French

Parents across Europe are encouraging their children to learn another language from an early age. They send them to language academies at the weekend, after the school day or bring in a tutor and they learn French. How many language academies/after schools clubs exist here. Surely we should be doing the same for our children.

Enhanced learning

I work with schools to find out if there are any specific topics that the children are learning about. To enhance their learning, I will try to include this into the class. For example, if the children are learning to multiply, we’ll do it in a different language during a game. Multi-tasking = multi-learning.

Develop key skills

I’m talking about listening, speaking, reading and improving your memory. All essential skills in life that can be improved through our classes no matter whether you are 4 or 74.

Develop personal skills

Before I started learning a language, I was shy and reserved. If you know me, you’ll know well that I am completely the opposite now. Of course being asked to speak another language can be embarrassing, however, in class I always try to build self-confidence with a positive, encouraging attitude.

Learn about other people and how they live

New places, new cultures, new food and new traditions are all incorporated in the classes. Once we understand a culture a little better, personally I think we are more accepting of it. You are going to learn so much more than just a new language.

Open doors for a brighter future

Learning languages has certainly opened so many doors and opportunities for me which I am so thankful for. Loneliness is something we hear often from older adults. Through our classes we give the opportunity to flourish and meet new people. It is a community and our focus is on communication, well-being and language learning.

We give children the chance to flourish and open as many doors for them as we can while they’re young. Open that door of second language learning and you’ll open the door to the world for their professional career. They deserve it