Dans l’enseignement des langues vivantes, comme en d’autres domaines éducatifs, on assiste depuis une décennie à un vaste mouvement visant à redéfinir, en termes de compétences, les objectifs de formation aussi bien que les capacités des élèves et des enseignants. Cet ouvrage propose un premier bilan des effets de cette nouvelle approche, établi par des […]
Education Level: University – Graduate & Post-Graduate
Quizizz
Quizizz is a creativity software company used in class, group works, pre-test review, exams, unit test, and impromptu tests. It allows students and teachers to be online at the same time. Ideal for students from Grade 3 to 12. Great for Instructional Design, Game-Based Learning, Assessment, Formative Assessment. This is a good multiple-choice-style quiz tool […]
Phonetique – France
A website that is designed for French professors, teachers, linguistic lovers, instructor, etc. with detailed information on French phonetics, sound formation, phonemes, exercises on French phonetics, and PDFs that may be distributed to linguistic students as well. Since the website is more complex, it would be geared to those with intermediate to advanced level French […]
Parlons Français – TV5 Monde / Parlons Français – C’est Facile: Des webdocumentaires pour apprendre le français
TV5 Monde is a French (Francophone) programming station that features television shows, content, full-feature films, and educational material that can be adapted to various audiences. Learning material features workshops, games, challenges, tests, and web informational documents. The content is France-based, and thus communicated and taught in French. Information presented is best for teaching staff. Parlons […]
Non-linguistic benefits of learning a second language: Recent research and implications for educators and governments
This paper analyses recent research findings which reveal some non-linguistic benefits children acquire by learning a second language. And, it is argued that such benefits not only benefit children and their families, but contribute to the social wellbeing of communities and nations. The purpose of this paper is to share relevant findings of non-linguistic benefits […]
MY TOP 9 RESOURCES for LEARNING FRENCH
My TOP 9 RESOURCES for LEARNING FRENCH are all resources I’ve used to teach myself French. These mostly FREE online language resources are my favourites that helped me go from a beginner A1 level of French up to a B2 intermediate French speaker. I explain the Pros and cons of each French language tool and […]
Les Décrypteurs
Un site-web qui traque les fausses informations qui se propagent sur les réseaux sociaux pour lutter contre la désinformation. Les Décrypteurs sont membres du International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). Save to Board […]
Le Littéraire dans le quotidien
Le Littéraire dans le quotidien is an open textbook for use in French courses. The Literary in the Everyday represents a new pedagogical approach to reading and writing at the lower levels and is applicable to all languages. Teachers of foreign languages besides French can read about the approach in the Teacher’s Guide. Go to […]
Ici-Radio Canada / Radio Canada (French Station)
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 […]
How a second language can boost the brain: Being bilingual benefits children as they learn to speak –and adults as they age
Several studies on the impact of learning a second language are examined, from children to older adults who are experiencing degenerative brain functions. Cognitive benefits stemming from changes in brain matter throughout ones life have been found to suggest being bilingual compensates for brain deterioration caused by Alzheimers and other dementia. This article highlights the […]
