Reading comprehension in FSL

 Learning to read in a second language, as with learning to read in a primary language, can be daunting for our students. Motivation can also be a challenge when students are not presented with daily opportunities to purposely read in a second language. If you are looking for books recommendations for junior/intermediate age students who are beginning to learn French, check out my blog post HERE. 

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