Stockton Institute for Lifelong Learning

SILL: French Conversation Part I
Thursdays, May 14, 21, 28 & June 4
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 4 - 5 p.m.
Location: Galloway Campus (Room B-001)
French conversation returns to Stockton this summer with engaging material designed for adult learners at the beginner or intermediate level. This interactive course uses tactical language learning methods in dual French–English to help participants build confidence in speaking and understanding everyday French. Through guided conversation, practical vocabulary, and useful expressions for travel, business, and personal enrichment, students will strengthen their communication skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment. 

Jacques Press is an experienced instructor with an international background who spent many years at Stockton University. Fluent in French and English, he has conducted several conversation classes to local adults, under the direction of Stockton’s Office on Continuing Studies. Currently, he facilitates regular French online weekly meetings to a wider community of interest.

Click on the event title to register. Tuition for each SILL course is $45. 
Courses are FREE for residents age 60+ who live in Atlantic County. 
SILL: French Conversation and Culture Part II
Thursdays, June 18, 25, July 2 & 9
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 4 - 5 p.m.
Location: Galloway Campus (Room C-003)
Extending French Conversation Part I, this added session explores the cultural side of the French language through a variety of engaging themes about France, its people, its food, its rich literature and romantic music, among others. In the process, participants will expand their vocabulary and fluency while exploring French culture. This course offers a pleasant way to immerse in both language skills and cultural understanding.
 
Jacques Press is an experienced instructor with an international background who spent many years at Stockton University. Fluent in French and English, he has conducted several conversation classes to local adults, under the direction of Stockton’s Office on Continuing Studies. Currently, he facilitates regular French online weekly meetings to a wider community of interest.

Click on the event title to register. Tuition for each SILL course is $45. 
Courses are FREE for residents age 60+ who live in Atlantic County.