Vive le Français! This page is dedicated to the promotion of the French language itself.

Why Learn a Language? The MoE has made two brochures (one for teachers and principals and one for students) to highlight the reasons why learning a language matters. (May 2011)
Download both brochures below and print for open and course selection evenings, BOT and staff meetings etc.

Dis Moi Dix Mots

To celebrate la Semaine de la Langue Française et de la Francophonie (March 13-20th 2011) students are invited to reuse as they see fit 10 chosen words in the context they choose, using their creativity. Discover the 10 words, check out definitions, start conversations around these 10 words by visiting the dedicated website. A great way to enrich vocabulary further.  Or simply a concept to copy and integrate in your planning sometime! You can download the poster from the website homepage and an "how to guide" to introduce this to your students below. 

The French Advocacy Online Resources Wiki

The American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) has set up a

Wiki  designed to help teachers, parents, and students find ways to:

* advocate for the French program in their schools and universities,
* start a new French language program, and
* even improve strong, active, and vibrant French programs.

It is a totally open resource and the AATF invites you to browse, dowload, and print freely. The wonderful people behing this wiki have broken down the contet into categories such as:

# Advancing Arguments for Learning French
# Cultivating Allies for French Programs
# Responding to Program Threats
# Advocating at College and University Levels
# Using Technology for Promotion and Advocacy
# Finding Resources

The French Advocacy Online Resources Wiki is indeed the first port of call to gather info and construct educated arguments in favour of French in your school.

 ilovefrench.co.nz

I Love French is a website set up by the French Embassy in Wellington.  This site showcases the place that France and the French language hold in the hearts of New Zealanders : 21 New Zealanders, 8 of them living in France, explain in detail the reasons for their love of things French in film segments 1.5 to 2 min in length. With foreign languages, and French in particular, becoming an integral part of the New Zealand Curriculum, their contribution is thus essential to enrich the debate on foreign languages. And each film presents convincing arguments to teachers and school leaders who offer or are considering offering French courses in schools.

IloveFrench Monthly Quiz: Be in to win prizes (including Gourmet Hampers) every month, by answering Questions about French language and culture!

IloveFrench Badges? Have you not got one yet? Click here for a quick look and an order form!

20 mars: La Journée de la Francophonie

Le 20 mars de chaque année, les francophones de tous les continents célèbrent la Journée internationale de la Francophonie.
Une journée dédiée à la langue française qui unit 200 millions de locuteurs recensés dans le monde et rassemble aussi les 870 millions de personnes vivant dans les 70 États et gouvernements de l’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF).
Une occasion, pour les francophones du monde entier, d’affirmer leur solidarité et leur désir de vivre ensemble, dans leurs différences et leur diversité.
Accéder le site dédié à ces célebrations ici (sélection d'évènements, affiches, visuels, historique etc).

 Why Learn French?

Promoting French in New Zealand schools continues to be very important! And having convincing, up to date resources to do so effectively is crucial.

Dominique Suquet (Attaché Culturel, Ambassade de France NZ) has made available a fantastic presentation. Initially created by his colleages (Ambassade de France USA), it is adapted for a New Zealand audience and clearly exposes the case for Learning French: French is international, French is easy. Dowload the PPT below to show at Parents Evenings, Open Days and to Principals and Boards of Trustees.

Want to build your bank of reasons to learn French and aquire great printable promotional materials? You can do so by visiting The World Speaks French.org. The Promotional Materials available are downloadable: print posters, embed banners and pictures in your school website page or you blog.

The Carole Fredericks Foundation, whose goal is "to assist educators in reinforcing the advantages of learning French", offers a seris of wonderful quotes and links to support your arguments for learning the language.

Make sure to use these resources extensively!