French

The French Experience 1 is a multimedia course for beginners learning French. The course aims to take learners to a level roughly equivalent to GCSE or NVQ level 1.

This Tutors’ Guide provides suggestions and materials for use in the classroom, principally to encourage speaking. There are suggestions for homework and two assessment units are provided. Each block within the 20 units is presented separately with objectives, key language, grammar and teaching suggestions.

The French Experience 2 is a multimedia, intermediate French course. The course aims to take learners to a level roughly equivalent to a second qualification, such as A level.

The BBC TV series provides added interest and footage from all over the francophone world, and comes with TV transcripts and downloadable clips to help you plan your lessons.
 

Talk is perfect for complete beginners, whether for an intensive short course or for a full-year course supplemented by the free materials below.

The accompanying audio can be used in the classroom or at home, and a lively BBC TV series brings the language to life.

Talk 2 is perfect for students who have some experience of the target language, and want to build on what they’ve learnt. It is ideal as preparation for a national Level 1 qualification, and covers the preliminary level on the Languages Ladder.

Supplement the ten units and five checkpoints with the classroom activities below.

Excuse My French! is for complete beginners or those returning to French after a break. It helps your learners develop the confidence to speak French and get over the fear of making mistakes. Fun online activities tie in with the accompanying BBC TV series, and can be used as homework or in class.