Has anyone engaged a french tutor for very young kids?

[Norfolkvillas]

Hi forum

My kids (3 and 6) attend La Jolie Ronde classes weekly but I'm not sure they're actually picking much up and am wondering if I might be better spending the money on having someone come to us and do a one-to-one (actually one-to-two) lesson.

Has anyone done something similar with similar aged kids? Are there tutors around who would do a home visit for just a half hour lesson (I think an hour would be too long)?

I would hope to find a tutor who is up to speed with how young kids learn, and who could make it a fun experience rather than a chore.

If anyone has any advice or recommendations, I'd love to hear them - thanks in advance!

[yeknomyeknom]

Bump as I too am interested. Where do you do Jolie ronde out of interest?

[Norfolkvillas]

We did a term at the ceramics cafe on ED Rd and then three terms at the scout hut on breakspears Rd se4. i think they also run classes in Norwood too x

[sunbob]

I think that whichever lessons you choose, group or individual, the difference will be made by talking with them about and singing/listening to the songs etc in between the lessons. Also, at that young age the language is soaking in a different way I think; so whereas an older child or adult student may come out saying 'today I learnt X & Y' a small child may not be able to tell you much about their lesson but may well confidently join in with basic conversation and songs when they return next week.

[Belle]

Our school does French after school club - might that be an option for your big one at some stage? I *think* ours kicks in around year 2.

[Mrs TP]

French is no doubt the most traditional second language for us Brits but I just wanted to point out that many secondaries these days also focus heavily on Spanish and German. I have two in secondary and was mildly surprised that they weren't even offered French but do Spanish and Latin by default and one did German in an after school club.

[anchortutors]

I have a few French tutors available if you are interested in discussing the private tuition option. Could maybe set up a small group session. Please email or call for more information.

Thanks, Fran

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