Revision

Revision should be based around your work from throughout S3 and S4 and the vocab list from Métro Pour l'Ecosse. However, here is a reminder of some of the sites I've recommended to my S4 F/G classes recently.

BBC Bitesize for Standard Grade French

France Live has worksheets that can help you practice Reading skills and find out more about France.

Fusée has some useful exercises using real internet sites.

Language Guide - vocabulary, grouped by topic, complete with sound.

Quia - type in the topic you want to revise.

Revision World - aimed at GSCE but provides useful vocabulary.

Zut (not available 9AM-4PM weekdays)

International Day of Francophonie

La francophonie is a way of referring to the group of people worldwide united by the common everyday use of the French language. The 20th of March is a day when this bond, as well as cultural differences, can be celebrated.

Wikipedia guide to the history of the French language.

What is la Francophonie?

La Francophonie dans le monde.

How French affected the development of the English language.

The BBC Learning Zone has lots of interesting clips.

Listening

Lots of people find Listening tasks hardest to do well in. The vocabulary isn't necessarily more difficult, but it does sound a lot different to what you might expect. There are things you can do.

• Learn your vocabulary thoroughly - there is absolutely no substitute for this.
• Make a note of the kind of words and phrases that frequently appear in exam papers.
• Listen to French being spoken while reading a transcript in French. You often recognise the words when you see them and this will help you familiarise yourself with the sounds. You can do this with past papers and at places like the BBC French language site.
  
• Access French audio-visual materials online. You will hear how French should sound and, eventually, you will be able to pick out information. Try Mon JT Quotidien or other sites recommended in class.
• Make sure you read your instructions and questions carefully!
  

Bienvenue!

This is a new blog for my French classes. Here you will be able to find a variety of resources to help you with homework and revision.