Decembre 2008 Chers amis, En janvier prochain, l’Alliance française de Sydney proposera plusieurs nouveaux cours ; des cours au niveau supérieur pour tous ceux qui veulent améliorer encore leurs compétences langagières, des cours pour les lève-tôt et d’autres encore pour ceux qui veulent obtenir des certifications françaises. Sur notre site www.afsydney.com.au, dans nos brochures, auprès de Céline, Finola et Laure à la réception, vous recevrez toutes les informations utiles pour commencer l’année d’un bon pied francophone. Mais avant les grandes résolutions que l’on prend en début d’année, il y a les fêtes de fin d’année, moment de tendresse familiale et de bonnes soirées entre amis. Bonnes fêtes à tous ! Hervé Devoulon Directeur

December 2008 Dear friends, Next January, the Alliance Française de Sydney will offer several new courses to our students; courses of a superior level for all those who wish to further improve their linguistic competencies, courses for early risers and for those who wish to ascertain certification of their level of French. On our website www.afsydney.com.au, in our brochures or with the assistance of your friendly receptionists Céline, Finola and Laure, you will receive useful information so that you’ll start 2009 on a good francophone note. But before making any big resolutions at the start of the new year, there will be end-of-year celebrations, moments of familial tenderness and fun-filled evenings among cherished friends. Happy holidays to all! Hervé Devoulon, Director

23 Nov - 19 December
Exhibition & Sale of Art Work
For your Christmas presents, the famous art dealer and long-time friend of the Alliance Française de Sydney, Serge Bossuge, will sell some rare works selected from his private collection. Among these are lithographs by the renowned French romantic artist Honoré Daumier; drawings tenderly rendered by Peynet; the maginificent Provencal countryside depicted by St Tropez painter Philippe Giraudo; and finally the works of Biggibilla, the very famous Aboriginal artist. Every work will be sold with its certificate. Be sure not to miss this unique opportunity!

AF Gallery, Mon to Thu 9am to 7pm, Fri 9am to 5pm and Sat 9am to 2pm. All welcome.

What’s new with our courses?
In 2009, Alliance Française de Sydney will offer General French courses on Monday and Wednesday mornings, as well as on Saturday early afternoon. These new times will be opened to superior levels, with the accompanying book Alter Ego. All skills of French will be studied in this new course, thanks to a recent method that addresses contemporary French civilisation as well.

For those who prefer a no-stress conversation class before going to work, a new option will be available from 8.15am to 9.15am.

And finally, if you want to validate your knowledge in French through French certification (Delf/Dalf), we offer specific courses starting 8 weeks before the exams:
- Preparation for Delf exams (from level 9)
- Preparation for Dalf exams (from level 12)
These courses will start January 19th.
Be quick to enrol to be part of our educational yet fun Alliance Française classes! In the meantime, enjoy the break, Joyeux Noël!

We will be closed from Sat 20 Dec 2008 to Mon 5 Jan 2009.

Thursday 11 December
Matching Wine & Food
To commence our end-of-year celebrations, Alliance Française de Sydney and l’Art de Vin invite you to savour distinctly Australian fragrances and flavours, drawn from this rich and generous land.

You will be served a degustation menu of six courses, prepared lovingly by Stéphane, served together with six wines as delicious as they are rare.

So come and awaken your olfactory and tasting senses by taking part in an evening of refined dining and convivial company. Bon Appétit!

AF Grand Café 6.30pm - 9.30pm.
Members $80, Non-members $95.
Bookings before Tuesday 9 December, 
Tel: 9292 5700. Limited to 30 places max.

The Alliance Française French Film Festival
and Palace Cinemas are delighted to invite you
& your friends to be the first to see
I’VE LOVED YOU SO LONG
Il y a longtemps que je t’aime

This multi-award winning debut feature of the acclaimed
novelist Philippe Claudel has been heralded as one of the
best-reviewed films of 2008. It’s a gripping, thought-
provoking and profoundly moving story about familial
secrets and human restoration.

SPECIAL $11 TICKET OFFER
Present a copy of this email at a Palace Cinemas box
office to receive up to 4 tickets at the special price of $11 each (a $5.50 saving on the regular adult admission).

VALID AT: Special Advance Screenings
Fri 12, Sat 13 & Sun 14 December
or Fri 19, Sat 20 & Sun 21 December
ONLY AT PALACE VERONA & NORTON STREET ON DATES LISTED
For venues, session times & online bookings visit:
www.palacecinemas.com.au  
When booking online, please use code PC0FF1