Why French Tutoring is Better Online
French online tutoring is a program where your child meets with a tutor face to face online through the Zoom platform. The duration of the French tutoring session can then take place from the comfort of your home where you can listen and monitor the session as you would if a tutor came to your […]
40 French Books To Help Your French Immersion Child
Why French Books? Reading in French is the best way for any French language-learner to broaden their vocabulary and challenge their comprehension skills. But finding a French book that keeps your child so engaged that they forget they’re reading French? Well, that can be a challenge – especially if you don’t speak the language. So we […]
4 Unforgettable French Immersion Experiences
“Can I go on a trip to Quebec or France to practice my French?”… As soon as the question escapes your child’s mouth, you’re left speechless. Although you agree that the time has come for your child to take his or her French language-learning journey to the next level, you don’t know where to begin […]
Don’t Speak French? 5 Tips To Support Your French Immersion Student
Greater concentration, more job opportunities and higher pay are just some of the benefits of learning a second language. And naturally, you wanted your child to enjoy some of those perks so you enrolled him or her in French Immersion. But there’s just one problem… …You don’t speak French. So how can you support your […]
French Films for Kids!
Strengthening communication in French doesn’t have to be difficult. One of the most effective, time-tested ways to boost language skills is extremely affordable and doesn’t feel like “learning”… …have you guessed what it is? The easy, proven way to learn new vocabulary and improve sentence structure is to watch a French movie! So why not […]
Top 10 French Activities in the GTA
French Activities in the GTA There’s no better place in Canada to get your daily dose of multiculturalism than in Toronto. Did you know that you can expose your child to many French Activities right here in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)? We have put together a list of awesome cuisine, entertainment, and activities for […]
5 Reasons Why Community And Mentorship Matter In Your Bilingual Journey
Anyone who has been successful in any area hasn’t just had a stroke of “luck”. Their success was likely a combination of trial and error, perseverance and learnt skills. The learning curve can be steep. But one of the best ways to shortcut the learning curve is to find like-minded mentors. The type of mentors […]
Top 7 French board games to enrich French language learning
Most ordinary day camps strive to meet one goal: to create an active, outdoor experience where campers can have fun in a safe and nurturing environment. But Camp Tournesol rises to the challenge with an additional goal: helping campers boost their confidence speaking French by offering a French program that doesn’t look anything like their […]
Why French Exposure Is Crucial During Your Child’s 9-Week Summer Break
In as little as 2 months, the last school bell of the year will ring and students will flood out of the doors excited to kick off their summer break. And like most parents, you might have already started planning how to help your child make the most of the summer. But this planning phase […]
