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This edition was reworked in response to suggestions from Équipe users. Content has been made clearer and more accessible. Retains all the most popular features of the first edition.

Complements Équipe nouvelle Students' book, providing additional support and language practice. Ideal for homework and independent study in class. Vocabulary checklists for each unit; pupil progress checklists; end of year quiz.

This resource complements the Équipe nouvelle Student Book, providing additional support and language practice. It is ideal for homework and independent study in class. It includes vocabulary checklists for each unit, pupil progress checklists and an end of year quiz.

It has all the attributes of the original edition of Equipe, but was reworked in response to suggestions from Equipe users. Content is clear and accessible. Retains all the most popular features of the first edition.

Complements Equipe nouvelle 2 Students' book, providing additional support and language practice. Ideal for homework and independent study in class. Vocabulary checklists for each unit; pupil progress checklists; end of year quiz.

Part 3 of this popular course supports students working in more independent way. Content covers the regions of France and Francophone countries. Grammar reinforces all three tenses and introduces the simple future, conditional, imperfect and recognition of the past historic.

Complements Equipe nouvelle 3 Students' book, providing additional support and language practice. Ideal for homework and independent study in class. Vocabulary checklists for each unit; pupil progress checklists; end of year quiz.

An ideal resource not only for pupils learning French, but also for primary teachers teaching French for the first time, and parents helping their child with their homework. It is the perfect reference tool for teaching Modern Languages as part of the curriculum to pupils aged 7-11. Key features include:• Core vocabulary with phrases and context examples, as well as special level-appropriate language tips on grammar and usage• Includes cultural tips about life in French-speaking countries• A colourful user-friendly design with the alphabet down the side of each page, and colour headwords make it easy for the pupil to find the translation they are looking for• Designed to meet the requirements of the KS2 Framework for Languages

Which exam? Edexcel GCSE (9-1) French

First teaching: September 2016

First assessment: June 2018

 

A targeted way to build reading skills for the new Edexcel GCSE (9-1) French specification (first assessment from 2018).

 

Target workbooks' unique approach builds, develops and extends key exam skills. Step-by-step exercises get you exam-ready, with each book providing 70+ pages of structured practice.

Full of ready-to-use examples and activities.

Designed for those working towards Grade 5, but with stretch to reach Grade 6.

See your progress easily, with step-by-step exercises and exam-style questions that focus on building key skills.

Each workbook addresses a range of common misconceptions and problem areas, so you can build up your skills for the more challenging parts of language learning.

Use the workbooks in class or at home - the exercises are easy to use independently.

Which exam? Edexcel GCSE (9-1) French

First teaching: September 2016

First assessment: June 2018

A targeted way to build writing skills for the new Edexcel GCSE (9-1) French specification (first assessment from 2018).

 

Target workbooks' unique approach builds, develops and extends key exam skills. Step-by-step exercises get you exam-ready, with each book providing 70+ pages of structured practice.

Full of ready-to-use examples and activities.

Designed for those working towards Grade 5, but with stretch to reach Grade 6.

See your progress easily, with step-by-step exercises and exam-style questions that focus on building key skills.

Each workbook addresses a range of common misconceptions and problem areas, so you can build up your skills for the more challenging parts of language learning.

Use the workbooks in class or at home - the exercises are easy to use independently.

Which exam? AQA GCSE (9-1) French

First teaching: September 2016

First assessment: June 2018

 

 

A targeted way to build reading skills for the new AQA GCSE (9-1) French specification (first assessment from 2018).

 

Target workbooks' unique approach builds, develops and extends key exam skills. Step-by-step exercises get you exam-ready, with each book providing 70+ pages of structured practice.

Full of ready-to-use examples and activities.

Designed for those working towards Grade 5, but with stretch to reach Grade 6.

See your progress easily, with step-by-step exercises and exam-style questions that focus on building key skills.

Each workbook addresses a range of common misconceptions and problem areas, so you can build up your skills for the more challenging parts of language learning.

Use the workbooks in class or at home - the exercises are easy to use independently.

 

Which exam? AQA GCSE (9-1) French

First teaching: September 2016

First assessment: June 2018

 

A targeted way to build writing skills for the new AQA GCSE (9-1) French specification (first assessment from 2018).

 

Target workbooks' unique approach builds, develops and extends key exam skills. Step-by-step exercises get you exam-ready, with each book providing 70+ pages of structured practice.

Full of ready-to-use examples and activities.

Designed for those working towards Grade 5, but with stretch to reach Grade 6.

See your progress easily, with step-by-step exercises and exam-style questions that focus on building key skills.

Each workbook addresses a range of common misconceptions and problem areas, so you can build up your skills for the more challenging parts of language learning.

Use the workbooks in class or at home - the exercises are easy to use independently.

Developed for beginners, The French Experience 1 CDs are designed to accompany The French Experience 1 course book (9780563472568) and can be purchased together in The French Experience 1 Pack (9781406678475) but can also be used on their own to develop your listening and speaking skills. You’ll gain valuable insights into French culture too.

 

Authentic dialogues and interviews allow you to hear native French speakers using everyday language, and the activities based on them progress from listening and recognising to speaking and understanding, to gradually develop your conversational French.

 

The French Experience 1 can help you reach the equivalent level of a first qualification, such as GCSE.

 

These four 75-minute CDs are also available in a pack which includes the 288-page course book (9781406678475).

 

This workbook provides students with extra practice as they explore the five themes from the new IB Diploma Language ab initio guide (first examination 2020): identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. It helps students further develop their French language skills with additional exercises that complement the activities in the coursebook, with a focus on grammar and vocabulary. The workbook is ideal for teachers needing differentiated exercises for their class and can be used for independent study and revision. Answers to the workbook activities are in the teacher's resource.

This workbook provides students with extra practice as they explore the five themes from the new IB Diploma Language ab initio guide (first examination 2020): identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. It helps students further develop their French language skills with additional exercises that complement the activities in the coursebook, with a focus on grammar and vocabulary. The workbook is ideal for teachers needing differentiated exercises for their class and can be used for independent study and revision. Answers to the workbook activities are in the teacher's resource.

This coursebook with Cambridge Elevate edition helps students explore the five IB Diploma ab initio themes: identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. Designed for students with no previous background in French, this coursebook develops well-rounded language skills and encourages learners to become open minded, international citizens - reflecting the mission of the International Baccalaureate. Authentic texts and vibrant images from around the world are specifically selected for older teenagers and to give them an insight into different cultures and viewpoints. Answers to the coursebook activities and audio accompanying the listening exercises are in the teacher's resource.

This coursebook with Cambridge Elevate edition helps students explore the five IB Diploma ab initio themes: identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. Designed for students with no previous background in French, this coursebook develops well-rounded language skills and encourages learners to become open minded, international citizens - reflecting the mission of the International Baccalaureate. Authentic texts and vibrant images from around the world are specifically selected for older teenagers and to give them an insight into different cultures and viewpoints. Answers to the coursebook activities and audio accompanying the listening exercises are in the teacher's resource.

Practise French, promote fluency and develop confidence using these plays, specially written for use in primary and lower secondary school. The entertaining plays use simple, repetitive language ensuring all pupils will experience success.Drama provides a fun way to practise French, promote fluency and develop confidence. Not only will students love acting out the plays, but it is also an ideal way to cover many of the National Curriculum Programmes of Study for speaking, listening, reading and writing - all at the same time. These short plays - none is longer than 2 pages - are perfect for use in KS2 and KS3. They can easily be adapted, making them ideal for use with mixed-ability groups. The worksheets further extend the plays and ensure differentiation.The plays will fit easily into whatever scheme of work you are using. Use 'Bobo le robot' to practise giving instructions, 'Qui aime les fantômes' when learning the names of family members or 'Vive le Révolution !' as a special 14th of July treat!The free audio downloads of the plays, acted out by native French speakers, give valuable listening practice and will ensure that children develop good pronunciation.The book contains scripts, English translations, worksheets and suggestions for performing the plays. Whether you are looking for ways of inspiring your students to talk more or planning a performance for parents, 12 Mini French Plays is for you.

Encourage primary school pupils to become independent French readers with this collection of 6 short, highly-illustrated French information readers.The Brilliant French Information Books are ideal for Key Stage 2 (KS2) children who don't like reading stories. Specially written by Danièle Bourdais and Sue Finnie to support young French learners, these non-fiction books consolidate core vocabulary and reinforce language patterns, while being packed full of information and photos of the French-speaking world which will broaden pupils' perceptions and develop their intercultural understanding.The Level 1 books are ideal for children in Years 3 and 4 who have started to study French.These colourful photographic books:Consolidate core vocabularyIntroduce unfamiliar language in a controlled way, to enable children to start reading French straight away, without being dauntedInclude repetition to reinforce language patternsContain in-built progression and differentiationIntroduce pupils to life in France and other French-speaking countriesContain fun memory quizzes to check understandingHave in-built progression.To ensure progression and differentiation, there are three easily identifiable levels of difficulty.Level 1 books typically have a single short sentence per page.Level 2 books typically have 1-3 short to medium sentences per page.Level 3 books usually have 3-4 sentences of varying length per page.The 6 Level 1 Brilliant French Information Books are:La France en couleursUn, deux, trois . soleil !Des animaux importantsLes jours de la semaineBonjour tout le monde !C'est ça Paris !Teacher supportIdeal for the non-specialist, the free downloadable teaching guide for Level 1 contains notes for getting the most from the resource, background information on each topic and language focus, English translations of the books and answers to the quizzes. The accompanying free downloadable files contain audio readings of the pupil books, as well as pdf versions of each book enabling them to be displayed on an interactive whiteboard.

Encourage primary school pupils to become independent French readers with this collection of 6 short, highly-illustrated French information readers.The Brilliant French Information Books are ideal for Key Stage 2 (KS2) children who don't like reading stories. Specially written by Danièle Bourdais and Sue Finnie to support young French learners, these non-fiction books consolidate core vocabulary and reinforce language patterns, while being packed full of information and photos of the French-speaking world which will broaden pupils' perceptions and develop their intercultural understanding.The Level 2 books are ideal for children in Years 4 and 5 who have been studying French for one or two years.These colourful photographic books:Consolidate core vocabularyIntroduce unfamiliar language in a controlled way, to enable children to start reading French straight away, without being dauntedInclude repetition to reinforce language patternsContain in-built progression and differentiationIntroduce pupils to life in France and other French-speaking countriesContain fun memory quizzes to check understandingIn-built progressionTo ensure progression and differentiation, there are three easily identifiable levels of difficulty.Level 1 books typically have a single short sentence per page.Level 2 books typically have 1-3 short to medium sentences per page.Level 3 books usually have 3-4 sentences of varying length per page.The 6 Level 2 Brilliant French Information Books are:Inventés en FranceUne journée à l'écoleC'est la fête !J'aime lireBon appétit !Vive le sportTeacher supportIdeal for the non-specialist, the free downloadable teaching guide for Level 2 contains notes for getting the most from the resource, background information on each topic and language focus, English translations of the books and answers to the quizzes. The accompanying free downloadable files contain audio readings of the pupil books, as well as pdf versions of each book enabling them to be displayed on an interactive whiteboard.

Encourage primary school pupils to become independent French readers with this collection of 6 short, highly-illustrated French information readers.The Brilliant French Information Books are ideal for Key Stage 2 (KS2) children who don't like reading stories. Specially written by Danièle Bourdais and Sue Finnie to support young French learners, these non-fiction books consolidate core vocabulary and reinforce language patterns, while being packed full of information and photos of the French-speaking world which will broaden pupils' perceptions and develop their intercultural understanding.The Level 3 books are ideal for children in Years 5 and 6 who have been studying French for a number of years.These colourful photographic books:Consolidate core vocabularyIntroduce unfamiliar language in a controlled way, to enable children to start reading French straight away, without being dauntedInclude repetition to reinforce language patternsContain in-built progression and differentiationIntroduce pupils to life in France and other French-speaking countriesContain fun memory quizzes to check understandingIn-built progressionTo ensure progression and differentiation, there are three easily identifiable levels of difficulty.Level 1 books typically have a single short sentence per page.Level 2 books typically have 1-3 short to medium sentences per page.Level 3 books usually have 3-4 sentences of varying length per page.The 6 Level 3 Brilliant French Information Books are:Un tour de FranceJeunes francophonesDes parcs d'attractionsPourquoi la France ?Petite histoire des transportsDes Français célèbresTeacher supportIdeal for the non-specialist, the free downloadable teaching guide for Level 3 contains notes for getting the most from the resource, background information on each topic and language focus, English translations of the books and answers to the quizzes. The accompanying free downloadable files contain audio readings of the pupil books, as well as pdf versions of each book enabling them to be displayed on an interactive whiteboard.

It includes a range of activities, from 5-minute starters or plenaries to longer, more challenging games where learners can make substantial progress. It has been devised specifically for busy teachers with limited resources, budget and planning time, who want simple and effective ideas to use in the classroom.The games in this book cover all core aspects of the primary French curriculum and are organised into the key skills areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing, with additional parts on grammar, number games and sounds. These activities and games allow learners to absorb and explore language in a variety of mediums, building up skills, knowledge and confidence in the process.The book is packed with techniques and activities to support existing schemes of work and offers plenty of inspiration and ideas for teaching primary French. The straightforward, reliable, no-tech suggestions are based on sound pedagogy and years of classroom experience and will deliver great learning outcomes lesson after lesson.