French
French for Tourists (Beginners)
A Beginner Level Course for anyone interested in visiting France.
Whether it is the food, sights, historic monuments, beaches or mountains, France has something for everyone.
Before you pack your bags to take the trip of a lifetime, join us for this series of seven classes with a French-born Winnipegger. Learn important words, phrases and sentences to get around on your own in daily situations (asking for help, asking for directions, speaking on the phone, booking train tickets, code of the road…). Discover the main cultural differences between Canada and France. And get familiar with some of the must-see places to visit.
Bring a notebook, pen, bilingual dictionary, and conjugation dictionary like Bescherelles.
THREE OPTIONS:
A) McNally Robinson Booksellers, 1120 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg
Dates: October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19, November 26, December 3, 2016
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Central)
To sign up, click here.
B) Creative Retirement Manitoba, 101-1075 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
Dates: October 24, 31 – November 7, 14, 21, 28 – December 5, 2016
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
To sign up, click here.
C) Seven Oaks Continuing Education, Edmund Partridge School (Room 102)
Dates:
- October 26 – November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – December 7, 2016
- February 1, 8, 15, 22 – March 1, 8, 15, 2017
- April 12, 19, 26 – May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017
Time: 6-8:15 p.m.
To sign up, click here.
French for Beginners – Level 2
A follow-up class to French for Tourists.
TWO OPTIONS:
A) Creative Retirement Manitoba, 101-1075 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
Dates: October 24, 31 – November 7, November 14, November 21, November 28, December 5, 2016
Location: Creative Retirement Manitoba, 101-1075 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
Time: 1 – 3 p.m. (Central)
To sign up, click here.
B) McNally Robinson Booksellers, 1120 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg
Dates: January 7, January 14, January 21, January 28, February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25, 2017
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Central)
To sign up, click here.
Français Trois (Intermediate)
A more advanced series of classes. Having taken Français Deux would be an asset, although not mandatory. No English will be used.
Interested in practicing French in a friendly setting? Join us for seven interactive classes with a French-born instructor. Improve your reading skills, give your pronunciation a boost, increase your vocabulary, and gain confidence in the process with articles, exercises, role play, and discussions tailored to your level and needs.
Bring a notebook, pen, bilingual dictionary, and conjugation dictionary like Bescherelle.
McNally Robinson Booksellers, 1120 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg
Dates: March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, 2017
Time: 10 a.m. -12 p.m. (Central)
To sign up, click here.
Français Quatre (Advanced)
For more advanced conversation in French. Having taken Français Trois would be an asset but it is not mandatory for those who already are somewhat fluent in French.
Bring a notebook, pen, bilingual dictionary, and conjugation dictionary like Bescherelles.
TWO OPTIONS:
A) Creative Retirement Manitoba, 101-1075 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
Dates: October 20, 27 – November 3, 10, 17, 24 – December 8, 2016
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
To sign up, click here.
B) McNally Robinson Booksellers, 1120 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg
Dates: April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, 2017
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Central)
To sign up, click here.
The French Corner
An advanced level class. Welcome to the French Corner where you decide what you want to discuss. Every week bring a topic and we’ll chat away, with French music in the background. Cendrine Marrouat, a French born Winnipegger, will be there to correct errors and answer your questions. Jokes are recommended.
Seven Oaks Continuing Education, Edmund Partridge School (Room 102)
Dates: October 18, 25 – November 8, 15, 22, 29 – December 6, 2016
Time: 6-8:15 p.m. (Central)
Additional sessions:
- January 31 – February 7, 14, 21, 28 – March 7, 14, 21, 2017
- April 11, 18, 25 – May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017
To sign up, click here.
The French Corner
An advanced level class. Welcome to the French Corner where you decide what you want to discuss. Every week bring a topic and we’ll chat away, with French music in the background. Cendrine Marrouat, a French born Winnipegger, will be there to correct errors and answer your questions. Jokes are recommended.
Seven Oaks Continuing Education, Edmund Partridge School (Room 102)
Dates: October 18, 25 – November 8, 15, 22, 29 – December 6, 2016
Time: 6-8:15 p.m. (Central)
Additional sessions:
- January 31 – February 7, 14, 21, 28 – March 7, 14, 21, 2017
- April 11, 18, 25 – May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017
To sign up, click here.
Need one-on-one classes?
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Social Media
Introduction to Social Media Strategy for Business
Interested in using social media to increase exposure of your business? You need a strategy! This is what this class is all about.
We will explore three important concepts (social media strategy, branding and engagement) and ten questions you should ask yourself before getting started. Cendrine will also share some common pitfalls to avoid when promoting your products / services and how to monitor your online presence with free tools.
If time permits, she will also quickly cover some of the specifics of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+.
Edmund Partridge School (Room 102)
Dates: December 9, 2016 / January 24, 2017 / June 6, 2017
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
To sign up, click here.
Introduction to Content Curation
According to Wikipedia, a curator is “a content specialist responsible for an institution’s collections and involved with the interpretation of heritage material.” Without them, art exhibits would be very different.
The same goes for digital curators, who play an increasingly important role in marketing and social media.
If you want to build a successful business online, you can no longer rely on content creation alone. Curation must become a key component of your strategy.
Join us for an introductory class on content curation. Cendrine Marrouat, an experienced curator herself, will walk you through the basics. She will also share some best practices that will help you stand out from competition, build valuable partnerships, and increase exposure of your business.
Location: TBD
Date: March 22, 2017 – May 31, 2017
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Registrations open in September 2016.
Introduction to Twitter for Business – Part 1
Launched in 2006, Twitter started its journey as a micro-blogging site that people used to share their daily lives in 140 characters. Now a social network in its own right, it is used by millions of entrepreneurs looking to raise awareness of their products.
Would you like to know how Twitter can help your business? Join this class for a fun introduction to the Twitter lingo and profile optimization. You will also learn important tips to attract the best audience for your brand. A short segment will be dedicated to common pitfalls to avoid and social media monitoring.
Location: TBD
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Registrations open soon.
Introduction to Google+ for Business
Google+, the fastest-growing social networking site of all time, remains a mystery to many. Despite often being compared to Facebook, the platform offers different features and benefits that serious entrepreneurs cannot afford to avoid.
In this class, we will take a quick tour of Google+ and discuss important terms (+1, Circles…). You will also learn to optimize your profile and important tips that will allow you to establish your expertise and increase exposure of your products on the platform and elsewhere.
Location: TBD
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Registrations open soon.
Introduction to Instagram for Business
Instagram is an online service that allows users to capture pictures and videos, apply digital filters to them, and share them on several social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Flickr. Launched in 2010, the site generates an incredible amount of activity.
So, what does it mean for solo-entrepreneurs and small business owners? That they also have an audience there. Time to go and connect with them!
Join us for a 90-minute class packed with great information. After sharing some useful stats, Cendrine Marrouat will go through the features of the service, and talk about profile optimization and hashtags, with some case studies thrown in the mix.
Location: TBD
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Registrations open soon.
Introduction to Twitter for Business – Part 2
You know the Twitter lingo. You have optimized your profile and started to Tweet. Well done! However, it is just the beginning of your adventure on the social network. There are a few features that you need to know.
In this class, Cendrine Marrouat will delve into the major ones and share important best practices. There will also be some case studies thrown in the mix.
Note: This class is a follow-up to “Introduction to Twitter for Businesses – Part 1”. It is not intended for complete beginners.
Location: TBD
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Registrations open soon.
