Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has hosted a digital French-learning programme organised through the French Embassy of Nigeria's FEF project in partnership with Maison TV5MONDE, Lagos.
The event, held at the Resource Centre of the Department of Modern European Languages, Faculty of Arts, brought together approximately 41 students. The participants included 36 second- and final-year students from Modern European Languages and five final-year students from Linguistics.
Digital platforms introduced to students
The project introduced students to digital resources intended to support French language acquisition, independent study and practical communication. The platforms featured were:
- TV5MONDE EDU
- TV5MONDE Plus
- IFclasse
- Atoilemicro
Students took part in interactive workshops, competitive activities and live question-and-answer sessions. The activities allowed them to explore the platforms, practise spoken French and learn ways to develop their language skills beyond classroom lessons.
Facilitators commend students' French skills
The facilitators were Monsieur Feyitimi, Coordinator of the FEF Project at the French Embassy of Nigeria and Monsieur Eric of Maison TV5MONDE, Lagos. They commended the students' participation, enthusiasm and spoken French.
The facilitators said they had visited approximately five universities through the project and described the UNIZIK engagement as particularly impressive. They also recognised the department's lecturers for their commitment to French teaching and learning.
Department recognises organisers and partners
The facilitators thanked the Head of Department, Professor Purity Ada Uchechukwu, for supporting the event. They also recognised Dr Cheryl Udogu and Dr Chioma Evangeline Okafor for coordinating the Resource Centre and organising students for the programme.
Other staff members acknowledged for their support included Drs Ubah, Ezeaka, Ndu, Enefu, Joshua and Daramola, Monsieur Ukor and Mrs Omulu.
The Department of Modern European Languages expressed appreciation to the French Embassy of Nigeria and Maison TV5MONDE, Lagos, for providing the learning opportunity. It also expressed interest in further collaborations that would give students practical opportunities to learn, practise and communicate in French.
