The best tools for helping your child learn French

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Update : February 13, 2025

As a parent, it’s only natural to prioritize your child’s mastery of French. If you’re looking for the best resources to help your child learn French, this dossier is for you. Psst! Sign up to receive emails with practical tips on how to better support your child!

The importance of studying French

The importance of studying French

The fact that French is Quebec’s official language is only one of the many good reasons to learn it in school. That said, mastering French is bound to present children with a certain number of challenges. This is why we’ve compiled the most relevant tools and practical resources to help you support your child’s academic success.

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Stimulate interest in learning French

5 activities to spark an interest in French.

5 activities to spark an interest in French

Learning French can sometimes seem like an obstacle course. Fortunately, a few fun activities can help cultivate a passion for the language. We offer a selection of creative games to stimulate your youngster’s enthusiasm for French.

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5 activities to spark your high schooler’s interest in French.

5 activities to spark your high schooler’s interest in French

Is your teen less than excited about French? No problem! Spark their interest in this subject by offering appealing activities sure to captivate. Here are five ideas for piquing their curiosity!

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5 activities to bridge the gap between math and French.

5 activities to bridge the gap between math and French

Mathematics and French may seem like completely different disciplines, but in reality, they go hand in hand! Strong reading skills are crucial for understanding mathematical word problems. Here are five interdisciplinary activities that will help your child develop French and mathematics skills at the same time.

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Learning difficulties and French

What is dyslexia?

What is dyslexia?

If your child suffers from dyslexia or dysorthography, try suggesting various amusing activities to stimulate their interest in reading and writing and, in turn, help with their homework.

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What is dysorthography?

What is dysorthography?

Dysorthography is a learning disability that affects the acquisition and mastery of spelling. It is not uncommon for this disorder to coexist with dyslexia. Children coping with dysorthography have difficulty associating letters with their corresponding sounds and forming mental representations of words. Read this blog post to learn more about this learning disability and discover strategies for supporting your child.

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Gaining a better understanding and helping a child with a language disorder.

Gaining a better understanding and helping a child with a language disorder

Dysphasia is a developmental language disorder that can make formulating sentences and understanding speech difficult. Fortunately, there are ways to support children with this disorder. Explore them here!

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How technology benefits learning.

How technology benefits learning

Assistive technology can be a great help to students with learning disorders. Those that facilitate reading and writing can help students participate fully at school.

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Writing tips

Tips for helping your child learn to write.

Tips for helping your child learn to write

Children see writing as an new way to interact with those around them and are often eager to master this skill. However, small obstacles may arise as learning progresses. Fortunately, there are a number of techniques for motivating your child to keep trying. Discover them in this article.

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How to help your child learn to write?

How to help your child learn to write?

Adopting certain basic tactics can help your child develop fluent, neat handwriting. Find practical tips in this article.

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Learning to read and write in French.

Learning to read and write in French

Kids who learn the alphabet and begin playing with words and sounds at an early age are more likely to stay the course and do well in school. This article suggests ways to help your child become familiar with letters and sounds.

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Tips to help your child write a book summary.

Tips to help your child write a book summary

After learning to read and write, children are then tasked with synthesizing fictional texts. To succeed, they must not only understand the content but also analyze the text in depth to extract key elements. Here are some strategies to help you achieve these goals.

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How to help your child with writing difficulties.

How to help your child with writing difficulties

For many children, writing is a real headache. They may find mastering its many rules and exceptions a daunting task. Fortunately, there are a number of practical tips for helping children overcome writing difficulties. Check out these useful tips.

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Helping your child edit their French assignments.

Helping your child edit their French assignments

Learning to write without mistakes can be tough. Fortunately, there are simple, effective tips for helping your child improve their writing. Discover them in this article.

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Helping your teen edit their French assignments.

Helping your teen edit their French assignments

Writing a text can sometimes be complex as it requires precision and attention to detail. Children become increasingly independent as they advance through school using methods acquired through experience. They may still need parental guidance, however. Here’s a checklist to ensure you’re providing effective support.

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How to write stories.

How to write stories

This game is the perfect way to unleash the imagination and overcome writer’s block. Your child will enjoy creating stories using different book genres.

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Improve grammar and spelling

A fun way to review verbs.

A fun way to review verbs

Jean-François Quessy discovered how to help his child enjoy reviewing verbs. Curious to know how? He shares his best tips in this blog post.

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5 fun activities for practising homophones.

5 fun activities for practising homophones

The richness and colour of the French language is illustrated best by its homophones, words that are pronounced the same but differ in meaning and spelling. Check out five entertaining games sure to help your child master these subtleties.

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La couleur des homophones.

La couleur des homophones

Alloprof’s mandalas are charming illustrations that provide children with an engaging way to distinguish between the most common homophones. This activity is an easy, affordable, and relaxing way to learn lots of homophones!

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5 fun word games.

5 fun word games

Words are essential for not only academic success but also for sharing thoughts, emotions, and needs. Committing them to memory can be hard, however. Why not use games to help your child expand their vocabulary or memorize new expressions?

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Word wheel of fortune.

Word wheel of fortune

Regular practice is key to learning vocabulary words. In addition to word lists from class, Magimot, and our interactive online vocabulary exercise, introduce your child to this wheel of fortune. A bit of originality may be just what you need to rekindle motivation.

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How to learn French vocabulary words.

How to learn French vocabulary words

From the day they start elementary school, students are expected to add around 400 words to their vocabulary every year. If your child questions the value of regularly learning new vocabulary words, explain that having a large and diverse vocabulary increases their chances of academic success. Find more good reasons to learn new vocabulary words in this article.

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5 ways to motivate your child to study their French vocabulary.

5 ways to motivate your child to study their French vocabulary

Learning new words every week plays a vital role in children’s educational success. Turn this chore into a pleasant experience with five playful suggestions.

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Cut-out French vocabulary words.

Cut-out French vocabulary words

Learning new vocabulary words is an important part of Grade 1! Here are a few words from spelling lists developed by the Ministry. Your child will enjoy practising with this fun activity!

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Everything you need to know about ministry exams

Grade 4 French Ministry Exam: How to Prepare.

Grade 4 French Ministry Exam: How to Prepare

As the end of the school year approaches, Grade 4 students enroled in French-language schools across Quebec will take the French exam given by the Ministry, also known as the “ministry exam.” Your child may become anxious about their first official exam. Fortunately, we have some practical advice to help guide you through this challenging time.

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Grade 6 French, Language of Instruction, Exam : How to Prepare.

Grade 6 French, Language of Instruction, Exam : How to Prepare

At the end of Grade 6, all students in Quebec are evaluated in French (if enroled in French-language schools) and mathematics by the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur. Read this article to find out how to help your child prepare and have the best chance of succeeding.

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Sec. II French, Language of Instruction, Exam : How to Prepare.

Sec. II French, Language of Instruction, Exam : How to Prepare

Secondary II students enroled in French-language schools are required to take the compulsory French examination administered by Quebec’s Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur. Here’s how you can help your child prepare.

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Sec. V French, Language of Instruction, Exam : How to Prepare.

Sec. V French, Language of Instruction, Exam : How to Prepare

Here are a few tips to help your teen prepare for the uniform French exam given by the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur at the end of high school.

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Sec. V French as a Second Language, Enriched Program exam: How to Prepare

Sec. V French as a Second Language, Enriched Program exam: How to Prepare

Is your teen getting ready to graduate from high school and preparing for the uniform French as a Second Language (Enriched) exam given in Secondary V? This article offers practical advice for exam preparation.

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Sec. V French as a Second Language Core Program exam: How to Prepare

Sec. V French as a Second Language Core Program exam: How to Prepare

As your child gets ready to graduate from high school, now’s the time to prepare for the uniform French as a Second Language exam (Core) program, given in Secondary V. Read this article for some useful tips on helping them pass this test.

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Reading for fun

A little trick to help your child learn to read syllables.

A little trick to help your child learn to read syllables

Use these cut-out letters to help your child practise syllables and start forming their first words.

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Learning to read in French, one sound at a time.

Learning to read in French, one sound at a time

Use this tool to combine play with helping your child recognize sounds and gradually read for longer periods.

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How to become a reading role model for your child?

How to become a reading role model for your child?

You don’t have to be an avid or gifted reader to instill a love of reading in your children. The most important thing is to reinforce discussions about the importance of reading with concrete actions.

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How to support a child with reading difficulties.

How to support a child with reading difficulties

While learning to read can be easy for some children, others may encounter obstacles. If your child is facing such difficulties, here are a few recommendations for offering support.

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How to slow down your speedy reader.

How to slow down your speedy reader

To excel at reading, it’s important that your child learns to read at a certain speed. That said, keep in mind that reading is not a speed contest. Hasty reading can hinder text comprehension. Here are a few tips to help your child achieve a balanced reading rate.

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Helping your child develop reading strategies.

Helping your child develop reading strategies

Make reading a fun, immersive quest. Here are some effective techniques for guiding your child through this adventure.

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How to distinguish between expository and literary texts?

How to distinguish between expository and literary texts?

To grasp the meaning of a text and use various reading and writing techniques effectively, it’s crucial that your child be able to identify a text as either literary or expository. Here are a few tips to help them tell the difference.

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Helping your teen develop reading strategies.

Helping your teen develop reading strategies

Developing a love for reading is useful at school and in everyday life. In this article, you’ll learn how to help your teen perfect their reading skills.

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24 questions to boost your child’s reading  comprehension.

24 questions to boost your child’s reading comprehension

Have a blast while boosting your child’s reading comprehension with this card game.

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