French Lessons For Kids

Children learn quickly and are generally attracted and motivated to learn if the lesson is performed in a relaxing and fun atmosphere. Taking the French lessons for kids via Skype, Google Meet or Zoom is exciting because kids love to use the computer and enjoy the real time interaction!

The sooner the child is exposed to language learning, the quicker they will learn and stay motivated to learn foreign languages. Studies have shown — and experience has supported — that children who learn a language before the onset of adolescence are much more likely to have native-like pronunciation.

Length of the lessons
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For kids from 5 years old to 7 years old:

30-minute lessons on Skype, Google Meet and Zoom with an experienced French native teacher. The lessons are followed with a bit of homework (optional if parent prefers no homework). We offer 30-minute lessons in our KIDS General course. 

For kids from 8 years old to 14 years old

40-minute lessons on Skype, Google Meet and Zoom with an experienced French teacher. The lessons are followed with a bit of homework (optional if parent prefers no homework). We offer 40-minute lessons in our KIDS General, PRIM and CNED courses.

Note: there is flexibility for the length of the class.  For example, if your child is 7 years old but has studied some French for a while, then we can consider a 40-minute lesson. This will be discussed during the first meeting with the Language Advisor.

How does a lesson works?
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The teacher will prepare the lesson according to the age, the level and the language objectives. We work with a few different methods such as Cap Sur, and Les Petits Loustics. In addition to these methods, the teacher will bring in other activities to make the lesson dynamic, interesting, and fun. Through games, pictures, drawings, small role plays, songs, videos and more, the teacher will keep the student’s attention in a fun and relaxing atmosphere during the entire lesson.

After the lesson, the teacher will send the notes of the lesson in addition to the homework to the parent and/or student.

Choice of courses
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1) Kids General Course:

Cap Sur 1 et 2 for the younger ones and beginners – An online method that can be used for children starting at 5 years old and for beginners who are older.

Cap Sur is a new method, built on the story of a family who decides to go on a trip around the different French-speaking countries. These books offer content close to the children’s universe, a playful dimension and a progressive approach and all the essential ingredients for a successful learning of French!

The books include videos, songs, simple audios and grammar notions simply explained thanks to illustrated mind maps. Available in 2 formats: online or paper version

Les Petits Loustics  – A method young kids, usually for 5, 6 years old which includes a book and a CD……

‘Les petits Loustics’ is a method suitable for the youngest children, especially for those who cannot yet read and write. The emphasis is on oral expression, using very simple songs and pictures. With Les petits Loustics, we listen, talk, sing and repeat a lot.
Available in paper version only.

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Our French learning workbook with audio for kids
With songs, stories, poems, grammar tips, exercises and games.
Available in paper version or eBook

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2) DELF Prim:

The DELF Prim is an official Diploma of French Language Studies issued by the French Ministry of Education and is recognized worldwide. It allows validating and certifying for French language abilities. Therefore, this diploma allows your child to valorize his ability in French. The DELF Prim is perfectly fit for children between 7 and 11 years old in primary school.

The DELF Prim is divided into 3 levels: A1.1, A1 and A2, corresponding to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Level A1.1 is the most accessible one and A2 the most advanced. Later your child will be able to continue with the DELF Junior B1 and the DELF B2 Junior.

3) CNED lessons:

Does your child already speak French and has been in the French education public system? Do you need your child to continue to learn and follow the formal program? The CNED (“Centre National d’Etude à Distance – National center of distant studies) is particularly well known among expatriates, for the courses it provides to many young French people abroad.

For the CNED lessons, we have chosen to work with Bordas editions who are specialized in school textbooks, from kindergarten to high school (including primary and middle school). They provide teachers and parents with the indispensable tools to accompany the students in their learning. We have chosen to work with the Alouette collection, for example, for grades from CE1 to CM2 (primary school). The advantage of these methods is that they are available in paper version but also in digital version, which is very well suited for distance learning.

What is the cost per lesson?
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KIDS General Course: 30 minutes lessons click here
KIDS General Course: 40 minutes lessons click here
DELF PRIM or CNED Course : 40 minutes lessons click here
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Students Testimonials

Andrea Renaud Michigan, USA

“Thanks for all your great teaching for both Drew and Megan over the last 5 years (I think we started with you in the September 2015 when we moved home from France)!  The lesson have been wonderful for my children. Drew is now trilingual in French,  Spanish, and English and I am hoping the same for Megan once she starts Spanish in High School next year.  Both Drew and Megan really enjoyed learning from your and continuing their French education. All the best for you in the future!!”

Tanveer, father of Uday (10 years old) India

“I am very happy and satisfied with coaching given by Ms. Marion Picaud to my son, Uday. She is extremely patient, and has a unique way of connecting well with children. My son Udayveer is 10 years old and has been learning from Ms. Marion from Learn French At Home for the last one and a half year. His objective performance in the exam DELF Prim A1 has been excellent – he scored 96/100 with 25/25 in two modules. He is now preparing for grade A2. I highly recommend Learn French At Home and the excellent teacher that is Ms. Marion Picaud. Bravo”
Review from Uday
“I love learning French with Ms. Marion. I look forward to my classes every week. She is very kind and always makes me laugh. She makes learning fun! Thank you ma’am 🙂”

Jed Busalla Switzerland

“Andres has tremendously improved his French. He is now participating in class and laughing more with his friends.  It seems he is understanding the conversations around him better. So, kudos to you!  I think we are on the right path in helping him gain confidence and integrate with his school mates through comprehension skills in French.
He said he enjoys your lessons, and he is challenged by some parts of it (which is a good thing). Generally, we feel that the lessons are just right for his level to prepare him for when he is transferred to the regular classes at school.”

Natalie, mother of Olivia (10 years old) Washington D.C., USA

“Olivia really didn’t want to take up classes in French or continue conversing in French when we arrived to the US from Switzerland in July 2019. Anouk has been such a wonderful teacher and we have seen Olivia make great progress. It is because of Anouk’s fantastic teaching style and manner that we continue with her classes.“

Judith Thomason Daglan, Dordogne, France

“Ben’s French is really improving with Audrey’s help. His moyenne at the end of  4eme was 4,8 and is now over 11. She seems to be targeting the things he needs for the Brevet.
He was one of only 7 in his class to pass their brevet blanc in January. They also seem to get on very well and he enjoys his lessons so we are very happy.”

Jamie R. Connecticut, USA

Carine is a fantastic French tutor! She has been with us for some time now, and Chloe definitely feels like she has grown and learned so much from her time with Carine.

Brian S. Greenwich, CT, USA

My daughter Victoria, age 12, showed dramatic improvement, much of which I attribute to the instructor’s teaching ability (and my daughter’s hard work).  The lessons have really paid off– Victoria is very comfortable in the class.  When she came home from the first day of school, she told me that she would not have understood anything the teacher said if it weren’t for the lessons.

Nicola Christinger-Grant

Nicola Christinger-Grant shares her experiences of integrating a reluctant daughter into  the French language.

Read the article here

Julie D. San Francisco, CA, USA

Les enfants aiment beaucoup Emma et moi aussi j’aime bien son style. Nous sommes très satisfaits. Et John aussi aime beaucoup Nanou. Vous avec un très bon programme avec de très bon professeurs!

The kids really like Emma and I like her style too. We are very satisfied. And John likes Nanou a lot too. You have a very good program with very good teachers!

Janine Campbell Australia

Imogen my daughter (20yrs old) has been having Skype French lessons with Learn French at Home since May 2009 ( when she was 12) ! She started them in middle school as she was struggling with French ( a compulsory IB component). The Skype lessons allowed her to gain the confidence to learn the vocabulary and also speak French in a non threatening environment. She went from a C to an A in months and maintained this grade throughout her high school years with the support of your school and the French tuition. Having Skype lessons meant Imogen was able to have the classes at home, which are significantly more flexible than face to face classes. Audrey and Imogen have developed such a lovely relationship over the years and after high school Imogen went to visit Audrey and met face to face. She has continued to take Skype tuition with Audrey as a university student for the past 2 years and has found her to be an amazing support at this higher level. From learning the basics to translating the French constitution, the tuition has afforded Imogen with the support to understand and use her French, but more importantly to develop a love of the language, the culture and the people. She has made several trips to France over the years and she loves being able to put all her hard work into practice. She has even been accepted into an Erasmus year abroad in a French university. For Xmas my parents gave  Skype French tuition classes as a present to Imogen and have been delighted to be able to give a present that keeps on giving and one that made such an impact. One year she and my mother even spent time in Paris together with Imogen acting as the translator. This gave enormous pleasure to them both. I have passed on the details for Audrey to numerous other people and all have found her to be an excellent resource and a wonderful support. If you are considering Language tuition for yourself or your children I could not recommend Learn French At Home more highly.