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For its activities, the Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad benefits from the support of the French Embassy in India and the Alliance Française Foundation
Executive Committee President Pavan Bakeri
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Vice-President
Secretary
Abhijit Sen
Nita Patel
Treasurer
Members
Chiranjiv Patel
Varun Maira Sharad Shah C. K. Koshy
Director Frédérique Terzan Teachers Anne Balaram Dhaiwat Shukla Dharti Patel
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Jayesh Patel
Khayal Trivedi (Culture & Comm)
Jignasa Shukla
Assistant (Courses)
Jyoti Hotchandani
Priyal Kothari
Mary Chacko
Administrator
Mauli Modi Mruga Thakkar Nisha Vyas
Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad B/S Food Corporation of India, Himali Tower Lane, Manekbaug-Shyamal Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad - 380 015 Gujarat :+91 79 26733800, 26733900 : ahmedabad.afindia.org : ahmedabad@afindia.org : alliancefrancaiseahmedabad : @af_ahmedabad Desk CampusFrance-Espace Ahmedabad (at Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad) :+91 79 26733801 : www.campusfrance.org : ahmedabad@india-campusfrance.org
BARODA Alliance Française - Baroda Branch ‘Anand Krupa’, Plot no. 414, Govardhan Park Society, Opp. Amar Complex, Chanakyapuri Road, Sama, Vadodara - 08 : 0265 2788988 : baroda@afindia.org : alliancefrancaisebaroda
Raj Vakil (Ahmedabad) Hiranmayee Bhatt (Baroda)
Nishith Shah
AHMEDABAD
Coordinator Paresh Punjani (Courses)
Payal Chokshi Rutwik Khalanekar Tahereh Rahimdel
Accountant Bobby Christie Library
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Benti Kaur Falguni Desai Khevna Bhatt Satyen Gulabrai Sudha Rammohan
Campus France Sujit Nair Reception Manish Sharma Shubhneet Kaur Mayall Gunja Trivedi
Technical Staff Ankur Parmar (Technical Head) Ganpat Vaghela Kalpesh Vaghela You can now take Yearly Membership from any month regardless of financial year. You are requested to renew your membership accordingly. Designed by Rutwik Khalanekar
Bonjour à tous and Namaste, Summer is upon us - schools are closed and kids at home. Albeit the unbearable heat, the summer does bring us a wonderful vacation time to spend some quality moments with our friends and families. This break, instead of hibernating under your air conditioners, come visit us at the Alliance Francaise d’Ahmedabad and indulge in having a thorough and beautiful experiencing of learning French language and culture. You will discover that the opportunities are endless. The next two months will be bustling at the Alliance Francaise d’Ahmedabad with several upcoming courses like the Summer Crash Courses, Discover French Workshops, Activity based workshops for children, Sunday Sessions and a lot more. With our highly trained professors and a unique pedagogy which is being followed worldwide in all the Alliance Françaises, learning is more fun than ever. What we offer to people is not just French classes, it is a holistic approach that we adapt with various cultural programs, concerts, film screenings, book readings, exhibitions and a lot more. On the 5th of May, we have a wonderful concert coming up – Kolkata Jam Masala (see page 18), a rare mélange of Indian ragas and Psychedelic Rock with a Visual Performance on the music. It is truly one of the best programs we will be presenting this year. Following the same we have a beautiful screening of a film by the famous Chris Marker, “Le Joli Mai”. In the month of June we will be organizing a Franco-American Film Festival for the first time ever, followed by the celebration of Music Day on the 21st of June. All our students and members are exposed to a variety of such cultural programs that form the Francophone culture in Gujarat. Become a part of our family by registering for the annual/life membership and attend these wonderful events all along the year. Moreover, a lot of people have made their careers through French language. With all the programs, benefits and scholarship offered by the French Government to Indian students, this is the time to come out of your shell and explore to go beyond the horizon. We welcome you in our family. Culturally Yours, Frédérique Terzan
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Who are we? Alliance Francaise is an international not for profit organization that aims to promote French language and culture in the world. With over 850 centres all over the world, spread over 133 countries, it is a massive network working towards arts and culture in the modern society.
The Alliance Française around the world
This year we mark our 36 years of existence.
500,000 students per year
Today we stand as the only officially recognized institute in Gujarat, promoting French language and culture.
133+ countries
With thousands of students already having their diplomas, we have a strong network and presence in the region. Our constant cultural activities keeps the city buzzing.
850+ centers 6 million people per year participate in AF’s cultural events
Come join our family and celebrate your love for arts, culture and language.
Alliance Francaise d’Ahmedabad was founded in 1981 and established in a premise near Gujarat College in 1982. Began by some of the most prominent personalities of Ahmedabad, the idea was always to spread French culture, language and art in the city. It has indeed been a beautiful journey so far with thousands of students and cultural activities conducted all across the city and in Gujarat, with our Baroda Annexe.
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FLASHBACK
NAWROZ FEST Artist, Mr. Koshmider with his oeuvre
No Mad Land Expo
Director of Alliance française d’Ahmedabad inaugurates the exhibition
FRANCOPHONIE
FRANCOPHONIE
Students exhibit their creativity during the francophonie week celebration
Guitarist and singer Santanu Datta, French bass guitarist Pierre-Antoine Lasnier and tabla maestro Subhasis Bhattacharjee in concert
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Invest in your Future, Invest in French A small initiative from your end can take you miles ahead in building your career. There are indeed tons of possibilities and new horizons to explore. All you can achieve, with this one small step, a decision, of learning French.
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S o w h at a r e yo u wa i t i n g f o r ? Join our organization for a cultural and linguistic experience which will modify your life. The community of Alliance Francaise is extremely vibrant, open minded, experimental in nature. Our pedagogy is very innovative, improved each year by experts in France and who train then our teachers. And learning French is not only learning a language : it is about breathing in a new culture, a fresh breath of air; we organize various festivals, events, programs and activities. ... Come and become a member of our Francophone community ! 04 | Découvrir | May - Jun 2017
Last Saturday, after giving a speech at the Tedx Paris conference, I wanted to interview my friend Bharati for this column. Through my speech, I wanted to illustrate how an institution like Alliance Française can open up a world of opportunities and particularly to people who in their own country are criticized for being eclectic and not complying with the uniform societal norms. I asked Bharati if the economic difficulties and the French pessimism affected her in Paris. “Listen Anjali”, she responded, “Bombay has two concert halls while here, they have hundreds. Bombay would have ten great restaurants and Paris, thousands. Look, we never met in Bombay but I know that your foreign diploma got you a decent salary [I earned 750 euros per month] with which you are renting a studio in the central city, can go to a restaurant, and even take yoga classes. I can’t live this life in India with the same salary but here in Paris, it is possible. With my internship salary [of 800 euros], I pay my rent, dine out occasionally, and now will even try some Bikram yoga!” Bharati, who is 25 years old, grew up in a village of north India and shifted to Bombay at the age of 14 with her family, where they lived in a small 20 square feet apartment. She always spoke in Hindi at school. Thanks to her merit in academia, she got admission in one of the most prestigious colleges in the city where the medium of instruction was English. Because of her background she faced a difficult time adapting to the English medium of instruction. Bharati also felt like her classmates and professors discriminated her because of this shortcoming. She commuted from the suburbs (half an hour in train) and her family belonged to the lower social strata compared to other students.
Alliance Française, better than national education? One day, she visited Alliance Française to watch her first French film: Jules et Jim. That very evening Bharati fell in love with the French language. However, her college dissuaded her saying it would be a very difficult language for her to learn as a majority of students who had opted for the language had already been to France. Bharati really wanted to join the Alliance Française, but her parents refused to pay the registration fees. How would learning the words with strange pronunciations of a bizarre language help their daughter achieve something? However, she decided to collect money for it by doing some odd-jobs. Alliance Française symbolises the best of efforts made by the public diplomacy throughout the world. This institution crosses boundaries to promulgate the French language and its influence. The pedagogy is incredibly efficient coupled with an excellent level of quality in teaching even though it is geographically distant from France has achieved what the national education has not been able to achieve when it comes to the teaching quality of languages. Finally, Bharati took admission in the Alliance Française. Her socio-economic status and background was irrelevant to the professors as she was solely a student of the French language to them and they treated her just like other students. She displayed that she was naturally gifted at learning the language and after her graduation, the Alliance Française offered her a job of coordinating the exams for 280 euros per month. It was a good salary for someone who had just graduated and soon after her parents were proud of her. After a year at Alliance, she was recruited by a French firm based in Mumbai. She was offered a salary of 450 euros per month. Not only was she able to support her family but also to save for her dream, to study in France. Then, Paris happened: Two years later in August of 2011, she landed in Paris. It was only the second time she had boarded a plane, and for the first time she was travelling abroad. I met her two days post her arrival through a common friend who is passionate about India, Sophie. Bharati was already in a culture shock and after only 48 hours, she was feeling homesick in France. Personally, I was ecstatic by the very thought of being in Paris and I tried to help her. In one year’s time Bharati had adapted and would quiet often console me at the time when days would be cold and raining. I would be whimpering, “Tropical and colourful Bombay.” Bharati kept reminding me of the opportunity we all had to be in Paris, just because it was Paris. It just occurred to me recently that if Bharati finds a job in France after the completion of her masters in December, she would obtain the same salary just like every other young graduate who spend their whole life in France or even like myself, who studied in the best international private school or her old classmates visit France in their vacations. She was at par with us despite her humble and unprivileged background, thanks to French language and Alliance Française. Découvrir | May - Jun 2017 | 05
To master the language which will overtake other top languages worldwide in coming decades, including English*, we have carefully designed our methodology to assure an enriching experience to our students through academics and culture. The main pillar of our teaching remains our pedagogy. The French courses divided in 6 levels as per the common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Supporting these levels are our workshops that help students improve and finish their language. And lastly, a rigorous cultural calendar with almost 50 events every year providing a creative environment for the language to grow as a culture.
1st Pillar: PEDAGOGY
Our Pedagogy includes the aforementioned steps. Choose the path that suits you best!
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* : According to a recent study by the investment bank Natixis
2nd Pillar : WORKSHOPS
Round the year, workshops to improve your French through various subjects. Be it, Grammar Workshops, Theatre Workshops, Music Workshops, French Culture and Civilisation Workshops, Conversation Batches, Tutoring Workshops etc. Ask for some more information at the reception desk or to your teacher.
3rd Pillar : Library & Cineclub Free Library access & more than 30 French movie screenings round the year because learning should be fun. Shouldn’t it? Discover Films of all genres, documentaries, and get access to a plethora of reference books, magazines, comics, music, films & other valuable resources only at Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad. AFA is the only French Language Learning Institute in Gujarat authorized by the French Embassy in India to teach French Language and to deliver certified French proficiency diplomas. All our teachers are FFL qualified (teaching French as Foreign Language) and participate in national and international trainings. Two offers can not be clubbed
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Bring a new student to AF and get 10% off on your fee
Register at once for 3 consecutive levels in continuous session for 15% off
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Register at once for two consecutive levels in continuous session for 10% off
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Upcoming Courses - Ahmedabad Next Regular Sessions Level A1 - 3 July, 21 August, 3 October
Monday to Friday / 2 hours daily Possible Batch Timings
Level A2 - 3 July, 3 October Level B1 - 3 July, 3 October Level B2 - 19 June, 16 August Level C1 - 25 May, 16 August
Special offer : Books are complementary for our A1 & A2 students
Sunday Sessions Ideal for students & professionals who are busy on weekdays 07 May - Levels A1, A2 04 June - Level B1 16 July - Levels A1, A2, B1, B2 Timings: 9am - 3pm with 2 breaks (15 min. and 30 min.)
SUMMER CRASH COURSES - AHMEDABAD Plan your vacation and Enjoy next summer at Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad!
Level 1 (A1)
Days: Monday to Saturday (one month)
Level 2 (A2)
Days: Monday to Saturday (one month) | Timings: 10:15 am to 4:15 pm
Batch: (10:15 am to 4:15 pm)
from 02 May to 29 May 017
1st batch: from 06 May to 02 June 2017 2nd batch: from 01 June to 29 June 2017
Level 3 (B1)
Days: Monday to Saturday (1.5 months) | Timings: 10:15 am to 4:15 pm Batch: from 05 June to 18 July 2017
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SUMMER KIDS' FRENCH ACTIVITY WORKSHOP 30 h | 2 weeks | 6-10 year olds Days: Monday to Friday Timings: 10:15 am to 01:15 pm Batch 1: 02 May to 15 May Batch 2: 16 May to 29 May ----------------------------------------------------------Attractive introduction to the French language and culture with Interactivity, various fun filled activities, games, songs, drawings, cartoons, extracts of films, skits, story time, French dish, dance, library kids Corner activities and more… All this with a playful approach and in a welcoming environment! 30 h | 2 weeks Discover French Workshop
Days: Monday to Friday Timings: 10:15 am to 01:15 pm Batch 1: 02 May to 15 May Batch 2: 16 May to 29 May ----------------------------------------------------------Through our Communicative approach, get exposed to the basics with oral and writing skills. Put the language into action with the French expressions, dialogues, role play, quizzes, songs and films. Special offer : Parents who enrol for the Discover French workshop, and their kids are enrolled in Summer Kids’ French Activity, get 10% discount on both workshops!
! s d i k r u o y r o f e r o M K FR IDS EN ' B CH AT CL CH For 8-12 yr olds AS S 80 hours | 10 months Every Saturday 2pm - 4pm / 4pm - 6pm Level 1 and 2: From 01 April Level 2 : 17 June
SU M CRA MER KI D SH C OUR S' SE For 8-12 yr olds 80 hours | 1 month Monday to Friday 10:15am -1:15pm
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Kids’ Batch Level 1 from 02 May 2017 to 07 June 2017
Level 1 & 3 : 5 August
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Improve your French in a fun way! CONVERSATION CLASS (6h) (6h/month) – Prerequisite A1 - Every Saturday ---------------------------------------------------May Session : 6 - 27 May , 8am to 9.30am June Session : 3 - 24 June, 8am to 9.30am July Session : 8 - 29 July , 8am to 9.30am (1 July: No class)
TUTORING CLASS (80h/10Months) For students learning French in schools and needing help in their queries. Dear parents, your child is learning French at school? You can’t help your child with their French homework and the course? We are here to help! -----------------------------------------------------------Days: Every Saturday Age: 10 to 15 years Timings: 2 pm to 4 pm From 24 June 2017
TOURIST GUIDE SPECIAL CRASH COURSE (30h) You want to be a perfect guide for the French speaking tourists? This course is for you. You will learn how to be effective in explaining to the tourists in French in different situations: visit of a place, planning, calling, role play, visit of the old city and much more. You will learn the aspects of the Tourism in France, in Rajasthan and in Ahmedabad. -----------------------------------------------------------Days: Monday to Friday Timings: 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm From Monday 19 June Prerequisite: Level A1 Completed
SURVIVAL KIT (40h) ‘Survival Kit’ is a short term course for those who wish to go to France for higher studies or traveling. After the completion, you will be more comfortable in the day to day life in France. -----------------------------------------------------------Days: Monday to Friday Timings: 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm From Monday 19 June
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INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EXAMS ONLY AT ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE
FRENCH CERTIFICATE EXAMS
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diplomas corresponding to the levels of Common European Framework French language diplomas for teenagers (DELF Junior) French language diplomas for kids (DELF PRIM) The certifications are standardised in 6 levels scale according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
(DELF-DALF Exam certificates issued by the French Ministry of Education) JUNE SESSION DELF DALF ‘TOUT PUBLIC’ EXAMS 2017 (born before 1/1/1999) 12/06/2017
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Registrations for the June DELF Tout Public exams: 12 May ‘17 SEPTEMBER SESSION DELF DALF ‘TOUT PUBLIC’ EXAMS 2017 (born before 1/1/1999) 11/09/2017
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Registrations for the September DELF Tout Public exams: 11 Aug ‘17 TEF CANADA: FRENCH TEST RECOGNIZED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA It is for those who wish to go to Canada-Québec region. For Quebec, the level required is Level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The TEF assesses your linguistic skills. Registrations: from 12 June to 12 July 2017
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Register for our first 4 levels French courses, Clear all the DELF exams till the DELF B2 exam, And you can go to France for higher studies in French medium And get the maximum benefit! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Upcoming Courses - BARODA SUMMER CRASH COURSES
Monday to Saturday / 6 hours daily
Level A1 & Level A2 | Timings: 10am to 4pm Batch starting from 8 May 2017
REGULAR BATCHES
Monday to Friday / 2 hours daily
Level A1 - From 15 May 2017 | Timings: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Level A2 - From 15 May 2017 | Timings: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Level B1 - From 19 June 2017 | Timings: 4:00pm to 6:00pm Level C1 - From 1 May 2017 | Timings: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
SUNDAY BATCHES
Sundays / 6 hours weekly
Level A1 - From 28 May 2017 | Timings: 10am to 4pm Level A2 - From 18 June 2017 | Timings: 10am to 4pm Level B2 - From 29 April 2017 | Timings: 10am to 4pm
Upcoming WORKSHOPS - BARODA CONVERSATION CLASS
6 hours | Saturday / 2 hours weekly
Level A1/A2 | Level B1/B2| Timings: 4pm to 6pm Batch 1 : From 13 May 2017 | Batch 2 : From 17 June 2017
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TESTIMONIES I joined Alliance Française as a student and now working with them is privilege for me which adds lots of knowledge. It is inspiring to work with this organisation as a faculty which encourages learning for advancement. I truly appreciate all that I am learning from my seniors. “D’après moi, le français n’est pas juste une langue pour parler, c’est une véritable motivation langagière et culturelle en ellemême“ - Khevna Bhatt (Former Student and French Professor at Alliance Française Baroda now)
Stay tuned for some interesting workshops...
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CAMPUSFRANCE’S ONLINE CATALOG OF FRENCH HIGHER EDUCATION Find your program amongst the 36,000 programs in France.
CHOOSE FRANCE For the quality of its system of higher education For the international flavor of the country’s higher education system To experience the unique French “art of living”
The agency’s web site and its many local offices are the engines of its student services mission. Visit www.inde.campusfrance.org for more information today!
73 PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES 227 ENGINEERING SCHOOLS 150 BUSINESS SCHOOLS 14 | Découvrir | May - Jun 2017
270 DOCTORAL DEPARTMENTS 120 SUPERIOR SCHOOLS OF ART 20 SCHOOLS OF ARCHITECTURE
French Government Scholarships Every year, the French Embassy in India along with French companies award scholarships totaling up to 7.1 crore Indian rupees to more than 300 meritorious young Indian graduates who wish to pursue their higher education in France. For more information, you can write to scholarship.france@gmail.com
CHARPAK SCHOLARSHIP The Charpak scholarship program is run by the Embassy of France in India. The programme is named after Georges Charpak (1924 - 2010). He was a French physicist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1992. The Charpak scholarship program offers three types of funding for Bachelor’s Scholarship benefits for all three programs: and Master’s level: • • •
Research Internship Program Exchange Program Master’s Program
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Student visa fee waiver Monthly Stipend Medical Insurance coverage Affordable student housing guaranteed
Launch of the France Alumni West India network, in the presence of the Consul General of France Mr Yves Perrin by Dr Bertrand de Hartingh, Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs and the Director of the French Institute in India at the Royal Opera House, Mumbai.
FRANCE ALUMNI Every year, 100,000 foreign students graduate in the French education system. After their higher education studies, France Alumni informs them and allows them to stay networked and to value their stay in France in a professional context.
France Alumni: 5 good reasons to join
1) An indispensable directory to guide you through the network of alumni 2) Theme groups to create links 3) Full services to boost your career 4) High-profile partnerships to multiply opportunities 5) A magazine section to stay connected to France ahmedabad@india-campusfrance.org | Ph: 079-26733801 | 9821493971 B/s Food Corporation of India, Himal Tower Lane, Shyamal-Manekbaug Road, Satellie, Ahmedabad Découvrir | May - Jun 2017 | 15
CINECLUB
19 MAy 2017 7 PM FRENCH GALLERY
CINECLUB
AHMEDABAD
AHMEDABAD
The inhabitants of a piece of art live in a stric t social order based on their completeness. Three characte rs of different social classes es cape their unfinished pain ting in search of the Painter, hoping he will complete it.
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Chris Marker, Pierre L 'homm e
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Ismael and Julie lead a blissfully romantic exist ence in Paris and are as likel y to sing their thoughts as sp eak them. They meet a variety of equally passionate young pe ople as they wander through the dreamlike city, and th ey invite Alice into their lives. The delicate balance of thei r idyllic world is threatened.
This film by accl aimed director Chris Marker de picts the state of France durin g the early 1960s by presen ting interviews with numerous Parisians. Recording these ci tizens in their familiar surroun dings, the documentary, narra ted by French actor Yves Mon tand, captures a wide range of unfiltered thoughts and op inions
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Christophe Honore DURATION
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12 MAY 2017 6 PM FRENCH GALLERY
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16 JUN 2017 7 PM FRENCH GALLERY
15 MAY 2017 4 PM AF BARODA Since her castle , the little Sophie can not resist the temptation of th e forbidden and what she lo ves most is to do stupid th ings with her cousin Paul. W hen her parents decide to join Am erica, Sophie is delighted. A year later, she is back in France with her horribl e stepmother, M rs. Fichini.
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Sebastien Marnier DURATION
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Christophe Honore DURATION
01 h 46 m Having been fir ed from her old job as a real estate agent, 40 years old Co nstance faces severe pecuniar y issues : she cannot rent a fla t anymore and she doesn’t find another job in Paris. With no ot her option left, she decides to call her former boss, from the small agency in La Rochelle whe re she started her career.
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The Francophone community of Alliance Francaise Ahmedabad since years has been a very vibrant, active and creative society since long. Become a part of this huge community, and avail many benefits in all our cultural activities and programs that we organize round the clock. Our well-furnished and carefully maintained library is the heart of our institute. Our members have an access to all our resources, from DVDs, to books, to comics and much more. We’re always eager to welcome new beings. You can choose to either become Annual or Life Members. Come, Share the culture.
Let us meet, break through our circle of friends, step outside and discover new ideas and philosophies through discussions & moderated talks To register, email us on culture.ahmedabad @afindia.org
Saturday* | 6:30 pm CAFe ROck concepts *Every three weeks
Rent our Gallery for your next Event
With great modern architecture and cultural activities buzzing all throughout the year, the building of the Alliance Francaise feels like a breath full of fresh air. We often rent our Gallery and Rooms for Cultural/Corporate/Private events. ___________________________________________ Contact the reception/administrator for more details: ahmedabad@afindia.org | 079 2673 3800/900
TRANSLATION SERVICE TRANSLATION SERVICES OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED
»» Gujarati or English to French »» French to English »» For any kind of document: official, non official, general, technical documents
Alliance française d’Ahmedabad is the only authorized Institute in Gujarat and the translations are checked by a native speaker and officially stamped
THINK ABOUT IT!
Libraries are known as the wardrobes of literature. Our multimedia library aims at enhancing the quality of learning and practicing French as well as to expose the readers to French culture in the support of books, novels, films, music, television etc. It also conducts various pedagogical activities and events that will amuse you. Stay updated on our page “ Médiathèque AF d’Ahmedabad” for the upcoming fun. . Fb username: aflibraryahmedabad
Telezone The library has a special TV zone where one can stream through various French channels particularly France 24 and TV5Monde as well as watch films of various genres. Moreover, there are also the special Blu-Ray films that were presented during the Documentary Film Festival. Come along with your friends to pass some lovely time.
Culturetheque Whether you want something to make you laugh, cry or swoon down to the tips of your toes, ‘Culturethèque’ is there to help you sort through the year’s offerings or choose which titles to add to your reading list, including enchanting collection of short stories and delightful novels. Wherever you are, have an access to our online books, magazines, music, movies and lot more to stay in touch with French. Visit soon, be a library member and profit yourself from our online library. Happy Reading!
Francophonie
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Mediatheque Activities Join our club & invite your friends, to discover more of this beautiful language, la langue Française. Our activities help you improve your pronunciation and vocabulary! Come participate in these exceptional library events!
2 MAY
Creating Stories
Wondered why Tintin put his dog Snowy to sleep? Alongwith your friends, imagine and create stories and conversations between the characters of your favourite comic series. Based on the pictures, think of the most humorous or silliest conversations that you can ever imagine!
19 MAY
Time Travel
Imagine if Hugo meets Chetan Bhagat. Funny, right? With help of professors and the library, study about the famous characters from the French history and create hilarious dialogues/ drama with the personalities of the modern times based on the recent events taken place. The best group wins!
30 MAY
Discover France
Covering from north to south, east to west, discover the famous people, cuisines, architecture, fashion etc. of France followed by a quiz.
9 JUNE
Mots-Parlants
Explore the French vocabulary through art. Illustrate the words depicting its meaning through creative design.
29 JUNE
Doublage Comique
Dub the characters of French animated films by imagining funny dialogues. Get your group and have fun practicing in the library.
LIBRARY TIMINGS Monday to Friday: 10am to 6.30pm | Saturday: 11am to 5.30pm | Sunday: 11am to 4pm Monday to Friday: 10am to 6:30pm | Saturday: 11am to 5.30pm | Sunday closed
GOYAL BOOKSTORE TIMINGS
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Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad
B/S Food Corporation of India, Himali Tower Lane, Manekbaug-Shyamal Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad - 380 015
Calender of Courses MAY - JUN 2017
Calender of Cultural Events MAY - JUN 2017
ahmedabad@afindia.org | 079 - 26733800 / 900 | www.ahmedabad.afindia.org
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CINECLUB THE PAINTING
MAY
7:00 PM FRENCH GALLERY
16
JUN
FRIDAY
Date 01-Apr 02-May 02-May 02-May 02-May 06-May 06-May 07-May 16-May 16-May 25-May 01-Jun 03-Jun 04-Jun 05-Jun 17-Jun 19-Jun 24-Jun 19-Jun 03-Jul 08-Jul 10-Jul 16-Jul 05-Aug
FRIDAY CINECLUB SONGS OF LOVE 7:00 PM FRENCH GALLERY
12
MAY
FRIDAY
CINECLUB LE JOLI MAI 6:00 PM FRENCH GALLERY
FRANCO AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
1-4 JUN
EVENINGS AF & AMERICAN CORNER
21
JUN
THU-SUN FETE DE LA MUSIQUE
KOLKATA JAM MASALA
FULL DAY
WEDNESDAY AF AHMEDABAD
Course
Timings
Kids Batch Level 1 and 2 Summer Crash Courses Level A1 Summer kids’ batch Level 1 Summer Kids' French Activity Discover French workshop (30h) Conversation Batch Summer Crash Courses Level A2 Sunday batches Level A1, A2 Summer Kids' French Activity Discover French workshop (30h) Regular Session Level C1 Summer Crash Courses Level A2 Conversation Batch Sunday batches Level B1 Summer Crash Courses Level B1 Kids Batch Level 2 Tourist Guide Workshop (30h) Tutoring Class Regular Session Level B2 July Regular Session (A1, A2, B1) Conversation Batch Survival Kit (40h) Sunday batches Level A1, A2, B1, B2 Kids Batch Level 1 and 3
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Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad will be closed on the following days • 1 MAY 2017 : GUJARAT DAY & LABOR DAY IN FRANCE • 27 MAY 2017 : RAMZAN EID •
Rock Concepts Café is open Monday - Sunday, 10:30am to 11:00pm