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🎤 Discover Passe la balle ! , a free KS2–KS3 transition project combining football, rap & creativity, to inspire French learning while having fun!
Included: ready-to-use lessons, audio & printable resources, original rap tracks
👉Download here: shorturl.at/CBMjF
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Le Saviez Vous ?🔎
This June, motorsport fans will gather for the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans.🚗
When the race was created in 1923, it wasn’t about speed, it was to test which cars were reliable enough to survive 24 hours of nonstop racing.
Would you stay awake for 24 hours?
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No need to wait for the sunshine to come back! ☀️
Discover our new playlist of French songs inspired by summer, holidays and seaside escapes. The perfect soundtrack to brighten grey days. 🎶
☔️Are you longing for the sun to return?🌞
Our new playlist of sunny French hits is online! So in the meantime, enjoy our favourite songs about the sun and chill!
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🗺️ New month = new idiom
Ever heard “Avoir un chat dans la gorge”? 🤔
Literally: “to have a cat in your throat” 🐱
It means your voice is hoarse or croaky, whether it’s morning voice, pre-presentation stress… or spring pollen & allergies 🌸
Can’t speak clearly? Blame the cat!
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Join us on 16 June 2026 at @UniOfSurrey for a new edition of our regional forum “Le français, langue d’avenir”, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the future of French in the 🇬🇧, and share experiences and best practices.
Register now: shorturl.at/vlvKH
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Le Saviez Vous ? 🔎
In 🇫🇷, there’s a fun expression for turning a bank holiday into a longer weekend: “faire le pont”, literally, “to make the bridge.”
It's when a bank holiday is on a Tuesday or Thursday, a clever way to enjoy an extra day for rest or short trips!🏖️
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📢Applications are open for our Summer Schools in Rouen for primary & secondary French teachers in the UK!
📅 2–9 Aug 2026
🏡Accommodation, training fees, breakfast & dinner included
⚠️ Limited availability – apply by 31 May
👉 More info & application: institut-francais.org.uk/edu…
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🚨1 week left to submit your entry for the French Pop Video Competition🚨
Don’t forget to send us by 7 May: your video & the relevant forms. Multiple entries allowed!
👉 Info & forms: institut-francais.org.uk/fre…
📽️We can’t wait to see your students’ creativity!
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Le Saviez Vous ? 🔎
In 🇫🇷, May 1st isn’t just Labour Day, it’s also muguet day 🌸
This tradition dates back to 1561 when King Charles IX offered lily-of-the-valley to the ladies of his court. It then became a popular gesture to wish each other happiness & good fortune🍀
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🗺️ A new month = a new idiom
Ever heard the French expression “Une hirondelle ne fait pas le printemps”?
Literally, it means "One swallow does not make a spring"🌸
It is used to warn against jumping to conclusions too quickly; one positive sign doesn’t mean everything is perfect
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🌍 March may be over but Francophonie doesn’t stop there!
To keep the celebration going, here's a brand-new Francophonie quiz. This year, travel to Switzerland and beyond to explore the many facets of the Francophone world.
👉 Take the quiz here: form.typeform.com/to/DrxqdT3…
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🎬 Let's rewind the Mois de la Francophonie!
From Francophonie on the Road to the Joutes Oratoires Lycéennes✨let’s take a look at these initiatives illustrating the vitality of the Francophonie and young people's enthusiasm for keeping the French language alive!👇@ifru_london
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Ready for this month’s new playlist?
Perfect for this long weekend or your holidays ☀️
A great reminder that music easily crosses borders & that French can sound very different depending on who sings it
🎶Listen now: shorturl.at/0CXYM
Comment w/ your most surprising track
What do David Bowie, Phil Collins, Jarvis Cocker or Grace Jones have in common?
They all added a French touch to their talent!
Find these artist and more in our new playlist "They Sing in French"🎶
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Le Saviez vous?🔎
France has a festival dedicated to poetry every March!
The Printemps des Poètes was created by @MinistereCC in 1999.
Over the month, visitors discovered "poetry trees" at @ifru_london
Share your favourite poem in the comments & keep celebrate poetry together
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🗺️ A new month = a new idiom
Ever heard the French expression “Ne pas mettre tous ses œufs dans le même panier”?🥚🧺
It’s advice that works in life, love, and even at Easter! In French, it means don’t risk everything on a single plan or idea. Practical, wise… and seasonal! 🍫🐣
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📅 March isn’t just another month… it’s Francophonie Month!
Every 20th March, people around the 🌎 celebrate French language & the rich cultures of the Francophone world!
On this occasion, discover our Francophonie quiz w/ a special focus on Switzerland 👉form.typeform.com/to/DrxqdT3…
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Deadline EXTENDED!🔔
You have until the 29th March to register your students for the #FrenchPopVideoCompetition 2026
A chance to bring French and music to life in your classroom! 🎶🎥
Register here : institut-francais.org.uk/fre…
We can’t wait to see your creative productions!
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ALL Language World 2026 is coming up next week in Leicestershire! Join us on 13 & 14 March 📅
A fantastic opportunity for teachers to connect & gain insights with inspiring speakers! 🌍
@ifru_london will be there so make sure to stop by!
👉Find out more: language-world.co.uk
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One month to go!⏳
After the close of the regional heats, the countdown is officially on for the national finals of the #JoutesOratoiresLycéennes on 24 March!
Looking for a great afternoon of powerful voices and inspiring debates.
Who will take the title? Stay tuned🎤
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Check out the Education team's new playlist 🎵 and (re)discover French songs that will make you see life through rose-coloured glasses🕶️🩷
Let’s see la vie en rose ! Warm up and enjoy February with a selection of French songs!
🎵 open.spotify.com/playlist/34…
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