Ici-Radio Canada is a comprehensive website that includes French programming and radio covering a variety of topics, from news, to politics, sports, entertainment, economics and more. The website can be utilized by a variety of stakeholders and for educational purposes. Ici-Radio Canada is the official radio station of the CBC in French, particularly geared towards […]
Education Level: 11
French for the Future – Français pour l’avenir
French for the Future has six programs to promote bilingualism. Teachers interested in engaging their students in a pragmatic way of learning French need to register to get all the necessary materials. Franconnexion Sessions help students connect the French learned in the classroom with the real-life benefits of being bilingual. Local Forums bring together high […]
FLIPGRID
Flipgrid is a website and app that allows teachers to facilitate video discussions. Students are organized into groups, then given access to discussion topics. The topic space serves as an interactive message board where teachers can pose questions and students can post video responses that appear in a tiled grid display. Try using Flipgrid to […]
Forum for young Canadians, The Forum Experience / Forum pour les jeunes canadiens: L’experience forum
A one week experience visiting Ottawa’s Senate and House of Commons and interacting with the Speaker of each chamber, the Clerks and the Pages. High school students enrolled in bilingual education programming across Canada will be able to attend a reception and network with Senators, Members of Parliament, and other important decision-makers. Visit Rideau Hall, […]
Français Interactif / (Texas University) A French program
An interactive French learning site that focuses on language learning for functional purposes, divided up into chapter and specific topics. In addition to the topics within the units, various grammar subtopics are listed. Language exercises are interactive with sound and can be used as fill-in-the-blank type of exercises. Français interactif was developed at the University […]
France TV / France TV – France 5
French language video/programming station, specifically in French (France) that offers programming, full-length feature films, news, children’s programming, concerts, live programming, sitcoms, and more. France TV has a variety of programming station, including France 2 to 5 and Replay stations. A French (France) television station that offers viewers a wide variety of programming, from children’s television, […]
French Crazy
A site designed for French teachers, French Learners, and French culture enthusiasts. The site is created by John Elkhoury, with various contributors. The sites also functions as a blog where enthusiastic posts photos and talk about various experience with the French culture. The site functions as a full lifestyle life geared to inciting the love […]
French for Life, Manitoba – Quebec Student Exchanges
The main objectives of the student exchange program Manitoba – Quebec are: Improve students French language communication skills. Improve students’ confidence to speak French. Develop students’ bilingual identity. Create lifelong opportunities and foster openness to other languages and cultures. Develop students’ greater independence and self-esteem. The Manitoba-Québec Exchange Program is offered to students enrolled in […]
FSL Homework Toolbox / Rainbow Schools – FSL Homework Toolbox: An FSL resource for Parents and Students in Ontario
FSL Homework Toolbox is a tool in French as a Second Language acquisition to help with learning, oral, written communication and presentation. Resources, and audio files permit parents to learn content and understand how to assist their students in the learning of French. School-board based website (Rainbow School District) FSL Homework Toolbox is a website […]
Elitist, Inequitable and Exclusionary Practices: A Problem within Ontario French Immersion Programs? / A Literature Review
The 2013 Ontario French Second Language (FSL) Curriculum emphasizes inclusivity and bilingualism; however, many students are recommended to opt out of French Immersion (FI). The opting-out of students may support the strengthening of the program by establishing a reputation of success, but how does it affect the withdrawn child? Are FSL programs using best practices […]
