The Association Communautaire Fransaskoise Moose Jaw (ACFMJ) promotes francophone language and culture in society and held its first French class of the year earlier this month.
Papy Kasangaki, the directeur communautaire, explained that they have been trying to organize their French learning classes since February but ongoing restrictions because of COVID-19 made everything difficult. He said that during this time gap, they organized online activities to keep their community motivated and to promote French language and culture within Moose Jaw.
They organized games like soirée bingo where everyone communicates in French. This way, participants will become more familiar with French numbers and letters.
“We have games, which we do online, that helped the community to keep in touch in French,” he said.
Kasangaki also said that their French program is designed in such a manner to make everyone’s learning experience easier. The programs offered include beginners, intermediate, advanced first, second and third level structure.
To see the progress of all the students and participants, regular tests are being held every week to determine whether the students are ready for the next level. After completion of 25 hours of classes, each student receives a certificate.
When asked about students’ learning experiences, Kasangaki said, “We are happy to see students are joining the French community and that’s our expectation.”
He wants to encourage more people to engage and participate in French activities and expects the number of bilinguals in the French community to increase.
Presently there is only one program directed to beginners and for those that have no background in French.
Apart from French learning classes, ACGMJ also organizing other activities throughout October. Recently, a Shawn Jobin concert was held on Oct. 9, while there will be Zombie vs Human run on Oct. 15 from 10.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. that should be a lot of fun.
Association Comminautaire Fransaskoise Moose Jaw (ACFMJ) can be found at 450 Third Avenue Northwest in Moose Jaw. They can also be reached by calling 306-692-8112. More information can be found online at https://acfmj.ca/
