The word bistrot comes from the Russian for quick. Use this example to get your students to:
- Look at French words used in English
- Identify French and English cognates
This will not only increase your students' vocabulary, but also help with their comprehension skills.
Tamsin Syrett, Head of French at Rainham Mark Grammar School, suggested this teaching idea after attending our New Teacher Subject Days course in 2016.
Schools Programme members can download the resources from the event in the PTI Staffroom.
Want to discover more inspiring subject knowledge? See our upcoming events and courses for 2016/17, including our New Teacher Subject Days for French and CPD Subject Day: French literature at KS3-5.
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