Basic French for Parents
A free 12-page guide to help you support your child in French Immersion, even if you don’t speak a word of French.
Made for parents who don’t speak French
“How can I help my child with French?” is the number one question we hear. This guide is our answer: the essentials, in plain English, in one place.
No French needed
Every word and phrase is paired with its English meaning, so you can follow along from day one.
Homework, made easier
Look up a word in seconds, including 130+ math and science terms from word problems.
Say it with confidence
Simple pronunciation tips and the French alphabet help you sound out words with your child.
Learn together
Practise colours, food, family and greetings at the dinner table and in the car.
Partner with the teacher
Questions to bring to parent-teacher conferences, plus practical homework routines.
Print it or keep it handy
A clean, printable PDF you can stick on the fridge or keep on your phone.
Ten short sections, twelve pages
Designed to be skimmed, not studied. Find what you need in the moment, from homework time to the drive to school.
Is it really free?
Yes. The guide is free for every family in New Brunswick and beyond. Just tell us where to send it.
Do I need to know any French?
Not at all. The guide was written for parents who don’t speak French. Every entry includes the English meaning.
How do I get it?
Fill in the short form to become a free PBENB member, and we’ll email you a link to download the PDF. Check your inbox (and your junk folder) after you sign up.
Who is it for?
Parents, grandparents, caregivers and educators supporting children who are starting or already learning French as an additional language—and anyone who wants to learn a little French alongside them.
Does signing up make me a PBENB member?
Yes, and it’s free. Joining our email list is how you become a PBENB member. You’ll get the guide plus PBENB news and updates, and you can unsubscribe at any time with one click.
Get the guide. Join PBENB.
One quick sign-up gets you the free guide and a free PBENB membership. Join the parents across New Brunswick standing up for French Immersion. It takes 30 seconds.
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