Catt and Ewen, Buttercups Nursery

Iona has been enjoying French at Buttercups Syon Park since she turned two. It’s a highlight of her week! We’ve been amazed at her confidence in greeting people in French, asking for things and saying merci. Her father and I have been delighted to hear her talking to her dolls in French, singing songs and playing games she even had tentative conversations with French children on holiday. Whilst Iona never likes to “perform” she surprised us on several occasions on holiday responding to people in French particularly saying “merci” and “au revoir” naturally and fluently. We’re looking forward to our son starting French with you too.

What our parents say:

			
									
														[Summer Fun French Week] I wanted to thank you and your tutors for a great French week. My elder son brushed up his French and our younger child had a good start at getting familiar with the language.

														― Sam, Richmond
											

										
														[Summer Fun French Week] Thank you very much for the online classes, they have been really enjoyable and it was lovely to see the children joining in and having fun.

														― Joanna, Richmond
											

										
														[Summer Fun French Week] Though my son tends to be quiet during the classes, he says he “loves it” and he was disappointed that there would be a break now until next term!

														― Debbie, London
											

										
														[Summer Fun French Week] My son has thoroughly enjoyed this week and the term prior to that, too. I’m hoping we can sign him back up to classes regularly in September.

														― K, Petersham

News: Joy for Languages

John Le Carré (1931-2020) - British writer, John le Carré died at the weekend. Looking at the many tributes he has received it is beyond doubt that Le Carré was one of the undisputed giants of English literature. He said this about those who choose to learn, or to encourage their children to learn, another language: The decision to learn … Continue reading John Le Carré (1931-2020)
Summer Fun French Week - We’re pleased to announce a whole week of Summer Fun online French lessons : one half-hour session each morning, Monday to Friday, in the first full week of the summer holidays (Les Grandes Vacances) Monday 27th July – Friday 31st July.  The week will include a great selection of action songs, stories and games, along … Continue reading Summer Fun French Week
Online Classes - With the recent government ruling that schools will be closed for some time (we don’t yet know for how long) Joy for Languages is keen to ensure that your child’s language-learning is able to continue until such time as our school-based regular classes may recommence. We are therefore currently investigating the best way for us … Continue reading Online Classes
Certificate Awards at Marshgate - I was so very proud to award our Yr 6 Leavers with their French certificates and medals in July. The children have been amazing with their learning and I know that they’ll all be heading off to Secondary School confident in the knowledge that they have already gained skills that will last them a lifetime.
Certificate awards at St. Mary’s and St. Peter’s - Handing out End of Year certificates to our lovely children at St. Mary’s and St. Peter’s and saying ‘au revoir’ to long time tutor, Mme Sylvie Whittaker.

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