B O N J O U R !

My name is Pascale Decaudin and I have been teaching French at Hudson Valley Christian Academy since September 2006. The Children know me as "Madame" Decaudin.

I am a French native speaker with a background in applied linguistics.

The method we use www.lajolieronde.com covers every aspect of language learning skills and it is adapted to each age group from Kindergarten to 8th grade.

It has been a blessing for me to teach at H.V.C.A. where each child is nurtured in a caring and Christ-centered environment and where respect for God and one another is instilled through every activity.

A Language does not exist in a vacuum, but within a culture.

I am proud of my French heritage and take great pleasure in sharing about this beautiful country and its customs; the children like it particularly when food is involved!

The older grades are usually given some basic knowledge of French geography as well.

The children are encouraged to speak and interact in French from the very first session.

I believe strongly that language learning should be fun and engaging. speaking is about communicating , not abstract core learning. To achieve relevant communication in the target language, we use activities such as games, songs and skits during class.

Don't be surprised if you catch your child singing in French one day!

The students are acting up a skit called: "Le Paquet".