French Second Language Professional Learning

FSL Professional Learning Resources


1. French Language Upskilling for FSL Educators

Services linguistiques

Join a community of learners improving their French language skills. Services are offered by language coaches trained in FSL best practices.

2. FSL Instruction, Leadership & Pedagogy

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Supporting Language Learners in Content Classrooms

This module explores how second and additional language acquisition theories, principles, and pedagogical approaches can support effective teaching and learning in linguistically and culturally diverse content-area classrooms. Inspired by a collaborative professional learning session with educational leaders from the Department of Education and school districts across the province, it equips educators with practical strategies to support language learners in both English and French learning environments while fostering language development alongside academic success.


A Successful Immersion Program

This voluntary asynchronous module is designed for both educational leaders and classroom educators in French Immersion settings.

Participants explore New Brunswick’s FI program, practical strategies, and research-supported resources to support FI learners, families, and educators.

Educational leaders who complete the module will receive a completion badge.


French Language Opportunities Reaching All: FLORA

This module provides participants an overview of the FLORA kit and how it can support K-4 FSL learning in New Brunswick schools.

This course is designed to support educators in implementing FLORA 2.0 within their own teaching context by:

  • introducing the purpose and structure of FLORA 2.0;
  • exploring how FLORA supports oral communication in French;
  • highlighting connections to classroom instruction and student engagement;
  • supporting educators in navigating FLORA resources; and
  • encouraging reflection on how FLORA can be implemented to support learners from Kindergarten to Grade 4.


La Classe de Monsieur Brun

Explore a middle-level FSL literacy resource that can support all learners, especially those in FI or those in FSL English Pathway. Contact your FSL Subject Coordinator to enroll.

3. FSL Professional Learning Videos

📰Parler de l’actualité en classe avec Le Curieux

Expert.e: Anne Gaignaire

Learn how to use Le Curieux, a Quebec-based digital newspaper that explains current events to young people.

🎯Action-Oriented Approach

Expert.e: Mimi Masson

Dr. Masson presents the Action-Oriented Approach and its implications for additional language instruction.

🌍Intercultural Competencies

Expert.e: Mimi Masson

Explore intercultural competencies in additional language learning.

✍️L’écriture au secondaire I

Expert.e: Josée LeBouthillier

✍️L’écriture au secondaire II

Expert.e: Josée LeBouthillier

📖La lecture stratégique I

Expert.e: Léo-James Levesque

📖La lecture stratégique II

Expert.e: Léo-James Levesque

4. CEFR & Language Portfolio


Oral Proficiency Assessment Tool

The Oral Proficiency Assessment Tool (OPAT) supports FSL educators in assessing learners’ oral proficiency using descriptors from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Overview of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

NBED login required.

Better French Language Learning Outcomes using the CEFR

This resource supports CEFR and portfolio use.