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French for Life aims not only to encourage French as a second language (FSL) programs in Manitoba but to support the professionals invested in FSL.
Teachers
As a teacher of French as a Second Language, you may face more challenges than other teachers in Manitoba. The more support you have, the better you will be able to help your students learn and achieve.
Classroom Ideas
AIM- Accelerated, Integrated Methodology
Teaching methodology that achieves astounding fluency levels in second language learning. This site offers teachers inspiring teaching kits, professional development and additional resources based on the fast-growing Accelerative Integrated Methodology (AIM).
Atelier
Online resources from Ontario’s Ministry of Education and TFO, for elementary level teachers. You will find literacy and numbers modules with video support, activity sheets and more.
DREF
The DREF (Direction des Ressources éducatives françaises) is an institution that develops and provides educational materials for French language teachers, student teachers and the general public…
Québec Amérique
Suggested books specifically targeting FSL learners, along with a synopsis and downloadable pedagogical resources.
TFO Education
Online platform with certified educational resources for young French learners. It is a fun and easy way to reinforce what is learnt at school.
Centre franco-ontarien de ressources pédagogiques
Teacher lead resource sharing site for primary and secondary level French language educators
Radio Canada
CBC’s Educational Services offers hundreds of audiovisual materials and teaching tools for teachers and facilitators.
Réseau Éducation Medias
A list of lesson plans and teaching resources, targeting each province and academic level. In the Teachers section, educators will find information to help them to better understand the benefits of media literacy and includes ways to integrate this into their classroom activities.
Musées numériques
Canada
Access lesson plans and other educational resources offered by Canadian museums. A search engine allows you to identify age groups and subject areas.
Enseignons.be
A sharing site for lesson plans! Starting from the concept that it is difficult for young teachers to find examples of course preparation, this site offers examples of units prepared by education students for their school placements.
Point du FLE
The free French courses offered through this European portal are also aimed at French second-language teachers. Identify and organize the many quality resources about learning French that are available on the internet.
TFO- television française de l’Ontario – TFO éducation
Offers a well-organized selection of pedagogical resources for Immersion learners.
TV5 monde
From France, this selection of interactive pedagogical resources for teachers and students is original and free!
Banque de dépannage linguistique
La Banque de dépannage linguistique (BDL) is an educational tool offering clear answers to frequently asked questions about grammar, spelling, syntax, vocabulary, pronunciation, writing and communication…
Supporting Organizations
Canadian Association of Immersion Teachers (CAIT)
ACPI/CAIT is a professional organization which, through continuing education, research, intervention and communication, supports and develops solid pedagogical practice and promotes French Immersion.
Canadian Parents for French
Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is the national network of volunteers that values French as an integral part of Canada and which is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French second-language learning opportunities for young Canadians.
Bureau de l’éducation française (BEF)
Basic French courses are offered from Grades 4 to 12 in the English schools in Manitoba. This site contains information regarding Basic French material created by the Department of Education. It also provides links to various practical Internet sites that are related to the teaching and learning of French as a second language.
Manitoba Education – French Immersion
Manitoba Education recognizes the French Immersion program as one of the four official school programs (English, Français and Senior Years Technology Education).
Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
CASLT/L’ACPLS is devoted to the cause of second-language teachers. The term second-language encompasses both the official languages of Canada and international languages.
L’Association canadienne d’éducation de langue française (ACELF)
ACELF provides stakeholders in French language education with a vision, development tools and the construction of cultural identity.
Canadian Association of Immersion Teachers (CAIT)
ACPI/CAIT is a professional organization which, through continuing education, research, intervention and communication, supports and develops solid pedagogical practice and promotes French Immersion.
Canadian Parents for French
Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is the national network of volunteers that values French as an integral part of Canada and which is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French second-language learning opportunities for young Canadians.
Bureau de l’éducation française (BEF)
Basic French courses are offered from Grades 4 to 12 in the English schools in Manitoba. This site contains information regarding Basic French material created by the Department of Education. It also provides links to various practical Internet sites that are related to the teaching and learning of French as a second language.
Manitoba Education – French Immersion
Manitoba Education recognizes the French Immersion program as one of the four official school programs (English, Français and Senior Years Technology Education).
Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
CASLT/L’ACPLS is devoted to the cause of second-language teachers. The term second-language encompasses both the official languages of Canada and international languages.
L’Association canadienne d’éducation de langue française (ACELF)
ACELF provides stakeholders in French language education with a vision, development tools and the construction of cultural identity.
Français pour l’avenir
A not-for-profit organization that motivates youth to learn and live in French.
Manitoba Association of Teachers of French (MATF)
Offers resources and support to teachers of French as a second language
Éducatrices et éducateurs froncophones du Manitoba (EFM)
ÉFM represents the 1500 members of the Manitoba Teachers Society who work in French, in the French Immersion program, and responds to the needs of its members by offering them French-language services.
Administrators
Schools function best when their administrators base their practices and decisions on sound leadership and pedagogical theory. Whether or not you speak French, here are some resources that will help ensure success for everyone in your school.
French Immersion in Manitoba: A Handbook for School Leaders
The development of this document was a collaborative effort to provide leaders in French as a second language education in Manitoba with a theoretical basis as well as practical suggestions to support and to successfully administer the French Immersion Program.
L’Association manitobaine des directrices et directeurs des écoles d’immersion (AMDI)
AMDI is a professional organization of administrators working in French Immersion schools. The goal of AMDI is to support French Immersion administrators through networking, organization and professional development activities and raising the awareness of our members about issues relevant to French Immersion.
AIM- Accelerated, Integrated Methodology
Teaching methodology that achieves astounding fluency levels in second language learning. This site offers teachers inspiring teaching kits, professional development and additional resources based on the fast-growing Accelerative Integrated Methodology (AIM).
Trustees
As an elected individual who represents a community, a Trustee has the responsibility to become informed about the issues surrounding French-language education to ensure you are offering the best programs possible.
French Immersion in Manitoba: A Handbook for School Leaders
The development of this document was a collaborative effort to provide leaders in French as a second language education in Manitoba with a theoretical basis as well as practical suggestions to support and to successfully administer the French Immersion Program.
Canadian Association of Immersion Teachers (CAIT)
ACPI/CAIT is a professional organization that, through continuing education, research, intervention and communication, supports and develops solid pedagogical practice and promotes French Immersion.
Canadian Parents for French
Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is the national network of volunteers that values French as an integral part of Canada and which is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French second-language learning opportunities for young Canadians.