French Culture and Conversation is a 6 session series. At least a level 1 in French is required to engage in these sessions. Conversation and instruction will be in French. Sessions include vocabulary and skits to practice conversations and pronunciation.  Register for each session separately. There is limited space so please only register for the sessions you are available for and let us know with at least 24 hours notice if you cannot attend so that we may release your spot to the waitlist.

2/7 Topic: French Food Culture (La cuisine française)

An introduction to meals (petit déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner), cafés, bakeries, and basic food etiquette. This topic connects language learning to practical vocabulary and cultural norms around eating.

Register for the other 4 sessions:

2/14 Topic: Greetings & Politeness (Les salutations et la politesse)

2/21 Topic: Holidays & Celebrations (Les fêtes françaises)

2/28 Topic: Geography & Regions of France (La France et ses régions)

3/7 Topic: Café Culture & Social Life (La culture du café)

About our Teacher: Paul teaches French at Waring School. He received his MA in French Lit at the University of Florida and his BA in English Lit at the University of Angers/France. He has taught world languages (including English, French and Romance languages) for several years both in the States and in France and most recently Angers. Paul is also fluent in Turkish, and a passionate ceramicist.

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library.

Please email Maddy Willwerth mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org or call 978-526-2017 if you have any questions or want to be on a waitlist for more French language programming.