French for Primary School Teachers Pack: Teach Yourself

McLachlan, Angela

ISBN 10: 0340985259 ISBN 13: 9780340985250

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2010

Synopsis

This readily-accessible, highly focused, teach yourself book will allow trainees and teachers to work at their own pace, in their own time, to reach a level of competence where they can teach French in the primary classroom with confidence. Each of the 20 chapters will cover language and structures suitable to the primary context, with additional and more complex language to enable teachers to challenge pupils of higher ability or those identified as 'gifted and talented'. They will include core vocabulary and grammatical structures, with an easy-to-follow explanation of the rules (and exceptions) and will include exercises and activities with a four-skill approach. In addition, there will be cultural information, an alphabetical listing of vocabulary and a grammar glossary/summary. The pack will include 2 75-minute CDs with two native speakers engaging in conversations/role play and providing a pronunciation guide for individual topic banks. Learn effortlessly with easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Perfect your pronunciation with the help of the native French speakers on the 2 accompanying audio CDs. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: teachyourself/french to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of France. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

About this title

Book Description:

The French you need to teach KS2!

About the Author:

Angela McLachlan's research and professional activity as Modern Languages Course Leader, Primary PGCE, University of Manchester Institute of Education, has brought her into contact with many serving teachers and trainees and the idea for this book was born out of numerous conversations, interviews, training sessions and needs/skills analysis.

About this edition

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0340985259
• ISBN 13: 9780340985250
• Binding: Audio CD
• Number of pages: 368