General Announcements

Introducing our Refer a Friend program

5/6/2020

Refer a Friend

Are you taking a class with us at the AFT? Then why not bring a friend along too?
When your friend enrols, you will receive a bottle of French wine or a $15 French
Affair gift voucher!*

To take advantage of this offer, new students must write the name of their referring
friend in the ‘personal details’ section of the enrolment form or when enrolling online
write the name of their referring friend in the ‘referred by’ section.

So let’s spread the word to get your friends enrolled soon!

This offer is only available for the enrolment of new students (that is, students who
have not previously enrolled in one of our classes).

French Radio in Toowoomba!!

2/5/2020

Michael on French Radio

Did you know that Michael Murtagh, an AFT member and teacher, is doing a French radio programme in Toowoomba?

Community radio station 102.7fm DDB has now added a French programme to its ethnic broadcasts. It is going to air on MONDAYs at 6pm (18.00). So far there have been two shows with others planned.

Michael Murtagh, who is presenting the shows said, "The first two shows had very personal playlists from my early encounters with French music in the 1970s up to a more contemporary list in programme 3".Michael reflected how songs take on different meanings, especially in these challenging times. For example, at the moment you can only dream of one day again strolling down the Champs Élysées, "au soleil, sous la pluie, à midi ou à minuit" singing the famous song of Joe Dassin.

He has also planned a Chansons Classiques, Musique du cinéma and a Patrick Bruel special.

Did you know that most of the great French classics have an English version? Tune into programme 4 for a little quiz.

One of the requirements of an ethnic broadcast is to include information for local populations. So although this has been called Radio France, it should really be Radio Francophone. Michael is interested in any input from French-speaking populations in the Darling Downs. Please send any requests, suggestions, news from pays d'origine to mmurtagh44@gmail.com so Michael can fulfill this requirement better.

Michael is keen to have your feedback on the new programme, so please get in contact with him if you have any comments or suggestions.

COVID-19 - changes

26/3/2020

The French Film night advertised for March 30 at Bar Wunder has now been cancelled.

Week 8 class cancellation and Café Bla Bla - COVID-19

21/3/2020

Bonjour à tous

Given the rapid development and advice re COVID-19 virus, I regret that the AFT will cancel next week's French language classes. The AFT wishes to abide by the Australian Government's latest advice (Friday, 20 March) that:

In a given occupied space, there must be a density of no more than one person per four square metres of floor space.

Please advise the AFT if you wish to receive a refund for this cancellation. Or, if you are happy to forfeit this refund please let us know.

Also, Café Bla Bla will be cancelled until further notice.

The AFT is sorry about this cancellation, but at the end of the day, we want to do what is best.

Merci
Alexis Tacey
President

French Film Night - Monday, 30 March 2020

1/3/2020

French Film Night - Monday, 30 March 2020

The AFT, in conjunction with Bar Wunder and Ric's Flicks, is hosting the first French film night of 2020. Come along to the screening of the 1940s classic La belle et la bête on Monday, 30 March.

The doors open at 6pm for pre drinks and the movie will commence at 7pm. Tickets are $25 which includes a drink on arrival (champagne, wine or beer). Cheese platters for 2, with 2 glasses of bubbly, are available for $30 along with Bar Wunder's full menu.

Join us for a night of classic French cinema! Tickets can be purchased through Bar Wunder's Facebook page.

NEW! Daytime French classes!

8/4/2019

A message from our new President:

27/3/2019

Bonjour à tous

It is my pleasure to be writing to you as the new President of Alliance Française de Toowoomba. I would like to thank everyone who attended the AGM 2019. There were many attendees and it demonstrates to me that there are many people in the Toowoomba region who are very keen and dedicated to learning the French language and French culture.

AFT welcomes new members throughout the year and offers a variety of reasons why it pays to join. There are French classes for those who may be traveling to French-speaking countries in the near future; those who want to develop their ability to speak and those who enjoy the many social events which are planned throughout the year. Café Bla Bla is a wonderful opportunity to practice French with others at Kingfishers Café at 333 Spring Street, Toowoomba. I know how important it is to 'practice practice practice' a foreign language and to gain a little more confidence each week. Café Bla Bla is a great way to overcome the doubts or questions you may have. The next chance to 'Bla Bla' is from 10am Saturday 6 April ($5). Otherwise, please make a note in the diary for the first Saturday of each month. And, anyone is welcome to come along and 'Bla Bla'! Non-members are welcome. Please remember, Café Bla Bla is closed during the months of January and July.

I began learning French again this year after learning that AFT has native French-speaking teachers. When learning any language, it isn't just words but cultural nuances, phrases, expressions and much more which enriches the learning experience. I greatly appreciate the AFT teachers who offer much much more than just words!

I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible over the coming months.

A bientôt

Alexis

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Week 8 class cancellation and Café Bla Bla - COVID-19

French Film Night - Monday, 30 March 2020

NEW! Daytime French classes!

A message from our new President:

2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Galette des rois on Sunday 17 February, 2019

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