French for Kids: Learn French with Penelope and Pezi Beg. Level 1 Vol. 1
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Artist: Artist Not ProvidedBrand: Victor
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Dubbed)
Format: Animated, Color, Digital Sound, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 45 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-01-17
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 004
Studio: Language Tree
DVD Reviews of French for Kids: Learn French with Penelope and Pezi Beg. Level 1 Vol. 1
DVD Review: Disappointing
Summary: 3 Stars
Good points: the French taught is authentic, useful and relevant for a young child. The French speakers have standard accents and speak slowly enough for a child learning the language but not so slowly that they distort the language. But Language Tree could have done SO much more. In the end there is actually very very little taught.
Not so good points: the little quizzes are silly and don't seem like the best way to reinforce what is taught, certainly not to a child. I'd like to see more repetition (children saying the words over and over in different situations). I think anybody much older than 5 would be bored with this, and younger than that, most kids aren't good enough at the DVD remote control to be able to do the quizzes by themselves (or even understand the concepts).
My 3 year old quite enjoys this DVD (which is why I gave it 3 stars and not 1) but it requires that I sit there with her the whole time (you cannot bypass the lame and tiresome quizzes).
I don't mind that it's filmed in somebody's living room. What I cannot understand is why the host (now I'm sure he's a nice guy... but...) is even in this DVD. He is clearly uncomfortable in front of a camera, his French accent on the few words he speaks isn't good, and it looks like the doorbell rang while he was making his costume and he never got to finish it.
All that said, I will actually buy the Volume 2 DVD if it's available. As per above, my daughter likes it....
Description of French for Kids: Learn French with Penelope and Pezi Beg. Level 1 Vol. 1
"Learning French has never been so much fun. This wonderful program introduces children to the language using a setting that they can easily relate to and non-intimidating vocabulary. Each lesson includes brief skits with dialogue using the target words. Several of the lessons include upbeat songs that contain the targeted vocabulary and will have children singing along in no time. A comprehensive phrase review and song booklet is included that contains all of the dialogue, translations, and answers to the quizzes. A must-have for every collection." ? Veronica Schwartz, School Library JournalFRENCH FOR KIDS is a DVD and booklet set that makes learning French a fun adventure for your child. Starring native French speakers and 3-D animated characters, FRENCH FOR KIDS teaches basic conversational French within the context of a fantastic children?s birthday party, filled with lively songs, delicious food, and playful games. Pénélope and her adorable French-speaking puppy, "Pezi", introduce practical everyday phrases for meeting and greeting, counting, eating, playing, and much more. ? Incorporates Language Tree?s breakthrough Multi-Cognition Approach TM, developed by a Stanford University Cognitive Scientist
? Contains 7 complete lessons on everyday French conversation
? Features DVD interactive games that tests your child?s comprehension of the lessons
? Introduces over 100 practical phrases and vocabulary words
? Lively sing-a-long songs reinforce new words and phrases
? Chapter menu allows quick access to a specific lesson
? Accompanied with a learning booklet so parents can review the lessons together with their children
French not only a beautiful language, but also one of the mostly widely-spoken second languages in the world. Give your child the "Language Advantage" with Language Tree.
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