LANGUAGE FUN CLUB
We offer German, French and Spanish for the 3 to 5 and 6 to 12 age groups
THE ADVANTAGE OF LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN THE EARLY YEARS
The advantage of learning a language in the early years is that children learn easily and have a better long-term
memory. As a consequence, the tuition is more effective and potentially of great benefit in later life. Children are
taught subconsciously in their target language by the use of carefully created language games and songs, so that
learning becomes fun and enjoyable. Children get to know each other, become friends, develop their own
personality and learn to socialise with other children of a similar age. Interaction skills learned during the Fun Club
can be employed throughout life, giving young students an enormous advantage in their development.
FOR WHOM IS THE FUN CLUB SUITABLE?
The fun clubs are suitable for children of all levels. If some children have a background in the target language it does not affect the lesson if other children do not. We use body language and other language support tools such as videos, songs and objects to explain and introduce new vocabulary to the children without speaking any English. Gradually they build up their vocabulary and confidence to be able to speak the target language, all based on and supported by our successful tried and tested teaching methods. Children who already know the language brush up on their existing vocabulary and can speak and listen to the language.
TUTORS AND TEACHING STRATEGY
Experienced tutors, teaching through interactive fun language games. Taking advantage of the psychology of
children to advance their language skills at an early age. All tutors are CRB checked.
FUN CLUBS
All Fun Clubs run for 10 weeks, 1.5 hour a session and must be booked and paid for three weeks in advance as
there is only limited space. The maximum group size is 12 children for the 6-12 age group and 8 children for the 3-5 age group.
We deliberately keep group size small so that the children and teacher build up a good relationship and ensure that every child gets enough attention and has the best chance of learning the language.
At the end of each 10 week session Babble Language Training will issue a report about each child
and topics taught.
Fun Clubs not only involve the children with the language but also raise awareness of the culture and customs of the country concerned.
Festivals celebrated in the German Fun Club
February: Carnival (Karneval / Fasching / Fasnacht)
April: Easter (Ostern)
Father's day and Mother's day (Vatertag und Muttertag)
November: Lantern festival (St Martin Tag / Laternenfest)
December: St Nikolaus (Nikolaustag)
December: Christmas (Weihnachten)
Festivals celebrated in the French Fun Club
January: "Epiphany", or the King's Holiday
February: la Chandeleur (Pancake day)
April: Pâques (Easter)
1st May: Labour day
May: la fête des Mères (Mother's Day):
June: la fête des Pères (Father's Day):
21 June: la fête de la musique (the Music festival)
14 July: Fête Nationale (Bastille Day)
25 December: Les Cadeaux de Noël (Christmas Presents)
Alimentation et Boissons (Food & Drink)
LOCATION
Lessons will take place in the Wavell-Cody School Community Campus, Lynchford Road, Farnborough,
Hampshire, GU14 6BH.
DIRECTIONS
Coming into Wavell-Cody School car park, drive straight on until you come to a mini roundabout. Please park in the car bays
provided. Walk away from the car park towards the buildings. Walk between the green building on your left
and the brown building on your right. You will see a sign on the right hand building saying "TECHNOLOGY". Enter
this building and turn left. The Fun Club is on the ground floor next to the Drama Room on your left hand side.
If you have any problems in finding it please go to the Gym where you will find an information office.
FUN CLUB DATES AND TIMES
French, Spanish, German
Saturdays 9:30 to 11:00 age 6-12 years Saturdays 11:30 to 01:00 age 3-5 years
September 2008 - November 2008
September 27 October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
No Fun Club in December 2008
January 2009 - April 2009
January 2009 to be confirmed
February 2009 to be confirmed
March 2009 to be confirmed
April 2009 to be confirmed
Room numbers
German to be confirmed
French to be confirmed
Spanish to be confirmed
RESPONSIBILITY
Parents are occasionally asked to stay during the lesson, to ensure that adequate supervision is always available
to the children, for example if they need to leave the lesson for any reason.
FEES
For each 1.5 hour session
first child / further children
£8.00 / £7.00
REGISTRATION
Please contact Babble Language Training to register.
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