Anyone teaching child French but not speak it?

[shadah]

Pimsleur is definitely the way to go. I've tried almost everything else and this was the best. Did you know that Pimsleur's daughter made the Little Pim series?

[Denise Joy]

I am using Rosetta stone with my son as well as Muzzy. Rosetta stone is very well done allowing you to see a picture, hear the word from a native speaker and see it written all at the same time. I think it is an excellent program. My son also really enjoys watching Muzzy. Pimsleur sounds good too, I will have to check into it.

[luckylucy]

Can you expand on Muzzy?  Is it specifically for children?  Do you feel Muzzy has been effective at teaching your babies to speak French even as a parent who doesn't speak French?

What about Little Pim, is that just as good as Muzzy?  I love the regular Pimsleur program for adults.  But I am sure it would never keep the attention of my 12 month old.  I think she needs something more entertaining. Is Little Pim entertaining for babies?  Anyone tried it yet?

Lucy

[Denise Joy]

Muzzy is for children. I'm probably not the right person to talk to about it though since I have used it more with my son who is now 5. We started using it when he was 4. I haven't been terribly consistant with it but he does like to watch it even though he doesn't understand what is being said. When he does watch it he begins to make up french sounding words. If you google Muzzy their website would be able to explain it to you best. That would also apply to Rosetta stone.

[nhockaday]

There are also a few discussions about Muzzy here on the forum. Just type Muzzy into the search box near the top of the page.

[luckylucy]

I'm going to check out Muzzy and Little Pim.  I'm also going to play a French CD for her as she is falling asleep.

[patreiche]

I just checked out Muzzy and it does not compare to what we have here. The French vocabulary on this site takes your child to a Level II in foreign language. For the price of LR you have access to numerous foreign languages compared to hundreds or even thousand for others. Muzzy pictures are poor compared to the ones for LR.

I haven't looked at Little PIM but I wouldn't waste my money on Muzzy. I do have the foreign language from YBCR, and it seems ok. It is reasonably prices at only $19.95. Would probably be a good compliment to the free vocabulary here.

[patreiche]

If you have any DVDs they have a french language option, or there are songs and material on the internet to augment the vocabulary here for free.

[GloriaD]

Hello Evreyone, Hello LLucy, Thanks for your advice.

Question for you: in regards the sleep learning, I read in one of the Schichida books that the time for learning was the first 30 minutes after falling sleep and specially the first 5 minutes  ( I am not a Schichida parent, I read it in one of his books) I have been trying to get more information about sleep learning but Idont seem to find relevant information anywhere; If you have could you pls let me know either what the theory in sleep learning is or guide me to a website (I already google it but didnt find clear info) - is this sleep learning proper for any age?  for how long should we hear the materials ? all night ? what is your rutine?

Thanks a million for your input. Much appreciated.

Gloria

[luckylucy]

Hi Gloria,

I first read about sleep learning on this board a few days ago.  Click on this link to read the thread:

http://forum.brillkids.com/general-discussion-b5/benefits-of-sleep-talking/msg20473/#msg20473

I also asked the same question you did last night on a different brill kids board and maybe someone will reply.  Here is the link:

http://forum.brillkids.com/teaching-your-child-signing-speaking-foreign-languages/anyone-play-foreign-language-cd-while-baby-sleeps/new/?topicseen

Lucy

[patreiche]

I am using Lyric Language which I ordered with my YBCR. I think it is the same quality as YBCR. It is a dvd with 21 chapters it teaches all through song. They learn over 250 words and phrases. It is Bilingual so they learn English at the same time. It also comes with a CD with the songs and a workbook with stickers for when they are older. This can be purchased on Amazon for 13.97

topics: At the zoo
          At the beach
          At the supermarket
          Happy Birthday
          The Rain
          The Seasons
          The days of the week
          The night
          The alphabet
           I wish I could fly
           Jump rope (counting)
           The opposites song
           A picnic
           A walk in the forest
           I like to read
           The Spider
           I have five senses
           There is a river
            The Clown (circus)
            Clap your hands
             Family

As you can see you get a lot for your 13.97.
They come in Spanish and German also not sure if there are other languages.

 

[luckylucy]

Thank you Patreiche!  I'm going to order it.  I think my baby learns so much English from hearing and dancing to songs.  So I'm sure it's going to be very effective in teaching French.

[patience]

I believe they have it in Japanese and Italian as well. They also have some listed on ebay. Has anyone here had any experience with Teach Me French?

[luckylucy]

I just bought Little Pim in French on their website.  I should be here in a couple of days so I'll let you know what I think when get it.   

I'm excited!

[JPimsleurLevine]

I am the founder of Little Pim -- so I thought I'd chime in! It's great to see so many parents seeking foreign language learning options for their young kids. I am the daughter of Dr. Paul Pimsleur and grew up fluent in French - one of the best gifts my parents ever gave me. I created Little Pim when my first son (now four) was born and I wanted to expose him to French from the earliest age. I had bought Muzzy but I didn't think it was appropriate for very young kids (the green monster, the guns, the complicated story line, the old-school animation). It seems designed more for 5+. I used my background as a filmmaker and as a teacher - and having grown up with my father's proven teaching method - to create the first foreign language series designed specifically for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.  Little Pim is taught by an adorable animated panda bear, named "Little Pim" and combines animation with real kids doing everyday activities. The DVDs are divided up into 5 minute episodes for babies and toddlers' short attention spans, and have vocab recaps for parents at the end of each episode. I am thrilled that we have won ten consumer awards, but I am even more pleased that so many parents write me to say their child "loves the panda" and can't wait to watch him! Our method is entertainment immersion. I know as a mom that if my kids aren't having fun, they aren't going to learn. So Little Pim is as fun as it is educational. Check out samples of any of our seven languages on our site at www.LittlePim.com and feel free to write me with language teaching questions. You can also read my blog about keeping foreign language teaching fun at www.littlepim.com/blog/. And if you want to order Little Pim, here is a 10% off coupon code!
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