EFGH selection

Taking the opportunity to listen to French stories or study French with your children while at home is a great way to reinforce learning. Many online resources are available, but where can you find stories, podcasts, or videos that are appropriate for their age and level?
EFGH has selected some based on the program (FLAM – French as a native language, and FLE – French as a second language) and age.

Resources for FLAM students
Resources for FLE students

Books

Just because a book is labeled for a specific age range doesn’t necessarily mean it matches your child’s skill level. Start with easier books to help build their confidence. And don’t worry if they’re only reading comic books—fun is an essential part of learning!

The French Ministry of National Education recommends books suitable for each grade level. The recommendations include a variety of genres, such as short stories, novels, comic books, poetry, theater, and graphic novels. These lists will guide you to well-known young adult authors and high-quality books.

L’École des Loisirs is a well-known publisher of young adult books.

Decitre has a substantial online catalog. Discover their collection of young adult books.

La Fnac focuses on books written in simple French. Their repetitive structure appeals to children just starting to read.

Ricochet is a leading website dedicated to young adult literature. It is a rich source of new releases. You can find a curated selection of award-winning books under the "Prix littéraires" tab.

Finally, if you are visiting France, Quebec, or Switzerland, take the opportunity to spend some time at a local library with your child. It’s free, and you may discover some new favorites. Be sure to ask the librarians for recommendations—they love to help!

Multimedia

Audiobooks
Gallimard offers several major titles online.
The lesser known Librairie Sonore offers classics read by excellent actors—sometimes an entire troupe!

StoryPlayR
The StoryPlayR app allows you to read a book or comic page by page while listening to the audio. Children can even record themselves reading.
EFGH students benefit from free access.

Songs
You’ll find many children’s nursery rhymes on Youtube.

Cartoons
Watching cartoons in a language you don’t understand well can be difficult. Here’s a tip: Watch the English version first, then switch to the French version.

Typically French: Tales by Père Castor (Papa Beaver) and Les contes de la rue Broca, which contains stories by Pierre Gripari, from La Sorcière du placard à balai to Géant aux chaussettes rouges.

Grammar

The classic choice for those who want to practice grammar and spelling at home is Le Bescherelle.

Savio is a digital tool for working on reading, grammar, conjugation, spelling, and vocabulary. It is free to EFGH students in the appropriate age group and corresponding level.