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What’s the difference between ‘tu’ and ‘vous’? How can you tell which one to use? What should you say to avoid offending someone? This video answers these questions and more, explaining the history of ‘tu’ and ‘vous’ and the best option to use in different modern contexts. A fun and fact-filled video, perfect for introducing key aspects of French culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

Who is Marianne? Was she a real person? What does she represent? This video answers these questions and more, explaining Marianne’s origins, how she came to symbolise the French Republic and how she has transformed over time to reflect a changing France. A fun and fact-filled video, perfect for introducing key aspects of French culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

Who made the first croissant? How did it make its way to France? What do you need to make your own croissant au beurre fait maison? This video answers these questions and more, tracing the history of the croissant and providing an easy recipe to try at home. A fun and fact-filled video, perfect for introducing key aspects of French culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

Tante Cécile is having a birthday party, but she is struggling to remember who she invited! In this Interactive Video, intermediate students use the language needed to describe themselves and their family members, including past tense verbs and adverbs of time. They will practise their reading, listening, and writing skills through activities that will appear on screen. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Tante Cécile is having guests over for a special dinner, but she has no food in the kitchen! In this Interactive Video, intermediate students use complex structures and broad vocabulary to write a shopping list, find out where to purchase goods, and how to interact with a shopkeeper. They will practise their reading, listening, and writing skills through activities that will appear on screen. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Tante Cécile is having guests over to her house, but she has no food in the kitchen! In this Interactive Video, beginner students use language needed to write a shopping list, find out where to purchase goods, and how to interact with a shopkeeper. They will practice verbs like ‘voudrait’ and ‘achète', and the adverb ‘combien’. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Tante Cécile is having a birthday party, but she has forgotten the names of everyone she invited! In this Interactive Video, beginner students use the language needed to describe themselves and their family members, and eat gâteau. They will practise their reading, listening, and writing skills through onscreen questions. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

In this charming programme we join Sophie and Pierre as they spend a day in Paris visiting some world famous monuments - the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. They take a Batobus on the Seine and walk the renowned Champs Elysees, stopping for lunch at an outdoor cafe. Throughout the programme we see simple French at work in practical situations, with the option of displaying either French or English subtitles. Through these experiences, we learn the importance of prior knowledge when interpreting meaning and deducing meaning from context. There is a strong focus on the interdependence of language and culture. Show Less

France’s long and colourful history has provided the French people with many reasons to celebrate. In the French calendar we see religious festivals, political revolutions and relics of ancient pagan rituals right throughout the year. Filmed entirely in France, in the French language (with the option of French subtitles), this exciting programme explores five of the most significant of these celebrations – Paques, Les Fetes de Rois, Poisson d’avril, La Fete Nationale and Noel. It addresses the importance of cultural awareness in learning a language, and enables us to recognise shared traditions as we see social interactions in diverse contexts. Show Less

Fashion and food are two of the defining elements of French culture. For students of French, it is important that they not only develop a well-rounded vocabulary, but that they also appreciate how cultural influences flavour daily life for French people. This programme looks at fashion (la mode) and food (la cuisine) through the eyes of French people. In a question and answer format, a rich array of information about both significant elements of French culture are discussed in an informal and conversational way, in French – making an ideal learning resource for middle to senior level students. Show Less

This programme introduces Paris, the capital of France and looks at a region west of Paris where the "Dubois family" lives in the country. We stroll through a typical French market in the small town of Meulan. We visit a 12th century Church and look at Castles. Travelling through Normandy we find out about the style of this region by strolling through the streets of Honfleur, a small seaside town on the Channel Coast. Of course, food is of paramount importance to the French so we visit a Cake Shop and a 100 year old Cheese Shop in the town of St Germanin en Laye near Paris. The programme also doubles up as a language programme by introducing French words that are relevant to what we see. Show Less