Alliance Francaise hosts open day

THE Alliance Française Durban invites anyone who is interested in taking up French or anyone who is simply interested in the French culture to join them on 9 July to be part of their fun and interactive open day.

The open day starts at 9am through to 1pm, there is safe parking and it is a free event that is open to all. There will also be a Jazz-Lunch from noon to 2pm with Burton Naidoo, one of the country’s most promising and creative young pianists.

You can expect free demo classes, free level assessment tests, guided tours, a few friendly rounds of Petanque and you will be able to find out more information about the courses in French, IsiZulu, Portuguese and English for foreigners. You will also be able to meet their qualified teachers as well as finding out more information about the 2016 cultural programme. There is also the French-inspired and international cuisine at the Alliance Française’s Restaurant, “Fusion French Café”.

The Alliance Française in Durban offers flexible training adapted to your needs and budget. Whether your motives are personal, vocational or part of a structured training plan, the Alliance Française will help you find the appropriate language programme. The third term will start from 18 July to 23 September, so sign up at the open day.

The Alliance Française will also host Quark on Friday 15 July at 7pm. Quark is collaboration between two musicians from very different backgrounds, Fiona Tozer (guitar) and Dan Wilson (bass). The duo will be bringing the jazz and folk genres together to create an eclectic sound with lyrical content relating to the story of the human race and its place in the cosmos Quark is a unique experience that will leave you wanting more.

Contact Alliance Française de Durban on 031 312 9582, Denise (administrator) at afdbn@global.co.za or Frédérique (course coordinator) at courses.afdbn@alliance.org.za