School
Pluma Academy School
Master French Grammar with Our Modern Approach at Every Level!
Our experienced teachers are dedicated to teaching French with the Pluma Academy Curriculum. We focus on a strong base of the grammar concepts, taught with a modern approach. Our Grammar is called Grammatica, and is divided into six levels (see details below). Grammar is included in our conversation classes. If you would like to take grammar classes only, we suggest taking private lessons.
Classes meet once a week for two hours. Our address is 940 Fillmore Street, Denver CO 80206. We are located on the second floor of the building owned by Sewall Child Development Center. You are invited to join us by using the main entrance, signing in at the front desk, and join Pluma Academy upstairs. There is an elevator for people with reduced mobility, and a large parking lot available for our students.
If you are a beginner student, we recommend taking private classes, until you can join a conversation group. The amount of private lessons needed will vary, depending on your own motivation and frequency of classes.
Classes
Classes are ongoing and invoices are sent monthly. You can join anytime!
Our Classes are divided into three levels. During these classes, we will focus on the most difficult part of learning a language: speaking. In each level, we will reinforce verb conjugation and vocabulary, to help you become more and more comfortable speaking.
If you are unsure about your level, or if you have any questions about our classes, please call us at (303) 913-8011, and we will help you find the perfect fit.
Beginner
This conversation class is for beginner students, who have mastered the grammar covered in Grammatica I and II, and are starting to make full sentences.
Verb Conjugation
Easy Vocabulary
Small Dialogues
Introducing Yourself
…and much more
GOALS
During this class, you will learn how to introduce yourself, and answer very basic questions about yourself. You and your classmates will be put in daily life situations, and will create small dialogues so that you can practice and memorize the conjugation and vocabulary necessary for beginners’ conversations.
Intermediate
This conversation class is for intermediate students, who want to be more comfortable speaking. Grammatica III and IV are included in the weekly meetings.
Full Sentences
Diverse Dialogues
Open Discussions
Every Day Vocabulary
…and much more
GOALS
During this class, you will study more verbs and vocabulary each week, with the goal of being comfortable sharing thoughts and opinions in class. Your homework will consist of searching and presenting short topics in class (we have topics if you are not inspired!), and prepare questions for your classmates to help everyone express their opinion, and practice their listening and speaking skills.
Advanced
This conversation class is for advanced students, who want to reach fluency. Grammatica V and VI are included in the weekly meetings.
Discuss Current Events
Read Articles at Native Level
Master Vocabulary
Master Grammar
…and much more
GOALS
During this class, you will discuss current events and debate on specific topics chosen by the Instructor. You have been mastering enough grammar concepts and vocabulary to be able to express yourself at ease, give your opinion, and mention examples to justify your choices. The discussions will be based on articles, movies, podcasts, newspapers for Francophones, and will cover Culture, Science, Economics, Art, Litterature, etc.
Price for all classes
$200/month
4 classes – 8 hours
Schedule
Beginner
Monday 10am – 12pm
Intermediate
Tuesday 10am – 12pm
Advanced
Wednesday 10am – 12pm
Pluma Academy will observe the following holidays in 2025:
January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 17 – President’s Day
June 19 – Juneteenth
July 4 – Independence Day
September 1st – Labor Day
Grammar Levels
Grammatica I
This level is designed for beginner students.
Alphabet & Numbers
Introduce Yourself
Plural of Nouns
Adjectives
…and much more
GOALS
Introduce yourself and others, spell words, use personal pronouns, conjugate the verbs to be and to have in the present tense, use numbers, answer basic questions about your life, use negative sentences, and demonstrative adjectives. Master the French alphabet, numbers, names of countries, basic vocabulary words and their plural forms.
Grammatica II
This level is designed for students who have mastered the items in level one, or who have studied French in the past.
Possessive Adjectives
Preferences
Family
Pronominal Verbs
…and much more
GOALS
Conjugate basic verbs in the present tense, pronominal verbs, use possessive and qualifying adjectives, express your preferences (likes and dislikes), present your family, describe someone physically and emotionally, and explain basics thoughts and opinions. Master vocabulary words about family and body parts, emotions, and how to express time.
Grammatica III
This level is designed for students who have mastered the items in level one and two.
Imperative Mood
Immediate Past & Future
Passé composé
Imparfait
…and much more
GOALS
Conjugate more verbs in the present tense, use the Immediate Past and Immediate Future tenses, talk about your hobbies, give instructions and express your future goals. Tell a story that happened in the past, using the two main past tenses of the French language: the Passé composé & the Imparfait. Memorize and use more vocabulary about daily life, hobbies, interests, directions, and how to express the weather.
Grammatica IV
This level is designed for students who have mastered the items in levels one, two and three.
Relative Pronouns
Conditionnel présent
Comparatives & Superlatives
Direct & Indirect Object Pronouns
…and much more
GOALS
Conjugate verbs in the Conditionnel présent, use the Relative Pronouns and the Conjunctions of Coordination. Learn how to build Adverbs, to express Comparatives and Superlatives, as well as when/how to use common expressions. Write full sentences, give advice, tell stories in the past, and express your opinion.
Grammatica V
This level is designed for students who have mastered the items in levels one, two, three, and four.
Plus-que-parfait
Conditionnel passé
Hypothèse
Subjonctif présent
Subjonctif passé
…and much more
GOALS
Conjugate in the Plus-que-parfait and the Conditionnel passé, express hypothesis and use the Subjonctif présent and Subjonctif passé. Describe subtle impressions and personal aspirations. Use complex sentences, and talk with ease. Feel more confident in speaking.
Grammatica VI
This level is designed for students who have mastered the items in levels one, two, three, four, and five.
Futur Antérieur
Pronoms complexes
Discours direct et indirect
Voix passive
concordance des temps
…and much more
GOALS
Conjugate in the Futur Antérieur, use double pronouns, use the discours indirect and the voix passive. Defend your opinion, debate complex topics, and express hypothetical situations. At this point, you will have studied the entire French grammar! Write in complex sentences and express yourself close to native level.
