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Resources for Parents and Students
Please refer to the following links for Resources for Parents and Students:
Le Plaisir D'Apprendre - This CAVILAM website offers different levels of grammar, comprehension, vocabulary and other activities. It is divided by levels of difficulties (on the right side) and by areas of competences (on the left side). Please note that the A1 level is the beginner level. The B2 level is the more advanced level which French Immersion students in Grade 12 should reach.
Le Point du FLE: Apprendre le Francais - This website offers different levels of grammar, comprehension, vocabulary and other activities. The activities and drills are not divided by levels of difficulty. It is up to the student to try different activities and drills in a specific area.
Bon Patron (Grammar Corrector)
TV5Monde: Apprendre TV - This TV5Monde website offers different levels of grammar, comprehension, vocabulary and other activities. It is organized by themes. Within each theme, there are activities that are divided by levels of difficulty. Please note that the A1 level is the beginner level. The B2 level is the more advanced level which French Immersion students in Grade 12 should reach.
Radio-Canada Jeunesse - This is the youth zone of Radio-Canada (French CBC). It is strongly encouraged that students, from beginner to more advanced levels, listen to radio programs and watch TV shows from the francophone world. This helps them improve their language skills and cultural understanding, even if they do not understand everything. Begin by listening for 10-15 minutes and work up to 30-60 minutes daily.
Journaux de toute la presse francophone - This website has links to many newspapers in the Francophone world from Europe, Africa, and Canada. It is strongly encouraged that students, from beginner to more advanced levels, read French texts from the francophone world. This helps them improve their language skills and cultural understanding, even if they do not understand everything. Begin by reading easy sections with which students are already familiar in English such as the sports section.
Television - Tou.tv is a website that has many French documentaries, shows, films, etc. When clicking on "genre" on the top right, one can see all different options that are offered on this website. It is strongly encouraged that students, from beginner to more advanced levels, listen to TV shows from the francophone world. This helps them improve their language skills and cultural understanding, even if they do not understand everything. Begin by listening for 10 - 15 minutes and work up to 30 - 60 minutes daily.
Musique - This is the Espace Musique zone of Radio-Canada (French CBC). Click on the right side green tab that says "Ecoutez la radio" to be directed directly to a live radio show. It is strongly encouraged that students, from beginner to more advanced levels, listen to radio programs from the francophone world. This helps them improve their language skills and cultural understanding, even if they do not understand everything. Begin by listening for 10-15 minutes and work up to 30-60 minutes daily.
Musique1 - This is the music zone of TV5Monde. It is created for students learning French who are interested in knowing more French singers and music groups. It is strongly encouraged that students, from beginner to more advanced levels, listen to music from the francophone world. This helps them improve their language skills and cultural understanding, even if they do not understand everything. Begin by listening for 10-15 minutes and work up to 30-60 minutes daily.
New Westminster Canadian Parents for French - Canadian Parents for French - New Westminster Chapter website is coming soon! For now please contact hbclarkson@shaw.ca for information.
Enrichment Program for Early French Immersion Students and Parents