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June French Workshop: 9am-5:30pm
Saturday, June 26, 2010: 9am-5:30pm
On June 26, 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
Word Nerd Language and Education Ltd.
#204 - 13395 76th Avenue
Surrey BC V3W 6K2
Canada
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
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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