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    <product_content><![CDATA[Hello Francophones and French learners! Join us for your favorite French exercise, la dictée, in this virtual event hosted by the Alliance Française de Seattle. This session features an excerpt from Alice Zeniter, a celebrated contemporary French author known for her award-winning novels exploring themes of identity, migration, and family history.This dictée is non-competitive and recommended for fluency levels of B1 or above. How does it work? RSVP below; free for AF members, $5 for non-members. You will receive the Zoom meeting information after you RSVP. Join us on Zoom on the day of the event. AFSeattle instructor Pauline Chateau will be reading the text of the dictée. There are several readings: First reading: to discover the text in its entirety (not a dictation). Dictation: Pauline will read the text slowly, and participants will write down the text as best they can. Usually, sentences and paragraphs are read at least twice at a slow pace. Final reading: to hear the complete text again and look over any forgotten words, mistakes, and punctuation marks. Pauline will then lead the correction session and reveal the original text. Participants can follow and correct their own versions. This is the time to discuss new vocabulary, compare mistakes or successes, and have fun as a group! A chance to win a prize! All attendees will get a chance to win the book from the dictée during a random draw at the end of the event.]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[Hello Francophones and French learners! Join us for your favorite French exercise, la dictée, in this virtual event hosted by the Alliance Française de Seattle. This session features an excerpt from Kukum by Michel Jean. Michel Jean is a Canadian author of Innu origin whose novel Kukum tells the moving story of his great-grandmother and the displacement of Indigenous communities in Quebec.This dictée is non-competitive and recommended for fluency levels of B1 or above. How does it work? RSVP below; free for AF members, $5 for non-members. You will receive the Zoom meeting information after you RSVP. Join us on Zoom on the day of the event. AFSeattle instructor Pauline Chateau will be reading the text of the dictée. There are several readings: First reading: to discover the text in its entirety (not a dictation). Dictation: Pauline will read the text slowly, and participants will write down the text as best they can. Usually, sentences and paragraphs are read at least twice at a slow pace. Final reading: to hear the complete text again and look over any forgotten words, mistakes, and punctuation marks. Pauline will then lead the correction session and reveal the original text. Participants can follow and correct their own versions. This is the time to discuss new vocabulary, compare mistakes or successes, and have fun as a group! A chance to win a prize! All attendees will get a chance to win the book from the dictée during a random draw at the end of the event.]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[Hello Francophones and French learners! Join us in person at the Alliance Française de Seattle for a classic French exercise: la dictée. This session features an excerpt from the iconic French author Colette. Known for her vivid depictions of Parisian life and strong female characters, Colette was a literary voice of the early 20th century. This session celebrates her legacy and ties into our Gala theme: La Belle Époque—a time of beauty, art, and cultural blossoming. This dictée is non-competitive and recommended for fluency levels of B1 or above. LocationGood Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Suite 205, Seattle WA 98103How does it work? RSVP below: free for AF members / $5 non-members Pen and paper will be provided on-site. AFSeattle instructor Pauline Chateau will be reading the text of the dictée. There are several readings: First reading: to discover the text in its entirety (not a dictation). Dictation: Pauline will read the text slowly, and participants will write down the text as best they can. Usually, sentences and paragraphs are read at least twice at a slow pace. Final reading: to hear the complete text again and look over any forgotten words, mistakes, and punctuation marks. Pauline will then lead the correction session and reveal the original text. Participants can follow and correct their own versions. This is the time to discuss new vocabulary, compare mistakes or successes, and have fun as a group! A chance to win a prize! All attendees will get a chance to win the book from the dictée during a random draw at the end of the event. Discover our libraryAfter the dictée, participants will have the opportunity to browse our French-language books, discover our staff picks, and borrow books. Become a member to borrow books from our library!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[Hello Francophones and French learners! Join us in person at the Alliance Française de Seattle for a classic French exercise: la dictée. This session features an excerpt from Anne Berest, the acclaimed French author known for The Postcard (La Carte postale), a deeply personal novel retracing her family's history during the Holocaust. Her work has received widespread recognition, including the 2024 International Dublin Literary Award, making her the first French author to win this prestigious prize. This dictée is non-competitive and recommended for fluency levels of B1 or above. How does it work? RSVP below: free for AF members / $5 non-members Pen and paper will be provided on-site. AFSeattle instructor Pauline Chateau will be reading the text of the dictée. There are several readings: First reading: to discover the text in its entirety (not a dictation). Dictation: Pauline will read the text slowly, and participants will write down the text as best they can. Usually, sentences and paragraphs are read at least twice at a slow pace. Final reading: to hear the complete text again and look over any forgotten words, mistakes, and punctuation marks. Pauline will then lead the correction session and reveal the original text. Participants can follow and correct their own versions. This is the time to discuss new vocabulary, compare mistakes or successes, and have fun as a group! A chance to win a prize! All attendees will get a chance to win the book from the dictée during a random draw at the end of the event. Discover our libraryAfter the dictée, participants will have the opportunity to browse our French-language books, discover our staff picks, and borrow books. Become a member to borrow books from our library!]]></product_content>
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