Who is the Reading programme in French for?
For children aged 6–12. The choice depends on mastery of French, not just the school year.
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Available now6 language levels
French reading workshop • A separate programme for each level
Learning Reading in French for children
I decode • I read • I understand
A path building phonological awareness, word reading, fluency and comprehension of stories and informational texts in French.
6 levels70 lessons per level10 progressive units
A direct answer for parents
What does the Reading programme in French offer?
An interactive programme developing Reading in French through Six progressive language levels, with audio and visual explanations, practice and regular assessment.
How does your child learn in the programme?
They see a clear model, hear explanations and pronunciation, practise during the lesson, then complete assessment and reinforcement.
How do I choose the right level?
A beginner starts at language level 1. Children with prior knowledge choose based on their actual performance in French.
Every language level has a clear path.
If your child has never studied French, they start at language level 1 regardless of school year. If they have prior knowledge, choose based on actual mastery and try the matching free lesson.
Language level 1 • For children aged 6–12
Sound explorer
Early foundations • Pre-A1 indicatorYour child distinguishes French sounds and connects them to letters, then reads syllables, words and short sentences supported by pictures.
12–15 minutes Lesson length4 lessons per week18 suggested weeks
✓ Distinguishes the target sound✓ Links a letter to its sound✓ Blends simple syllables✓ Understands a familiar sentence
Topics in this level
- I listen to sounds
- Useful letters
- Vowels
- Consonant + vowel
Language level 2 • For children aged 6–12
Sentence reader
Securing foundations • Pre-A1 indicatorYour child reads more varied sound patterns, handles silent letters and understands a short story.
12–15 minutes Lesson length4 lessons per week18 suggested weeks
✓ Reads complex sounds✓ Recognises common words✓ Reads a sentence with rhythm✓ Orders the events of a story
Topics in this level
- Review of simple sounds
- ou, on, an, in • Nasal and complex sounds
- ch, ph, gn • Letter groups
- Silent letters
Language level 3 • For children aged 6–12
Meaning detective
Beginning use • A1.1 indicatorYour child decodes longer words, uses context and identifies the idea and details in a short paragraph.
15–18 minutes Lesson length4 lessons per week18 suggested weeks
✓ Analyses syllables in a long word✓ Infers meaning from context✓ Identifies the main idea✓ Answers with a sentence from the text
Topics in this level
- Complex syllables
- Simple prefixes and suffixes
- Vocabulary in context
- Statements and questions
Language level 4 • For children aged 6–12
Independent reader
Basic use • A1.2 indicatorYour child reads more fluently, distinguishes story and informational text structures and supports understanding with evidence.
15–18 minutes Lesson length4 lessons per week18 suggested weeks
✓ Reads with suitable expression✓ Distinguishes simple text types✓ Identifies cause and effect✓ Cites information from the text
Topics in this level
- Fluency and expression
- Dialogue and narration
- Story structure
- Informational text structure
Language level 5 • For children aged 6–12
Text analyst
Early independence • A1+ indicatorYour child understands longer texts, identifies the author’s purpose, connects ideas and paraphrases them clearly.
18–22 minutes Lesson length4 lessons per week18 suggested weeks
✓ Changes reading strategy✓ Understands connections in the text✓ Identifies the author’s purpose✓ Summarises a paragraph or text
Topics in this level
- Reading for a purpose
- Academic vocabulary
- Logical connectives
- Descriptive text
Language level 6 • For children aged 6–12
Research reader
Everyday use • A2.1 indicatorYour child searches varied texts, compares two sources and examines opinions and evidence in preparation for secondary school.
18–22 minutes Lesson length4 lessons per week18 suggested weeks
✓ Extracts precise information✓ Compares two short sources✓ Distinguishes opinion from evidence✓ Organises notes into a summary
Topics in this level
- Reading strategy
- Denser text
- Taking notes
- Fact, opinion and argument
What does your child learn, and how do we check they learned it?
The school year guides the choice, but assessment and actual performance determine the starting point. The CEFR indicator for French and English is approximate, not a certificate or an automatic age-based promise.
Skills built through the path
DecodingFluencyVocabularyComprehensionEvidence and thinking
What we check before starting
- ✓ Reading level-appropriate words
- ✓ Reading a short text
- ✓ Direct comprehension
- ✓ Simple inference
What appears in the parent report
- ✓ Word-decoding accuracy
- ✓ Fluency and expression
- ✓ Vocabulary
- ✓ Literal and inferential comprehension
- ✓ Evidence-based response
70 lessons designed for mastery, not content overload.
Each level uses clear units, distributed assessments, support as needed and challenges for children ready to go further.
Core lesson
10 units, each with 6 lessons from discovery to mastery.
Assessment checkpoints
They measure understanding and performance and show parents how far their child has progressed.
Support bridges
They revisit missing skills in a simpler way before continuing the path.
Advanced challenges
They add depth for children who have mastered the skill and need a higher level.