Happy Children's Book Week!

Looking for a gift idea in French?

To celebrate Children's Book Week, here is a short selection of books in French not to be missed.



For all ages, The Hungry Caterpillar in French is a book that delights little ones in my classes, and dare I say their parents too!


The magic of Eric Carle's illustrations is beautifully married to its French translation, that many French people can recite by heart.
And what a gorgeous colourful finish!



Another timeless classic for older kids and adults alike, Le Petit Prince by St-Exupéry is a gift full of wonder to be treasured and passed down from one generation to the next.

Finally, what better way to discover the world of Le Petit Nicolas than through its books?

You may have seen the highly popular and hilarious movies, why not explore the book?





Fun and effective ways to learn and practise French. Happy reading! Bonne lecture!

Essential Resources before travelling to France

Planning a trip to France? 

You've already booked your French classes - great! You may also need: 



A map of France  (this one takes pride of place in my French studio)


 


A map of the region you plan on visiting, such as the French Riviera






A pocket size map of Paris (essential in my opinion)






And a phrase book to have something to say in every situation! 

French chat and coffee class

Are you a French book addict?

An ideal way to learn, and improve in, French is via immersion. There are endless possibilities to do so: movies, French-themed outings, music, and books!

Did you know that The Book Depository, for instance, stocks a large range of French books, such as novels, picture books for younger learners, as well as textbooks and dictionaries? 

Explore Books in French to get inspiration for 2018! 

Tips for learning a foreign language in 2018

Bonjour

Whether you are embarking on your maiden journey to learn French, or are resuming your studies in 2018, these conseils will no doubt prove useful.

A vous de jouer!

Movement, images facilitate vocabulary learning

Learning with all the senses covers interesting research on the benefits of multisensory learning, and useful tips when learning a language.

A vous de jouer!

How to learn a language more effectively

How to teach old ears new tricks is an article from Scientific American which references solid research to make the case for ways to improve learning effectiveness. 

As an educator I am always on the lookout for research to support and enhance my teaching. 

Qu'en pensez-vous? 

Thinking of moving to France?

If you're thinking of moving to France, the Living in France booklet, produced by the French Government, is a good starting point.

And even better, it is available in French and English.

Bonne lecture!

Ten Foreign Language Learning Tips

Bonjour

Voici un bon article contenant des conseils pour apprendre mieux et plus efficacement.

A vous de jouer!

Last stretch before exams!

Last stretch and therefore last chance to book tutoring before end-of-year exams!

A bientôt!