La Petite Académie
It’s French for Fun!
Dear Parent/Guardian
Your child has expressed an interest in learning French.
What We Are Offering
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A fun ‘French for Children’ introductory ‘taster’ course, 45 minutes per lesson
Conveniently based at school, either before school or during the lunch hour
Initially 7 weeks, with the option to continue next term and onwards
$77 (incl GST) for this term’s shorter course
Starting the week beginning 3rd March (Week 5)
How your child will benefit from early second language acquisition
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Significantly stimulate their intellectual growth, increasing flexibility in thinking/improving
problem solving skills
Develop a natural-sounding, native-like accent - children have the ability to easily duplicate
unfamiliar sounds
Improve their understanding of their native language and give them a better ear for listening
Open the door to other cultures and help them understand and appreciate people from other
countries
Ultimately increase job opportunities in many careers where knowing an international language
is a real asset
Have fun and develop new friendships with others having a similar interest from their school
Why Learn French?
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French is a world language spoken officially in 33 countries (second only to English
spoken in 54 countries) and is spoken by around 300 million people on five
continents.
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French is the second most influential language in the world (after English). French is the official
working language in many international groups and organisations in the world, including the
International Olympic Committee, United Nations, World Health Organisation, World Trade
Organisation UNESCO, NATO, and the International Red Cross…to name a few.
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French is the second most commonly taught second language in the world (after
English). French and English are the only languages taught in every country in the
world.
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French is one of the easiest languages for English speakers to learn. French is the largest
donor of foreign words to English (around 30%) so learning French will greatly increase the
number of English words known and vice versa.
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French is the international language of cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual arts, dance and
architecture. A knowledge of French offers access to great works of literature, as well as films
and songs, in their original language.
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France is the world’s number-one tourist destination and attracts more than 70 million visitors
a year. Speaking the language makes travel so much easier and more enjoyable.
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And lastly it’s just such a beautiful language. Learning French is the pleasure of learning a rich
and melodious language that many people just love to hear spoken!
About ‘La Petite Académie'
La Petite Académie has been teaching French in various schools for the past eight years. The teaching
staff at La Petite Académie are all experienced, enthusiastic, language teachers, with a passion for
French. We have developed strategies in teaching French as a foreign language which ensure the
uptake of the language is achieved as efficiently as possible. Our emphasis is on correctly spoken
Parisian French.
About the Course
The approach is fun and informal, yet structured enough to introduce a range of vocabulary, develop
good pronunciation, as well as taking a look at French culture. The major emphasis will be on
understanding the spoken language and communicating orally through the interactive use of games,
song, role-play and pair/group activities.
FOR ENROLMENT DETAILS PLEASE SEE BELOW
To optimise learning, class numbers will be limited. These classes are popular so please register your
child’s interest early to avoid disappointment. Classes will be filled in the order enrolments are
received. Please note, however, that it may take some days to process enrolments and get back to
you. Once numbers exceed the limit, children will be placed on a waitlist.
“Once young people are bitten by the language bug, there’s no limit to the places their
enthusiasm can take them.” Readers Digest
Looking forward to hearing from you soon
How to Enrol
Preferably email Anthea at admin@lpa.co.nz with the subject ‘Enrol 2014’ or leave a phone message for Megan on 021 022
08791 (no later than Sunday 23rd February please).
When enrolling, please include all of the following details. Your child’s
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Name
Parent/guardian’s name
School
Home phone number
Parent/guardian’s mobile phone number
Year (eg Year 3) and
Room Number
 Please double check you have included all 7 details above. 
Thanks for your interest. We will get back to you within a few days with an email regarding the day/time options available.