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Free PowerPoint of Olympic Sports in French
In four months the Summer Olympics will open in Paris. The inevitable media coverage means this will be ideal to link current events with the study of French.
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The fastest French
What is the fastest and most effective way of helping children master a wide range of key French phrases? Knowing a number of memory tricks can be a real bonus.
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The easiest way to remember
What phrases are most readily remembered by children? Raps appeal to children: they are easy to remember and joining in gives a sense of unity within the group.
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Free French teaching resource – Bonjour ball game
Children retain more vocabulary or grammar in any language if they practise using it with a fun, challenging activity. Why not try this game with your class?
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The ultimate memory aid for learning French
When children sing and dance along with the video of a simple song in French, not only does their pronunciation improve but their recall is heightened.
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Better French at KS1?
What is the best way of using the enthusiasm and lack of inhibition that exists within most KS1 children, when teaching French?
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Can children improve their memories?
Children need a way of making new information move from their short- to long-term memory, by associating each new piece of information with what is already known.
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Listen mum, I speak French
Teaching French with short plays can be so beneficial. By rehearsing and performing in French, children read, speak and hear the words.
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How many sounds does French have?
What is the most effective way of learning French, aside from spending a few years living in the country? There is an approach to teaching and learning which has been shown, time…
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Confidence is everything
Students always benefit from confidence when learning, but sometimes the need for confidence is doubly important.
For all of us, when we start studying a new subject, confidence can be low simply because we generally don’t have the background or reference points to help us when something is not clear. As a result, we can easily feel lost.
