| | |  | DVDs | Home » » French for Kids: Learn French with Penelope and Pezi Beg. Level 1 Vol. 1 | | | | | | | Description: | | "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 Journal FRENCH 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. | | | Product Details: | | | Format:
| Animated, Color, Digital Sound, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Subtitle:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Language Tree | | Run Time:
| 45 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| January 17, 2005 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 21 reviews |
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37 of 37 found the following review helpful:
 Satisfied ParentMay 03, 2006
By Coley
I'm very surprised at the negative reviews. While this DVD is clearly not made from Walt Disney Studios, it does what it's supposed to do - introduce French words and phrases to children in an easy-to-follow way. The actors speak authentic French. What is taught is quite useful - introductions,counting, colors, playing, food, etc. The actors use these words and phrases within a simple storyline and they are again repeated during the review section. They are also repeated once more in the songs that are scattered throughout the DVD (the songs are pretty catchy by the way - more so than in other children's videos). So, if you are looking for pure entertainment,
this video is probably not for you but if you want a tool that can hold your child's attention and teach them French, then you should give this a try.
33 of 34 found the following review helpful:
 Okay, but not greatJun 22, 2006
By Ursula Garcia
First, the good points of the DVD: the French phrases are useful ones; they are introduced logically, repeated often, and the quizzes give kids the chance to practice and reinforce. Now the negative: the quality of the acting and the graphics is really cheesy - which is not the end of the world, especially for kids ... but what bothers me most is that the sound quality is awful. Even being able to speak French myself, I had a hard time hearing what was said in several places, just because it's blurred and the sound level is inconsistent. Also, in many places the learning happens only through written cues onscreen, which is okay for an adult, but not for the preschool age that the DVD is suitable for. My 4 1/2 yr old can use the remote enough to get through the quizzes himself, but I still have to stick around to read the text to him! So, unfortunately, a good concept, but poorly executed. I would still buy this DVD though; my son enjoys it, and it's a useful learning tool. Just don't expect too much.
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
A great start to learning FrenchFeb 21, 2005
By Mallory Belliga
My kids (3 and 5 years old) enjoy very much the film. They love guessing the answers for the games, and are already starting to sing the French songs.
I find this film a very good complement to the French songs we listen to. The words are simple and easy to catch on. And even my 3 year old shouts the colors along with the film! And the kids in the film have an energy that just keeps my kids interested.
It's just amazing how fast they can learn at that age.
Definitely a thumbs up!
17 of 20 found the following review helpful:
DisappointingNov 03, 2005
By Germaine de Stael
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....
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Fun way to help teach French to your kidsOct 21, 2005
By Karen Hes
This is a great film, I highly recommend it!
Our kids are learning French and this film is a great boost to their French vocabulary. They love to watch the film and I hear them talking to the video and trying to guess the answers in French.
This film is definitely helping them acquire basic works like numbers and colors.
Once the film is over, they also sing along some of the French songs, which always amazes me :)
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