Marie Allirot - Unlocking language learning

I am linking Mindjoy Chatbots within Genially to develop little activities. I am still experimenting with this so this is not perfect but I can already see lots of potential. Activity 1: Students will need to engage with the chatbot to figure out how to unlock the padlock on this Genially: You won't be able to access my Chatbot but here is a screenshot to give you an idea: The script for my chatbot was: Your name is Lucas, and you're a 9-year-old French boy born on December 3rd. You have a dog, a cat, and two fish. You have one brother and three sisters. Your task is to help students find a code to open a lock. The code is five digits long, and the children will discover the answers using your replies to the questions below. The children must ask you the following questions in French: What is your name? (Comment t'appelles-tu?) How old are you? (Quel âge as-tu?) When is your birthday? (Quelle est la date de ton anniversaire?) Do you have any pets? (Tu as un animal?) Do yo...

This was my presentation. I absolutely loved presenting a webinar for Linguascope tonight. Thank you for all the lovely comments and to all the people who have attended.  "In this webinar, Marie will dive into the world of language teaching through escape games: digital escape games, physical escape games, and the fusion of both. Attendees will discover the power of these immersive experiences in language learning as Marie demonstrates how to craft captivating challenges. From puzzles that test vocabulary to scenarios that require quick thinking in the target language, this webinar will showcase the versatility of escape games. Additionally, Marie will highlight the use of Genially, a dynamic platform for creating interactive content, demonstrating its role in building these immersive language-learning adventures." Please leave a comment.

If you're looking for Easter resources in French for the primary classroom, I suggest checking out StephyProd's collection on YouTube. Additionally, I've designed a Genially Dobble game to practise vocabulary and a Genially Breakout game . Please leave a comment.

Very excited this morning to see my article for Olea's Private Joke game published on their website.  Read the full article here .  Please leave a comment!

We have become so accustomed to relying on technology for our teaching that when the Eco rep at the school declares Thursday, April 18th, as a blackout day, it's a real call to think creatively. I thrive on challenges and am eager to create unique and engaging activities. So, I started to get some ideas and devised a scavenger hunt for pupils in years 6 to 8. I made 50 cards (in 4 different colours for four groups) featuring various words and phrases representing items they'll need to find in the playground. There are some crazy cards where the children will need to use their imagination and creativity to get a point! Let’s hope that the weather will be nice on that day! Activity available in my TES shop Please leave a comment!

 - Neurodiversity week (18-22 March 2024) -  As a passionate advocate for acknowledging and supporting neurodiversity in educational and professional settings,  I took on leading the neurodiversity programme for my school. During Neurodiversity week, in my French lessons, I asked the children from Year 4 to Year 8 to create wordclouds with  WordArt  and the results were amazing. Here is a post from my school X account.  Celebrating neurodiversity is about recognising and valuing the diverse ways in which people's brains work. It promotes a more inclusive, understanding, and supportive environment for all individuals. To raise awareness of neurodiversity I created a Breakout game with the amazing template by Sandbox Educacion I integrated the Private Joke concept into our form competition. Private Joke is a game where you have to make up a word for a definition. Collaborating with our two Neurodiversity Prefects, we carefully chose 5 cards, one for each d...

Escape games have gained popularity as an educational tool because they offer a range of benefits for learners of all ages:  - Engagement  - Collaboration  - Critical Thinking  - Problem-Solving Skills Incorporating escape games into teaching can bring a dynamic and interactive element to the classroom, promoting skills and knowledge acquisition in an engaging and memorable way. Digital escape games are an excellent way to review a unit of work.  Here are some Genially escape games I have created with the wonderful Breakout template by Sandbox Educacion What is in my bag  (Sentence builder primary 1) Description   (Sentence builder primary 2) Where are you from?  (Sentence builder primary 1) Based on Sentence builder primary 1 - places in town. Hope you like them! Please leave a comment.

I feel very privileged to have been invited to present a webinar for Linguascope on 26th March 2024. To join, please register  here In this webinar, I will dive into the world of language teaching through escape games: digital escape games, physical escape games, and the fusion of both. Attendees will discover the power of these immersive experiences in language learning as I demonstrate how to craft captivating challenges. From puzzles that test vocabulary to scenarios that require quick thinking in the target language, this webinar will showcase the versatility of escape games. Additionally, I will highlight the use of Genially, a dynamic platform for creating interactive content, demonstrating its role in building these immersive language-learning adventures.

- FIRST POST - New to blogging, I'm excited to start this journey to share ideas for teaching MFL. Let me introduce myself. I'm Marie Allirot, a native French speaker from a small village between Lyon and Saint-Etienne. For the past 25 years, I've dedicated myself to teaching languages here in the UK. Initially, I spent 14 rewarding years in two secondary schools before joining the prep school where I've been for the past 11 years. Throughout my educational journey, I've taken on various roles, such as Form tutor, 3rd in Department, Head of Department, Deputy Housemistress, and Housemistress. These experiences have allowed me to make significant contributions to curriculum development and student engagement. My true passion lies in integrating technology into education, a passion that's reflected in my roles as an administrator for the " Teaching with Genially " Facebook group, my work as a Genially ambassador, and the webinars on gamification that I...