These classes were designed to be for children ages 2-8 years old. However, in my experience learning various languages I would recommend them for any age – even adults! When I was a college student learning a second and third language I was fascinated with children’s books and stories! They were so beautiful and simple and cheerful – nothing like the strict college texts I was required to study. I actually learned more from children’s books than I did from the texts. Try these lessons for your child of any age and see what they think – they may find them as enchanting as I did as an adult today! 

The style Emilie uses is also one of the most effective styles I have encountered in learning a second language. The use of engaging the audience, introducing simple concepts one at a time, and the use of a natural speaking voice with a later English translation are all proven effective methods in teaching a second language. The written supplements she provides are also helpful to the parent.

Emilie is passionate about teaching French to children in a way that is fun, inspired by Waldorf pedagogical philosophy and nature based. She is homeschooling her two daughters in French and runs local French programs for children from her home in Collingwood, Ontario. Born in Montreal, Canada, Emilie has treasured her mother tongue since childhood.

Emilie holds a Bachelor’s of Engineering from McGill University in Montreal though she did not work in the field after graduation. Throughout her educational path, she spent many hours tutoring children and teens in French and Math. She taught French in Spain where she became disenfranchised with the education system. It seemed that the system was working against the spirits of the children as well as that of the teachers. She is grateful to have found the Waldorf approach and to have the privilege to homeschool her girls in this light.

Her other areas of interest include herbal medicine, environmental protection, birth work, yoga and meditation.