Lucile Chaurin Ablanedo

Loire Valley, France

Bio

Lucile was born and raised in Tours, France, and holds a Master of Fine Arts in Painting and Theory of Art from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris. A longtime Boston resident, she was an art educator and French teacher at the French Library for many years. After a hiatus involving motherhood, writing, and artistic projects, she is back and eager to share her love of the French language and culture with you!

Classes Recently Taught

Summer in French for Teens (ages 12-15)

Advanced Beginner
Sessions starting July 6, 2026, August 3, 2026, and August 17, 2026 3 hours per day for 1 week

Teens learning French as a foreign language develop their language skills through engaging lessons, hands-on workshops and other fun activities in this dynamic full-immersion program.

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B2 | La Nouvelle Vague : une révolution du cinéma français | Online

Advanced
Starting May 13, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Reach a deeper understanding of modern French society through its vibrant and dynamic film industry while practicing your language skills.

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B2 | La Nouvelle Vague : une révolution du cinéma français | In-person

Advanced
Starting May 12, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Reach a deeper understanding of modern French society through its vibrant and dynamic film industry while practicing your language skills.

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Studio des P'tits Créateurs - Ages 6 - 8 | In Person

6 to 8 Years old
Starting May 9, 2026 1h15 per week for 5 weeks

Lead by artist Lucile Chaurin-Ablanedo, kids will have fun using recycle materials to create art projects! This course is intended for children learning french as a foreign language.

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A2-1 | Advanced Beginner French 1 - Slow-Paced - Part 1 | In Person

Advanced Beginner
Starting April 9, 2026 1 hour 30 per week for 10 weeks

Enjoy a slow-paced class! 90mn once a week to give you confidence and time to learn.

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B1+/ B2 | Women Photographers: From Early Pioneers to Contemporary Practices | Online

Intermediate
Starting April 8, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

This B1/B2 French course introduces students to the work of French women photographers, from 19th‑century pioneers like the “Nadarines” to leading contemporary artists such as Valérie Belin and Bettina Rheims. Along the way, we’ll explore key movements—from the surrealism of Dora Maar and Claude Cahun to the humanist photography of Sabine Weiss—and discover how these women have used photography as a space for artistic innovation, self‑expression, journalism, fashion, and feminist engagement.

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B1+/ B2 | Women Photographers: From Early Pioneers to Contemporary Practices | In Person

Intermediate
Starting April 7, 2026 1.5 hours per week for 5 weeks

Join Lucile to discover how these amazing women have used photography as a space for artistic innovation, self‑expression, journalism, fashion, and feminist engagement.

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A1-2 | Beginner French 2 | Online

Beginner
Sessions starting April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026 3 hours per week for 10 weeks

Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn to introduce yourself, talk about your new neighbors, describe your personal preferences and much more!

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A1-2 | Beginner French 2 | In-Person

Beginner
Sessions starting April 7, 2026, and April 8, 2026 3 hours per week for 10 weeks

Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn to introduce yourself, talk about your new neighbors, describe your personal preferences and much more!

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A1-3 | Beginner French 3 | In Person

Beginner
Starting April 7, 2026 3 hours per week for 10 weeks

Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!

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Les P'tits Ecolos - Ages 6 - 8 | In Person

6 to 8 Years old
Starting April 4, 2026 1h15 per week for 5 weeks

Lead by artist Lucile Chaurin-Ablanedo, kids will have fun using recycle materials to create art projects! This course is intended for children learning french as a foreign language.

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A2 | Intensive Week | In-Person

Advanced Beginner
Starting March 30, 2026 15 hours per week for 1 week

Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!

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B1 | Intensive Week | In-Person

Intermediate
Starting March 30, 2026 15 hours per week for 1 week

Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!

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B2| Intensive Week | In-Person

Advanced
Starting March 30, 2026 15 hours per week for 1 week

Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!

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Summer in French (ages 7-9)

7 to 9 Years old
Starting 3 hours or 7 hours per day for 1 week

Children ages 7-9 develop their comprehension and speaking skills through hands-on themed activities in this engaging full-immersion language program.

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