Sinéad Leleu

French Pen Pals Made Easy provides an easy way for pupils to communicate in French with other French speakers. It contains fill-in-the-gap letters, so even pupils just beginning to learn French can have the satisfaction of being able to communicate effectively in French.

For the teacher, French Pen Pals Made Easy:

• Does not require fluency
• Is time-saving - little or no preparation is required. English translations of the letters are included, as are lists of vocabulary, key grammar points and extension ideas
• Links with the KS2 Framework for language teaching
• Has inherent cross-curricular links to geography, history and ICT
• Supplements, consolidates and revised course work

For the pupil, French Pen Pals Made Easy:

• Is easy to follow
• Is realistic. The pupil realizes that French can be used for real-life communication and not just in an artificial situation
• Instills confidence. they can communicate effectively at a basic level
• Helps to foster positive attitudes towards foreign language learning
• Facilitates intercultural understanding. The pupil can learn about French culture through a French peer
• And, of course, it is a fun and wonderful way to make a new friend!

French Pen Pals Made Easy has been developed for use with children at primary school or early lower secondary school (KS2 - KS3, ages 7 - 13).

Full teaching notes are provided and this is a suitable resource for a non-specialist teacher.

This product is licensed for photocopying for educational purposes by the purchasing institution.

Paperback | 60 pages | 210 x 297 mm