Frequently asked Questions
What age can a child begin at ?
What methodology do you use ?
Why learn Spanish ?
Why learn French ?
Why learn German ?
Why learn Chinese?
How many hours a week?
How much does it cost?
Where can I enrol my child?
I would like to teach in Fun Language Clubs. How can I get involved ?
What if my child already speaks a second language?
Do the parents need to know this language?
Are parents able to join in with their children at the clubs?
There are no clubs running in my area, so how can I join the Fun Languages network ?
I would like to offer Fun Language clubs in my school as a part of the curriculum. Is this possible??
What age can a child begin at ?
The sooner the better! LCF Clubs start for 3 year olds. We run separate clubs for preschoolers and for school age children. One mum recently said; "I can't believe how engrossed my 4-year-old was in the classes. She did not even realise she was using the French words!"
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Children play and learn together in small groups. The Club's Methodology is based on informal, fun activities, such as:
- crafts
- music and songs
- role-play
- drama
- board games and card games
- plenty of popular, lively games
This interactive and communicative approach is supported by professionally designed materials including flashcards, board games, CDs, songbooks and activity sheets.
The Clubs' method makes learning fun and stress free. While children play games, sing songs, act out role plays and interact with each other, they absorb the new language without consciously thinking about it. Naturally this all takes place within a carefully structured progressive sequence which enhances learning.
Spanish is a popular second or third language: with some 400 million speakers, it's the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world (after English, Chinese and Hindustani), and according to some counts it has more native speakers than English does. It is an official language on four continents.
French is spoken in many diverse corners of the globe, from Europe to Africa to our neighbours in the South Pacific.
Why learn German? German, with the exception of Russian, is the most widely spoken European language.
The importance of the Chinese language is rapidly increasing. Speakers of Chinese not only live in China, Taiwan, and Singapore, but also spread throughout Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe, where large Chinese communities congregate.
Most children attend language clubs for one hour per week. However, lunchtime Clubs of 30 - 40 minutes are becoming increasingly popular. Also, 2 hour "full immersion" Clubs for groups of pre-schoolers in French or Spanish are working very well.
The cost of clubs vary - for details please contact the licensee nearest to you.
Contact us for classes in your area on classes@lcfclubs.com.au. If there is currently nothing available, we will start one for your kids!
I would like to teach in LCF Fun Language Clubs. How can I get involved ?
Contact us!! joinus@lcfclubs.com.au
What if my child already speaks a second language ?
Fantastic!! Attending LCF Clubs can help your child stay motivated with their language skills, and help them to really see the advantages of their skills. Alternatively - your child may be ready to learn a third language. This is something they would probably have a head start in, as they will already have an increased awareness of languages and language learning.
Do the parents need to know this language ?
No - parents do not need to be able to speak the target language already - however you may find that your child will teach you a lot. You may want to join an adult club so that you can keep up with your child's progress. We do encourage parents to play the club CD's at home and in the car, so that your child does get some language re-inforcement between the lessons.
Are parents able to join in with their children at the clubs ?
Parents are welcome to attend the pre-school clubs with their children. You can learn the new language alongside your pre-schooler and you can then have fun practising some phrases together between the lessons.
There are no clubs running in my area, so how can I join the LCF Clubs network ?
We are always keen to expand into new areas, so contact us if you are interested in establishing a club in your area. It is often a fantastic way for a school to offer an educational before or after-school option for parents. If you think your school might be interested, we will be happy to help! classes@lcfclubs.com.au
I would like to offer LCF Language clubs in my school as a part of the curriculum. Is this possible?
Yes - this is a fantastic, fun and easy way for your school to make languages available to your students. Contact us for more details about this, on classes@lcfclubs.com.au
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