Paul Cézanne : « Le père de l’art moderne »
Paul Cézanne est né le 19 janvier 1839 à Aix-en-Provence, une ville située dans le sud de la France. Il était l'un des plus grands peintres de son époque et a eu une grande influence sur l'art moderne. Ses tableaux sont encore, à ce jour, connus mondialement et sont exposés aux quatre coins du monde. Read More…
A tribute to Jackie Kennedy: the "Parlez-moi d’amour" exhibition in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
The town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, located in the South of France, is currently hosting an exhibition on one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Titled "Parlez-moi d’amour", this exhibition is an exploration of Jackie Kennedy’s life, her spirit, and her influence on fashion, culture, and the arts. Read More…
Bill's trip to Paris - The Elzévir Newsletter
You may have already seen some of his black and white photographs in the AFSF's corridors and staircase. Bill speaks fluent French and visits Paris at least twice a year, and he has been a regular student of the Alliance Française de San Francisco for almost 20 years. It is a pleasure to share some news about his last trip to Paris with you! Read More…
✍🏻 Two poems written by our students
Discover the work of our students in level A2.3 with the teacher: Sylouan Poitou. Read More…
A bilingual throwback on our Bastille Day event! Article available in English and in French. Read More…
Rue '66 is seeking a vocalist, male or female
🎶 Rue '66 is seeking a vocalist, male or female, who can sing in French. Read More…
Suivez les voyages de Mr John Crittenden
Notre étudiant Mr John Crittenden est un vrai globe-trotter. Il adore voyager un peu partout dans le monde. Read More…
The Elzévir Apartment Newsletter
You may have already seen some of his black and white photographs in the AFSF's corridors and staircase. Bill speaks fluent French and visits Paris at least twice a year, and he has been a regular student of the Alliance Française de San Francisco for almost 20 years. It is a pleasure to share some news about his last trip to Paris with you! Read More…
Notre exploration du Chili et de l’Argentine ✈️
Follow Susie and John's travel adventures in Chili and Argentina! Read More…
Recit de voyages - Notre automne ibérique avec des extras !
Follow Susie and John's travel adventures, while improving your French! Read More…
Nos merveilleuses vacances d'Été en France et en Suisse
John, étudiant du cours de conversation avancé du samedi, nous raconte les vacances de rêve qu'il a passé en France cet été.
De belles photos et de beaux paysages à decouvrir dans cet article.
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It’s that time of the year when one starts thinking about the rapidly approaching summer vacation. It’s a very big part of the French culture. It’s time to bond with family, friends, and make lifelong memories. Most of all, it's a time to recharge the battery and have some well deserved fun. Read More…
The Elzévir Apartment Newsletter
You may already know Bill from his past contribution to our blog, here, he comes back with a piece on Paris after the pandemic. Discover his photos, and follow his journey through the most iconic places in the French capital city. Read More…
Homework samples from conversation classes (B1-B2)
Find out what an intermediate (B1) and advanced (B2) conversation class at the AFSF is like! Read More…
Francophony according to our students
The Francophonie refers to men and women who share a common language: French. We estimate over 300 million French speakers across five continents. March 21st is the day of the Francophonie, and AFSF students are honoring this day with their own presentations. Read More…
AFSF students talk about 'la parité'
This session, all students from all courses at the AFSF were invited to work on a project, or 'devoirs' on the subject of equality between men and women, also called in French: "La parité homme - femme". Discover how different levels of French can express different ideas on the subject. Read More…