Sunday 28 June, 15:00

Le français c’est tout un art!

Guided visit for non-French speakers that explores contemporary artworks while inviting participants to learn useful expressions and practice oral skills. The session examines visual themes and vocabulary in relation to perception and everyday conversation, and encourages active discussion, listening, and descriptive strategies. Suitable for beginners and advanced learners, as well as children and French speakers who wish to collaborate, the visit reveals how art can stimulate language learning and intercultural exchange. Guided tour for non-French speakers of Jessica Decorvet’s ‘Paysage impossible’ exhibition.

In French – Beginners and advanced students, children and French-speaking people welcome!

Route de La-Chapelle 39,
1212 Lancy
Photo Credit: Ferme de la Chapelle / Photo: Dylan Perrenoud
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Photo Credit: Ferme de la Chapelle / Photo: Dylan Perrenoud

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