Hexagonie 1
A Unique Method for Teaching French in Primary Schools
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7–11 year olds
224 pages, photocopiable, plus audio CD and 120 flashcards
ISBN: 978-1-903853-92-4
£125.00, inc. £9.00 VAT on CD and flashcards
Hexagonie is a new, unique method of teaching French to primary school children. Its logical, clear format makes it easy to follow for both specialist and non-specialist teachers. As the author, Maria Rice-Jones, says, 'Anyone can learn a language, old or young.'
Through using Hexagonie, you will achieve real results in the classroom. The fast-paced lessons, with an emphasis on learning and using language structures, enable pupils to rapidly develop the ability to communicate and converse with confidence.
Hexagonie makes learning French enjoyable. It encourages children to play with words and language structures and to create their own memory techniques, which in turn helps them to internalize the language structures, making them more efficient learners.
Hexagonie brings the French language to life. Stories about the imaginary land of Hexagonie, whose inhabitants are nouns, verbs and other parts of speech, help to engage pupils’ imaginations and further their understanding of French language structures.
Hexagonie provides comprehensive coverage of all the Oracy and Literacy objectives of the KS2 Framework for Languages, and many of those for Intercultural Understanding.
The component parts
Hexagonie 1 is the first part of a four-part scheme for Key Stage 2. Parts 2–4 will follow is 2008–9. Schools wishing to teach French to all four years of Key Stage 2 can follow the four-part scheme. Alternatively, Hexagonie 1 can be used to introduce children to French at any time in Key Stage 2.
Reviews
Elements of language are introduced in a logical sequence and each of the units builds on what has been learnt before. Biddy Passmore, TES, 13th June 2008. To read the full review, click here.
I hadn't studied French since O'levels but I needn't have worried – Hexagonie was absolutely brilliant. It was easy to pick and choose activities to suit my mixed ability class. EM, Teacher, Croydon
Makes me want to learn French; it's so exciting and fun. NL, Pupil, London
I was so impressed with how easy and fun it has made learning French. JG, Parent, Wimbledon
I feel I can now cope with almost any French-speaking situation. HK, Student, London
Designed for use by any teacher, the scheme places the ability to communicate first. Biddy Passmore, TES, 13th June 2008. To read the full review, click here.
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