P’tit Déj

$0.00 – $15.00

P'tit Déj - Monthly French Conversation with Café et Croissants Who: AFL Members When: October 25th • 9:30 - 10:30 AM Where: AFL Office Price: Free for Members • $15 Non-Members (Not yet a member? Sign up here) Description: Join us for P'tit Déj, a monthly French conversation group held each month from 9:30–10:30 AM at the AFL office. Open to all AFL Members, this relaxed gathering includes coffee, pastries, and great conversation en français! Registration is requested to ensure enough refreshments for everyone. Register Below ↓

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FREE Placement Test

Looking to sign up for class and want to gauge your current level of French? Take our FREE placement exam!

Instructions:

Download PDF file (CLICK HERE)
Fill out as a PDF or print and fill out by hand
Email document to bonjour@aflouisville.org OR turn in to office.
*May be contacted by phone if a verbal fluency test is needed.*
We will reach out promptly with feedback!

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awry brewing conversation group, october 8th, 5:30p

Conversation Group at Awry Brewing | October 8th

$0.00 – $40.00

Conversation Group at Awry Brewing

When : October 8th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm Hosted by : Myriam Mattsson, native French speaker Where : Awry Brewing | 1025 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY Cost : Free for AFL MEMBERS (Not a member? Select "Non-Member" to purchase your membership!) *Food/drinks paid individually by the student (thank you for supporting local businesses!) Agenda : An informal meet-up at local bar to encourage French conversation, meet other French speakers; hosted by native French speaker Myriam Mattsson. Whether you're brushing up or just beginning, this hour-long gathering is a great way to connect with fellow Francophiles over une bière! This event is free for members, but RSVP is requested to prepare accordingly. Come ready to sip, speak, and socialize!

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Cave Hill Fall Walking Tour

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You're Invited!

Cave Hill Cemetery Fall Walking Tour: Lead by Anne Harlan

When: November 8th | 10:30am-12:00pm Where: Cave Hill Cemetery (meet at Baxter Avenue entrance) Price: FREE! ($10 donation request) Donate Online Here: https://aflouisville.org/donate/ Description: Tour Louisville’s Cave Hill Cemetery and dive into history, traditions, and corresponding French vocabulary with Anne Harlan! Length of walk is typically 3 miles. Tour participants may meet for lunch afterwards at Bristol or The Eagle for lunch and conversation!

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Fall Book Club

$0.00 – $40.00

AFL MEMBERS: Join us for the Alliance Française de Louisville Book Club! This fall, we'll be reading Pardon My French by Charles Timoney. This witty and insightful guide by Charles Timoney takes readers beyond the classroom and into the quirks of real French life. Pardon My French mixes slang, idioms, and everyday expressions with humorous anecdotes from the author's own experiences as a British expat living in France. Far from a dry language manual, it offers a playful look at culture, communication, and the often-surprising realities of navigating French society. Perfect for language lovers and Francophiles alike, it's a fun read that promises both laughs and "aha!" moments.

Meeting Dates / Reading Schedule

Saturday, October 25, 3–5 PM (Chapters to Discuss: read from the beginning to chapter entitled "Education")
Saturday, November 8, 3–5 PM (Chapters to Discuss: read until chapter entitled "How to Sound French")
Saturday, November 22, 3–5 PM (Chapters to Discuss: read until chapter entitled "Young People and Their Slang")
Saturday, December 6th, 3-5 PM (Chapters to Discuss: read until the end of the book)

Location: The Wine Room | 2704 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

Discussion Leaders: AFL Board Members Megan Scott & Victoria Boggs

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Book Title: Pardon My French by Charles Timoney (Available Here: www.carmichaelsbookstore.com)
Discussions will be held in both English and French.
Free for AFL members (registration required).
Participants will need to purchase their own copy of the book.
Mention the Alliance Française at Carmichael's Bookstore and receive a 20% discount on the book.

Come enjoy good wine, great company, and lively conversation!

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Speaker Series Presentation – Optimize Your Language Learning with Jason Wade

$0.00 – $15.00

Who: AFL Members When: September 28th | 3:00 - 4:30pm Where: AFL Office Price: Free for Members • $15 for Non-Members Description: Jason Wade is dedicated to growing the French-speaking community in Louisville through events, partnerships, and innovative programming at the Alliance Française de Louisville. His talk, Optimize Your Language Learning, will offer concrete tools, insights, and motivation for anyone looking to take their French to the next level. Jason Wade Biography

Jason Wade is the Program Director of the Alliance Française de Louisville and a French instructor with 11+ years of experience teaching learners of all levels. He also serves as a professor of French at the University of Louisville, where he teaches courses ranging from beginner and intermediate-level language classes. With a background in nonprofit program management and education, Jason brings both academic expertise and practical experience to his teaching. He is passionate about helping students find effective, personalized strategies for language learning, drawing from his own journey as a French speaker and from current research in second-language acquisition.

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