Classroom resources - French

SCILT's Professional Development Officers have developed a pack of resources on Silence de la Mer which are suitable for Advanced Higher French pupils who have limited teaching input.

The pack includes information on the Specialist Study Unit; suggested timescales; character analysis; themes; suggested portfolio titles and a glossary of vocabulary.

The Professional Development Officers at SCILT recommend the following French reading materials for use with the new Higher. The French resources tie in with the context of Society: Family and friends - gang culture.

La Musique

These downloadable resources support Reading:

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Healthy Eating

These downloadable resources support Reading, Listening, Talking and Writing:

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Websites for teaching French

SCHOLAR online tutor sessions

28 June 2019

Online Tutor Sessions are interactive events hosted by subject specialists who have extensive teaching experience. Includes modern languages. Great for supporting learners working towards SQA qualifications.

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Culturethèque

24 June 2019

Online library offering a wide range of resources in French including books, films, podcasts, learning resources and blogs.

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L'histoire de France en bandes dessinées (Culturetheque)

11 August 2015

Online comics with a historical focus.

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BBC Bitesize - Modern Foreign Languages

07 August 2015

Video and audio teaching resources for primary (second level) and secondary school teachers.

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Teaching resources (Hwb)

07 August 2015

This is the teaching resources area of the Welsh Government's Hwb website, taken from NGfL Cymru, where you can access a range of teaching and learning materials. By selecting a Key Stage (age range) and then a subject you will be able to browse through t

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Universcience

20 August 2013

Short clips explaining aspects of science.

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Allocine France

18 October 2011

Good websites for trailers and synopsis

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TV5Monde Games - Zigmo

07 May 2010

Online word game.

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French films for schools

Every year, in October and November, the latest French films are shown at film festivals across Scotland, and teachers are invited to bring their pupils to these showings. The films are shown at the Discovery Film Festival in Dundee, during the National Schools Film Week, and at the French Film Festival in Scotland.

Teachers can also borrow DVDs from the library of the Institut Français in Edinburgh or from the Alliance Française in Glasgow.

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Mike Martin et le Grand Jeu

Developed by Education Scotland to support National 4 French, Mike Martin explores the contexts of Society and Culture.  By joining Scottish private eye Mike Martin on an adventure that leads him across the French speaking world, learners can develop their skills in listening and talking, reading and writing.  Although intended for National 4 classes, this audio book and accompanying materials could be used to teach National 4, 5 and beyond.

Access this resource through the Education Scotland website. A Glow login is required.

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National 4 and 5 course materials

Education Scotland have published resources to support the implementation of National 4 and 5 in French. These materials have been prepared by teachers for teachers. They draw from three sources - course materials commissioned by Education Scotland, other support materials produced by teachers seconded to Education Scotland and course materials provided by teachers through their Education Authorities. Further materials will be added as they become available.  You will need a Glow userid and password to access the materials.
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