French Christmas Traditions: Intermediate & Above (A2, B1 & B2)

Have you ever had a French Christmas? Come and talk about your experiences.

During this daylong workshop, you will explore together the Christmas traditions in different regions of France, talk about the influence of religion, the importance of food, family traditions, decorations in houses, at work, in the streets and in churches, Christmas markets and the spirit of Christmas along with its new trends... Not to forget a couple of Christmas songs of course!

This workshop is open to a range of levels, from lower intermediate A2 to advanced B2, all welcome. The workshop will be lead mostly in French but also using English sometimes.

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About the Tutor

Vanessa Franchetti is a native French speaker from the Principality of Monaco in the South of France.

She studied at Nice University where she gained an MA in English, a diploma in “Teaching French for Foreigners” and the French equivalent of the PGCE, the CAPES. Following her studies, during which she spent a year in Omagh as a language assistant, she went on to teach English in secondary schools in Cogolin near St Tropez and then in Paris.

She moved to Belfast in 2009 and since then has taught French in a wide variety of contexts, including Queen’s University, the Crescent Arts Centre, primary schools, businesses and home tutoring.

The conversation classes that she offers in the Crescent Arts Centre are spread over five levels, from beginner through to post university level and the focus is on interacting orally with confidence. In addition, she has brought her love of French music and dancing to Belfast where she regularly performs and teaches.