 is an innovative MFL learning programme for Junior Cycle French, preparing students for the Junior Cycle examination French.


Génial ! 1 & 2 

is an innovative MFL learning programme for Junior Cycle French. 

 is suitable for beginners and can be used in First Year, before moving on to 

Génial ! 1 & 2 - Junior Cycle French

Authors of Génial !, Elisabeth Butler and Eileen Bowman, explain how the program helps students develop the essential skills for learning French while preparing them for examination.


Brings the MFL specification to life with a fully integrated and truly communicative approach

Enables students to discover the language and culture of French-speaking countries for themselves, fostering learner autonomy!

Builds students’ confidence, fluency and spontaneity in speaking French with carefully scaffolded oral tasks

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 is an innovative MFL learning programme for Junior Cycle First Year French, enabling students to speak and discover the French language without prior knowledge.

Génial ! 1 

 grids allow students to compile their own bank of key words from the 

 encourage students to brainstorm the key vocabulary, structures and grammar, before taking the 

self-assessment tasks help students to assess their own progress and set goals for improvement

 textbook and contains a wide variety of activity types which provide plenty of practice and make great homework exercises.

Cahier d’activités

Comprehensive yearly plan and units of learnings

Teacher’s Resource Book for Junior Cycle French provides invaluable support and planning, including:

Teacher’s Resource Book

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Background

The second Classroom-Based Assessment (CBA 2) that takes place in Third Year revolves around the portfolio, so starting in First Year means you will have a good understanding of what a good portfolio piece is, how to reflect on your work and improve it, and how to set goals for yourself.

Practical exam strategies with sample or exam questions in each unit

Fully integrated and truly communicative approach that fosters learner autonomy

Builds students’ confidence and fluency with carefully scaffolded oral tasks

 (workbook) and digital activities provides everything you need to listen, read, write, speak and have lots of fun in French!

 is a comprehensive course for Second and Third Year Junior Cycle French. It completes this innovative MFL learning programme, with a focus on immersing students in language and culture, while preparing them for the Junior Cycle examination and Senior Cycle French.

Génial ! 2 

 grids allow students to compile their own bank of key words

 prompt students to remember key vocabulary, structures and grammar

end-of-unit assessments give practice in exam-format listening, reading and writing questions, and allow teachers to monitor student progress

 self-assessment tasks help students to assess their own progress and set goals for improvement

contains a wide variety of engaging activities that reinforce and enhance the 

Detailed overview of the MFL specification and assessment components

Comprehensive scheme of work and unit of learning plans

 Teacher’s Resource Book for Junior Cycle French provides invaluable support and planning, including:

Take a look through the books and sample resources below.

Once you adopt the title, you’ll get full access to all the resources on 

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Génial! 1

Online Book

Génial! 2

Sample Audio 
Unité 01 Activité 04

Sample Video 
Activité 08: French cheek kisses: “la bise”

Sample Animation 
Unité 1: Activité 06

Sample Activity 
Unité 1: Activité 07

Sample Grammar PowerPoint 
Enquête Linguistique: 'You' in French

Sample Photocopiable Resources 
Unité 01

Sample Audio 
Unit 1 Activity 8

Sample Animation 
Unité 10 Activité 10

Sample Grammar PowerPoints
Unité 10

Sample Planning Material
Yearly Plan

Sample Unit of Learning 
Unit 01

Sample Photocopiable Resources 
Unit 01

Digital resources

What's included in the package

Second year French Teacher, Wexford

Second year French Teacher, Leitrim

Second year French Teacher, Roscommon

What teachers said about Génial !

Elisabeth Butler 

Dr Eileen Bowman 

Author team

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