3. A2 | Discover France through songs | In Person

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Wednesdays , 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$300 / $350

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About this Class

Join us for a unique and engaging French class where language learning comes alive through music! In each session, we’ll explore a French artist and dive into one iconic song, using it as a gateway to improve your listening skills, enrich your vocabulary, and deepen your cultural understanding.
Together, we’ll work on comprehension in a relaxed and interactive way—unpacking lyrics, identifying key expressions, and discovering the subtle meanings behind the words. You’ll have the opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss themes inspired by the song with fellow learners, all within a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
But that’s not all! We’ll also take a moment to highlight a few important grammatical features found in the lyrics—helping you strengthen your understanding of French in a natural and memorable way. By the end of each class, you’ll leave not only with new language skills, but also with a melody stuck in your head and a fresh appreciation for French culture.
Et ne vous inquiétez pas… we won’t make you sing (unless you really want to 😉)!

Fall 2026 program:

Week 1
Édith Piaf: le Paris des années 1950 with "La Vie en Rose"

Week 2
Joe Dassin : voyager en France with "Aux Champs-Élysées"

Week 3
Yves Montand : les souvenirs et les saisons with "Les Feuilles Mortes"

Week 4
Zaz : le bonheur au quotidien with "Je veux"

Week 5
Stromae : la famille et les relations with "Papaoutai"


Class objectives - by the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand the main ideas of simple songs.
- Improve listening comprehension.
- Talk about personal tastes and emotions.
- Describe people, places, and memories.
- Discover important aspects of French culture.
- Expand everyday vocabulary.

photograph by A. Rossoschanska.