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| The Alliance Française de San Francisco is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and enhance the knowledge and appreciation of French and Francophone culture, to increase the knowledge of the French language, and to encourage interaction among French, Francophone and American people through programs in education and the arts. |
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WHY CHOOSE THE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE? |
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The Alliance Française is the official center of French Language and Culture in San Francisco. It is one of 1,085 Alliances that have been established in 138 countries around the world.
Just a sample of what the Alliance of San Francisco has to offer: |
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FRENCH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION |
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...via tailor-made private lessons or small classes, for over 1,500 beginner to advanced students per year.
The Alliance is known as the best institution in Northern California for providing high quality French courses in a friendly, and relaxed yet dynamic atmosphere. Over the years we've expanded our curriculum by adding and adapting courses to meet our students' needs and interests.
Thus we go beyond mere language instruction, by covering the cultural, social, business, and professional aspects of French. |
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CULTURAL EVENTS... |
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...that indulge your love of France and transport you there without leaving the Bay Area! Every year the AF organizes a veritable "feast of events" which allows you to discover and appreciate our culture, such as weekly films, monthly art exhibits, concerts, soirées, etc...
Visit our events page to see our program. |
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AN EXTENSIVE MULTI MEDIA CENTER |
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...stocked with 20,000 books, as well as French magazines and newspapers. Our center boasts over 500 subtitled and non-subtitled French films, and 5 Pentium computers with CD-Rom and access to the internet.
Come and browse thousands of French internet sites using our super fast internet connection. More about our library... |
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Pricing upon request ROOM RENTALS |
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Room rental
inquiries email event@afsf.com or call 415.775.7755 ext 13
Room rental for your presentation or meeting needs.
Classrooms
Capacity: 5-30
Amenities: WiFi internet access, dry-erase boards and markers
Theater
Capacity: 74 seats or 100 standing*
Amenities: DVD, projector, screen, audio system, dance floor, WiFi internet access
*Note: there is a $50 fee to retract theater seating
Equipment rentals
Microphones: $30 flat rate/microphone (2 maximum)
Projector & screen (classroom): $30 flat rate
A security deposit may be requested in certain situations. Moussy's Café is the preferred caterer of the Alliance Française.
Room rental inquiries email events@afsf.com or call 415.775.7755 ext 13. Please indicate the preferred date, time, expected attendance, and any equipment rental requests. Rentals based on availability. Preference may be given to French-associated groups or organizations.
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INTERPRETARIAT/INTERPRETATION |
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L'Alliance Francaise de San Francisco offers an interpreting service geared
to provide solutions to your French and English language barriers. With
formal training and over 20 years of experience in a myriad of fields, our
interpreter is available for business, corporate and one-on-one meetings,
medical settings, communications, legal depositions, industrial and technical
subjets, etc... As a voice-over specialist, he also provides narration
and dubbing services.
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THE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE STAFF |
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Pascal Ledermann
Executive Director
M.A. Educational Psychology
from Paris, France |
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Josephine Foucher
Reception and Cultural Event Organizer
B.A. International Relations
from Paris, France |
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Natalie Schreier
Development Officer
MBA Marketing
from Le Havre, France
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Sebastien Elatif
Internship Coordinator
from Paris, France
For internship requests, contact sebastien@afsf.com |
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Christelle Chamblas
Assistant School Administrator and French Teacher
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Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced Conversation
M.A. French Education and English and Spanish
from Lyon, France
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Stephan De Gery
French Professor
- Intermediate and Advanced conversation
from Limoges, France |
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Daniel Vitaglione
Professeur of French Language
- Intermediate and Advanced Conversation
- History of Paris
- Culture de la Provence
Ph.D. Comparative Literature
from Marseilles, France
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Julie Ala
Intern in Communications and Marketing
M.A International Relation
from Grenoble, France |
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Christopher Gerber
Intern in Cultural Projects and Communications
B.A. International Relations (2012)
from San Francisco, California |
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Alexis Schreier
Intern in Advertising and Social Media.
B.A. International Development and Political Science (2012)
from San Francisco California |
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Come visit us!
1345 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Tel: (415) 775-7755
Fax: (415) 775-2539
Email: afsf@afsf.com
Comments, Questions?
Contact us online.
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