Duration: 8 weeks (online)

Dates:

Beginner:  5:30pm - 6:30pm on Mondays, starting April 13, 2026

Intermediate : 5:30pm - 6:30pm on Fridays, starting April 17, 2026

Course Description

Elaine brings her love of teaching and French and her knowledge and passion for the Louisiana French to her classes. Get ready to learn French in a fun, creative and relaxed environment!

She reclaimed the language of her great grandparents as a teenager.   Hundreds of hours spent listening to the stories of Cajun, Creole and American Indian speakers of French were a favorite part of her community outreach program at CODOFIL (Council for the Development of French in Louisiana).   Her years as Director/Curator of the Acadian Memorial helped cement her understanding and appreciation of Cajun/Acadian history. 

Elaine draws on her experience of teaching Louisiana and standard French over a 20-year period. 

The LouisianaBeginner’s French class will provide you with the tools to have basic conversations intertwined with learning about the Louisiana French cultures.  Learn how to introduce yourself, have conversations about your family, your interests, nature, etc.   Learn how to use the French you already know and music to expand your language learning.

The Louisiana Intermediate French class will increase your conversational and reading skills using music and the stories of native speakers, written pieces and videos.   You will learn about French vocabulary native to Louisiana.   This course will also provide you with tools to continue your learning adventure. 

The course is $160 for AF members, and $195 for nonmembers (membership will be included with purchase) for 8 courses of 1 hour.