Stopping summer learning loss for students learning French in North Vancouver

As K-12 students and families are enjoying a well-deserved summer break, some parents are nonetheless worried about summer learning loss.

Two months or more without any exposure to French is a long time, so here are a few quick tips to help your child stay connected to the language over the summer!

Go to the library. Your child may have summer reading to do in English, so why not supplement it with some reading in French? Ask your librarian to direct you to the collection of kids’ books or YA novels in French. Even in Anglophone cities and towns, there is often a decent selection. If not, ask library staff what may be available through interlibrary loan.

Let your child be the expert. If your child is in French Immersion or Core French, and you don’t speak (much) French, let them teach you! Many kids love it when they’re in a position to teach something to an adult and have some authority. Ask your child to help you learn new vocabulary words, expressions, or improve your pronunciation. Be excited and show enthusiasm, and don’t forget to tell them “Merci!”

Work with a private teacher. There’s nothing like having personalized 1-on-1 support so that your child can start the next school feeling confident and ready for those first few quizzes and tests. There are many private teachers and tutors available with different teaching styles, areas of expertise, and prices to suit different budgets.

I offer in-person lessons in North Vancouver that are tailored to your child’s unique needs, whether they need help catching up to grade level or are looking for advanced-level enrichment. You can learn more about my teaching approach here, see how I approach summer lessons here, and book lessons here.

Questions? Please email me at FrenchAvecCecile@gmail.com :)