Our Programs · French

    French Classes for Kids

    Music, story, and movement for ages 10 months – 12 years in Redondo Beach

    French at Yak Academy feels less like a class and more like a performance. Children build fluency through music, theater, storytelling, and creative play — all in a fully immersive French environment.

    Why French?

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    Truly global

    Spoken in 29 countries across 5 continents — a worldwide language.

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    Romance language gateway

    Unlocks Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese with much greater ease later in life.

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    Confidence through art

    Builds expression through music, performance, and creative play.

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    Culture & travel

    Opens doors to francophone art, literature, cuisine, and travel.

    How We Teach French

    Children build French fluency through immersive, creative, and joyful activities:

    🎶 French Songs📚 Stories🎨 Arts & Crafts🎭 Theater💃 Dance & Movement🥐 Cultural Celebrations
    💬 Parent NoteFrench lays a powerful foundation — kids who learn French early find middle and high school language classes much easier. Its rhythm and musicality naturally trains the ear for all languages.

    Age-Appropriate French Classes

    Classes designed for every stage of childhood development

    10-24 Months

    Baby & Me French

    Lullabies, rhymes, and gentle play introduce baby and caregiver to French sounds.

    2-3 Years

    Toddler French

    Songs, movement, and first French words through hands-on play.

    4-6 Years

    Preschool French

    Pretend play, stories, and theater in a fully immersive French classroom.

    7-12 Years

    Elementary French

    Conversation, reading, and writing — a strong foundation for school success.

    Ready to see French in action?

    Book a free visit and watch your child light up in our immersive classroom.