Info for parents
Parlez-vous Français? is proud to become a Learning Destination for the Isle of Man Children’s University!
The Isle of Man Children’s University is a national organisation offering all children aged 7-14 an exciting and innovative programme of high quality learning opportunities outside of normal school hours. Children collect stamps for every hour of voluntary learning they do in their Passport to Learning by taking part in activities at designated Learning Destinations like ‘Parlez-vous Francais?’ and many more – check out their website for more information www.iomcu.im
Parlez-vous Français? helping out at St. Ninian’s Christmas Market 2012
I had a great afternoon teaching a Christmas song to year 6 pupils who had come along to see what the French department had in store for them at the new Bermahague school! The event was organised by the brilliant Mrs Géal-Wilkes (Head of MFL at SNHS) and had many activities for the pupils to enjoy. The pupils were all very good and enthusiastic, and I hope they are looking forward to learning French when they start secondary school in September!
Have a look at the video to see what went on: https://vimeo.com/57049892
Parlez-vous Français? at Beehive Kindergarten – September 2012
20 years ago I was learning French at the Beehive – now I am teaching it! I really enjoy teaching French to the children aged 3-4 through games, songs, stories and creative activities. I have been so impressed by how well they are doing! Children receive a worksheet showing what they have learnt during the lesson to take home to their parents.
If any other nurseries would like to have French lessons from Parlez-vous Francais? don’t hesitate to call me on 230876 or email charlotte@craigie.org.uk
Benefits of learning a second language from a young age:
- Greater academic success
- Improved cognitive and literacy skills
- Increased self-confidence
- Increased opportunities for university and careers
- Native-like accent and pronunciation
- Broader worldview and cultural sensitivity
- ‘Boost the brain’
- Greater grasp of own language
Find out more about the advantages of learning a second language:
http://www.early-advantage.co.uk/Articles/frenchforchildren.aspx
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3739690.stm
Some more links about the benefits of learning a foreign language for everyone!
http://www.theworldspeaksfrench.org/reasons.html
– 11 advantages of learning the French language
http://lifehacker.com/5895128/learning-a-second-language-can-give-your-brain-a-boost
-An article about the positive impact learning a second language has on the brain, posted earlier this year in connection to this article by the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/opinion/sunday/the-benefits-of-bilingualism.html?_r=2
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/expateducation/8278229/Break-down-the-language-barriers.html
– Telegraph article about how learning another language can enrich your life
http://www.fyiliving.com/health-news/mais-oui-learning-a-language-helps-toddlers-brain-function/
-Article about how a study between monolingual and bilingual children
www.llas.ac.uk/resourcedownloads/6063/700_reasons.pdf
– Seven hundred reasons for studying languages by The Higher Academy Languages Linguistics Areas Studies