Spring 2026 OLLI Digital Catalog

FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS (O291)

O – Languages

Experience the joy of language learning in this lively foundational course. Weekly assignments provide students the opportunity to practice basic vocabulary and grammar in advance, so that we can optimize class time to practice speaking and listening skills. The goal is to provide participants the confidence to interact with native speakers using authentic language. Lessons include games, videos, dialogues, music and time for conversation in small groups, with an emphasis on having fun in French.

Prerequisite: Three semesters of French or equivalent. This class is not for those brand new to French language.

This offering meets for a total of 11 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Mary Shenvi

SHENVI, MARY — B.A., University of Delaware. High school foreign language teacher for 30 years. Taught French, German, Spanish and English as a second language, emphasizing the fun of language learning. Created and ran a French immersion summer camp for children. Lived, worked and/or studied in Germany, Switzerland and England. Passionate about the adventure of lifelong learning. (O208, O212, O229, O291, O328)

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