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(Click on the covers to hear excerpts)
The Innovative Language Learning Collection
From the Very Beginning, Language is Intonation, Rhythm and Music
Though a child’s early attempts to communicate are satisfied by movement and glances, the voice quickly seeks to articulate ideas, feelings and imagination.
From the very beginning language is intonation, rhythm and music, and that is the cornerstone of Je Donne Ma Langue au Chant! - our award winning, English language program for 3 to 7+ year olds.
With its ravishing illustrations and amusing musical arrangements, this production clearly underscores the value of music and art in education. Both are instrumental in the intellectual, emotional and social development of our children.
Patricia Johnston
Click on the image to hear an excerpt from "What are you doing?"
Je donne ma langue au chant! received the EUROPEAN LANGUAGE LABEL for innovative projects in the field of language acquisition and teaching, awarded by the European Commission on Multilingualism.
MICHEL PERRIN Jury President Professor Emeritus, Victor Segalen University, Bordeaux
In my opinion, this corresponds perfectly to what could and should be the approach used with young French ears (and others!). Your introduction to English could not be more natural. It is a beautiful success story because it lets children acquire the "authentic music" of the language with pleasure and at the right moment, which with age, becomes so difficult for French speakers to hear and master."
English for 3 to 6 year olds, Teachers and Parents Anywhere
Developed specially for use by children on their own, this evolving collection is also adapted for classroom use by teachers not formally trained in early foreign language instruction. Je Donne Ma Langue au Chant! is a welcome addition to any home school program.
Originally published for French children, the program is suitable for use in any country and integrates easily into ESL programs using music and art to reinforce early English learning.
A new 50-page teaching pack is now available from Kids' Factory Music offering additional artistic, linguistic and cultural activities based on songs from all three volumes.
Developing Autonomy and Self-Confidence
Je Donne Ma Langue au Chant! is a "feel-good" project that helps build self-confidence through songs that young children can learn on their own. Written with complete, useful sentences that make sense, all the subject matter is designed to fit the taste of young children.
The clever musical arrangements and stunning illustrations tap into the natural curiosity of children and stimulate imagination while simultaneously charming them into expressing themselves.
Catchy or moving, the songs are all fun to sing and offer an excellent opportunity for discovering many musical cultures and a variety of musical instruments.
(Click on the illustration to hear excerpts from volume 2)
How it Works
The musical composition of each song closely follows the intonation of spoken English and the audio exercises on each album reinforce the development of listening and pronunciation skills.
Each song is presented in the same way and based on a simple pattern of listening and repetition:
• Listen to Patricia sing the song in English.
• Repeat the phrases in English with Patricia.
• Sing the song together with Patricia.
• Now, can you sing the song without Patricia?
