Click the links below to see some of the specifics about our activities. If you see something of interest, please join AFL! --We hope to see you in class or at one of our events.

The AFL Language Center

First and foremost, the AFL is a fun place to learn the French language. Classes for all ages and skill levels are offered. We also teach classes in French culture and travel skills. Several of these are taught in English.

AFL maintains its own educational offices at 10507 Timberwood Circle. Click here or on the pull-down items on the classes menu above for school details.

Le Club de Conversation

These are informal discussion sessions that meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.

Conversations are organized around a monthly topic, and are hosted by speakers who have special knowledge of their subjects. These lively interactions will increase your knowledge of France and the French-speaking world, as well as your French language ability.

Refreshments follow the presentations. Come to learn from informative speakers, practice your French, or simply to improve your listening comprehension. People of all skill levels are welcome!

For more information or to suggest a topic, contact Eric Semet at esemet@aol.com or Dr. Charles Pooser at clpooser@ius.edu.
For specific details about the upcoming Club de Conversation gathering, go to the Calendar&News/Quoi de Neuf page and refer to Club de Conversation.

AFL'S FÊTE DU PRINTEMPS DINNER AT LE RELAIS

Every year, AFL members and their guests meet in a private room at Le Relais Restaurant at Bowman Field for an authentic French meal.
The 2008 dinner will be held on Friday April 11. The evening will begin with cocktails and live accordion music all taking place on the terrace, weather permitting, at 6:30 PM and dinner in our usual dining "salle" beginning at 7:30 PM.
Chef Daniel Stage and owner/manager Anthony Dike have promised us a memorable dining experience with a choice of two main courses: 1) confit de canard or 2) trout au beuree blanc. Each are served with polenta and grilled vegetables. Dinner will also include red oak lettuce with goat cheese, croutons, champagne vinaigrette, red or white wine, lemon tart with tuile cookies, followed by coffee.
Unfortunately, le Consul General of Chicago will not be able to attend the dinner as had previously been announced.
Cocktail attire is suggested. Dinner committee members Lew Seiler, Ruth Robins, and Emily Brown are looking forward to welcoming you to a wonderful evening and hope as many as possible can attend.

$45 for AFL members

$50 for non-members

Payment is easy through PayPal.

To help us orchestrate this event, we are requesting that you communicate with us:

• the names of the persons in your party
• their menu choices (1 or 2)
• the best means to contact you (PayPal will ask for "shipping address", that's really us asking)
• and any strong feelings you may have about seating.

Reservations must be made in advance. Contact the Alliance Française for reservations and "orchestration" at (502) 327-8529 or afschool@bellsouth.net

Bastille Day Picnic

Every July the AF holds a Bastille Day picnic with food & fun. Exchange students from Louisville’s sister city Montpellier France attended, together with their host families. It's like the 4th of July with a Gallic twist. 

Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting / Silent Auction

Special Speakers & Entertainment

The Study Abroad Scholarship

The Louisville Chapter of the Alliance Française awards an annual scholarship to a student for study abroad. The amount awarded is determined annually by the AF Board of Directors.

The award is granted to an undergraduate or graduate student, high school teacher or university professor for a work, research, or study abroad project in France or a Francophone country for the summer.  Applicants must be enrolled at a Kentucky university, teach at a Kentucky high school or university, or be a permanent resident of Kentucky.

For additional information contact the AF office at (502) 327-8529

For a printable PDF file of application materials Click Here

Programme de CNED

L'Alliance Française de Louisville provides native French speakers to tutor children who are registered in the CNED program (Centre National d'Enseignement à Distance).

Children of French expatriates can receive tutoring in their native language for one or more CNED subjects. A program can be custom-tailored to meet the needs of the expatriated family. Lessons may take place at l'Allianace Française de Louisville, or at the local school where the child is enrolled.

In addition to the CNED program tutoring services, AF de Louisville is happy to help incoming families with enrollment in local schools and with integration into the local French community. French families and/or the employers of families planning to relocate to the Louisville area are advised to contact the AF office as soon as possible.

For more information click here.