French language skills include speaking, listening, reading and writing.
This site would be very helpful for learners of Core French. The levels vary from the younger students all the way to high school level.
**please note that some of the videos are not accessible to teachers here, however, the other oral and aural activities are very useful
' Listen to the audio file... The first reading will be at normal conversational speed; the second reading will be slower so that you may properly [record] the sentence.
'Record your dictation in the text field...
'When you are finished, click the button at the bottom of the page to submit your finished text for automatic evaluation.
'The evaluation will check and correct your text, if needed.'
*The reading speed can be adjusted on all parts of the site where oral readings are available (mostly the Listening and Dictation exercises).*
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« Ecoutez le document audio. L'orateur français effectue une première lecture du texte à une vitesse normale. Il fait ensuite une lecture plus lente, en dictant les mots.
« Ecrivez ce que vous entendez dans le champ de texte...
« Une fois que vous avez terminé, vous pouvez envoyer votre texte...
« Vous obtiendrez immédiatement la correction de votre dictée, vous pourrez ainsi repérer vos erreurs et voir votre note finale. »
*Le débit de lecture peut être réglé pour tous les extraits lus à l'oral (qui se trouvent principalement parmi les exercices d'Écoute et de Dictée).*
Enhancing French skills is a website for intermediate learners of French. It includes authentic language videos from French websites, as well as interviews of French speakers on cultural topics. Videos and activities are organized into five broad themes and tagged by communicative language function with links into Tex’s French Grammar for specific grammar explanations and interactive exercises. Each theme includes a pdf of suggested classroom activities and homework.
Améliorer ses compétences en français est un site web destiné aux apprenants intermédiaires en français. Il propose des vidéos de langue authentique provenant de sites web français, ainsi que des interviews de locuteurs français sur des sujets culturels. Les vidéos et les activités sont organisées en cinq thèmes généraux et étiquetées par fonction communicative de la langue, avec des liens vers la grammaire française de Tex pour des explications grammaticales spécifiques et des exercices interactifs. Chaque thème comprend un fichier PDF d'activités en classe et de devoirs suggérés.
« Search and learn to pronounce words and phrases in ... French. »
'Students create a game based on La Francophonie. The learning experiences include: exploring the format and process of playing a game, researching famous French-speaking individuals and countries where French is spoken ... students ... create a game using their knowledge of French-speaking people.'
*All instructions are in French.*
*Please Note: This unit is based on the 1998 SK Core French Curriculum. This curriculum was updated in 2022 so this unit no longer aligns to the provincial curriculum.
'Select one of the texts from the list. You can choose from ... different topics and levels of difficulty.
'Open the online player and start the audio file.
'Listen to the audio recording and focus carefully on understanding the text.
'Try to answer the comprehension questions. Did you fully understand the text?'
*The reading speed can be adjusted for all parts of the site where oral readings are available (mostly the Listening and Dictation exercises).*
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« CHOISISSEZ LE TEXTE...
« Sélectionnez votre texte audio préféré parmi les ... propositions disponibles...
« ÉCOUTEZ VOTRE FICHIER AUDIO...
« Enclenchez la lecture du fichier audio sélectionné et démarrez votre entraînement oral...
« TESTEZ VOTRE COMPRÉHENSION...
« ...répondez aux questions posées. Simple et accessible, ce questionnaire vous permet de valider votre bonne compréhension orale du texte. »
*Le débit de lecture peut être réglé pour tous les extraits lus à l'oral (qui se trouvent principalement parmi les exercices d'Écoute et de Dictée).*
'Following your review of each text, answer the questions of comprehension in our online exercises, and we'll evaluate it immediately. You get instant feedback about your French reading skills. It's challenging, fun and free!
'Hint: Download our texts and exercises as pdf and use it as free teaching materials for your students.'
*The reading speed can be adjusted for all parts of the site where oral readings are available (mostly the Listening and Dictation exercises).*
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« Nous avons sélectionné avec des professeurs expérimentés de français des textes faciles à lire et amusants. A la fin des textes, un exercice sous forme de QCM permet de valider ses acquis. Il est à noter que l'édition gratuite des textes sous forme de PDF est un vrai plus. »
*Le débit de lecture peut être réglé pour tous les extraits lus à l'oral (qui se trouvent principalement parmi les exercices d'Écoute et de Dictée).*
' Students explore the necessary steps to follow in planning a trip. The learning experiences include: obtaining a passport, reserving a flight, becoming familiar with tourist sites, choosing and making a hotel reservation, deciding what to take, and reading maps. The experiential goal requires students to plan a trip to a French-speaking country or city and present the itinerary to the class. The teacher’s guide includes learning objectives, a list of resources and step-by-step suggestions on how to teach the unit. In addition, the guide includes answer sheets, suggested vocabulary and motivational questions, supplementary activities, tapescripts, evaluation grids and activities.'
*All instructions are in French.*
This unit models communicative/experiential second language teaching in a multidimensional curriculum. Students prepare themselves for a written exam to obtain a driver’s license. Learning activities include doing a vehicle inspection, studying road signs and their meanings, studying the driving rules of the road, role playing a traffic violation situation, and making the decision to have a designated driver. The experiential goal requires students to create, in small groups, a written exam to obtain a driver’s license, and to pass this exam demonstrating that they are aware and responsible drivers.
For grades 9-12
'Students explore a variety of jobs and professions in today’s world, their aptitudes, the consequences of choosing a job or profession, and the importance of bilingualism in the choice of a job or profession ... students ... research a job or profession and to make a presentation to the class. In addition, students will explore possible careers and examine steps to follow to obtain employment.'
*All instructions are in French.*