Ready to Speak French Like a Pro?
At Eager Birds, we provide a complete French learning journey that’s fun, engaging, and culturally enriching. Whether your child is just starting out or already on the path to fluency, our step-by-step approach ensures success in speaking, writing, listening, and reading. Give your child the gift of a second language and the confidence to use it in the world today.
The Eager Birds Advantage
Personalised, 1:1 Classes: Every student receives lessons that are tailored to their learning speed, preferences, and strengths, making the learning process more effective and enjoyable.
Cultural and Global Immersion: Our curriculum is designed to take students beyond textbooks, giving them the chance to immerse themselves in French culture, from cuisine to cinema, history, and modern-day life.
Innovative Learning Tools: Using the latest technologies, we offer a variety of multimedia resources—videos, podcasts, games, and interactive lessons—to keep students engaged and motivated.
French Early Learners (Ages 5-8)
- KEY POINTS
Speaking:
Simple Conversations: Kids start with greetings, talking about their favorite things, family members, and daily routines in French.
Storytelling Fun: We use interactive stories and games to practice essential phrases and build their vocabulary.
Writing:
First Writing Steps: Introduce students to writing simple words and sentences, like “Le chat est noir” (The cat is black).
Activity-Based Learning: Fun worksheets and activities to trace and write common words.
Listening:
French Through Play: Fun songs, rhymes, and stories help develop listening skills and pronunciation.
Interactive Audio Lessons: Children can listen to simple dialogues and practice mimicking sounds.
Reading:
Picture Books and Flashcards: Early exposure to French reading through books with visuals and flashcards to boost recognition.
Building Word Recognition: Starting with familiar objects and move to basic sentences.
Cultural Immersion:
Mini Virtual Tours: Taking young learners on mini virtual trips to French-speaking countries like France or Canada, teaching them about local traditions and landmarks.
Starts at $30/class
Elementary Learners (Ages 8-12)
- KEY POINTS
Speaking:
Practical Conversations: Engage students in real-life scenarios like ordering food in a French restaurant or asking for directions in a French city.
Roleplay Activities: Encourage conversation practice with peers through virtual role-playing sessions.
Writing:
Creative and Descriptive Writing: Children will write simple stories, sentences, and letters in French.
Personalized Journals: Keep a French journal, writing about daily activities or favorite hobbies.
Listening:
Interactive Audiobooks: Students listen to French stories and are asked questions to ensure comprehension.
French Movies for Kids: Watch short films in French, designed for beginner learners with subtitles for extra support.
Reading:
Progressive Reading: Starting with simple stories and progressively increase the difficulty to include short novels.
Reading Comprehension: Understand the meaning of new words in context, followed by discussions to reinforce vocabulary.
Cultural Exposure:
Celebrating French Holidays: Teach students about important French holidays like Bastille Day, and have them participate in themed activities.
Exploring French Cuisine: Virtual cooking lessons where students learn how to make French dishes, enriching their vocabulary with food-related terms.
Starts at $30/class
Intermediate Learners (Ages 12-15)
- KEY POINTS
Speaking:
Structured Conversations: Practice real-life conversations, such as debating social issues or discussing current events in French.
Advanced Dialogues: Have meaningful dialogues about topics like hobbies, dreams, and future goals.
Writing:
Essay Writing: Teach students how to write more complex essays in French, covering a variety of topics like nature, school life, and hobbies.
Storytelling and Creative Writing: Writing short stories and engaging narratives that showcase their understanding of French syntax and vocabulary.
Listening:
French News for Teens: Watch and listen to simplified French news stories, followed by questions to check understanding.
Podcasts in French: Engage students with age-appropriate French podcasts for everyday situations.
Reading:
Short French Novels: Read books like “Le Petit Prince” and engage in group discussions.
Comprehension Activities: Analyze and summarize chapters of French books to enhance critical thinking and comprehension.
Cultural Exposure:
Exploring French Cinema: Watch classic French movies, such as “Amélie,” for an in-depth understanding of French culture.
Understanding French History: Learn about key historical events in France, including the French Revolution and the country’s evolution over time.
Starts at $30/class
Advanced Learners (Ages 15-18)
- KEY POINTS
Speaking:
Debates and Public Speaking: Prepare students for public speaking in French by discussing topics such as global warming, technology, and education.
Advanced Conversations: Participate in advanced discussions about literature, politics, and international relations.
Writing:
Critical Essays and Research Papers: Write formal essays, critiques, and research papers on a variety of intellectual and societal topics.
Business French: Learn to write professional emails, cover letters, and business proposals in French.
Listening:
Authentic French Content: Watch French documentaries, listen to radio shows, and attend virtual conferences in French to develop fluency.
Complex Conversations: Listen to and analyze audio clips of fast-paced, real-world conversations and extract key information.
Reading:
French Literature: Delve deep into works by famous French authors like Balzac, Flaubert, and Voltaire.
Journalistic Articles: Read and analyze articles from French newspapers like Le Monde or Le Figaro to understand advanced French language use in media.
Cultural Exposure:
Mastering French Art and Fashion: Learn about iconic French artists, designers, and movements like Impressionism and Haute Couture.
Immersive Cultural Experiences: Virtual reality experiences that allow students to explore French-speaking countries in real-time.
Starts at $30/class