouraging conversation using vocabulary about home life, school and activities.
Sessions – Fall 2024
We are organizing small private groups for French for kids this fall. If you would like more information, please contact us as bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or give us a call at 541-728-3022.
Musique Francophone Workshop
Discover some of the trends and exciting artists in French language music- from Québec to Belgium, France to Francophone Africa. Contemporary Francophone music is rich in rhythms, lyrics, social commentary, videography and diverse musical influences. Music is a fantastic way to connect with the cultures of the French-speaking world as well as a fun way to learn vocabulary, expressions and naturally improve pronunciation, intonation and fluidity in speaking.
The French of Relationships
The pandemic has given us all a renewed appreciation of face-to-face interpersonal interactions! We will view and listen to some favorite contemporary songs about friendship, community, love and family. Please email us at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call us at 541-728-3022 if you have any questions. We would be happy to help!
Sessions
We do not have any sessions currently scheduled, but please check back in the future for more updates. You can also reach us at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call us at 541-728-3022 and we would be happy to help.
French Cinema
Are you feeling a bit restless at home and want to enjoy your month of January? Come and join us for a fun, interactive French course through Zoom! In this 4-week course, we will watch a French film at home (Netflix or Amazon) each week and then come together once a week to discuss it. By acting as film critics, we will further develop our French conversational skills while building our vocabularies and consolidating our grammar.
This class is specifically designed for intermediate to advanced French speakers. In class we will examine characters’ personalities, behaviors, activities, likes and dislikes, among other topics. Through critical discussions we will not only strengthen our French language skills, but also our knowledge of French culture.
Sessions
We are not currently offering any sessions of French Cinema. If you have any questions about this class, please give us a call at 541-728-3022 or email us at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com.
The Language of Quiche
You all know what a quiche is… but have you ever tasted THE quiche lorraine? In this workshop, you will learn about the key ingredients of an authentic quiche lorraine* while also learning about Lorraine’s famous heroine Joan of Arc, all in the French language. While the quiche is baking we will prepare une salade verte, the typical accompaniment to a quiche, and set the table the French way. We will finally savor our creation with a drink and end the evening singing all together En passant par la Lorraine avec mes sabots, a popular song that dates back to the 16th century. Food, wine, music, history… a great evening that you can’t miss!
Check this page for future offerings of this class. You can also sign up to be on our mailing list at the bottom of this page and email bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com if you have questions.
The Language of Crêpes
Everybody knows about crêpes… but do you know where and when they originated? What they symbolize? And how to make an authentic, exquisitely thin French crêpe, from your own home-made batter? Come try making them with us!
Check this page for future offerings of this class. You can also sign up to be on our mailing list at the bottom of this page and email bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com if you have questions.
Individual Tutoring
Private tutoring with an experienced teacher can help you improve your language skills while working around your schedule. We offer both in-person and remote one-on-one lessons to help you meet your language learning needs. Our language tutoring rate is $50 dollars per hour, and when you purchase your time in advance you can reduce that rate down to $46 per hour.
We also offer semi-private tutoring small groups youth and/or adults at an affordable price, so you can have fun learning with your friends. If this is something that would interest you, contact us and we will be happy to arrange this. You can see more about small group tutoring here: https://bendlanguageinstitute.com/product/small-group-private-lessons/
If you are new to Bend Language Institute, just send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or give us a call at 541-728-3022 and we will be happy to put you in touch with a local teacher to discuss your language level and interests.
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