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Book Launch!
Word Nerd proudly presents...
Not About the Medal
...the first book in its Education line
Book Launch & Author Signing: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Three-time Olympian Leah Pells releases her book
Not About the Medal. After just missing a bronze
in the 1996 Summer Olympics by a half-second,
Leah was thrilled, not disappointed.
For her, the Olympic dream symbolized more than a ranking
-but a triumph over a tumultuous upbringing
in the single-parent of an alcoholic.
"Some people said, 'You were so close to a medal. Too bad,' states Leah. "Those people don't really know me.
They don't know where I've been or come from."
For more details, please contact us:
info@word-nerd.ca
French Classes Recommence!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - Surrey and Vancouver
Register now for classes in Surrey or Vancouver.
For more details, please contact us:
info@word-nerd.ca
Classes start the week of January 3, 2012.
Perfect Pronunciation Workshop Series
Saturday, February 19, 2011 - SFU Vancouver
Love French?
Next Workshop Contents:
• Block H: The “E” in French: e/é/è
The sounds e, é and è are studied in detail, especially the difference between é et è.
Love French?
Avoid this frustration by
completing the six-part Perfect Pronunciation Workshop Series. Each workshop is
independent of the other, so you can take them in any order you like.
Next Workshop Contents:
Location:
SFU - Harbour Centre - Vancouver Register now for classes in Surrey or Vancouver.
Classes start the week of November 1.
Love French?
Vous aimez le francais ?
Faites-vous passer pour un locuteur natif en apprenant comment bien prononcer dès maintenant ! Tous vos efforts pour apprendre le
français ne seront pas récompensés si les gens ne peuvent pas vous comprendre.
Évitez-vous cette frustration en suivant les ateliers “Perfect
Pronunciation."
SFU - Harbour Centre - Vancouver On Saturday, October 16, attend the 3rd Annual French West Language Learning
Conference and kick start your French!
Loathe your Accent?
Pass yourself off as a native French speaker by learning
how to pronounce properly. All your hard work to learn French will be minimized
if people misunderstand you. Avoid this frustration by
completing the six-part Perfect Pronunciation Workshop Series. Each workshop is
independent of the other, so you can take them in any order you like.
Phonetic Practice
These workshops focus on specific sounds and teach students how to identify and reproduce them.
Workshop 4 - February 19, 2011
• Block G: The French “R”
Most English-speakers find the R in French difficult to pronounce. It can cause great stress. Learn how to pronounce it, so it rolls off the tongue. You will also learn which position in words makes it more or less sonorous.
French Fanatic Workshop
Saturday, january 15, 2011: 9am-5:30pm
On January 15, attend the French Fanatic workshop and jump start your language skills.
At this interactive one-day workshop, you will learn how to think in French and also how to save yourself time, money and years' worth of needless frustration and stagnation in your language pursuits. You will also discover the tools you need to succeed, so you struggle less and enjoy the language more!
With two instuctors on hand, you will have access to the best of both worlds:
1.) clear instruction in English
2.) authentic practice in French
SFU - Harbour Centre - Vancouver
515 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, BC
9am-5:30pm
Space is limited.
Please register online here.
"I learned more today than I did after 18 months of continuing education classes.
Like night and day. Truly.
I wish I had come across this workshop sooner."
— Lynn Fuhr, Red Letter Films
Perfect Pronunciation Workshop Series
Saturday, january 29, 2011 - SFU Vancouver
Loathe your Accent?
Pass yourself off as a native French speaker by learning
how to pronounce properly. All your hard work to learn French will be minimized
if people misunderstand you.
Phonetic Practice
These workshops focus on specific sounds and teach students how to identify and reproduce them.
Workshop 3 - Saturday, January 29, 2011
• Block E: Vowel and Consonant Combinations and their Pronunciations
The French pronounce words as groups rather than independently from each other. Words link together according to a consonant-vowel-consonant structure or vowel-vowel combination. Learn how it all works!
• F: Pronunciation Changes: C and G
The pronunciation of Gand Cin French could vary depending on the vowel that follows. This workshop focuses on how to get it right.
Workshop 4 - Saturday, February 19, 2011
• Block G: The French “R”
Most English-speakers find the R in French difficult to pronounce. It can cause great stress. Learn how to pronounce it, so it rolls off the tongue. You will also learn when its position makes it more or less sonorous.
• Block H: The “E” in French: E/É/È
The sounds e, è et é are studied in detail, especially the difference between è et é.
Workshop 5 - Saturday, March 5, 2011
• Block I: The “OU” vs “U”
Learn how to differentiate between the French “OU" et “U.”
• Block J: The “E” and “EU”
French learners often neglect to distinguish between the sounds “E" and “EU.” Learn how not to be one of them!
Workshop 6 - Saturday, March 26, 2011
• Block K: The Nasal Sounds: ON/AN/IN
This workshop tackles an often troubling sound combination for non-native speakers of French. Learn how to pronounce this three nasal sounds once and for all.
• Block L: Les Semivowels: oi/oin – ien/ian – euil/ail/eil/ille/ouille
French contains many sounds combinations. Learn about semivowels, how to recognize them and how to pronounce them better.
Instructor:
Thanks to her unique training, our pronunciation specialist knows what French sounds pose particular problems to non-native
speakers and, most importantly, how to fix them. She aims to have you speaking
the language as well as she does!
515 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Canada
Time: 9am-12:30pm
Space is limited.
Please register online
here.
French Classes Recommence!
Monday, November 1, 2010 - Surrey and Vancouver
For more details, please contact us:
info@word-nerd.ca
Perfect Pronunciation Workshop Series
Saturday, November 6, 2010 - SFU Vancouver
Loathe your Accent?
Pass yourself off as a native French speaker
by learning how to pronounce properly. All your hard work to learn French will
be minimized if people misunderstand you. Avoid this frustration by taking the
Perfect Pronunciation workshop series.
Thanks to her unique training, instructor
Céline Foucher knows what French sounds pose particular problems to non-native
speakers and, most importantly, how to fix them. She aims to have you speaking
the language as well as she does!
Mais vous detestez votre accent ?
Grâce à son expérience unique, elle sait quels sons
français posent problèmes aux non-natifs et, plus important encore, comment les
maîtriser ! Elle a bien l’intention de vous faire parler français aussi bien
qu’elle.
515 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Canada
9am-12:30pm
Space is limited.
Please register online
3rd Annual French West Conference
Saturday, October 16, 2010 - SFU Vancouver
At this interactive one-day workshop, you will learn how to think in French,
avoid word-for-word translation and acquire an authentic accent.
Additionally, we will teach you how to save yourself time, money and years' worth of needless frustration and stagnation in your language pursuits. You will also discover the tools you need to succeed, so you struggle less and enjoy the language more!
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Sessions Available.
SFU - Harbour Centre - Vancouver
515 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Canada
9am-5:30pm
Space is limited.
Please register online
"I learned more today than I did after 18 months of continuing education classes.
Like night and day. Truly.
I wish I had come across this workshop sooner."
— Lynn Fuhr, Red Letter Films
French Classes Recommence!
Surrey and Vancouver
Register for classes in Surrey or Vancouver.
With two instructors teaching you the language,
you'll have access to the best of both worlds:
1.) clear instruction in English
2.) authentic practice in French.
For more details about private and group lessons, please contact us:
info@word-nerd.ca
Classes start the week of September 13.
www.word-nerd.ca
CPF Speech Contest - SFU Surrey
May 8, 2010
At SFU Surrey, Parents attending the CPF Speech contest can meet Robyn Matthew, the author of the book Language Logic, and learn how to improve their children's French by improving their own!
UBC Speaker Series - Techniques to Learn Any Language
April 20, 2010
The University of British Columbia has invited "The Word Nerd" to its present at its speaker series. Come attend the Techniques to Learn Any Language seminar.
See you there!
8th Annual Conférence En Français Luncheon
April 15, 2010
At the luncheon for the 8th Annual conférence en français, see Commissioner of Official Languages Graham Fraser receive the Baldwin-Lafontaine Award.
Marché français - CPF New West. chapter
March 30, 2010
Again this year, Canadian Parents for French - New Westminister chapter is hosting a marché français where you will discover numerous French resources. Come by The Word Nerd booth and learn about workshops and classes starting in April at both our Vancouver and Surrey locations.
OMLTA Conference - Toronto
Ontario Modern Language Teacher Association Conference
March 25-27, 2010
This March, find Robyn in Toronto at the Ontario Modern Language Teacher Association conference.
March French Workshop
Saturday, March 20, 2010: 9am-5:30pm
Celebrate la journée internationale de la francophonie at the French Fanatic workshop!
On March 20, attend the French Fanatic workshop and jump start your language skills.
At this interactive one-day workshop, you will learn how to think in French and also how to save yourself time, money and years' worth of needless frustration and stagnation in your language pursuits. You will also discover the tools you need to succeed, so you struggle less and enjoy the language more!
With two instuctors on hand, you will have access to the best of both worlds:
1.) clear instruction in English
2.) authentic practice in French
ATC - Academy of Language and Training Centre
626 West Pender Street - The London Building
Suite 720 (7th floor)
Vancouver, BC
9am-5:30pm
Space is limited.
Please register online here.
"I learned more today than I did after 18 months of continuing education classes.
Like night and day. Truly.
I wish I had come across this workshop sooner."
— Lynn Fuhr, Red Letter Films
French Classes Start: Vancouver and Surrey
Tuesday, January 25, 2010
Register for classes in Surrey or Vancouver.
With two instructors teaching you the language,
you'll have access to the best of both worlds:
1.) clear instruction in English
2.) authentic practice in French.
For more details about private and group lessons, please contact us:
info@word-nerd.ca
Classes start the week of January 25.
www.word-nerd.ca
January French Workshop
Saturday, January 9, 2010: 9am-5:30pm
Start your New Year's and your language-learning off right!
Attend the French Fanatic Workshop and save yourself time, money and years' worth of needless frustration and stagnation in your French pursuits.
With two instructors, you'll get the best of both worlds:
clear instruction in English and authentic practice in French!
Struggle less, enjoy the language more!
Location:
Alaya International Training Centre
Suite 720 (7th floor) - 626 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC
Space is limited. Please register online here.
"I learned more today than I did after 18 months of continuing education classes.
Like night and day. Truly.
I wish I had come across this workshop sooner."
— Lynn Fuhr, Red Letter Films
Robyn on the Radio
Friday, January 1, 2010
Tune into the Christy Clark Show on CKNW 980 at 1:30pm
to hear Robyn Matthew, author of
Language Logic,
discuss why language learning is a fantastic New Year's resolution!
French Fanatic workshop
Saturday, November 28, 2009: 9am-5pm
At the French Fanatic Workshop, save yourself time, money and years' worth of needless frustration and stagnation in your French pursuits.
Struggle less, enjoy the language more! With two instructors, you'll get the best of both worlds !
Location:
Alaya International Training Centre
Suite 720 (7th floor) - 626 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC
Space is limited. Please register online here.
Canadian Parents for French
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
"How to help your child when you don't speak French" Information Session, 7pm-8:30pm Meet Robyn and learn how the book Language Logic can help you improve your child's French by improving your own! Then, have your copy signed!
BCTEAL Conference
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Once again, Robyn attends the BCTEAL conference and talks to teachers about improving their students study skills.
French Fanatic Registration Opens
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Start registering for your French lessons for 2010!
Two locations: Vancouver and Surrey!
info@word-nerd.ca
AACE eLearning Conference, Vancouver
October 26-30, 2009
Robyn checks out all the latest and greatest eLearning ideas and technologies on the market.
Surrey International Writers' Conference
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Author signings from 5:30pm-7pm: meet Robyn and have your copy of Language Logic autographed and personalized!
BCATML Conference
Friday, October 23, 2009
Robyn joins BC modern language teachers for their annual conference.
CPF Parents' Night
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The New Westminster Chapter of Canadian Parents for French welcomes Robyn to Ecole Glenbrook Middle School for a French-themed Parents' night.
2nd Annual French-for-the-West Conference
Saturday, October 17, 2009
At the French-for-the-West conference,
save yourself time, money and years' worth of needless frustration and stagnation in your French pursuits.
Struggle less, enjoy the language more!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
SFU Harbour Centre - Vancouver
9am-5pm
Limited seating. Register Online here!
For more information, please contact: info@word-nerd.ca
SFU Invited Speaker
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
SFU invites Robyn to speak at the Graduates Studies information night at Harbour Centre. The event starts at 5 PM in room 1400-1430. See you there!
Robyn on the Radio: CKNW 980 News Talk
September 7, 2009
Back-to-School Special:
On the Christy Clark show, join Robyn Matthew, author of the book Language Logic, as she discusses techniques and strategies to learn any foreign language.
Sign up here for the September Learn Any Language
workshop and also for news bulletins on future workshops.
For more information, please email: info@word-nerd.ca or call: 604-970-2287
French Fanatic program begins!
September 15, 2009
With the French Fanatic program, save yourself time, money and years' worth of struggle in your French pursuits!
Register now for September classes and workshops! Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels! Individual, private or group lessons! At your office or ours!
Two Instructors with complementary skills at your disposal! Questions answered in your language of choice!
For more information, please email: info@word-nerd.ca or call: 604-970-2287
Pronunciation Perfection Classes!
September 2009
Word Nerd Ltd. welcomes French instructor Céline Foucher from France!
Now in Canada, she will be delivering elite French language training to clients. Her work will complement the French Fanatic program by putting students' newfound language skills into action.
Thanks to her unique training, she knows what French sounds pose particular problems to non-native speakers and, most importantly, how to fix them! No more telltale English accent!
No more word-for-word translation! She aims to have you speaking French as well as she does!
Word Nerd Expansion!
August 2009
Word Nerd prepares for the launch of its first book from its Education division! Who's the author? Here's a hint: She's a local school teacher and three-time Olympian!
On the Road
July 2009
The Word Nerd takes her skills on the road, hitting San Diego, Seattle and Chicago!
Saint Jean-Baptiste Day
June 24, 2009
It's Saint Jean-Baptiste Day, and what better way to celebrate than with another French Fanatic workshop! (Private event - To register for the next workshop, please add your email address to the list!)
Grade 12 French provincial exams
June 2009
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Robyn's involvement in the correction of the Grade 12 French provincial exams!
NAFSA Conference, Los Angeles, USA
May 24-29, 2009
At the 2009 NAFSA convention, 'Word Nerd' and author Robyn Matthew discusses her book Language Logic and its benefits for all adult and adolescent language learners!
CBC Radio Canada
May 13, 2009
CBC Radio Canada films 'The Word Nerd' for a documentary on the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver!
University of Toronto
April 24, 2009
University of Toronto invites 'The Word Nerd' to speak to its second language learning students!
Canadian Bureau of International Education
Saturday, April 16, 2009
CBIE invites Robyn to train its staff to succeed in any language.
Ontario Modern Language Teachers Conference
APRIL 2-4, 2009
With great fanfare, Robyn returns to the OMLTA Conference!
Book Tour
APRIL 1, 2009
Robyn departs on a three-week book tour to Ontario!
Tour Dates:
- Toronto: April 1-7, 2009
- Ottawa: April 7-18, 2009
- Toronto: April 18-24, 2009
French Fanatic Workshop
MARCH 14, 2009
After the success of Februarys' workshop, Robyn conducts another!
Discover the secrets of successful French language learners at this month's French Fanatic Worshop!
FEBRUARY 28, 2009
8:30am-4:30pm
Simon Fraser University - Harbour Centre
515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Space is limited. Register now!
Business Today Show - Surrey, BC
February 25, 2009
As Master of Ceremonies at the Business Today Show, Robyn helps raise money for the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Eaglequest Golf Course
7778 - 152nd Street Surrey
1:00pm -8:00pm
Breakfast Television - Calgary
February 9, 2009
Calgary language learners set your televisions to CityTV at 8am to watch 'The Word Nerd' sit down with Dave Kelly, host of Breakfast Television!
Ministers of Education Directors' Conference - Plenary Session - Calgary
February 6-8, 2009
2009 Ministers of Education Directors' Conference invites Robyn to deliver the keynote speech!
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