LCF In The News

New clubs starting in Bendigo!

Nickie — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:21:51 +0000

LCF Fun Language Clubs – Goldfields will offer classes in Spanish, French, German, and Mandarin to children aged from 2 to 12, taught by professional LCF-trained teachers. A shortened Term 1 schedule will commence on March 3. Classes will be held on a variety of days in a central Bendigo location, as well as through primary schools as ‘after school care’ programs and childcare/preschool centres as fun language sessions.

Contact LCF Fun Language Clubs – Goldfields Manager Sally-Anne Symes on 0418 390 824

Learning languages differently

Angie Epstein — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:43:58 +0000

3 hour Drama workshop in the French language for adults.

Sydney – 25 February 2012 9am-12pm

Melbourne – 3 March 2012 9am-12pm

Presented by Parisienne actress: Anna Jahjah

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to participate in a French language and drama workshop, organised in conjunction with LCF Fun Languages and designed for speakers of French at all levels.

Ideal for French language students, French teachers wanting to learn some new techniques, or anyone just wanting to fully express themselves in the French language – come and have some FUN!

Aims of the workshops

1. Liberate the foreign language by using the body and drama games in group and individual exercises
2. Enrich one’s vocabulary and culture by preparing improvisations, monologues, short scenes and/or plays in the foreign language

Presentation of a typical workshop session

1. Warm-up
using the vocabulary of the body in the foreign language

Aims:

o    to prepare the body and mind for work
o    to create a group spirit
o    to work on listening and understanding

2. Whole group exercises
using adverbs/numbers/colours/taste/how to introduce oneself

Aims:

o    to create a coherent group and become confident in performing in front of others
o    to work on understanding the foreign language
o    to develop group expression

3. Small group exercises
using chosen words in the foreign language to create a story

Aims:
o to expand the skills of listening and expression in the foreign language

Cost of 3 hour workshop: $99

Limited spaces so don't miss out!

To book email: annajahjah@gmail.com

NEW! French, Spanish & Mandarin for kids comes to Bendigo!

Angie Epstein — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:35:36 +0000

2012 sees the launch of a number of new LCF Fun Language clubs in the Bendigo area. Club Manager, Sally-Anne Symes will be on hand to answer any questions this weekend at the Bendigo Chinese New Year Community Celebration on Sat 28th January. Make sure to visit the LCF stall to find out more about the new clubs and register your interest. Also see the new club information here, or why not sign up for a FREE TRIAL.

And while you're there you will be able to "enjoy an evening of performances by the Bendigo Chinese Association Lion, Dragon and Plum Blossom Teams as well as Chinese food and drinks ... and the 'once in a lifetime' appearance of Loong, the heritage listed Imperial Dragon". Vist the City of Greater Bendigo website to find out more about their Chinese New Year celebrations.

Welcome to The Year of the Dragon!

Angie Epstein — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:27:06 +0000

The origin of Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) is centuries old and is the longest and most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. The Chinese New Year tradition is to reconcile, forget all grudges and sincerely wish peace and happiness for everyone.

In China, it is known as "Spring Festival" and begins on the first day of the first month in the traditional Chinese calendar and ends with the Lantern Festival which is on the 15th day.

Go here for 2012 Chinese New Year Festival Events Calendar for Sydney
Go here for some great ideas for Chinese New Year crafts and activites

On the Eve of Chinese New Year, supper is a feast with families. Food will include such items as pigs, ducks, chicken and sweet delicacies. The family will end the night with firecrackers. Early the next morning, children will greet their parents by wishing them a healthy and happy new year, and receive money in red paper envelopes.

Regional customs and traditions to celebrate Chinese New Year vary widely. Windows and doors will be decorated with red colour paper-cuts and couplets with popular themes of "good fortune" or "happiness", "wealth", and "longevity".

It is also a tradition that every family thoroughly cleans the house to sweep away any ill-fortune in hopes to make way for good incoming luck. And being the Year of the Dragon which is considered to be the luckiest, we should all get those brooms out!

French for Kids is fun - read this article about us by Ma Vie Francaise

Nickie — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:16:01 +0000

There is no doubt that both the kids and the teachers in our Fun Language classes have enormous fun! If you don't believe it, just read this article by one of our teachers, Bethany. She certainly embraced our LCF methodology to get the kids USING the language quickly and naturally with songs, games and fun activities.

Great article - great teachers make great students!