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Interactive online quiz
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Interactive Independent Learning Activities - 
Some
recommended sites to help you develop your understanding
of French society.
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Premiere Film and Cinema Magazine
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An
online French version of the film and cinema magazine, this
site provides a valuable way of introducing students to contemporary
and colloquial French. Exploring this site is an excellent
way for pupils to expand their vocabulary and understanding
of the language.
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French Prime Minister's Website -
This
is not the French leader's personal website but a very useful
place to find out about France and the structure of its government.
The election of the Prime Minister and President are covered,
as is the significance of the Tricolor and the history of
the European Union. The site is available in French, German
and Spanish as well as English, so it would be very useful
for language practice.
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BBC Education - Leisure French Online -
These
lessons are for intermediate level learners interested in
the language and culture of France and are based on the original
BBC radio series 'Leisure French'. Shockwave activities are
based on a RealAudio clip or transcript and there are glossaries
of new words and background information. The themes covered
are a guided tour of Arras, cinema, wine and hiking.
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TV Series Friends - French -
For
devotees of the TV series 'Friends' who are also learning
French for GCSE, this is a dream site. Practise your language
skills with a look at Burbank studios, biographies and filomographies
of the stars, programme scripts and assorted background information
including foreign film locations. Download Flash to get the
most
out of this attractive site.
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The Paris Pages -
A
site, in English and French, devoted entirely to the culture
and sights of Paris, this is an interesting collection to
browse through. There are articles on aspects of French culture
and even the differences between Paris and American cities.
Useful for older students interested in French culture.
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French schools resources - Guardian Newspaper -
An
extensive series of articles and interviews from the Guardian
newspaper about issues of interest to young people.
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Residence Abroad Project -
Detailed
information for students interested in spending a year abroad
as part
of their language studies at university.
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