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You'll also receive two FREE "French for Kids" Valentine's cards which your little linguist can print off and colour in!

Every February 14, all around the world, gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Where do these traditions come from?

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LCF Fun Language Clubs – Goldfields will offer classes in Spanish, French, German, and Mandarin to children aged from 2 to 12, taught by professional LCF-trained teachers.  A shortened Term 1 schedule will commence on March 3.  Classes will be held on a variety of days in a central Bendigo location, as well as through primary schools as ‘after school care’ programs and childcare/preschool centres as fun language sessions.

Contact LCF Fun Language Clubs – Goldfields Manager Sally-Anne Symes on 0418 390 824

3 hour Drama workshop in the French language for adults.

Sydney – 25 February 2012 9am-12pm

Melbourne – 3 March 2012 9am-12pm

Presented by Parisienne actress:  Anna Jahjah

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to participate in a French language and drama workshop, organised in conjunction with LCF Fun Languages and designed for speakers of French at all levels.

Read more: Learning languages differently

2012 sees the launch of a number of new LCF Fun Language clubs in the Bendigo area.  Club Manager, Sally-Anne Symes will be on hand to answer any questions this weekend at the Bendigo Chinese New Year Community Celebration on Sat 28th January. Make sure to visit the LCF stall to find out more about the new clubs and register your interest.  Also see the new club information here, or why not sign up for a FREE TRIAL.

Read more: NEW! French, Spanish & Mandarin for kids comes to Bendigo!

The origin of Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) is centuries old and is the longest and most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. The Chinese New Year tradition is to reconcile, forget all grudges and sincerely wish peace and happiness for everyone.

In China, it is known as "Spring Festival" and begins on the first day of the first month in the traditional Chinese calendar and ends with the Lantern Festival which is on the 15th day.

Go here for 2012 Chinese New Year Festival Events Calendar for Sydney
Go here for some great ideas for Chinese New Year crafts and activites

Read more: Welcome to The Year of the Dragon!

There is no doubt that both the kids and the teachers in our Fun Language classes have enormous fun!  If you don't believe it, just read this article by one of our teachers, Bethany.  She certainly embraced our LCF methodology to get the kids USING the language quickly and naturally with songs, games and fun activities.

Great article - great teachers make great students!

Our LCF clubs make the most of your child's ability to learn another language and the FUN methodology gets them using it on a day to day basis.  Read on to see what some of our parents have to say about our "french for kids" clubs ...

Read more: Engaged and enthusiastic children make for happy parents!

Enrol your kids in a Fun Language Club NOW for Term 1 - don't miss out!

Buenas Vacaciones!

These holidays let your children spend a week of fun learning Spanish language and culture with Laura, our fabulous Argentinian teacher.j

Read more: Summer Fun "Spanish Week" in Christchurch

"Each of my three children has attended LCF Fun Languages classes from the age of five.  My older daughter has since 'graduated'.  She has gone on to earn language prizes each year at her school, and also to achieve first place in her year in the 2011 Alliance Francaise French Oral Competition. The foundation provided by LCF Fun Languages classes has given my children a real facility for languages.  It has also given them an edge in understanding English language structures and vocabulary.  Annick Withinshaw is a gifted teacher, whose classes are pitched at just the right age level, with a focus on learning through conversation and fun."
Lindsay Renwick Karori, Wellington, November 2011 

Read more: Give your child the advantage with LCF Fun Languages ‘French for Kids’