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 […]
Learning a Second Language: Is it worth it for your child?
It’s no secret that learning a new language requires a strong commitment, focus and determination. You may have also heard about the benefits learning a new language can provide. Yet you can’t help but wonder: “Is learning a new language really worth it?” Yet you can’t help but wonder: “Is learning a second language really […]
Time Management Made Easy For French Immersion Students
It’s no secret that French Immersion students have several priorities to juggle… Not only are they required to study for all of their core subjects, but they also have to balance the increased workload that naturally comes with learning a second language. The key to pulling off a successful balancing act lies in Time Management. […]
The Power Of Speaking French 24/7
You heard that enrolling your child in a French program can help them gain more work opportunities, higher pay and even improve their memory. But now that your child is in French Immersion, you might be wondering…“now what?” If you’re like most parents, you might rarely (if ever) hear your child having conversation in French. […]
5 Ways To Boost Kids’ Confidence In Language-Learning
Have you ever tried to learn something totally new? Maybe you attempted an entirely new project at work? Or even a new recipe for a group of guests? If you can think back to a time where you felt stretched outside your comfort zone, then you can appreciate how a dose of positive self-esteem helps […]
Where did my passion for bilingualism come from?
One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way. ~ Frank Smith As the director of a GTA French Camp, a past board member of Canadian Parents for French and having been actively involved in French Immersion program planning, people often ask me where my passion for […]
What Makes Camp Tournesol a Great Educational Camp
#1: What is the focus of the program? FRENCH, FRENCH, FRENCH….our main purpose is to develop the skills and confidence in campers to speak french in a social and conversational setting….but that is NOT all. Here is a breakdown: Language skills: The goal of each and every week at Camp Tournesol is for campers to […]
5 Tips To Support Your Child In French Immersion When You Don’t Speak French
You enrolled your child in French Immersion because you were excited about the flurry of positive benefits the program provides. Maybe you even have a few friends who rave about the program and couldn’t be happier with their decision. But when your kids start coming to you for help with homework, reality sinks in… “Help! […]
