Basic vocabulary building resource around the topic of town and the place I live. Aimed at beginners. Includes a sound file and a video with the pronouncation of key words like, maison, le parc, magasins etc.
View full descriptionStrand: Topics
Strand unit: Where I Live
Suggestions for use: Good resource to present to the whole class. Video is quite engaging.
Key Skills: Literacy
Official site of the Tourism Office for Versailles. Packed full of information about the city and its tourist attractions. Contains sections on shopping, restaurants and practical information.
View full descriptionStrand: Topics
Strand unit: Countries / Tourism
Suggestions for use: Get the students to describe their town or area using similar headings contained on this site.
Strand: Reading
Strand unit: Shops & Buildings
Suggestions for use: Get the students to describe their town or area using similar headings contained on this site.
Suggests ways that individuals can become more active in their community. The site is linked to a campaign for local empowerment. Suitable for higher level students.
View full descriptionStrand: Reading
Strand unit: Environment
Suggestions for use: Print out and read. Discuss the issues - which suggestions would be most effective.
Multiple choice quiz exploring places and objects in the city. 10 questions, each with a small image. Aimed at beginners.
View full descriptionStrand: Topics
Strand unit: Shopping
Suggestions for use: Do the quiz after some basic vocabulary development. First years only.
Key Skills: Literacy
Listen to Claude Nougaro tell about the atmosphere and the people of his hometown in this song on YouTube. the language is very accessible and it gives a good description of this major French city.
View full descriptionStrand: Listening
Strand unit: Home
Suggestions for use: After listening get the students to describe three features in the city. Get them to explain three things they like about their own home place.
