As summer approaches, many parents begin thinking about how to organise the long school holidays. For bilingual and international families, this often comes with an additional concern: how can children continue using French when school has finished for the year ?
The good news is that summer does not have to mean losing French. With the right environment, it can become one of the most valuable times of the year for language development. A French summer camp in France can make the difference.
Your non-French-speaking child may make frequent mistakes in French, but this is a normal part of learning and does not reflect a lack of ability. In this article, discover how to support your bilingual child, understand the influence of their native language, overcome common difficulties, and help them build confidence, fluency, and natural progress in French. Practical tips and strategies for parents of bilingual or non-French-speaking children are included.
When a child understands French but does not speak it yet, parents often feel concerned, especially in bilingual families. Drawing on my classroom experience, this article explains why this situation is common and developmentally normal. It also outlines key conditions that support oral language development and help children gain confidence and begin speaking naturally, without pressure.
Do you know any apps for learning French?
Using French apps can be a way to support your child because he/she is not in a French curriculum or he/she has no connection with French people… or to improve his/her French. Nowadays, there are so many apps on the market available to download that you are wondering which ones are the best to choose? I would like to present some of them.
French is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and learning it from a young age has countless benefits. If your child already speaks two languages, you may be wondering if learning French wouldn’t be too much at their age. The answer is : absolutely not ! Here’s why introducing French early is a smart choice for your child’s future.