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 […]
New Positions at Camp Tournesol
Every year, Camp Tournesol receives an outpouring of emails, phone calls and letters from happy parents thrilled to share the positive feedback they hear from their little campers. But the truth is, none of it would be possible without the qualified and committed team working tirelessly behind the scenes. Founder, Martine Brouillet, is committed to […]
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 […]
5 Ways To Help Your Child Prepare For Their First Day Of Camp
The first day of camp can be daunting for any child (and parent!). Like most kids, your child might be feeling hesitant to go somewhere new and meet people they have never met before. The good news is, we have a few tricks up our sleeve to help you minimize the stress and help your […]
5 Tips To Transform Your Family Holiday Into A Learning Opportunity
Written by: Martine Brouillet Your highly-anticipated family holiday is just around the corner and you’ve already made your list of things to do. But you may have overlooked one of the big opportunities your family holiday can provide: a fun and exciting learning opportunity for you and your child! Family vacations are one of the […]
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 […]
