Alliance Française d'Adelaïde in Wayville, South Australia, Australia | Specialty School

Alliance Française d'Adelaïde

Locality: Wayville, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8272 4281

Address: 319 Young Street 5034 Wayville, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.af.org.au

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25.01.2022 To help with passing the time over the next six days, the Alliance Française d’Adélaïde has picked 7 French activities to do from home to keep you entertained and amused. In the meantime, stay home and stay safe Follow the link to know more: https://www.af.org.au//110th-birthday-110-activities-from/

24.01.2022 Petit Biscuit has already accumulated 1.5 billion streams and performed numerous shows around the world (including Coachella in the U.S and Listen Out in Australia) returns with a new 9-track album, Parachute. To go into the chance to WIN A COPY of Parachute courtesy of What The France Aus, enter here: https://whatthefrance.org/petit-biscuit-november-featured-/... Competition ends 29 November 2020 - don't miss out!

23.01.2022 A look at the legacy of Charles de Gaulle, who died 50 years ago. A wartime leader in World War II who later became the first President of the Fifth Republic, de Gaulle spent most of his life in the village of Colombey-les-Deux-Églises , where he and his wife Yvonne raised their children. Watch the video here: https://www.france24.com//20201113-charles-de-gaulle-the-m

22.01.2022 Louise Blackwell and the French Set return this Fringe with their showcase of songs by French legends of cabaret scene We have a DOUBLE PASS to give away to their 2:30pm show on Saturday 13 March so if you'd like to experience the magic of 'A Night in Paris' just comment below with your favourite French singer! Competition closes Monday 1 March at 12pm. The winner will be notified by private message. Bonne chance!

22.01.2022 Knowing when to use 'tu' (you) and 'vous' (you) in French is one of the trickiest things to remember and can be quite an awkward faux pas if you use the wrong one! While not perfect for the complexities, here is a handy, approximate guide for the thousands of rules for the use of 'tu' (you) and 'vous' (you)! If you need more help with learning French grammar rules, why not try one of our Summer Holiday workshops? More information on our website: https://www.af.org.au/learn-french/holiday-courses/

22.01.2022 Join us this Thursday 25 February at 6pm, Braggs Lecture Theatre, University of Adelaide, for our first screening of Requiem de Mozart and experience the wonder of this Mozart opera - the music will take your breath away!

20.01.2022 The Vendée Globe 2020 has now begun! The world’s only round-the world, solo, non-stop and without assistance sailing race held every four years, has set sail from France’s west coast This year’s race features 33 racers who will sail around 52,000 kilometres to circumnavigate the globe, without stopping once. The current race record is 74 days, 3 hours, 35 minutes and 16 seconds.

20.01.2022 Due to new restrictions outlined today, the Alliance Francaise will be closed from Thursday 19 November with all courses moving online. Club de lecture will still be available online, however, our Games Night and Story Time for Kids events have now been cancelled. Our receptionist team will still be able to assist you with any questions or concerns via email ([email protected]) or by phone (08 8272 4281).

20.01.2022 A fascinating look at this French food staple!

19.01.2022 Food is an iconic part of French culture and is the home to the art of gastronomy watch this deep dive into how food is an essential part to the French way of life!

17.01.2022 A perfect way to practise your French reading and listening skills! Some well-known children's stories translated into French and spoken by a native French speaker Great for kids - and adults too! Find out more here: https://www.thefrenchexperiment.com/stories

13.01.2022 Et voilà ! Watch as our 110th anniversary mural comes to life as Elizabeth Close Arts weaves her magic in this magnificent time lapse video

12.01.2022 All the happiness in the world is in the unexpected - Jean d’Ormesson, French novelist (1925-2017)

12.01.2022 The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog in English but in French, it's something a little different. Sentences like these are known as 'pangrams' - sentences containing every letter of the alphabet. So in French, 'portez ce vieux whisky au juge blond qui fume !' - carry that old whiskey to the blonde judge who's smoking!

11.01.2022 We are excited to announce that our 110th anniversary mural will be open in December with artwork created by the talented Aboriginal Australian artist, Elizabeth Close Arts! Elizabeth Yanyi Close is a Panaka Skin Anangu woman whose vibrant work can be seen around South Australia, as well as a special piece in the French city of Cherbourg to celebrate their relationship with Adelaide. Donations are still open until Friday 20 November if you would like to help bring this artistic piece to life. Visit our website for more information: igg.me/at/afmural

09.01.2022 A life without love is a life without sun - Herve Bazin, French writer (1911-1996)

08.01.2022 Get festive with our next atelier dégustation: desserts de fête Friday 4 December from 6pm at the Alliance Francaise, booking open on our website: https://www.af.org.au/community/event-rsvp/?event_id=226 Come and learn about wines with expert sommelier from Bottli (importing exclusive wine from France) and enjoy perfectly paired desserts that will inspire you for your end-of-year celebrations. Discover typical flavours of French Christmas and expect delicious and surprising sweets.

05.01.2022 Final chance to receive our Earlybird discount for Term 1 courses! Enrol by this Thursday, 14 January, to receive 5% off: https://www.af.org.au/learn-french/

05.01.2022 Let your toddlers and kids discover French through our free Story Time for Kids sessions! Stories are suitable for children aged 3+ years old Registration open on our website: https://www.af.org.au/events/story-time-for-kids/

04.01.2022 When he takes me in his arms, and speaks to me softly, I see the world through rose-coloured glasses - Edith Piaf, French chanteuse and cabaret performer (1915-1963)

02.01.2022 Si mon tonton tond ton tonton, ton tonton sera tondu ? Warm up your tongues and try to follow along with these fantastic French tongue twisters!