French for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day

Dorling Kindersley, 2021

Overview

French for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day offers a structured and engaging approach to introducing young learners to the French language. This workbook focuses on building a foundational vocabulary of 1000 words over the course of a year, utilizing a method of learning five new words per day. The program integrates visual learning with interactive exercises and audio pronunciation support, making it an effective tool for children aged 6-9. The rote-learning method, combined with contextually rich illustrations, helps children memorize and understand new vocabulary in a fun and accessible way.

Each week is structured to introduce 20 new words over four days, followed by a review day to reinforce learning. The book covers a range of everyday nouns and verbs, from animals and sports to colors and plants, ensuring that children acquire practical vocabulary applicable to real-life situations. The inclusion of cleverly designed flaps allows children to test their knowledge by covering the illustrations and recalling the words they have learned. Online audio resources and a handy app provide additional support for pronunciation practice, enhancing the overall learning experience.

Who it's for

• Children aged 6-9 who are beginning to learn French.
• Parents and educators looking for a structured and engaging French learning resource.
• Homeschooling families seeking a comprehensive vocabulary-building program.
• Young learners who benefit from visual aids and interactive exercises.
• Anyone wanting to lay a solid foundation in French vocabulary and pronunciation.

Key features

• Teaches 1000 essential French words over a year.
• Employs a rote-learning method for effective vocabulary acquisition.
• Features beautifully illustrated scenes that teach and test five words at a time.
• Includes interactive flaps for self-testing and reinforcement.
• Provides online audio and a handy app for pronunciation practice.
• Covers a range of nouns and verbs useful in everyday life.
• Offers two pages of exercises at the end of each week for review.
• Published by Dorling Kindersley in 2021.
• Features 240 pages in a softcover format.
• ISBN: 9780241491393