By Naillatu Iddirisu | Accra

Founder of GH Online French Lessons for Kids, Adults and Corporate, Mrs Mildred Frimpong, has urged French language teachers to adopt innovative and interactive teaching methods to make the language more attractive and accessible to children.

She said introducing creative approaches to teaching French would stimulate children’s interest in the language and encourage more of them to develop proficiency in reading, speaking and communicating in French.

Speaking on the theme, “An Added Language is an Added Value,” at the 2026 Super Wonderland French Festival and Funfair in Accra, Mrs Frimpong said proficiency in French had become increasingly important in a world where education, employment and international opportunities were closely interconnected.

She noted that having a strong command of the French language could give individuals, particularly those in the corporate sector, a competitive advantage and expand their access to opportunities beyond Ghana.

According to her, language should not become a barrier to personal development or prevent people from accessing opportunities in the global community.

Mrs Frimpong said the Super Wonderland French Festival had, since its inception, helped cultivate greater interest in French among children, providing them with a platform to discover and develop their linguistic abilities.

She explained that GH Online French Lessons had also helped change perceptions about learning the language by demonstrating that French could be taught in an enjoyable and less intimidating manner.

She further disclosed that the 2026 festival had exposed several children to opportunities to showcase their talents and improve their confidence through activities conducted entirely in French.

“Most of the schoolchildren can now sing, participate in debates and do other things in French,” she said.

The initiative employs games, competitions and interactive activities to make language learning more engaging and practical, moving beyond conventional classroom teaching methods.

Mrs Frimpong consequently appealed to organisations and other stakeholders to support the initiative to expand its reach and encourage more children to acquire French language skills.

A parent, Madam Afua Sarpong, whose son benefited from the GH Online French Lessons, said the programme had significantly improved his confidence and personal development.

She encouraged parents to support and motivate their children to take advantage of opportunities to learn additional languages, stressing that proficiency in French would better prepare them for future academic and professional challenges.

About 60 schools participated in the 2026 Super Wonderland French Festival and Funfair, which featured dancing competitions, recitals and debates conducted in French.

Students who distinguished themselves in the various activities received awards in recognition of their performances.