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Recommended resources for specific assignments
Recommended resources for specific assignments
Recommended resources and tools for general reference
Recommended resources and tools for general reference
These two amazing tools are found in the VLE - use your school login to get access to these tools. You'll find them in the Resources waffles at the top of your page.
There are two versions of Universalis - junior and senior. Choose the one that you're most comfortable with.
Bon Patron is a grammar and spelling checker - so much better than using Google Translate! You'll also find verb conjugation help and vocabulary guides.
There are two versions of Universalis - junior and senior. Choose the one that you're most comfortable with.
Bon Patron is a grammar and spelling checker - so much better than using Google Translate! You'll also find verb conjugation help and vocabulary guides.
French encyclopedia
French grammar tool
A collection of videos, images, websites, songs to help students perfect their French through listening and oral discussion.
Countries and Cultures
Mango Languages is the coolest language learning tool! Videos, practice drills, phrasebooks, worksheets and more! So many languages! Available through the OPL. If you need help with getting your card number or PIN, email the JMSS Library.
Language learning tool
This is the best place to start research about countries. This e-book encyclopedia is available using a login found here. It's definitely worth all the clicks to get there!
Countries encyclopedia
Travel & countries info
Cultures & countries
Video & Current Events
Media
French newspaper
TV/News Youth Platform
News & Video for Youth
Radio et télé CBC
News magazine
Fun Sci/Tech magazine
News and current issues articles. This is a very cool site - you can press a button to change the reading level (changes the overall length and the level of vocabulary)
Podcasts!
Curio is CBC's educational streaming service. You can find documentaries from television and radio, news reports and more, including shows like The Nature of Things, Kim's Convenience, and Canada's Smartest Person. Here's how to access and use Curio.
Media @ the OPL: ebooks, movies, music, audiobooks, etc.!
Reading Sources
E-books and audiobooks in French for download on just about any device. Log in using your school account. You can also connect with the Ottawa Public Library through Sora for more books.
Fiction and Non-fiction Magazine
Fiction and Non-fiction Magazine
Bibliotheque nationale du Quebec Espace Jeunes: audio, short stories, games, articles, books etc.
Exploring Literature in French
Select the "Parcourir" option at the top, and choose "Langues et littérature" to find a host of podcasts, videos, and radio shows.
Popular and classic French-language eBooks and Canadian audiobooks. Compatible with most devices. The app Aldiko Next requires iOS 14 or higher.
The database allows searchable access to full articles, columns and features from the major French-Canadian newspapers and certain magazines such as Protégez-vous and L`Actualité. News sources include full-text articles from Le Droit, Le Devoir, La Presse, Le Soleil and SRC radio and television.
Teacher-Approved Online Dictionaries
Teacher-Approved Online Dictionaries
This online dictionary is a much better option than Google Translate because it shows you the context of different words and how they're used. It has tons of languages too!
Linguee is great because it shows you examples of how words or phrases are used in real life.
Tools and Passwords
Tools and Passwords
Logins to Resources
How to Research & Use Online Databases
JMSS Research and Writing Help
New! How to make a Works Cited in Docs
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