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WRITING SKILLS FRENCH [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-08-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Courses
- Training of Personnel
- Language Teaching
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Dictations in French as a Second language
1, record 1, English, Dictations%20in%20French%20as%20a%20Second%20language
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Mot à mot (FSL) 1, record 1, English, Mot%20%C3%A0%20mot%20%28FSL%29
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This self-paced language product is designed to support learning French as a second language(FSL). This online dictation tool allows participants to practice listening and writing skills pertaining to work situations and is intended to be used to maintain B and C proficiency levels in French or to complement the FSL program. 1, record 1, English, - Dictations%20in%20French%20as%20a%20Second%20language
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
C157: a Canada School of Public Service course code. 2, record 1, English, - Dictations%20in%20French%20as%20a%20Second%20language
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de cours
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Enseignement des langues
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Dictées en français langue seconde
1, record 1, French, Dict%C3%A9es%20en%20fran%C3%A7ais%20langue%20seconde
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Mot à mot (FLS) 1, record 1, French, Mot%20%C3%A0%20mot%20%28FLS%29
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce produit langagier, à rythme libre, a été conçu pour aider à l'apprentissage du français langue seconde (FLS). Cet outil de dictée en ligne permet aux participants d'exercer leur compréhension orale et leurs compétences en rédaction en milieu professionnel et les aide à maintenir les acquis de niveau B et C en français ou à compléter le programme de FLS. 1, record 1, French, - Dict%C3%A9es%20en%20fran%C3%A7ais%20langue%20seconde
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
C157 : code de cours de l'École de la fonction publique du Canada. 2, record 1, French, - Dict%C3%A9es%20en%20fran%C3%A7ais%20langue%20seconde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-06-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Courses
- Training of Personnel
- Language Teaching
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Twelve Essential Grammar Themes for Level C in French as a Second Language
1, record 2, English, Twelve%20Essential%20Grammar%20Themes%20for%20Level%20C%20in%20French%20as%20a%20Second%20Language
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This online tool presents essential grammar themes and enables participants to practice written and spoken French and perform self-evaluations to determine their proficiency level. Using "La grammaire, «C» facile!, "participants will work to maintain their C proficiency level in French and review and practice their speaking and writing skills. 1, record 2, English, - Twelve%20Essential%20Grammar%20Themes%20for%20Level%20C%20in%20French%20as%20a%20Second%20Language
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
C172: a Canada School of Public Service course code. 2, record 2, English, - Twelve%20Essential%20Grammar%20Themes%20for%20Level%20C%20in%20French%20as%20a%20Second%20Language
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de cours
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Enseignement des langues
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Douze thèmes grammaticaux essentiels au niveau C en français langue seconde
1, record 2, French, Douze%20th%C3%A8mes%20grammaticaux%20essentiels%20au%20niveau%20C%20en%20fran%C3%A7ais%20langue%20seconde
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet outil en ligne présente des points de grammaire fondamentaux et permet au participant de faire des exercices d'expression orale et de rédaction en français ainsi que de procéder à une autoévaluation visant à déterminer son niveau de compétence. À l'aide de «La grammaire, «C» facile!», les participants travailleront à maintenir leurs acquis de niveau C en langue française tout en révisant et en exerçant leurs compétences en expression orale et en rédaction. 1, record 2, French, - Douze%20th%C3%A8mes%20grammaticaux%20essentiels%20au%20niveau%20C%20en%20fran%C3%A7ais%20langue%20seconde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
C172 : code de cours de l'École de la fonction publique du Canada. 2, record 2, French, - Douze%20th%C3%A8mes%20grammaticaux%20essentiels%20au%20niveau%20C%20en%20fran%C3%A7ais%20langue%20seconde
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-09-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Language Teaching
- Military Training
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- alpha-standard 1, record 3, English, alpha%2Dstandard
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Courses in French took root in the 1960s as well. Assessment was based upon an internationally recognized numeric standard for four skills : proficiency in listening, reading, writing and speaking. That numeric standard, still used in the US and in NATO, was superseded in 1996 by the public service alpha-standard in three skills : reading, writing and oral interaction. 1, record 3, English, - alpha%2Dstandard
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Enseignement des langues
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- norme alphabétique
1, record 3, French, norme%20alphab%C3%A9tique
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cours en français ont eux aussi débuté dans les années 60. L'évaluation reposait sur une norme numérique reconnue à l'échelle internationale et applicable à quatre compétences : compréhension, lecture, écriture et expression orale. Encore en usage aux États-Unis et à l'OTAN, cette norme numérique a été remplacée en 1996 par la norme alphabétique de la fonction publique dans trois domaines de compétence : lecture, écriture et communication orale. 1, record 3, French, - norme%20alphab%C3%A9tique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-08-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Language Teaching
- Military Training
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- numeric standard
1, record 4, English, numeric%20standard
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Courses in French took root in the 1960s as well. Assessment was based upon an internationally recognized numeric standard for four skills : proficiency in listening, reading, writing and speaking. That numeric standard, still used in the US and in NATO, was superseded in 1996 by the public service alpha-standard in three skills : reading, writing and oral interaction. 1, record 4, English, - numeric%20standard
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Enseignement des langues
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- norme numérique
1, record 4, French, norme%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les cours en français ont eux aussi débuté dans les années 60. L'évaluation reposait sur une norme numérique reconnue à l'échelle internationale et applicable à quatre compétences : compréhension, lecture, écriture et expression orale. Encore en usage aux États-Unis et à l'OTAN, cette norme numérique a été remplacée en 1996 par la norme alphabétique de la fonction publique dans trois domaines de compétence : lecture, écriture et communication orale. 1, record 4, French, - norme%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-10-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Education
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- KIDS-LIT
1, record 5, English, KIDS%2DLIT
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
KIDS-LIT is a 45 minute interactive "reading show" presented in English or French for children age 4-12. It uses performers to model reading activities and encourages family involvement in reading. Shows can be performed in school, libraries, parks and even shopping malls. These shows are developed with leading education consultations to encourage the growth of the four literacy skills : reading, writing, speaking and listening. 1, record 5, English, - KIDS%2DLIT
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Pédagogie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Jeux-Contes
1, record 5, French, Jeux%2DContes
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jeux-Contes est un spectacle de lecture de 45 minutes. Il peut être présenté en français ou en anglais pour des enfants âgés de 4 à 12 ans. Des acteurs locaux sont impliqués dans le spectacle et modèlent les activités de lecture, encourageant la participation de la famille. Il peut être présenté dans les parcs, les écoles, les bibliothèques, ou les centres d'achats. Ces spectacles ont été développé avec des consultants en éducation. Ils se concentrent sur l'acquisition des aptitudes de la communication : la lecture, l'écriture, l'expression orale, et la compréhension. 1, record 5, French, - Jeux%2DContes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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