Pilote packs 1, 2, 3 + INSET pack
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General approach

These video packs are designed to support the generalist class teacher who has not been trained as a specialist language teacher. Each pack covers at least a term's work, and centres round a video for class use. The videos are recorded with native speakers (not actors) in realistic contexts in the country - giving pupils an authentic model of pronunciation.

The teachers guide suggests class and group activities which mainly involce talking and listening; also photocopiable worksheets and flashcards to practice word recognition. The courses are designed specifically for KS2 and SEN use, and have been widely tested and used in different LEAs across the UK. Vocabulary and images are selected for relevance to primary-age children: progression is in very small steps with constant repetition.

Publisher: Early Start Languages Ltd

French: "PILOTE" (published by Kent County Council)

PILOTE pack 1: "Moi" covers finding out about other people:

  • greetings
  • "What is your name?"
  • the alphabet
  • numbers to 31
  • "How old are you?"
  • birthdays
  • days of the week, dates
  • where you live
  • family
  • pets

PILOTE pack 2: "En Ville" covers going around a town:

  • identify places in a town
  • understand/give directions (including left/right, beside/opposite, near/far)
  • count to 59
  • tell the time

An additional section includes parts of the body and the "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" song.

PILOTE pack 3: "Faisons Les Courses" covers shopping:

  • different shops and what you can buy from them
  • how to ask for things
  • numbers to 100
  • French currency
  • likes and dislikes
 
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