series and video games, this coach’s advice from Ure to improve English

International studies consistently show this. Unlike our European neighbors, France has a reputation for being a bad student of English. In 2018, a report submitted to the National Ministry of Education pointed out Only 21% of 3rd year students are proficient in English. So how to increase this percentage? to do Leury (EUre), Anne-Charlotte Rouleau It is certain that a review of the “outdated methods of teaching national education” is necessary.

English is not in any other subject.

English workshop

According to him, if the level of English learning is very low, “it is because in school, we teach English like history-geography or science. English is not a subject like any other,” he assures Former English Translator He, from July 2017, created his company o’beinglish.

She delivers Individual lessons English for children and adults, with a primary focus Oral comprehension and expression. “I’m a Cambridge certified coach with ten years of experience in coaching”, mentions one organiser. English Workshop at Leury from Monday 22nd August to Friday 26th August 2022Targeted at youth ages 13 to 17, preparing for the start of the school year.

Check out the series

For Anne-Charlotte Rouleau, the problem does not come from the teachers: “Talking to 30 students in a class is difficult. But many national educational learning systems are often based on written and not oral training of the language. Of course, she does not deny that knowledge of grammar rules, syntax or irregular verbs is essential. But for her, nothing replaces oral exposure. “I have some high school students who say they copy their lessons from what the teacher writes on the board,” the coach marvels.

What does she offer? Although this may shock some archaic authors, he insists that it is the best way to advance in Shakespeare’s language. Watch British TV series with English subtitles.

I recommend watching the series for 10 to 15 minutes every day. Let’s start with the more difficult family series we see on Netflix, like Virgin River, Spinning Out, The Stranger… but Marvel on Disney+.

Books and video games

The coach also encourages teenage fans Video games To select those not translated into French. “This is an opportunity for parents to negotiate with their child about extra screen time. » Without forgetting Reading books translated into English, no matter the literary genre, the difficulty… In short, you understand that immersion in the English language is key. Anne-Charlotte assures. After a few months, the improvement will be felt. “The results can be dramatic. »

Finally, for those who have the chance, The Language stays Spending several months speaking English in an English-speaking country is a great way to improve your oral practice.

Contact: Anne-Charlotte Rouleau’s o’beinglish training system. Private Lessons for Kids and Adults (Online from Health Crisis) More info at https://www.obeinglish.com/ She organizes an English workshop for college students (ages 13-17) at her home in Leury. A group of maximum 9 students. Price: 150 euros. Information and booking 06 10 38 36 70.

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