BABIES, TODDLERS, PRE-SCHOOLERS
Nurseries & Pre-Schools & Community Clubs
Babies & Toddlers: 0-2 years
Through French songs, rhymes, puppets, signing, books and simple interactive activities, very young children effortlessly learn French while having FUN!
Sessions are delivered mainly in French, using repetition, familiar routines, actions, props and pictures to help children recognise and respond to sounds, words and songs.
The emphasis is on developing listening skills, confidence and a positive introduction to another language through play.
Each weekly session lasts approximately 30 minutes, with small groups of up to 12 children.
Pre-school: 2–4 years
Our lively, interactive French sessions encourage children to learn through play. Using songs, rhymes, games, puppets, signing, crafts, drama and books, children effortlessly learn French while having FUN!
Our structured weekly programme introduces new language while regularly revisiting familiar words and phrases to build confidence and understanding.
Topics include greetings, colours, numbers, weather, body, clothes, likes and dislikes, animals, minibeasts and foods. In addition, seasonal celebrations such as Halloween, Light Festivals, Christmas, Valentines, Easter are introduced.
Activities are designed to complement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), particularly communication and language, personal, social and emotional development, and understanding the world.
Through our sessions, children are encouraged to:
- Develop a positive attitude towards language learning and other cultures.
- Recognise and join in with French songs, sounds, words and simple phrases.
- Begin to understand and respond to familiar French expressions and questions.
- Develop listening, communication and social skills.
- Make new friends, build confidence and, above all, have fun!
Sessions are delivered mainly in French, using repetition, actions, props and pictures to support understanding and encourage participation.
Each weekly session lasts approximately 30–40 minutes (depending on setting), with small groups of up to 12 children.
PRIMARY
School
clubs, curriculum, community clubs
EYFS & KS1: 4 TO 7 YEARS
Our French classes for children aged 4–7 build on our pre-school programme, with activities carefully adapted to suit this age group. Learning remains fun and interactive, using songs, rhymes, games, puppets, signing, crafts, drama, role-play, lego and books to introduce and reinforce French vocabulary and simple phrases.
Our structured weekly programme combines new language with regular revision, helping children develop confidence, understanding and enthusiasm for learning French.
Topics include greetings, colours, numbers, weather, body, clothes, likes and dislikes, animals, mini-beasts and foods. In addition, seasonal celebrations such as Halloween, Light Festivals, Christmas, Valentines, Easter are introduced.
These sessions provide an enjoyable introduction to French and help lay the foundations for future language learning at Key Stage 2.
Children are encouraged to:
- Develop a positive attitude towards language learning and different cultures.
- Develop French listening and speaking skills through songs, words and simple phrases.
- Recognise, understand and respond to familiar French expressions and questions.
- Develop imagination, listening, communication and social skills.
- Build confidence, make new friends and have fun!
Sessions are delivered mainly in French, with repetition, actions, props and pictures helping children understand and participate.
Children may also have opportunities to take part in simple French performances and activities that celebrate their learning.
KS2: 7 TO 11 YEARS
Our Key Stage 2 French classes continue to use a fun, interactive and multi-sensory approach to language learning, combining songs, games, crafts, drama, role-play, books and a variety of other engaging activities.
The structured programme introduces new language while regularly revisiting familiar vocabulary and phrases to build confidence and understanding.
Sessions develop the four key language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, supporting the objectives of the National Curriculum for Languages in England.
Children are encouraged to:
- Develop a positive attitude towards language learning and different cultures.
- Improve their French listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
- Understand and respond to familiar spoken and written French.
- Speak with increasing confidence and develop their pronunciation.
- Read and write simple French words, phrases and sentences.
- Develop communication, creativity and social skills.
- Make new friends and enjoy learning French!
Sessions are delivered mainly in French, with repetition, visual resources and interactive activities supporting understanding and encouraging children to use the language with increasing confidence.
Children may also have opportunities to participate in French performances and other activities that celebrate their progress.
SECONDARY
School
clubs, curriculum, private tuition
KS3, GCSE, A level: 11-18 Years
Our experienced French teachers and tutors offer engaging lessons tailored to the age, ability and individual needs of secondary school pupils.
We continue to use a varied and interactive approach to language learning, helping students develop confidence and strengthen their French language skills.
Sessions focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing, supporting classroom learning and helping pupils prepare for assessments and examinations where appropriate.
We offer French language clubs, curriculum-based teaching and private tuition, with lessons adapted to suit different abilities and learning objectives.
Our aim is to encourage confidence, improve understanding and help every student make progress while maintaining a positive attitude towards learning French.
Multi-Sensory Learning
List of services
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PuppetsList item 1
Our colourful puppets bring French to life, capturing children's attention and encouraging even the shyest children to join in, interact and practise new words and phrases.
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SongsList item 2
Songs and rhymes are an important part of our programme, helping children become familiar with French sounds, words and phrases through repetition, actions and music.
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GamesList item 3
Our fun, interactive games encourage children to practise and reinforce French vocabulary in an enjoyable and relaxed way, while developing confidence and participation.
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Books
Colourful, age-appropriate books and stories help bring each topic to life, reinforcing new vocabulary and encouraging listening and understanding. Older children are also introduced to reading in French.
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Drama
Drama and role play activities encourage children to use French creatively and confidently. From pretending to be un petit chien to acting out familiar situations or performing a French play, children are gently encouraged to participate and express themselves.
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Craft
Creative craft activities provide an enjoyable, hands-on way to reinforce French vocabulary and topics covered in class, while encouraging imagination and creativity.
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Makaton Signing
We incorporate Makaton signs alongside spoken French to support communication, reinforce vocabulary and encourage participation. Using signs, actions and visual cues helps make learning more accessible and engaging for children of different abilities.
