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What can I do to help my child learn a language?
Chances are, if you’ve returned from a holiday abroad your child may be biting at the bit to continue learning the country’s language and if your child shows an eagerness to learn a language it’s really helpful to keep the momentum going.
A good way to support this is to take an enthusiastic interest in the cultures and customs of other countries. Explain to your child the value of being able to speak a foreign language and the freedom it brings within a country. You may wish to supplement this interest by attending international cultural events to expose your child to the food, smells, music and customs that exist in the country where your chosen language is spoken.
Next, to take it one step further, you can acquire educational DVDs, CDs and books that encourage language development. Both Alliance Francais and Instituto Cervantes have excellent courses for young children.
A child will become more articulate as time moves on, especially if they are encouraged to listen closely, learn through imitation and repeat the exercises regularly. Essentially, the more exposure a child gets to languages at an early age, the more they will pick up.
W Alliance Francais
Winter French Courses starting in February 2017
The children’s programme offers classes in primary schools as well as at the Alliance in Kildare Street. Classes and workshops run for children Mon – Sat. They also accommodate bilingual children in classes specially designed for them. All the classes are harmonised with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages so that children from 5th-6th class onwards have the option of taking the exams of the DELF Junior (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française). Looking for ideas for a school tour? Why not a day in Dublin where children can experience a typical French day? Visit the Alliance Française and “La Médiathèque” and enjoy one of a number of workshops available (French cinema, phonetics, music, cuisine, etc). Parents and children are invited to avail of “La Médiathèque” which boasts a wide range of classic and contemporary children's books, fairy tales, cartoons and films.. Email: primary@alliance-francaise.ie Tel 01 638 1449
Instituto Cervantes is the largest international Spanish teaching organization in the world, established by the Spanish government to teach the Spanish language around the globe and to promote the Spanish and Latin American culture. They are located in the heart of Dublin at Lincoln House, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, just between Trinity College Dublin and the National Gallery.Their highly qualified native teachers hold advanced degrees and are experienced professionals in child education.
Winter Spanish Courses starting in January 2017
In January they will start their weekly children courses that will take place on Saturday morning from January till March. Participants will enjoy while learning Spanish in a friendly atmosphere where everyone can gain a new experience different from their daily activities. This way the children's autonomy and personal development will be enhanced.
Last but not least they organize workshops and activities for children all through the year. Check their webpage (www.dublin.cervantes.es) regularly for information.
Click here for Activity Village France sheets | Click here for Activity Village Spain sheet
