French Pen Pals Made Easy

French Pen Pals Made Easy provides an easy way for primary and lower secondary school 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!