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The one approach they need
What is the one approach that can help pupils and students learning French, more than any other?
It is often suggested that pupils and students appear to have greater imaginations than adults, and there is a good reason for this.August 2, 2022 -
The easiest way to learn French!
Why is poetry easier to learn than prose? Why is a song easier to learn than poetry? And how can these findings be made use of, when teaching French?
July 22, 2022 -
How am I supposed to remember that?
What is the most effective way of helping children remember everyday (but irregular) French words and phrases?
July 18, 2022 -
Why teach this not that?
Why are schools teaching French at KS1 in England when it is not a part of the compulsory curriculum?
June 21, 2022 -
What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (31 March 2022)
Did you know today is Eiffel Tower Day? It marks the completion in 1889. The lifts weren’t in operation for the launch, so the attendees had to use the stairs.
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (17 February 2022)
In Paris, 94% of people live within 5 minutes of a bakery. I live in the countryside and the nearest shop is 1.5 miles away, so I am quite envious of Parisians.
February 17, 2022 -
What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (3 February 2022)
Have a look at our new publication! It’s always wonderful to see a book for the first time. I’m really pleased with how French is Fun at Key Stage 1 turned out.
February 3, 2022 -
What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (20 January 2022)
After much deliberation we have chosen the cover image for Cracking English Grammar in KS2. We had great fun thinking of all the things that could be ‘cracked’!
January 20, 2022 -
A comprehensive French resource with cross-curricular links
Introduce French to young children through rhymes, songs and activities with a resource which integrates easily into your lesson plans.
March 21, 2019 -
Il fait du vent – il y a du vent…
Nowadays ‘il y a du vent’ has become so common that even French people feel that ‘il fait du vent’ sounds odd. Rest assured though – it is perfectly correct.
October 9, 2015
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