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Rating: 9/10
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pros
Highly produced, colourful
Various activities including singing, stickers, puzzles, games
Tips for parents to help their children make the most of the sections
Fun songs that are quite catchy and use great vocabulary
Cons
None
Conclusion
A great excuse for doing puzzles, games and singing with the children in French. Great design values means there are really engaging visual activities, and diverse strategies for learning are used.
I liked the tips for parents, too, although the book and songs are designed for children to use on their own. Activities in the book bolster and advance learning made from the audio songs. Charts are included, to learn the alphabet and numbers. Covers a great range of vocabulary for a first book, including animals, numbers, letters, colours, appearances and parts of the body, using gender, clothes and personal possessions. I also liked the way links were created between French and English, to allow children to learn in a more intelligent way. Very Highly Recommended.
What did you think of Collins French Club?
You can purchase Collins French Club Book 1 from Amazon.
Further comments
Quite a sophisticated package, which includes an online dictionary at www.collinslanguage.com to consult in learning vocabulary and extending the child's education. Stickers aren't my favourite learning tool as they can only be stuck down once and become a passive tool, but they use vibrant and cute designs, which are attractive to kids. An answer key is provided so completed questions can easily be checked, by child or adult.
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