<![CDATA[NAFA Courses - Community Thread]]>Hi… has anyone heard of the the NAFA Compere Course, which is somewhat similar to Speech and Drama?

MTIA:)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/10872/nafa-courses-community-threadRSS for NodeTue, 21 Apr 2026 20:04:58 GMTTue, 11 May 2010 15:18:15 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Mon, 14 May 2018 00:11:12 GMT]]>any updates on the nafa compere courses? Or is the SHHK broadcasting course better? Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1847594https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1847594Mon, 14 May 2018 00:11:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Mon, 12 Jan 2015 07:17:49 GMT]]>Can mummies who have send their kids to NAFA Art classes can share their experience. Is it worth sending the kids to the art classes. Appreciate your feedback. Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1448273https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1448273Mon, 12 Jan 2015 07:17:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Fri, 11 May 2012 07:20:41 GMT]]>Glad to add that NAFA compere class has helped my shy son to ‘open up’. During kindergarten he was too shy to speak in front of his class and even to his teachers. I am so happy when his P1 teacher told me how well he expressed himself during his show-n-tell test.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760590https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/760590Fri, 11 May 2012 07:20:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Thu, 10 May 2012 07:49:43 GMT]]>hi,


The primary aim of the NAFA Compere course is to enable beginners to develop personal confidence, stage presence, as well as bilingual public speaking skills in English and Mandarin.
thank you!!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/759930https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/759930Thu, 10 May 2012 07:49:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:59:53 GMT]]>Hi


I waited for a year on the mailing list. And registration, I queued 3 hrs… But thank goodness, once my elder boy in, sibling registration is easy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/632314https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/632314Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:59:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:57:47 GMT]]>

cheerymummy:
angel64:

I think the drama is so so only, but for the art side, it is better than the drama dept.


My boy is almost 1 yr in Nafa's art, he is enjoying it and I will be continuing him into the second yr next year.

How do they teach art there?

Hi Cheerymummy,

I wanted to sign up for the art class at Nafa but the waiting list for 2012 is already closed. Was asked to email them in Jan 2012 to put my name on the waitlist for 2013. So if you are interested, would suggest you to put your name for the waitlist.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/631935https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/631935Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:57:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:15:48 GMT]]>My boy went there when he was 6 yrs old. So he was the youngest, The rest are older than him and very outspoken. He felt left out and keep telling he does not enjoy the class.


Comparing the art class vs drama, I think he enjoys more the drawing art than the drama class.

So he will continuing into his second yr with art class @ Nafa.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/631886https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/631886Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:15:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:56:17 GMT]]>Called NAFA and understand that the Preparatory Bilingual Compere Class is purely to develop personal confidence, stage presence, and bilingual public speaking skills in English and Mandarin - no drama involved.


I have signed up for the Jan 2012 intake for my DS as I hope to improve his public speaking skill and will see how it goes.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/631335https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/631335Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:56:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:05:27 GMT]]>

angel64:
I think the drama is so so only, but for the art side, it is better than the drama dept.


My boy is almost 1 yr in Nafa's art, he is enjoying it and I will be continuing him into the second yr next year.
How do they teach art there?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/586766https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/586766Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:05:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:35:26 GMT]]>I think the drama is so so only, but for the art side, it is better than the drama dept.


My boy is almost 1 yr in Nafa’s art, he is enjoying it and I will be continuing him into the second yr next year.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/583878https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/583878Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:35:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 03:35:39 GMT]]>

sleepy:

different teacher for English & Chinese portion?
Yes. I heard the english teacher is their principle as well... Chinese teacher is from China.

But the preparation 1 course, english and chinese teacher is the same person.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/296664https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/296664Thu, 18 Nov 2010 03:35:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:47:19 GMT]]>

ctct61t:

the beginning 10 lessons is english course, teacher gave kids some material, but he did not teach them anything, and ask them to memorize those material, and test, test....choose 3 kids who can memorize it well, and prepare for performance... kids played, talked during classes... nothing to learn...

But for the later 10 chinese course, was pretty good... Teacher taught them a lot of skill not only for speech but also for drama...

I don't want to continue with it...but I like their chinese portion...
different teacher for English & Chinese portion?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294962https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294962Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:47:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 04:02:09 GMT]]>i continue my DD for another 6 months as we receive the letter from the school said that we are choosen after 1st semester…really regreted to take it again…


during our 2nd semester there, the beginning 10 lessons is english course, teacher gave kids some material, but he did not teach them anything, and ask them to memorize those material, and test, test…choose 3 kids who can memorize it well, and prepare for performance… kids played, talked during classes… nothing to learn…

But for the later 10 chinese course, was pretty good… Teacher taught them a lot of skill not only for speech but also for drama…

I don’t want to continue with it…but I like their chinese portion…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294820https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/294820Mon, 15 Nov 2010 04:02:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:43:06 GMT]]>

angel64:
My DS was there for 6 mths, and they mailed me a letter to say that my boy is qualified to go for the second stage.


We decided to withdraw him. Firstly the timing is odd 4 to 5.30pm, secondly, my boy said he does not like the class.

So I don't want to force him. I would turn on the art class if I were to get a seat there.

If not I will go to the Hokkien Huay Kuan, they have alot of classes there on art, chinese caligraphy or speech drama.
Did your son say why he did not like the class? I was thinking of enrolling my son too. Dont know if it is suited for him.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/293802https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/293802Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:43:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:12:20 GMT]]>

angel64:
the timing is odd 4 to 5.30pm

Timing is assigned for the continuation class? Can't choose timing?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/293784https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/293784Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:12:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:38:36 GMT]]>My DS was there for 6 mths, and they mailed me a letter to say that my boy is qualified to go for the second stage.


We decided to withdraw him. Firstly the timing is odd 4 to 5.30pm, secondly, my boy said he does not like the class.

So I don’t want to force him. I would turn on the art class if I were to get a seat there.

If not I will go to the Hokkien Huay Kuan, they have alot of classes there on art, chinese caligraphy or speech drama.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/210849https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/210849Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:38:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Sat, 22 May 2010 09:51:30 GMT]]>Hi ctct


how do you find the teachers there? I heard the teachers are themselves graduates from Nafa but wonder if they go through specific and proper training?

you find the teachers professional and can deliver class? Have u seen how the class is actually conducted?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/191768https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/191768Sat, 22 May 2010 09:51:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Mon, 17 May 2010 06:54:52 GMT]]>

sleepy:

Does teacher give individual feedback to students? eg. how to improve their respective weaknesses
I did not get any feedback as I did not check with teacher specially...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/186856https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/186856Mon, 17 May 2010 06:54:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Sun, 16 May 2010 14:18:16 GMT]]>

ctct61t:

20 students are in the classes, for the past half years' study, my daughter learned 2 pieces english poems, and 2 chines raokouling and 1 page of miyu and how to introduce each other. As in a related big class, students are hardly concentrated all the way along. My daughter is a very active girl, she felt a little bit boring during the class.

Unlike arts course in Nafa, she has no strong feeling to continue her study in this class. That's why decide not to continue it.

The above mentioned is just my personal opinion. I think most of the students will enjoy this class.
Does teacher give individual feedback to students? eg. how to improve their respective weaknesses

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/186596https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/186596Sun, 16 May 2010 14:18:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Sun, 16 May 2010 13:52:32 GMT]]>

jarjez:
Hi ctct

May I know why u're not continuing? Due to the teachers or couse contents? Actually I'm quite hesitant to put my child in after the registration day as I wa sUrprised that only 2 or 3 parents were there, unlike their ever so popular art classes:(

And do u hv any recommendations for good compere or speech&drama classes which emphasize on presentation skills? Not so much of acting but rather prEsentation.

Thanks heaps!
20 students are in the classes, for the past half years' study, my daughter learned 2 pieces english poems, and 2 chines raokouling and 1 page of miyu and how to introduce each other. As in a related big class, students are hardly concentrated all the way along. My daughter is a very active girl, she felt a little bit boring during the class.

Unlike arts course in Nafa, she has no strong feeling to continue her study in this class. That's why decide not to continue it.

The above mentioned is just my personal opinion. I think most of the students will enjoy this class.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/186587https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/186587Sun, 16 May 2010 13:52:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Wed, 12 May 2010 14:54:31 GMT]]>

relaxedmom:
I've been looking around for ages for a good class that teach kids how to speak eloquently, do their presentations well or even on debating skills. In fact, posted a thread some time ago on this. But sad to say, I'm still looking. The closest I could find is one conducted by the British Council. My DS went for their one-week class during school holidays. Found it not bad. Each student take turn to speak up, give their thoughts on some video or news etc. However, when I enquire BC for a more long term class, they said that they only conduct holiday classes of this sort. 😞

I posted a thread some time ago too... agreed not easy to find one.

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7783

I called Lorna W & Julia G to enquire. These 2 leading towards exam but contain drama component.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/183773https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/183773Wed, 12 May 2010 14:54:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Wed, 12 May 2010 10:09:50 GMT]]>

jarjez:
Hi ctct

May I know why u're not continuing? Due to the teachers or couse contents? Actually I'm quite hesitant to put my child in after the registration day as I wa sUrprised that only 2 or 3 parents were there, unlike their ever so popular art classes:(

And do u hv any recommendations for good compere or speech&drama classes which emphasize on presentation skills? Not so much of acting but rather prEsentation.

Thanks heaps!
Hi jarjez, I've been looking around for ages for a good class that teach kids how to speak eloquently, do their presentations well or even on debating skills. In fact, posted a thread some time ago on this. But sad to say, I'm still looking. The closest I could find is one conducted by the British Council. My DS went for their one-week class during school holidays. Found it not bad. Each student take turn to speak up, give their thoughts on some video or news etc. However, when I enquire BC for a more long term class, they said that they only conduct holiday classes of this sort. 😞

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/183599https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/183599Wed, 12 May 2010 10:09:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Wed, 12 May 2010 08:28:21 GMT]]>

tankee:
just based on the name of the course, it seems to be just speech and no drama.


for drama, there are the elements of creativity, imagination and play acting.
I was told the preparatory course is mostly speech. Not much drama.
Drama component would be in later part of the syllabus if the child continues with the course

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/183517https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/183517Wed, 12 May 2010 08:28:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to NAFA Courses - Community Thread on Wed, 12 May 2010 03:23:40 GMT]]>Hi,


I have heard that for this course, they train your child on stage to speak confidently, but I am not sure how effective it is but it should be good for those who want their children to be confident speakers

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/183139https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/183139Wed, 12 May 2010 03:23:40 GMT