Alliance Francaise de San Diego

Which is right for you... group class or private class? This article from the International Center for Language Studies may help you to decide! They consider factors such as learning environment, language level, and motivations. AFSD offers a multitude of both group and individual classes, so be sure to browse the selection on our website before signing up. Article: https://www.icls.edu/group-or-private-language-class/ AFSD Classes: https://www.afsandiego.org/language-center/

In 1975, Seyolo Zantoko, a graduate doctor from Kinshasa, grabs the opportunity of becoming a country doctor in a small French village. When they arrive in Marly-Gomont, Seyolo and his family quickly become disillusioned. The village inhabitants are afraid; this is the first time they’ve ever seen African people. But Seyolo is determined to suceed and will do everything he can to win the villagers’ trust. Watch The African Doctor, available on Netflix. Then, join us for Cinema Club on November 5th from 12 - 1pm to discuss! Sign up here: https://www.afsandiego.org/meeting/lets-talk-about-cinema-2/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2UZe8FNsck

Originaire de Nice, la Ratatouille est un plat de légumes cuit à la provençale française. Le mot est né en 1778, avec la partie rata signifiant un mélange de haricots, de légumes, de pommes de terre et de viande en argot militaire. Une ratatouille classique peut être composée de tomates, d'aubergines, de poivrons et de courgettes. Rejoignez-nous pour le Club de Cuisine demain, 10h30 à 12h! Registrez-vous ici: https://www.afsandiego.org/m/cooking-club-online-in-french/

L'imortelle - the flower that never dies. Helichrysum italicum is the name of the flower that does not wither even when harvested. The plant is primarily grown in the mediterranean region and carries a sweet, honey fragrance. The use of this medicinal plant dates back to the ancient greeks when they used it to heal from battle wounds. It is said to contain antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties, which is why it is widely used by cosmetic companies today. https://novidan.ba/about-helichrysum/

Pierre Corneille was a very famous French poet and dramatist, considered the creator of French classical tragedy. Corneille wrote his first play, Mélite, before he was 20. He was included in les cinq auteurs, a playwright group formed by Cardinal de Richelieu. In 1637, he wrote Le Cid first introduced as a tragicomedy, later only a tragedy. It is considered one of the first French classical tragedies. Watch this enactment of Le Cid on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg85jBWFFoM

Soirée Café ce vendredi 23 octobre 2020! Venez pratiquer le français à San Diego ou sur Zoom. Cet événement est organisé par l'association The American Association of Teachers of French in San Diego. C'est gratuit et ouvert à tous! Il y a deux créneaux, un à 16h et l'autre à 17h30. Choisissez le créneau qui vous convient le mieux. Vous pourrez commander à manger et/ou boire, converser, et participer dans des jeux/activités en français. Inscrivez-vous: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948afa722aaff2-soire1

Our Library is Reopening!! The hours will be on Fridays 11am - 4pm, starting October 30th. Come say hello to our wonderful librarian, Susan! (not pictured)

French Saint Highlight: St. Adjutor He was born in 1073 in Vernon, France where he was made a knight during the First Crusade. It is said that he escaped his captors by praying to Mary Magdalene, who broke his chains, and then he proceeded to swim all the way back to France. Today, Saint Adjutor is the patron saint of swimmers and those in danger of drowning. https://www.mentalfloss.com//5011/15-unusual-patron-saints https://www.catholicherald.com//a_patron_saint_for_swimme/

Pictures from today’s Hike with AFSD and Yesenia Gonzalez. Thank you to everyone who participated! Next months hike will be Sunday, November 15th. More details coming soon.

Le monument naturel le plus connu de France? La Dune du Pilat! Il est situé à La Teste-de-Buch, près de Bordeaux, et il est la plus haute dune d'Europe. C'est 2,9 km de long, 616m de large et jusqu'à 110,90m de haut! Il a été créé pendant une période de 4000 ans. Faites glisser pour voir plus de photos des dunes!

Virtual Fall Immersion PD with French Consulate in Los Angeles! November 14th - 15th, 2020. Register now at the link provided! Here's a picture of some of our teachers who have attended in previous years https://tinyurl.com/frenchimmersionprograms

Take a Private Class with AFSD! Get one-on-one instruction with personalized lesson plans and learn French quickly! Start at any time and work around your own schedule. For all levels and all ages. For more information, contact us: 858 550-0144 or [email protected]