No-Stress Gentle French Conversation Camp for Young Learners
In this fun and engaging on-going course, students will learn and practice speaking in French with structured guides on a specific topic each session, supported with positive encouragement.
Andrea Bourne, MAT, EdS, ABD
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(302)
What's included
3 live meetings
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this course, students will work to improve spontaneous speaking skills as prompted with TPR-style scenarios, images, dialogues, and role-playing. Additional grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural literacy support will be given throughout the week on the Outschool message board. Class structure: 2-3 welcome and minute prompt warm-up 10 minute discussion 2-3 minute wrap-up and review Speakers *all levels* are encouraged to attend. No student will be left out of the conversation. However, if students want listening practice as they build confidence, they are also welcome to attend. Please message me ahead of time so I do not put your child on the spot if he or she is shy. *This class is redundant for students who have taken a 12-week camp with me.*
Learning Goals
Topics may include:
Discussing key questions: Who, What, When, Where, and Why?
Likes and Dislikes
Numbers and Counting
Foods and Beverages
Travel
Hobbies and Sports
History and People
Geography
Literature and Fine Arts
Film, Music, and Performing Arts
French-speaking cities, regions, and countries
News and Media
Science and Technology
Friends and Family
Daily Routine
Fashion
Homes and Housing
Money and Time
Imagination and Philosophy
Proverbs and Idioms
More
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
302reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 Teaching Certificates
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Florida Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Hawaii Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
4 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Education from Georgia State University
Master's Degree in Education from Georgia College and State University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Georgia College and State University
Associate's Degree in Psychology from Macon State College (now Middle Georgia State University)
I have taught French at all levels from middle school to college since 1995. I have designed online language courses since 1999. I believe online learning is an effective way to learn a language, both as a teacher and a learner. While I have designed this course to be a paced course, it offers flexibility to work at a learner's pace within the weeks to accommodate students' learning preferences and schedules.
See below for student responses to the question: "How did your teacher communicate with you and how frequently?"
(Note, student grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors are preserved.)
"My teacher talked to me often, she helped me alot [sic] through out this course. She would keep me updated, give me tips and helped me if i [sic] was stuck, she also would say good morning and things like that, i [sic] know its [sic] not relavant [sic] but i [sic] thought that was really nice."
"She would always end with have a good day and a lot of teachers don't do that."
"YES. She was great. Best teacher as far as communication that I have had while doing online classes."
"She sent us tips and tricks and responded on time to any questions or concerns."
"I would ask her questions about the guided practices and grading. She would update me on assignments I didn't finish."
"She went in depth to answer my questions in a timely manner, and never made me feel like the question was dumb to ask. she [sic] also reached out to me with things i [sic] could to to do better understand the lesson and help my grade."
"This was my first time taking an online course. I was really scared and worried it would be hard but it wasn't. i [sic] rarely ever had technical issues. My teacher helped me and explained every question i [sic] had. My teacher made sure i [sic] was always on task and assisted me with tasks i [sic] should complete. Overall my experience was great , and i [sic] would recommend this class."
"I was able to learn things that were supposed to be covered in French 1 in school but my teacher didn't cover it well. The communication between the teacher and students was well oriented and it would be hard to misunderstand the messages she sends. I enjoyed this course!" Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly ($9 per class)3x per week
20 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
8-11 learners per class
