ALLIANCE FRANCAISE

19-Nov-12

FAISAL SHAH

HCL INFOSYSYTEMS

Alliance Francaise
Alliance Franaise relies on a large network of more than a thousand associations, established in 136 countries and delivering courses to a total of 460 000 students. This important presence enables Alliance Franaise to fulfill its three main missions: Providing courses of French as a foreign language, both in France and abroad, which are accessible to everybody; Promoting the culture of France and of French-speaking peoples; Encouraging all forms of cultural interactions. All Alliances are legally and intellectually tied to Fondation Alliance Franaise, established in July 2007. It replaced the original Aliiance Franaise de Paris, which had spearheaded the continuing expansion of the network ever since its creation at the end of the 19th century. Most notably, this tie is expressed by the Alliances commitment to a set of common principles and values. These include strict political or religious neutrality. Yet they enjoy a statutory independence which assures them a large degree of freedom to run their activities. Their creation is often the result of local initiatives and they abide by the law of the country where they are located. Each Alliance is run by a committee, with a director at its head. This original status allows Alliances to develop innovative solutions to find resources, particularly cofinancing. Thus, they can resort to sponsorships and gifts from local companies. At the same time, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs also supports them by sending staff on secondment (240 in 2009) to help manage largest branches of the network and by granting subsidies. It also plays an important role in the training of Alliances teachers and other employees.

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FRENCH CLASSES METHODOLOGY

Whether you are a complete stranger to the language or possessprior knowledge in French, at AF you can always start afresh by choosing a course that suits your level and availability. We offer courses that are adapted to teach children as well as adults, professionals, students, housewives... The education team of AF comprises qualified teachers who specialize in teaching French as a foreign language. Courses are designed with special focus on communication skills, written as well as oral.

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Diplomas and Certificates

TCF - Test de Connaissance du Franais: TCF is a French Language proficiency test. It is a standardized and calibrated test that ranks candidates on one of the six levels on a scale defined by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe). It does not require specific study. TCF score results are reliable measurements for determining proficiency. Developed by the CIEP, a public institution of the French Ministry of Education, the test ensures strict methodology validated by a scientific committee composed of the best French and European specialists. CIEP is already in charge of the DELF and DALF, the only official diplomas of French as a foreign language.

DELF/DALF : (Diplme d'tudes en Langue Franaise) and DALF (Diplme Approfondi de Langue Franaise) are official qualifications issued by the French Ministry of Education to certify French language proficiency of foreign students. The DELF and DALF qualifications are consistent with: The international standards for test development (www.alte.org). The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) (www.coe.int).

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TYPES OF COURSES

Kids Classes Teens Classes Summer Crash course Specific objective courses Corporate In-House Courses Translation courses Tourism and hotel industry Business french Workshops Phonetics Improve your writing skills Conversational skills Prepare your stay in France

Thematic Courses Presentation Learning through french song Learning through TV5 Monde French literature and civilisation French through Fine Arts

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Online Courses:Click On French For those who cannot attend regular classes, the Alliance Franaise network - with the support of the French Embassy, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the French Region Pays de la Loire - has designed a e-learning website for beginners (level A1). Just like a regular class at Alliance Franaise, ClickOnFrench.com offers 25 step by step lessons of French including oral comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and culture, based on the communicative approach.

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ClickOnFrench.com
Click On French was born in Chennai in 2005 through the partnership between the Alliance Francaise Network in India, The French Embassy, and E-nova Technologies - a small web agency that became big. It was originally a pilot project meant to see if a demand was there for E-learning in India. However, as it grew, we realized that the demand was way beyond our expectations and that India and other countries of the world just love French language ! As a result, Click On French became more than a pilot project and got incorporated soon after. Click On French was originally developed by a very small, but highly qualified team of 4 people. As of today, Click On French counts over hundreds of collaborators all over the world. We are proud to be the only French Elearning method recognized by the French Government, and to have reached a level of reputation known all over the world.
Alliance Francaise French Embassy E-Nova Technologies(French company)

ClickOnFrench.com

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Working of ClickOnFrench.com

e-learning + dedicated teacher = The Magic Potion A tailor made course, for Indian learners. Developed by the French Embassy.

Course Steps:

STEP 1 : Defining the objectives.

STEP 2 : Listening to a dialogue

STEP 3 : The learning kit

STEP 4 : Exercises and activities

STEP 5 : Unit tests

STEP 6 : Certification exam

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Course Interactivity Is Achieved By:

Dialogues In Click On French each lesson contains an interactive dialogue. While playing, the system will show you what sentence is pronounced and you can at any moment pause it, replay a particular sentence, or access to the translation. The dialogue is the heart of the learning system since it will literraly immerge you in a French speaking context where you can interact with the speakers.

Multimedia files You will find thousands of multimedia files, recorded by French natives, that you can listen to, and pick up the right pronunciation.

Activities and exercises Click On French contains hundreds of activities and exercises so you can practice as much as you want, and monitor your progression. Activities are autocorrected, while exercises will be checked by a teacher who will then give you a constructive feedback.

Monitoring system To know exactly where you stand, Click On French includes a monitoring system that will provide you with statistics and alerts about your progression. This monitoring system is unique and had been developed during several years by our team of professional teachers.

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ONLINE TUTORING

A question, just ask ! You can ask a question to your private teacher at any time using any of the following communication tools : email forums online chat or skype You have any doubt regarding the course, a specific rule of grammar you don't understand, just ask your private teacher. Experienced French teachers All our teachers are certified by the French Embassy, and have several years of experience. In addition, they all received a specific training to teach in a e-learning environment. Private tuition You also have the possibility to enroll for one-to-one private tuition session. We have elaborated a specific program including 10 sessions of 45 minutes each, on the phone or on skype with your teacher, to develop more deeply the knowledge acquired during the lessons. These sessions are also an opportunity to improve your communication skills. Virtual classes You also have the possibility to attend our numerous virtual classes and meet other teachers and students. A virtual class is a real online class animated by a teacher, and organised around a specific theme.

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