:People Speak : what people have to say about us...

 

On my first visit, I found Alliance Française de Pune unimpressive.A year and a half and several French courses later, learning French has become a passion. The reasons are not apparent at first glance. The peaceful ambience, the library facilities, the teaching method, the " ever ready to help " attitude of the office team, the dynamism of leadership direction -these are all factors that have contributed to keep my motivation buoyant. I remember the injunction of the professor on the first day : " Leave your pre-conceived notions and inhibitions outside the door and enter… ". I have obeyed , I am and continue to be enriched , and I am ever grateful…. Catherine LOBO

		Its always a advantage to know a foreign language .But while learning it, if you enjoy every minute of what you are doing , then it 's really worth it. At Alliance, you just learn that. As a student at the Alliance Française de Poona since 5 years , I have come to cherish the French language and culture. It provides a unique learning experience coupled with loads of fun. The numerous activities it organises gives an opportunity to put your knowledge of the language to practical use. Be it songs, books, films, music, theatre, dance, competitions or festivities, the exposure you get is tremendous. Starting off with anglicised French , I have come a long way today and am extremely grateful to the Alliance and its staff for helping me at every step of the way. Ketki ANGRE

In these times of globalisation where the world has turned into a global village one feels the need to learn a foreign language. When it comes to French, the Alliance Française de Poona is quite obviously the best place to learn it ! What is really impressive is the method of teaching and of course the library. It is easier to imbibe the French language thanks to the various cultural activities like plays translated from French, video projections, film screenings, lectures, along with the opportunity to meet French people in person, that are offered by the Alliance. This also helps to acquire an insight into the literature, history and contemporary life in France. The professors are ever ready to help us, whatever the nature of the problem, and their encouragement is definitely an added incentive to study more. It is little wonder then that we, the students of the Alliance are so proud to be a part of this cultural heritage. Learning becomes a pleasure when it is at the Alliance Française de Poona. Vive l'Alliance ! ! ! Milind DONGRE