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

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.

'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.

' 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

Un guide visant à développer les compétences linguistiques en communication orale chez les élèves étudiant le français en tant que langue seconde. Le guide propose des sujets (images et répliques) et grilles d'évaluation pour encadrer l'interaction orale spontanée et préparée.

« Les quatre premiers niveaux de compétence (A1, A2, B1 et B2) du Cadre européen
commun de référence pour les langues (CECR) ... servent ... de base à l’organisation du présent guide » :

A1
-Présentation spontanée (1 minute) - « se présenter, ... parler de soi, de sa famille, de ses goûts et de ses activités »
-Exercice d'interaction (2 minutes de préparation + 2 minutes d'interaction) - au choix: À la pharmacie, au café, au cinéma

A2
-Présentation (5 minutes de prép + 2 minutes de présentation) - au choix: ta/ton meilleur.e ami.e, tes plus belles vacances, chanteur.euse/groupe préféré.e
-Exercide d'interaction (sans prép, 2 minutes) - au choix: discussion en désaccord à propos d'activités sportives, description de sa famille

B1
-Présentation (10 minutes de prép + 3 minutes de présentation) - au choix: les jeunes canadiens et la pauvreté, les ados et l'activité physique
-Interaction spontanée (2 minutes) - l'enseignant.e pose des questions au sujet du thème abordé

B2
-Présentation (20 minutes de prép + 3-5 minutes de présentation) - au choix, expression d'opinion requise: les jeunes sans diplôme et la recherche d'un emploi, l'éducation des filles et des garçons
-Débat (5-7 minutes) - l'élève défend son opinion

'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.*