Playing Sports In French? 100 Words Your Child Should Know – Part 1 Individual Sports
Individual sports are ideal for building your child’s independence and ambition. Many studies show that playing sports can greatly improve a child’s self esteem as well. With all these benefits, it’s clear that your child should continue to play their favourite sports. In the classroom, your child is working hard to become fluent in French; and […]
5 Songs To Help Young Learners Master French
Written by: Martine Brouillet Your child is learning French and although they’re enjoying it, they sometimes get discouraged with the challenge in remembering words. We know that learning a new language is difficult, and that remembering the new vocabulary and verbs is one of the hardest aspect. This is where French songs come in! At […]
French Growth in the summer? Here’s How
Making the decision to send your child to French camp is a big one. Your child is in French immersion school all year, do they really need to spend precious summer weeks in French? The real question is WHY NOT? The key is to find a French camp that is both fun and educational, so […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
