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IB French ab initio I - This is a two-year long, fast paced and rigorous course, which covers material comparable to that found in French I, II, and III. IB Language ab initio is a language acquisition course designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to enable them to communicate successfully in an environment where French is spoken. This process encourages the learner to go beyond the confines of the classroom, expanding an awareness of the world and fostering respect for cultural diversity. This course is designed for students who have little or no previous learning experience in French. Through the development of receptive, productive and interactive skills, students will learn to respond and interact appropriately in a defined range of everyday situations. During the second year of study, students will complete one internal oral assessment, a written assignment, and a two and a half hour examination in text-handling and writing.
IB French ab initio II - As a continuation of IB French ab Initio, this is the second year of a fast paced and rigorous course, which covers material comparable to that found in French I, II, and III. IB Language ab initio is a language acquisition course designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to enable them to communicate successfully in an environment where French is spoken. This process encourages the learner to go beyond the confines of the classroom, expanding an awareness of the world and fostering respect for cultural diversity. Through the development of receptive, productive and interactive skills, students will learn to respond and interact appropriately in a defined range of everyday situations. During the second year of study, students will complete one internal oral assessment, a written assignment, and a two and a half hour examination in text-handling and writing.
What is IB French Ab Initio?
The IB French Ab Initio program is for secondary school students who have no previous experience of learning French, i.e. they are complete beginners with zero knowledge of the French language. It is offered by many IB Schools around the world.
IB French Ab Initio Syllabus
Download IB French Ab Initio Syllabus
IB French Ab Initio Past Exam Papers
IB French Ab Initio Past Exam Papers
IB French Ab Initio Specimen Papers
IB Ab Initio French 2013 Specimen Paper 1
IB Ab Initio French 2013 Specimen Paper 2
IB French Ab Initio Preparation
Brochure for IB French Ab Initio Exam Preparation
This website allows students to have access to all the basic information concerning their language class at all times.
You will find class schedules, assignment dates, SLOs, curricula and contact information.
The use of this website will also alleviate the need for photocopies, save on paper and help the environment.
To send me a message or find contact information, click on the CONTACT tab above.
Student Links
French Tools
Quizlet - review vocabulary and grammar we are currently learning
Dictionnary - translate words
Verb Conjugator - conjugate any verb in any verb tense
Verbs - find the verb and the conjugation
Accents - type French accents
Busuu - learn languages online
Presentation Tools
Empressr - Online presentation tool. Tell your story, add music, photos, videos.
280Slides - Create a presentation and share
SlideShare - Upload PowerPoints to share with others
Other Tools
Zooburst - Create your own 3-D pop up book
Glogster - Create a poster with text, photos, videos
Xtranormal - Make movies
Timeline - Create a timeline
Wordle - Create word clouds
Websites used in classroom:
Blog0
Blog1
Blog 2
Blog3
Blog4
Blog5
BBC
Lakanal Elementary school
Comptines
Stories
Visit la Tour Eiffel
FRENCH WEBSITES
General Language Learning Resources
Language courses available through Dexter library:
http://www.dexter.lib.mi.us/index.php/online-resources/mango
Context:
http://context.reverso.net/translation/french-english
Online dictionary:
http://www.wordreference.com (choose the language in the drop-down menu)
Pronunciation (also useful for place names):
http://www.forvo.com/languages/
Basic Topics Review games:
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/LanguagesOnline/french/french.htm
Self-tests:
http://go.hrw.com/gopages/wl-fr.html
Video review:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french
Grammar Review:
http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/index.html
Grammar Review:
http://www.french-linguistics.co.uk/grammar/#.U2JVIl7leQQ
GENERAL INTEREST:
Paris Match http://www.parismatch.com/
VSD (stands for "Vendredi Samedi Dimanche") http://www.vsd.fr/
France-Amérique ("Le journal français des États-Unis") http://www.france-amerique.com/
Femme Actuelle http://www.femmeactuelle.fr/
Science & Vie http://www.science-et-vie.com/
BEAUTY:
Elle http://www.elle.fr
Marie Claire http://www.marieclaire.fr/
FOOD:
Cuisine et Vins de France http://www.cuisineetvinsdefrance.com/
Cuisine Actuelle http://www.cuisineactuelle.fr/
DECOR-SHOPPING-FOOD:
Côté Maison http://www.cotemaison.fr/
SPORTS:
L'Équipe http://www.lequipe.fr/
Sports http://www.sport.fr/
NEWS:
Le Nouvel Observateur http://tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/index.htm...
L'Express http://www.lexpress.fr/
La Presse http://www.lapresse.ca
Here is a link of very good and serious French newspapers.
BOOKS:
Le Magazine Littéraire http://www.magazine-litteraire.com/
Best French Website
Foreign Language Fun
French About
Open Learning Initiative
French Assistant
BBC French
Learn French
French Revision
French Culture
French Videos
French In Action
Syllabus for B1 level
Education & Work
Family & Relationships
Healthy Living
Tourism
Television & Advertising
Technology
Cinema
Music
Fashion Trends
Some useful links!Times Good University Guide 2010 – French (Useful info for UCAS applications!)
http://extras.timesonline.co.uk/tol_gug/gooduniversityguide.php?AC_sub=French&x=50&y=2&sub==
French, German and Spanish Online Academies
http://www.multikultura.org.uk/
About French
http://french.about.com/
Conjugation of French verbs online
http://www.verb2verbe.com/
French Online Thesaurus
http://www.crisco.unicaen.fr/cgi-bin/cherches.cgi
French Pronunciation (Excellent preparation for speaking tests!)
http://www.acapela-group.com/text-to-speech-interactive-demo.html
French AS and A2 Level Vocabulary
http://www.realfrench.net/vocab/index3.php?function=choose_list_cat&level=3&Submit=Choose+a+category+of+vocab+to+list
French AS and A2 Level Vocabulary http://www.frenchteacher.net/alevel/lexique.htm
News on current events in France / World (in French) http://www.20minutes.fr/
News on current events in France / World (in French and quite advanced) http://www.curiosphere.tv/
News on current events in France / World (in French) (about AS level) http://www.monjtquotidien.com/
Fantastic listening exercises to do online : http://www.lafrancebis.com/
French AS / A2 Level Help: http://www.scool.co.uk/alevel/french.html
Links to pages on French Tenses: http://french.about.com/library/weekly/bltopicsub-vt.htm
General French Grammar Help: http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/
General French Grammar Help: http://www.targetlanguage.co.uk/contents.html
French conjunctions that take the subjunctive (A2 level): http://french.about.com/od/grammar/a/conjunctions_5.htm
Fickle Adjectives! http://french.about.com/library/weekly/bl-fickleadjectives.htm
Adodoc: http://www.adodoc.net/
Ina: http://www.ina.fr/
BBC Learning Zone: http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/learningzone/clips/queryengine?level=secondary&results=browse&config=subjects&
attrib_1=SCHOOL_LEVEL_NAME&oper_1=eq&val_1_1=Secondary&sort_1=SUBJECT_NAME
About French Listening: http://french.about.com/od/listening/a/toplistening.htm
Langue Français: http://www.rfi.fr/francais/languefr/statiques/accueil_apprendre.asp
TV5Monde: http://www.tv5.org/TV5Site/enseigner-apprendre-francais/accueil_apprendre.php
Onisep: http://www.onisep.fr/onisep-portail/portal/media-type/html/group/gp/
page/interieur.espace.baseDocumentaire/js_peid/InitGPInterieurBaseDocumentaire/js_peid/
InterfaceRecherche/js_peid/Resultats?typeRecherche=parBaseDocumentaire&critere%28parBaseDocumentaire%29=2
Linternaute: http://www.linternaute.com/video/
Daily French Pod http://www.dailyfrenchpod.com/
Listening Practice for AS/A2 Students http://web.mac.com/sanferminuk/Advanced_Level_Listening/Spanish,_French,_German_AS_+_A2.html
IB French ab initio I - This is a two-year long, fast paced and rigorous course, which covers material comparable to that found in French I, II, and III. IB Language ab initio is a language acquisition course designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to enable them to communicate successfully in an environment where French is spoken. This process encourages the learner to go beyond the confines of the classroom, expanding an awareness of the world and fostering respect for cultural diversity. This course is designed for students who have little or no previous learning experience in French. Through the development of receptive, productive and interactive skills, students will learn to respond and interact appropriately in a defined range of everyday situations. During the second year of study, students will complete one internal oral assessment, a written assignment, and a two and a half hour examination in text-handling and writing.
IB French ab initio II - As a continuation of IB French ab Initio, this is the second year of a fast paced and rigorous course, which covers material comparable to that found in French I, II, and III. IB Language ab initio is a language acquisition course designed to provide students with the necessary skills and intercultural understanding to enable them to communicate successfully in an environment where French is spoken. This process encourages the learner to go beyond the confines of the classroom, expanding an awareness of the world and fostering respect for cultural diversity. Through the development of receptive, productive and interactive skills, students will learn to respond and interact appropriately in a defined range of everyday situations. During the second year of study, students will complete one internal oral assessment, a written assignment, and a two and a half hour examination in text-handling and writing.
What is IB French Ab Initio?
The IB French Ab Initio program is for secondary school students who have no previous experience of learning French, i.e. they are complete beginners with zero knowledge of the French language. It is offered by many IB Schools around the world.
IB French Ab Initio Syllabus
Download IB French Ab Initio Syllabus
IB French Ab Initio Past Exam Papers
IB French Ab Initio Past Exam Papers
IB French Ab Initio Specimen Papers
IB Ab Initio French 2013 Specimen Paper 1
IB Ab Initio French 2013 Specimen Paper 2
IB French Ab Initio Preparation
Brochure for IB French Ab Initio Exam Preparation
This website allows students to have access to all the basic information concerning their language class at all times.
You will find class schedules, assignment dates, SLOs, curricula and contact information.
The use of this website will also alleviate the need for photocopies, save on paper and help the environment.
To send me a message or find contact information, click on the CONTACT tab above.
Student Links
French Tools
Quizlet - review vocabulary and grammar we are currently learning
Dictionnary - translate words
Verb Conjugator - conjugate any verb in any verb tense
Verbs - find the verb and the conjugation
Accents - type French accents
Busuu - learn languages online
Presentation Tools
Empressr - Online presentation tool. Tell your story, add music, photos, videos.
280Slides - Create a presentation and share
SlideShare - Upload PowerPoints to share with others
Other Tools
Zooburst - Create your own 3-D pop up book
Glogster - Create a poster with text, photos, videos
Xtranormal - Make movies
Timeline - Create a timeline
Wordle - Create word clouds
Websites used in classroom:
Blog0
Blog1
Blog 2
Blog3
Blog4
Blog5
BBC
Lakanal Elementary school
Comptines
Stories
Visit la Tour Eiffel
FRENCH WEBSITES
General Language Learning Resources
Language courses available through Dexter library:
http://www.dexter.lib.mi.us/index.php/online-resources/mango
Context:
http://context.reverso.net/translation/french-english
Online dictionary:
http://www.wordreference.com (choose the language in the drop-down menu)
Pronunciation (also useful for place names):
http://www.forvo.com/languages/
Basic Topics Review games:
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/LanguagesOnline/french/french.htm
Self-tests:
http://go.hrw.com/gopages/wl-fr.html
Video review:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french
Grammar Review:
http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/index.html
Grammar Review:
http://www.french-linguistics.co.uk/grammar/#.U2JVIl7leQQ
GENERAL INTEREST:
Paris Match http://www.parismatch.com/
VSD (stands for "Vendredi Samedi Dimanche") http://www.vsd.fr/
France-Amérique ("Le journal français des États-Unis") http://www.france-amerique.com/
Femme Actuelle http://www.femmeactuelle.fr/
Science & Vie http://www.science-et-vie.com/
BEAUTY:
Elle http://www.elle.fr
Marie Claire http://www.marieclaire.fr/
FOOD:
Cuisine et Vins de France http://www.cuisineetvinsdefrance.com/
Cuisine Actuelle http://www.cuisineactuelle.fr/
DECOR-SHOPPING-FOOD:
Côté Maison http://www.cotemaison.fr/
SPORTS:
L'Équipe http://www.lequipe.fr/
Sports http://www.sport.fr/
NEWS:
Le Nouvel Observateur http://tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/index.htm...
L'Express http://www.lexpress.fr/
La Presse http://www.lapresse.ca
Here is a link of very good and serious French newspapers.
BOOKS:
Le Magazine Littéraire http://www.magazine-litteraire.com/
Best French Website
Foreign Language Fun
French About
Open Learning Initiative
French Assistant
BBC French
Learn French
French Revision
French Culture
French Videos
French In Action
Syllabus for B1 level
Education & Work
Family & Relationships
Healthy Living
Tourism
Television & Advertising
Technology
Cinema
Music
Fashion Trends
Some useful links!Times Good University Guide 2010 – French (Useful info for UCAS applications!)
http://extras.timesonline.co.uk/tol_gug/gooduniversityguide.php?AC_sub=French&x=50&y=2&sub==
French, German and Spanish Online Academies
http://www.multikultura.org.uk/
About French
http://french.about.com/
Conjugation of French verbs online
http://www.verb2verbe.com/
French Online Thesaurus
http://www.crisco.unicaen.fr/cgi-bin/cherches.cgi
French Pronunciation (Excellent preparation for speaking tests!)
http://www.acapela-group.com/text-to-speech-interactive-demo.html
French AS and A2 Level Vocabulary
http://www.realfrench.net/vocab/index3.php?function=choose_list_cat&level=3&Submit=Choose+a+category+of+vocab+to+list
French AS and A2 Level Vocabulary http://www.frenchteacher.net/alevel/lexique.htm
News on current events in France / World (in French) http://www.20minutes.fr/
News on current events in France / World (in French and quite advanced) http://www.curiosphere.tv/
News on current events in France / World (in French) (about AS level) http://www.monjtquotidien.com/
Fantastic listening exercises to do online : http://www.lafrancebis.com/
French AS / A2 Level Help: http://www.scool.co.uk/alevel/french.html
Links to pages on French Tenses: http://french.about.com/library/weekly/bltopicsub-vt.htm
General French Grammar Help: http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/
General French Grammar Help: http://www.targetlanguage.co.uk/contents.html
French conjunctions that take the subjunctive (A2 level): http://french.about.com/od/grammar/a/conjunctions_5.htm
Fickle Adjectives! http://french.about.com/library/weekly/bl-fickleadjectives.htm
Adodoc: http://www.adodoc.net/
Ina: http://www.ina.fr/
BBC Learning Zone: http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/learningzone/clips/queryengine?level=secondary&results=browse&config=subjects&
attrib_1=SCHOOL_LEVEL_NAME&oper_1=eq&val_1_1=Secondary&sort_1=SUBJECT_NAME
About French Listening: http://french.about.com/od/listening/a/toplistening.htm
Langue Français: http://www.rfi.fr/francais/languefr/statiques/accueil_apprendre.asp
TV5Monde: http://www.tv5.org/TV5Site/enseigner-apprendre-francais/accueil_apprendre.php
Onisep: http://www.onisep.fr/onisep-portail/portal/media-type/html/group/gp/
page/interieur.espace.baseDocumentaire/js_peid/InitGPInterieurBaseDocumentaire/js_peid/
InterfaceRecherche/js_peid/Resultats?typeRecherche=parBaseDocumentaire&critere%28parBaseDocumentaire%29=2
Linternaute: http://www.linternaute.com/video/
Daily French Pod http://www.dailyfrenchpod.com/
Listening Practice for AS/A2 Students http://web.mac.com/sanferminuk/Advanced_Level_Listening/Spanish,_French,_German_AS_+_A2.html