French Immersion and Integrated French 10-12
*Service is only available through GNSPES login page, but you can watch an introductory video to learn more*
Nova Scotia Homework Hub connects students in grades 4-12 with math tutors and is available in French!
Sunday to Thursday 5:30pm to 9:30pm (Grades 7-12)
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 530pm to 630pm (Grades 4-6)
NOTE: Though there are many ideas listed below, you are encouraged to select activities that are interesting and engaging for your child. The goal is to provide children with opportunities to use the French they have learned. No evaluation is linked to any of these home learning experiences.
As we update content, you can still access previous links and videos by clicking the button below:
Contests!
Interested in winning prizes by showing off your French language skills?
Concours national de récitation de poésie
Grades 6-12
Memorize and recite two poems of your choosing
Prizes from $100 to $3000
This is a school based contest so share this link with your teacher to register !
Registration is open from Feb 1 to Mar 2, 2023.
Concours de vidéos - Les langues façonnent
3 Categories (P-6, 7-12, Adult)
you can submit as a group or class
create a 3 minute video on what “Languages Build” means to you
The video must be in a second or additional language
Deadline for submissions is Mar 31.
Note to parents/guardians: Before viewing any internet link, it is strongly suggested that you ensure it is right for your child (for example, inappropriate pop-ups or ads). Though the links have been vetted for appropriate usage, sites may change their content over time.
Lucy Maud Montgomery (Gr 7-12)
Marcher l'plancher by Salebarbes (Gr. 6-12)
Why do nations spy on each other? (Gr. 9-12)
A short film about following your dreams and overcoming defeat. (Gr. 10-12)
2SLGBTQ+. Do you recognize this acronym? There are abbreviations for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer and + (for all other people). But what does the 2S mean, placed at the very beginning? (Gr. 7-12)
Videos, movies and music
These are just a few suggestions, you can find many more by searching YouTube or changing your language preferences to French on your favorite streaming service.
Radio Radio: Deux langues
Deux Languages was part of the 2021 Words of Immersion contest from the Canadian Association of Immersion Professionals' Teacher 5 stars Campaign.
You can find the lyrics here: https://teacher5etoiles.ca/deux-langues/ and sing along!
Discover la Francophonie!
Explore some of the French speaking regions around the world...from the comfort of your home! Check back for new destinations.
Take a quick tour of La Baie Sainte-Marie (Gr. P- 12)
Learn about the Acadian Festival in Clare. (Gr. 5-12)
Charles et Monique - Joline
Acadian version of the Dolly Parton song, with l'accent de la Baie Sainte-Marie.
Arthur Comeau - Meteghan
There's more than just traditional folk music being created in Clare!
Saulnierville Station
A classic song from la Baie Sainte-Marie
Listen Live to French Music!
Écouter de la musique française en direct!
Formerly Radio Canada, French CBC Music
From our friends at CSAP
Other speaking and listening ideas
Videoconference (Zoom, Facetime, etc.) with classmates to practice conversational French. (Gr. 3-12)
Ocean School includes interactive learning experiences and videos.
Change your language preferences to French on your favorite streaming service. (Gr.P-12)
Listen to audiobooks from Radio Canada (Gr. P-12).
RadioFrance International News, economics, politics, health, sciences, society and the environment. (Gr. 10-12)
RadioCanada (the French version of CBC) has lots of content to explore:
Go to https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ to get the latest news in French - Live stream at the top of the page.
You can also check out RadioCanada's selection of French Podcasts
Reading and Writing
Le mot (wordle Français)
Halifax public library is a great way to access resources in English and French. You can sign up for a digital library card and use it to borrow books, videos, music and access lots of other great resources from home.
(Gr. P-12)
Curium
Curium is a science, technology and society magazine for teens. Each month they cover new technologies, environmental problems (and solutions), video game reviews and more.
This month, a story about how to cope with social and performance anxiety. (Gr. 8-12)
Low-tech/offline ideas
Have your student call a friend on the telephone.
Choose a DVD/video you may have at home and change the settings to French.
Ask your student to teach you or a sibling how to say some sentences in French that they have learned.
Your student can teach you and/or other family members how to play a game in French
Using a book they've read recently, create a comic to summarize the story in French
Students can change the lyrics to their favorite song so that they are in French.
Have your child choose a topic and create a 3-minute monologue. If possible, they can record themself and choose 2 areas to work on.
Students may wish to keep a daily journal. They could write about likes and dislikes, their feelings about being at home, etc.