Exchange of information between pupils from Northern Ireland and France on everyday topics of interest to teenagers. The aim of the project is to bring language learning alive through real-life communication and to move beyond text-book stereotypes by sharing our cultures.

• Subjects: Foreign Languages
• Languages: EN - FR
• Pupil's age: 13 - 15
• Tools to be used: Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings), Twinspace, Video conference
• Aims: To improve language skills by using a foreign language for real communication. To create a contact with a different culture... read moreTo improve language skills by using a foreign language for real communication. To create a contact with a different culture through a personal experience. To encourage students to be curious and open-minded via the exchange of information about their lifestyles. To allow them to discover their differences and what they have in common. hide
• Work process: Every month, the students will discuss a different topic (for example : introductions, school, hobbies and spare time activities, typical... read moreEvery month, the students will discuss a different topic (for example : introductions, school, hobbies and spare time activities, typical food, clothes, home town, important celebrations and traditions…..) At the same time, we will work on stereotypes : how we see the partner country / what they are really like. Skills : reading, writing, listening, speaking and ICT, mixture of individual and group communication. hide
• Expected results: Blog and forum creation on the Twinspace, exchange of mails, photos, powerpoints, videos etc. ... The creation of a bond... read moreBlog and forum creation on the Twinspace, exchange of mails, photos, powerpoints, videos etc. ... The creation of a bond between European teenagers and hopefully a greater interest in foreign language learning. hide

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