French Reading Essentials Blog

French Reading Tips, Parent Guides & Learning Inspiration

Welcome to the French Reading Essentials Blog — a space created by Madame Karine, a certified French immersion teacher and founder of the French Reading Essentials program.
Here, she shares her teaching experiences, learning insights, and creative approaches to help children become confident French readers.

Madame Karine teaching French reading online — offering practical tips for homeschool and immersion students.

You’ll find practical reading tips for parents and teachers, stories from her classroom and online tutoring sessions, and deeper looks into her French Reading Video Course and one-on-one tutoring — including how she adapts her methods for students learning via Zoom or in homeschool settings.

Whether your child is starting French reading from scratch or needs support to fill learning gaps, this blog offers real-life strategies, encouragement, and inspiration for families and educators worldwide.

The Science of Reading

Why the Science of Reading is Vital in Learning How to Read: An Introduction to My French Reading Video Course By Madame Karine, French immersion teacher from Calgary, living in Costa Rica We all have natural abilities in some things while we struggle in others. I know for me; one notion I struggle with is my sense of direction. I love using maps because they are a visual aid but to feel my way back to a place, I have only visited a couple of times or more, is a challenge. A

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Mar 14, 20247 min read