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Successful Malvern Language School celebrates second birthday A Malvern language school is celebrating its second birthday with the launch of new language courses for 2020. January is a time of year when we often try to think of ways to improve our lives. Giving yourself a focus, exercising your brain, meeting people and having fun are all things which can give you a lift in many ways, and something you can get from learning a new language - if it is taught the right way. Language for Fun Malvern was founded by Dee Vincent-Lloyd in 2017 with one main objective: to promote and encourage the learning of foreign languages by adults across Malvern, Ledbury and surrounding areas. The school currently has 80 students from the age of 20 right up to the age of 89 and will launch 18 language courses in January 2020. Dee largely credits her success to the methodology devised by company founder, Jessica Bonnard. "It's all about having fun while you learn - people learn more when they're relaxed and enjoying themselves. And we practice real, relevant conversations in every class in a stress-free way." Dee said: "Enjoying the learning process is just as important for continued motivation as the results of the learning. Many of our learners have previously dropped out of other language classes, but with us they have remained motivated and come back for more, term after term.’’ The courses are delivered to small groups and Language for Fun also offers one-to-one or two-to- one tuition for those who prefer a more intensive programme, and on-site courses are available for businesses and employees. 48 Languages include Spanish, Italian and French; students range from adults looking to learn or improve on conversational skills or anyone looking to learn some basics ready for their next holiday! “There are so many reasons our students are looking to learn a new language, from family living abroad to those who have a holiday home and want to be able to communicate better with local people, skills required for work, or even those who just want to challenge themselves to something new,” added Dee “As someone who learned a new language as an adult, I understand that the prospect can be daunting, but we have such fun at Language for Fun as we learn and students are always surprised at how much they know after just a few lessons.’ I have met so many wonderful people over the past two years and I’m really excited about all of the courses starting in January.” Here’s what a few of our students have to say about us: ‘’I absolutely love my Spanish lessons with Dee. She is a fantastic teacher, very knowledgeable. I feel the structure of the sessions works well, involving everybody working with each other, which aids resonance and comfort in the group. Its all very supportive. I love Dee’s relaxed approach.’’ ‘’I've amazed myself with how much I've progressed in a relatively short time. It probably helps that the lessons are fun and group sizes small. ‘’ ‘’I LOVE Chiara - these lessons are amazing and she is so patient and easy to follow... ‘’ For more information about courses visit www. languageforfun.org or contact Dee on 07432 465649 or [email protected] To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: [email protected]