We offer weekly French classes for children seasonally throughout the year for children 5-10 and youths 11-14.
Courses are taught by Madame Wafa Elhajj, a mother, grandmother and long-time children’s teacher who instructs adults and newcomers to Canada at Université Sainte-Anne. All classes are online using Microsoft Teams. There are Introduction to French courses offered, a Storytelling/Reading class for those who already have some French, and a Les Histoires story course for immersion and francophone students. Sessions are offered in eight to 10-week blocks, with a maximum of 10 per class.
During the Summer, Intro to French classes may take place primarily during the week (since families are often away on weekends) and most classes are 50 minutes long and last nine weeks in total.
Courses
Intro 1
This introductory course designed for young learners starts with the basics. Children will learn concrete skills such as the alphabet, numbers, important vocabulary and how to introduce oneself while building blocks such as the first-person forms of the verbs être and avoir, and themes like family members and the weather are intertwined. Each 45-minute class begins with a revision of the previous week’s material. Games, songs, stories from the Paul et Suzanne series and class activities from the children’s learning program Alex et Zoé are also incorporated.
The class is in English, with some French.
- Session duration: 9 or 10 weeks
- Class duration: 45-50 minutes (7.5 hours total)
- Cost: $75
Intro 1 FUNdamentals Refresher
(For those who took Intro 1 with us more than five months ago, or those needing a bit more preparation before Intro 2):
Important elements such as vocabulary and grammar from the Beginner 1 class is reviewed, and more preparation for Intro 2 added.
The class is in English, with some French.
- Session duration: 8 weeks
- Class duration: 30 minutes (4 hours total)
- Cost: $50
Intro 2
(For those who finished Intro 1 ready to enter Intro 2):
Learners continue with the key verbs être and avoir, and later explore some common verbs. Students present themselves to others, talk about likes and dislikes, add more themed vocabulary and practise basic questions.
The class is in English, with some French.
- Session duration: 9 or 10 weeks
- Class duration: 45-50 minutes (7.5 hours total)
- Cost: $75
Intro 3
(For those who finished Intro 2 ready to enter the next level):
This class picks up where Intro 2 left off. Students are encouraged to add more vocabulary, phrases and conversation skills through more French readings and activities. Idiomatic expressions of emotion like ‘J’ai faim’ et ‘J’ai soif’ are introduced, as well as descriptive adjectives such as ‘Je suis grand(e).’
English and French.
- Session duration: 9 or 10 weeks
- Class duration: 45-50 minutes (7.5 hours total)
- Cost: $75
Intro 4
(For those who finished Intro 3 ready to take the next step):
This class is the final one in our Intro to French learning cycle, with an emphasis on vocabulary, themes and learning in the target language. The articles ‘le, la, les’ and ‘un, un, des’ are discussed in greater detail. The expression ‘Est-ce que je peux’ is added to practise asking questions in-class. Regular ER verbs, and adjectival phrases such as ‘Elle a les yeux bleus’ are used in a ‘Guess Who? format to promote both more detailed comprehension and more speaking.
French and English
- Session duration: 9 or 10 weeks
- Class duration: 45-50 minutes (7.5 hours total)
- Cost: $75
Story class: (English/French: Minimum of Intro 2 required)
(Prerequisite: Minimum of Intro 2):
Each weekly class includes a mix of stories, songs and some revision of elements learned in Intro 2.
The class is in English, but with French stories.
- Session duration: 8 weeks
- Class duration: 30 minutes (4 hours total)
- Cost: $50
Les Histoires de Madame Wafa
(Storytelling class for Immersion/francophone students):
Digital books from the well-known Paul et Suzanne series are a main source. Videos, songs and activities for youngsters are included.
(All in French)
- Session duration: 8 weeks
- Class duration: 30 minutes (4 hours total)
- Cost: $50
Notes
- Those who took Introduction to French 1 in the past or who have missed a session, or new students taking French courses at school, do a quick test with Madame Wafa beforehand to confirm the next appropriate level. You can register first.
- Students must complete a minimum of 6 of 10 classes (or 5 of 9 in summer or fall) in the Introduction to French courses to qualify for the next appropriate level.
- Parents who would also like to arrange individual tutorials with Madame Wafa can contact us at
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Joining Classes Online with Microsoft Teams
All courses are offered online using the Microsoft Teams platform. All you need is a headset, microphone and camera. After you register, your teacher will send you a link for the session by email. To participate from a computer, just click on the link that your teacher sent. (Please enter the email address to be used to send you the login information at time of registration).
Make-Up Dates
In the event of any cancelled classes, a make-up one will be held. Students will be consulted and informed in advance of an alternate date.