Would you like to teach kids English in Paris? Why not apply now to work with Le Répertoire de Gaspard :
Teaching kids English in Paris can be a great way to find full or part-time employment if you’re new to the city. At Le Repertoire de Gaspard, we offer a unique opportunity of teaching kids English: the CAP. This involves studying to obtain an Early Years Childcare diploma and going on work placements in either a creche or a pre-school. All of this will set you up for both life and work in Paris!
1. Teaching English to Kids – Our Methodology
Gaspard has their own unique methodology for teaching English. It’s a mix of the Montessori approach to education and our own way to guide French children to speak and learn the language. Ask in the office for further info!
Our methodology helps our childcarers to follow a clear outline in a structured and friendly manner.
We split our materials and activities by ages, and tailor accordingly. Our method is all about helping children to learn at their own pace in a friendly, secure and educative environment.
Our childcarers will be taught before they start their family work. The fact that our anglophone childcarers are with families on a daily basis means they are able to integrate English language Learning into their daily routine. An ideal way to learn without even realising.
Children have intense days at school so our method allows them to ‘respire’ and take on board language learning on a whole new level.
Our four main activities focus are
- Artistic
- Cultural
- Linguistic
- Total Physical Response (TPR)
The first stage of our method is all about understanding and comprehension. Listening to the language educator is key. Once children feel confident with what they have heard, they will begin to repeat simple, basic words an evolve from here. The key is to create a secure and comfortable environment. Build their confidence and they will fly.
2. Repetition is Key
Repeat, repeat, repeat. You cannot underestimate the value of this tactic when learning a language. Incorporate learning into the daily routine, see our blog post for some daily activity ideas
3. Use Visuals
Point to what’s around you, use toys, games and books they already have to engage their interest. Sing songs! its a great way to encourage learning, here are some simple nursery rhymes for children.
4. Be Interested in Teaching English
Have a passion for language teaching, half the battle is getting the child interested and involved. If you are not showing any passion, why should they?
5. Love what you do and say
Most of all, love what you do and they will love you for it.
Feel free to speak to one of our office team for further ideas, and read what a day in the life of a Childcare Diploma Student at Le Répertoire de Gaspard is like!
