Description
Help primary pupils become confident French readers
Brilliant French Information Books are engaging non-fiction French readers for Key Stage 2, designed to help pupils develop vocabulary, reading confidence and intercultural understanding.
Created by language specialists Danièle Bourdais and Sue Finnie, the series introduces pupils to the French language through accessible texts, striking photography and fascinating facts about the French-speaking world.
With three carefully structured levels, pupils progress from reading simple sentences to longer texts as their language skills develop.
Why teachers choose Brilliant French Information Books
- Helps pupils start reading French quickly and confidently
- Supports KS2 French curriculum objectives
- Ideal for reluctant readers who prefer non-fiction
- Reinforces core vocabulary and key language patterns
- Introduces French culture and the wider Francophone world
- Built-in progression and differentiation across three levels
- Includes fun quizzes to check understanding
- Perfect for specialist and non-specialist teachers
Three levels for clear progression
Level 1 – Early French readers (Years 3–4)
Perfect for pupils beginning to learn French.
- Usually one short sentence per page
- Builds confidence with simple vocabulary and repetition
- Encourages pupils to start reading French straight away
Level 2 – Developing readers (Years 4–5)
Ideal for pupils who have studied French for 1–2 years.
- 1–3 short to medium sentences per page
- Expands vocabulary and reading comprehension
- Motivating non-fiction topics pupils enjoy
Level 3 – Confident readers (Years 5–6)
Designed for pupils ready to read more complex texts.
- 3–4 sentences of varied length per page
- Encourages greater fluency and understanding
- Builds confidence in reading longer passages in French
Engaging non-fiction topics pupils love
Across the series pupils explore topics such as:
- French inventions
- School life in France
- Food and festivals
- Sports and hobbies
- Famous French people
- Travel and culture
Real photographs and fascinating facts help bring the French-speaking world to life in the classroom.
Free teacher support
The series includes free downloadable teaching resources, making it easy to use in any classroom.
Teachers receive:
- Detailed teaching guides with background information
- English translations of each pupil book
- Audio recordings of the texts
- PDF versions for interactive whiteboards
- Answers to the comprehension quizzes
These resources make the series particularly helpful for non-specialist language teachers.
Find out more about the books in this set:
Brilliant French Information Books, Level 1
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