The Joy Genie

04/10/2024

Check these French classes out. Great fun ! 🙌

"French for Adults" is back for Term Four, starting October 17th!! Same times, same place, same "inclusive, fun" classes - Beginners and Intermediate both available.

Beginners is great for those with zero to some French.
Intermediate is aimed at those with a few years of high-school French.
Feel free to message me to check which level is best for you.

Sign up now!
Email me at [email protected]

23/09/2024

Bring your butterfly wings ❤️🦋🤩

29/07/2024

French for Preschoolers at the Mosgiel Library is not on tomorrow due to sickness. See you all next Tuesday 9.45-10.15am for more Jeux Olympiques Fun - Fun with the Olympic Games!! 💙🤍❤️

29/07/2024

I love Cee Bee Teatime !

Go and listen to Cee Bee Teatime’s new single, out today. Grownups certainly ARE funny! Links in my stories, in Bio or in comments below.

Psychologists have been trying to understand humans since time immemorial. How are young children expected to understand us adults? 😂

More awesome artwork by Mike Armstrong.

28/07/2024

❤️🎶 Now is the hour 🎶❤️

The Intermediate class is FILLING UP! If you've been thinking about how *magnifique* it would be to add speaking French to your list of skills - message me now! Secure your spot and enjoy a fun, weekly adventure in French.

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28/07/2024

A great chance to have the French Genie fly in to help your team of kids (or adults!) communicate and navigate their way around the Paris Olympic Games! 💙🤍❤️

EARLY CHILDHOOD & PRIMARY SCHOOLS! MOSGIEL, DUNEDIN, MILTON
Go NEXT LEVEL with your Olympic Games learnings, and get in the French Genie to bring to life some French language, French culture, French songs, some hands-on language-infused play with Olympic sports, meet and find the missing mascots... There's endless possibilities! Tell me what will fit best into your programme, and I'll make it memorable and easy for you to keep using the language in class, long after we say "Au revoir for now" 💙🤍❤️

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28/07/2024

This looks great!! I'll be there, popping in to see "Once Upon A Sunday" for the first time ♥️🎉

Once Upon A Sunday is back next Sunday! 🤩
Join professional storyteller, Kaitrin McMullan, and friends as she spins some magical tales bound to delight children of all ages. This month's theme is Tropicana!
Sunday 4 August, 2pm
Children’s Storypit, City Library
FREE

26/07/2024

I love your work Music with Michal !!!

Join award-winning musician Michal for an exciting new preschool music series that's all about love, laughter, and learning!

Children will delight in singing along with Michal as they explore their ABCs, 123s, and discover emotions and wellbeing in a fun and engaging way.

Music with Michal brings joy to the whole family with educational
content that cares, making every day a musical day!

Airing weekly starting Saturday August 3rd.

Videos on YouTube
Podcast Episodes on RNZ Storytime

Made with the support of NZ On Air Tamariki NZ On Air

21/07/2024

See the French Genie for more info about the French classes!

A reminder to sign up and tick off "learning French in a fun, engaging way" from your bucket list 😉 No time better than the present!

21/07/2024

Had a blast partying and painting Jungle-style at Leap!! ❤️🎉 Celebrating with a ROAR-some 5-year old!!!

16/07/2024

Due to popular demand, I am now offering Beginners and Intermediate French for Adults in Mosgiel! Fantastique! Spaces are very limited, send me an email now to find out more ([email protected]), and read on!

I focus on building your communication skills and nurturing your joy for the language and culture, in a safe and supportive environment, so you can improve on your ability to have meaningful connections with other French-speakers.

Beginners is for you if you have “zero to some” language experience.

Intermediate is for you if you, par exemple, have studied highschool French, maybe even a little more, and would like to join a fun environment to both brush up on and extend your communication skills.

Send me a PM or an email to register or ask a question.

These are small classes. Get in tout de suite to confirm your spot. I look forward to hearing from you!

À bientôt!

14/07/2024

Spaces are very limited. Pop "learning French" on your new year's resolution list for next year and smash out the goal early 🤣 But seriously, I've had many asking about what my style of teaching is. I'd sum me up as someone who values teaching you how to communicate and meaningfully connect with real people, as well as simply nurturing your joy for the language and culture.
Gimme a thumbs up if you think that sounds a fun way to learn a language 👍

Here it is! 🎉 Let's learn French! 🎉 Join me for 8 weeks of “French for Adults - Beginners” in the beautiful Mosgiel. This is for you if you have zero to some language knowledge.
Send me a PM or an email to [email protected] to find out more and secure your spot in the class. Booking your spot via email is essential.

14/07/2024

My French fun will now feature on my new French Genie page! I'm sure you'll still see snippets on this page too, but Hey I'd love your support 🙏 Please give French Genie a like and a follow, and you might pick up some fun French stuff along the way. Or even better, sign up for one of my classes 😘😉 Bisous ###

Bienvenue/Welcome to French Genie !
A bit about me... I'm Jean and I love to teach! (I also love to crochet, do maths for fun, and play ukulele with my friends). I fell in love with the French language 20+ years ago, and 12 years ago I officially started my French teaching journey. This page is where I will now be sharing my private tutoring/teaching: One-on-one; "French for Preschoolers"; Primary school sessions; and the next round of "French for Adults" classes.

Watch this space for more info coming soon ❤️

12/06/2024

A fond frenchie farewell to our dear Romy and Frankie ❤️
We wish you all the very best with your respective journeys to school and abroad. It has been a real treasure sharing so much French with you both. Thank you to your beautiful home based carers for choosing to bring you to our "Dansez en français" space.

Lots and lots of love to you all ❤️❤️❤️ Bisous !

30/04/2024

This!

❤💚💙💜 BIG HUGS FOR YOUR MONDAY and your every day ❤💚💙💜

O M G! I love this and (when I'm not doing all the admin/office type stuff of my "job") I live this!

The school holidays may be over but PLAY IS THE WAY - not just for the kids.
Forget about taking time to smell the coffee and sip the flowers😆
TAKE TIME TO PLAY.
TAKE TIME TO DREAM.
TAKE TIME TO READ.
TAKE TIME TO DRAW.
TAKE TIME TO CREATE.

Because in all that "taking time" you are giving so much... to yourself; and in doing so, to everyone around you.

Life's too short not to have fun!
What are you going to do for "play" today? waikato has some great ideas!

Arohanui e hoa.

23/04/2024

These two teams are great to watch, play, giggle and dance with. Grab yourselves a ticket! If you don't know them, head to Spotify and enjoy! Faves in our house are.. "Singing in the Shower", "Tui, Tui, Hush Hush" by Em and Me Music. "Where is the Pīwakawaka" and "Musk Ox" by Mr Roberelli

Exciting show announcement! Next month is NZ Music Month and we are teaming up to celebrate with the legendary Mr Roberelli for a special show at the Dunedin Public Libraries.

Come and join us Saturday 11th May at 2pm, in the Dunningham Suite at Dunedin City Library. Check out the poster for ticketing info .