Speak and Play in French for Little Learners A1 (Ages 4-7)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Our French language program is designed to make learning fun, engaging, and effective for students of all levels. In our program, you will: 📚 Master Basic Vocabulary: Start your French learning journey by building a strong foundation in essential vocabulary. From everyday words to useful phrases, you'll learn the building blocks of the French language in an interactive and dynamic environment. ✍️ Practice Spelling and Pronunciation: Enhance your spelling and pronunciation skills as you reinforce your vocabulary through engaging spelling exercises and pronunciation drills. Our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way to ensure accuracy and fluency. 🎓 Review Words by Topics: Dive deeper into specific topics and themes as you review and expand your vocabulary. Whether it's food, travel, family, or hobbies, you'll explore a wide range of topics while enriching your vocabulary and cultural knowledge. 🎥 Watch Videos and Play Games: Learning French has never been more enjoyable! Immerse yourself in the French language and culture through captivating videos, interactive games, and multimedia resources. From watching short films to playing vocabulary games with fellow students, you'll have a blast while learning. This class is designed to accommodate students at various language levels, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of learners: 🌟 For Students with Basic Knowledge of French: If you have a basic understanding of French and wish to enhance your vocabulary and pronunciation skills, this class is perfect for you! You'll have the opportunity to practice and refine your pronunciation while reinforcing your existing vocabulary knowledge. 🌟 For Basic Beginner Students: Are you just starting your French language journey? No problem! This class welcomes beginners who are eager to learn the fundamentals of French vocabulary. Whether you're learning French for travel, academic purposes, or personal enrichment, you'll find this class to be a supportive and engaging environment for building your language skills from the ground up. 🌟 For Students Wanting to Practice Vocabulary: If you're looking for an opportunity to practice and expand your French vocabulary in a collaborative setting, you've come to the right place! This class provides a platform for students to interact with each other, engage in vocabulary exercises, and reinforce their learning through peer collaboration and interaction. No matter your current level of French proficiency, whether you're a basic beginner or have some prior knowledge of the language, this class offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can enhance your vocabulary, practice pronunciation, and connect with fellow learners. Since this is an A1 Beginner Level, class instructions will mostly be given in French, with explanations and translations in English. All lesson materials will be in French. Every class lasts 30 minutes and we have handouts prepared for each lesson for our learners to further refine their skills. Our lesson material is prepared by certified French teachers and DELF Examiners with over 8 years of French teaching experience. & our classes are taught by experienced subject-qualified native French speakers! If the learner does not yet have the required knowledge, consider enrolling in our “Bonjour, Bonjour ! Beginner French Conversation - A0 to A1” prior to this class. If you are not sure if this course is right for your learner, please check our Program Overview: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uZGrIGIz2EaUzQnZFCXFPRfIEnFvlY-_/view?usp=drive_link **please read our Absence Policy before enrolment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iIOnGbdPegwQ7FY_MViN2YmfzSxI0249M1pjprTlcD8/edit?usp=sharing** Breakdown of topics: Week of Nov 20 The animals of the farm Week of Nov 27 The fruits Week of Dec 4 The numbers from 0 to 12 Week of Dec 11 The alphabet Week of Dec 18 The colours Week of Dec 25 The vegetables Week of Jan 1 The numbers from 10 to 20 Week of Jan 8 The days of the week Week of Jan 15 The months of the year Week of Jan 22 The numbers from 20 to 31 Week of Jan 29 The date in French - Happy birthday! Week of Feb 5 The clothes and the seasons Week of Feb 12 The weather Week of Feb 19 The school supplies Week of Feb 26 The parts of the school (rooms and places) Week of Mar 4 The school subjects Week of Mar 11 The members of the family Week of Mar 18 The face (Parts of the body) Week of Mar 25 The parts of the body Week of Apr 1 The five senses Week of Apr 8 The shapes Week of Apr 15 The food Week of Apr 22 Springtime vocabulary Week of Apr 29 Winter vocabulary Week of May 6 Fall/autumn vocabulary Week of May 13 The sports Week of May 20 The musical instruments Week of May 27 The means of transportation Week of Jun 3 The shops in town Week of Jun 10 The professions Week of Jun 17 The places in the world Week of Jun 24 The monuments in Paris Week of Jul 1 The numbers 31 to 69 Week of Jul 8 The planets and the space. Week of Jul 15 In the ocean. Week of Jul 22 The pirates. Week of Jul 29 In the forest. Week of Aug 5 In the castle. Week of Aug 12 The fantastic creatures. Week of Aug 19 The dinosaurs. We review the sounds and the numbers. Week of Aug 26 The summer vocabulary. / Review Week of Sep 2 Camping vocabulary. Week of Sep 9 The polar world. Week of Sep 16 The emotions. Week of Sep 23 The expressions with “to have“ and “to be“. Week of Sep 30 The colours, the numbers and the shapes. Week of Oct 7 The animals. Week of Oct 14 The parts of the house. Week of Oct 21 The fruits and vegetables. Week of Oct 28 The numbers 0-69. Week of Nov 4 The animals Week of Nov 11 What are your plans for next year?
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Ottawa
Master's Degree in Education from University of South Wales, Uk
8 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Universidad Autonoma de Entre Rios
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Laval University
Bachelor's Degree from Laurentian university
Bachelor's Degree from Concordia University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Universidad de La Salle
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from University of Lethbridge
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of South Africa
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mauritius Institute of Education
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)
OUR TEACHERS
Past or Current Elementary Teacher
Certified Inspire Tutors French Educator
Have Bachelors related to Language learning and Education
OUR FEATURED EDUCATORS
Lily (Eliane) Arsenault
Mme. Lily (Eliane) Arsenault has a B.A. From Laurentien University. She also obtained a Neuro-Linguistics Practitioner Diploma specializing in French and a Child Development and Education Diploma. She is very passionate about the French language and culture. She also loves dogs! Mme. Lily is a native French speaker with over 4 years of French teaching experience. She is a trained and qualified Inspire Tutors French Teacher. She currently lives in Canada.
Jorgelina Falcon
Mme. Jorgelina graduated with the title of Professorat en Français and a B.A. in teaching Philosophy with a specialization for teaching children. She also received her TEF C1, and international DELF A1, A2, B1, B2 examiner certifications. Coming from a family of educators and 8 years of teaching experience, Jorgelina brings a rich and diverse background and creativity to her 1-on-1 and group French and Spanish classes/programs. With students of all ages from elementary school to university, Jorgelina loves learning about their cultures and sharing her passion for winter, k-pop, and her favourite colour pink.
Patrisha Ugalino
Mme. Patrisha studied French Linguistics and Literature at Concordia University. She has experience in 1-on-1 tutoring with children between ages 8-10 years old for French Immersion. She has always been passionate about learning languages such as French and Spanish. To get more practice, she watches tv shows or listens to music in this language. Apart from that, her other hobbies include design, photography & coding.
Mits Mangsat
Mme. Mits has a French Major Bachelor’s Degree in Languages and Intercultural Relations. She has completed multiple French certificates such as French Phonetics and French Language Teaching Methodologies during her university career in Toronto, Canada. She has experience working with elementary and high school students and is passionate about creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment. Outside of work, she loves biking, traveling, and music/singing.
Kiana Landry
Mme. Kiana Landry is Canadian and she grew up speaking fluent French and English. Mme. Kiana is currently learning a third language herself and is certainly a language lover! Kiana is a certified trainer and has been teaching French for over 3 years. Dedicated, creative, and energetic, Mme. Kiana can ensure an encouraging and optimal learning atmosphere for her learners and share her passion for the French language.
Hema Appalsawmy
Mme. Hema is a certified elementary school teacher. She also possesses a BA in Psychology with Education. With an MA in Education specializing in innovation in teaching and learning, Mme. Appalsawmy has taught not only in elementary and high schools but also in tertiary educational institutions and French Immersion classes. A native French speaker, Mme. Hema has 23 years of teaching experience. Passionate about teaching, Mme. Hema always goes above and beyond to provide her learners with a safe, fun, and meaningful environment to learn. Her strong background in counseling and child and youth cognitive development gives her an edge in lesson development and making learning meaningful for her students. Outside of school, Mme. Hema enjoys singing and attending her yoga classes.
Geneviève Baldassarre
Mme. Geneviève is a passionate language teacher with over 10 years of experience. She has a degree from Concordia and is completing her Master’s in Clinical Psychology. She has worked with students of all ages and levels in different countries. She also has experience with students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and Tourette’s. Her goal is to always provide a safe and inclusive environment for students so they can feel secure. She loves teaching languages and helping students with their goals in any way she can. Most of all, she loves learning from her students because they teach her more than anything. Mme. Geneviève’s experience with yoga and French has been to use movement and mindfulness to teach and incorporate the language. She has worked with small groups and classes of up to 30 people. Though they are big classes, she makes an effort to tend to each student and offer corrections and encouragement personally. The language is taught through translations and small steps. Over time, more is added, and it becomes more natural. In her free time, she loves to surf, hike, and practice yoga every day.
Marcela Gomez
Mme. Marcela Gomez has a Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Languages, a degree in Child Development and Learning Processes, and is certified in Montessori Education. She has more than 11 years of experience teaching languages to children and adults. She is committed to delivering engaging lessons customized to her students’ interests and goals. Mme. Marcela lives in Montreal, where she enjoys the cultural and vibrant vibe of the city as well as long walks in nature.
Anastasia (Ana) Timosina
Mme. Anastasia is currently completing her Bachelor of Administration in Marketing and Project Management while living in Quebec. She holds a CEGEP degree in social sciences from Dawson College. Her love for teaching began in her teenage years, volunteering to tutor high school students in her neighbourhood that needed help in various topics. With over four years of tutoring experience, she loves feeling proud about her students succeeding and learning something new from her. A natural polyglot, Anastasia actually has learned and spoken a total of 8 languages in her life, currently speaking three languages (French, English, Russian) on a daily basis, while learning Norwegian in her free time. She learned French at the ages of 7, when she moved to Canada. Anastasia's keen observational skills make her a very observant teacher. She can quickly spot patterns in her students' learning and adapt her approach to help them succeed. Whenever she is not studying for school or languages, she loves travelling, dancing, writing, and hiking/running.
Olivia Charles
Mme. Olivia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Modern Languages from the University of Lethbridge and completed her final semester at Université de Laval in Quebec City. Having grown up in Alberta, she learned French through the Immersion program, where she completed her entire schooling in French.
With over four years of French tutoring experience, she has a strong foundation in teaching and supporting students in their language learning journey. Olivia also has a background as a competitive swimmer for 11 years and a competitive swim coach for 8 years. She enjoys sharing her passion for French by teaching private 1-on-1 lessons to the athletes she coaches. In addition to tutoring, she works as a lifeguard and summer camp leader. In her free time, she enjoys making jewelry, singing, and drawing. Olivia is passionate about creating a fun and welcoming environment for her students to learn French.
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Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 103 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
2-6 learners per class