First Green Class in English at the Fosso Center in Gomené – Loudéac

Welcome to Le Fosso Residential Center in Gomene His first green class in English, October 12-14. 26 6th grade students (56) from Saint-Joseph-La-Salle College in Questembert had this unique experience. “They learned the same as staying in England, says Chantal Alexandre, a teacher who was very satisfied with the stay. It was a unique opportunity and very cheap to reduce costs even more for families who agreed to carpool”.

Yellow Heads English Option + Students. “We thought it was a good start to discover an interest in languages. We wanted them to discover English as a tool,” continues Amelie Lambodin, a teacher.

Learn while having fun

Three days of intense exchanges, punctuated by several workshops. Youngsters were able to do crafts, cooking, gardening…all in English! Opportunity to learn new vocabulary words. “Now I know a lot of animal names in English,” says Orhimi. “What’s really good is that we’re learning while we’re having fun,” Mattey says. In addition to the activities, the students benefited from English lessons given by Anisette Jacobin, president of Jubil Society, according to the Callan method, a teaching technique based on oral practice.

English speakers

It is this association, together with the Le Fosso accommodation centre, that is at the origin of this British “green class” formation. Created in 2009, the Jubilee Association aims to promote exchanges between French and English families. “This idea of ​​a green class in English is a continuation of the lessons I teach at Komene School for learning English. I had this plan for a long time, but I feel it today,” says Aniset Jacobin. The key to success for her: Immersion! “Small group, 50-minute sessions supervised by native English speakers”. At first, it was experimental, with the Jubilee Society opening its wallet and donating €1,000 to fund the stay. “We started the program in May and it was an achievement to set it up,” concludes the retired teacher, satisfied with “English” in this first green class. One who invites others.

Practice

Le Fosso Hotel Center:efosso.fr. Contact Sabrina Lohesic on 02 96 28 47 97 or [email protected]