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La Cabane à sucre
Audio Visual
A wonderfully short and simple introduction to French listening and reading. Low beginner/beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Finie, la voiture!
Audio Visual
The environment - With understanding and humour, Julie and Marc try to convince their father to start carpooling. A short conversation carefully narrated in simple French. Beginner/high beginner (Grades 5 and up)
Perdu dans la montagne
Audio Visual
On a school ski trip in the Rockies, Jacques ignores the CLOSED signs, ducks the rope and goes out of bounds to carve 'fresh tracks'. He is about to learn a very big lesson... Low intermediate / Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Les Bons Repas 2
Audio Visual
Ordering breakfast and lunch. Carefully narrated in simple, authentic, everyday conversational French, these short dialogues are easy to follow and wonderfully read by professional actors. Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Les Astéroïdes
Audio Visual
Learn about doomsday meteorites and asteroids in easy French! Awesome photos and illustrations, great sound effects! Low intermediate, intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Quelle collation!
Audio Visual
Snacks, healthy and unhealthy foods, nutrition. 6 short stories in one online book! Carefully narrated for early language learners, students can see the words and listen at the same time. Low beginner, beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Bon appétit!
Audio Visual
André is introduced by his friends to the exotic world of international cuisine. But they themselves order a hamburger and a hot dog! High beginner/ Low Intermediate (Grades 5 and up)
Choc en Martinique!
Audio Visual
Three teenagers on a Caribbean cruise find themselves caught up in a bank robbery and help authorities find the suspect. Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Bienvenue à Timmins!
Audio Visual
Timmins, Ontario, School & family Low beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Fêtes d'hiver
Audio Visual
This audiovisual online book contains four short dialogue stories about winter sports, field trips, friends and Le Carnaval de Québec. Beginner/Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
Salut, Alfred!
Audio Visual
Pets! - Marcel arrives at the vet’s office with his sick bulldog. When another boy opens the big box beside him, Marcel gets the shock of his life! Low Beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Cambriolage à Nice
Audio Visual
The fascinating true story of the non-violent break-in at the Société Générale in Nice, France. Low intermediate/Intermediate
La Course autour du monde
Audio Visual
Learn about the incredible sport of Round-the-world, single-handed sailboat racing. Four months alone, much of it spent in the most isolated and dangerous place on earth - the Southern Ocean. Low intermediate - Intermediate.
Le Métier le plus dangereux
Audio Visual
The deadliest catch! Learn about one of the most dangerous jobs in the world in easy French. Low intermediate - intermediate
Fille d'action... sports d'action!
Audio Visual
Extreme sports! While competing in a snowboarding championship in Quebec, Nina makes new friends and later explores BMX racing and Freestyle Skateboarding. Low intermediate / Intermediate
How To use Aquila Online Books
Lectures Junior
New Google Forms Quizzes
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Ready-to-Use Google Forms Quizzes return a score when completed. Hundreds of carefully levelled follow-up comprehension, vocabulary, easy grammar and writing exercises are now available. Click on the "i" or PDF icon for details or contact Mike
How To Use Aquila Online Digital French Books
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This five-minute video will show you how easy these are to use: Logging in, saving worksheet pdfs online, sharing with students and parents, Google Classroom, and more... Click the Preview icon below for the video or the PDF icon.
How to save your PDF
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Download the blank worksheet to your drive and answer the questions in the PDF you downloaded. This way you can leave and return to your PDF as often as you want to continue where you left off. Click the PDF icon or 'i' button below for more details.
About Aquila Online Digital French Books
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Watch, read and Listen! This short video will show you how our new audio-visual books can help your students with both reading and listening comprehension. Click on the Preview icon below to watch the video.
How To use Aquila Online Books
Lectures Junior
Bandes Dessinées
Mon école
Audio Visual
Six short, separate, carefully-narrated simple texts introduce early language French learners (FSL) to school objects, locations, greetings and introductions. Low beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
La Cabane à sucre
Audio Visual
A wonderfully short and simple introduction to French listening and reading. Low beginner/beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Quelle collation!
Audio Visual
Snacks, healthy and unhealthy foods, nutrition. 6 short stories in one online book! Carefully narrated for early language learners, students can see the words and listen at the same time. Low beginner, beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Finie, la voiture!
Audio Visual
The environment - With understanding and humour, Julie and Marc try to convince their father to start carpooling. A short conversation carefully narrated in simple French. Beginner/high beginner (Grades 5 and up)
Les Animaux
Audio Visual
Kids and their pets! 4 short, easy stories in one audiovisual book! Low beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Quelle famille!
Audio Visual
Everyday family life. Family members, dinners, gatherings, activities and more. Four short stories in one audiovisual online book. Low beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Quel temps!
Audio Visual
Seasons, various weather conditions, weather reports, clothing for different weather. This audiovisual online book contains six short stories. Low beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Ça, c'est moi!
Audio Visual
Personal preferences, hobbies, sports, likes and dislikes, family, age, birthdays... This audiovisual online book contains six short stories. Low beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Mon hiver
Audio Visual
Cabane à sucre, Quebec's Hôtel de glace, winter outings, winter sports, family. This audiovisual online book contains 6 short stories. Low beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
On fête
Audio Visual
Holidays and celebrations. Halloween, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Saint-Patrick's Day.This audiovisual online book contains 5 short stories. Low beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
On joue!
Audio
Four short, easy stories about indoor and outdoor activities, games, sports, friends. Low beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Ma maison - audiobook
Audio
Four short, easy conversations about everyday life at home. Beginner/ Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
Mes amis
Audio Visual
Five short dialogue stories about everyday group activities and sports, personal preferences and everyday life with friends. Beginner/Low Intermediate (Grades 5 and up)
Super sports - audiobook
Audio
Four short, easy conversations about different sports - and how much fun it is to participate! High beginner-Low intermediate
Je m'habille
Audio Visual
Four short, easy dialogues about clothing, fashion, shopping, personal preferences in clothing. Beginner/Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
Café Lorraine
Audio
Reading a menu, ordering snacks, discussing food preferences, health and nutrition. Contains four short dialog stories. High beginner/low intermediate.
LʼHÔTEL FANTASIA - Audio
Audio
Four friends on a road trip spend a night in a haunted hotel. High Beginner/Low Intermediate - (Grades 4 and up)
Joyeuses fêtes!
Audio Visual
Four short dialogue stories about Christmas, New Year's, Three Kings' Day and Easter. High Beginner/Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
Fêtes d'hiver
Audio Visual
This audiovisual online book contains four short dialogue stories about winter sports, field trips, friends and Le Carnaval de Québec. Beginner/Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
Fêtes d'hiver
Bonhomme
Audio Visual
A school trip to Le Carnaval de Québec. Beginner/Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
Fêtes d'hiver
Le Carnaval
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Dogsledding, snow-rafting, skiing, sugaring off, ice sculptures and so much more during a school trip to Le Carnaval de Québec. Beginner/Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
Fêtes d'hiver
Poudreuse
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30cm of fresh snow this morning! Gilles and Michel are going skiing and snowboarding on this perfect winter day. Beginner/Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
Fêtes d'hiver
Des crêpes, S.V.P.!
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Denis and his sister Diane make home-made pancakes together. Beginner/Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
Sauvons la planète! 1
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Two short dialogue stories about the environment. Teenagers discuss overpackaging and how biodegradable household products can have a huge positive impact on the environment. High Beginner/Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
Sauvons la planète! 2
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Two short dialogues stories about the effects of air pollution and possible solutions. Conversations about tough problems in easy French. High Beginner/Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
AV-LJ24 - Mon quartier
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Four short dialogue stories about everyday life in our communities. People, buildings, activities, friends... High Beginner/ Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
Réglons nos conflits
Audio
Four short dialogue stories about teenagers who learn how to solve problem situations using various conflict resolution techniques. High beginner - Low intermediate
Au Feu!
Audio
Four easy dialogue stories about dealing with emergencies around the home. Beginner/ Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
Le Progrès
Audio
Four easy dialogue stories about computers and technology in our everyday lives. Beginner/Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
L'Énerie Propre
Audio
Carefully-paced audiobook about our environment. Beginner/Low Intermediate (Grades 4 and up)
Les Planètes
Audio
Discover our Solar System in easy French! High beginner, grades 6 and up.
Soignons la planète!
Audio
The benefits and challenges of renewable energy like solar and wind power, electric cars and recycling are all explored in easy, beginner French. Grades 4 and up.
Vers Mars
Audio
In the year 2050, two young friends decide to take a vacation on Mars. Read about the scientific progress we have made towards someday living on Mars. Includes interesting, easy facts about Mars and space travel in general.
Lectures Junior
Bandes Dessinées
Le Sport
Salut, Alfred!
Audio Visual
Pets! - Marcel arrives at the vet’s office with his sick bulldog. When another boy opens the big box beside him, Marcel gets the shock of his life! Low Beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Bienvenue en Martinique!
Audio
Vacationing - The Gaudets are visiting Martinique for a week. They fall so much in love with the island that they decide to extend their stay… forever! Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
J'ai faim!
Audio Visual
Ordering a pizza - At the shopping mall, Alice, Suzette and Paul decide to order pizzas. But not Gino. He opts for something very different. Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Au secours! - Audiobook
Audio
Fire safety - There’s a fire in the school! Will anyone be able to save Lolo and Lola, the classroom rabbits? Low beginner/beginner
En français, S.V.P.!
Audio Visual
A school exchange - Olga is in Montmagny to learn French. Her exchange partner, Ginette, says she’ll have no problem speaking English at Olga’s. But at home, Olga speaks Ukrainian! Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Au voleur!
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Looking for a thief - A new Sigma Plus computer is delivered to the École Beauséjour. When it goes missing, the police arrest the new principal by mistake! Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Bonne chance, Roger!
Audio Visual
Discussing professions - It’s Career Day at École du Sacré-Coeur. Roger says his future profession will be “millionaire”. And it’ll be easy. He’ll win the lottery! Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Quel buffet!
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Ordering in a restaurant - Nicolas Perron’s family is celebrating his birthday at a fancy restaurant. Nicolas comes back from the buffet with four desserts. After all, it is his birthday! Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Bienvenue au camp!
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At summer camp - Denis is the star athlete at summer camp. But at the beach, he ends up playing in the sand with a little pail and shovel! Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Bonne plongée!
Audio Visual
Vacationing in Guadeloupe - A group of students decide to go diving on Guadeloupe. But one says he isn’t interested in tropical fish. Sure, he loves fish… but only as seafood! Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Magie sur glace
Audio Visual
At the hockey game - Marc is visiting his cousin. They go to a hockey game. But who is that incredible goalie behind the mask? Marc isn’t expecting the big surprise! High beginner/ Low Intermediate (Grades 5 and up)
Salut, Montréal!
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A visit to Montreal - Julie Tremblay, from Toronto, is on an exchange visit to Montreal. Next week, it’s her partner Céline’s turn to visit Toronto. Julie has lots of plans for her visit. High beginner/ Low Intermediate (Grades 5 and up)
Offre spéciale!
Audio Visual
Health and nutrition - For his birthday, all Bertrand wants is membership in the Monsieur Muscle health club. But after only one session, he puts his membership up for sale! High beginner/ Low Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Bon voyage!
Audio
Planning a summer vacation - The St-Pierre family from Lévis consults a travel agent to plan a big holiday. A computer search suggests their ideal destination. It’s Quebec City, just across the river! High beginner/ Low Intermediate (Grades 5 and up)
Bon appétit!
Audio Visual
André is introduced by his friends to the exotic world of international cuisine. But they themselves order a hamburger and a hot dog! High beginner/ Low Intermediate (Grades 5 and up)
À vos marques!
Audio
Nicolas invites Diane to watch the biggest race of the year at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal. When it’s over, Diane decides she is going to run home! High beginner-Low intermediate (grades 6 and up)
Bonjour Québec!
Audio Visual
A visit to Quebec City - A group of students from Timmins are very excited to have tickets to a hockey game in Quebec City. The game, however, turns out to be a shock. High beginner/ Low Intermediate (Grades 5 and up)
Chic, alors!
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Fashion and clothing - Champlain Secondary School is presenting its annual fashion show. When it’s over, the students vote on the best model. And the winner is… M. Fortier, Champlain's popular janitor! High beginner/ Low Intermediate (Grades 5 and up)
Bandes Dessinées
Le Sport
Lectures Jeunesse
Fille d'action... sports d'action!
Audio Visual
Extreme sports! While competing in a snowboarding championship in Quebec, Nina makes new friends and later explores BMX racing and Freestyle Skateboarding. Low intermediate / Intermediate
La Rue... et le basket!
Audio Visual
Simon, a gifted high school basketball player, leaves school to live the gang life. But a young police officer won't give up on him... Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Le Sport
Lectures Jeunesse
Lectures Ados
On bouffe... mais on bouge! 1
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These two dialogue stories feature teenagers talking about health, nutrition, sports and physical activities. Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
On bouffe... mais on bouge! 2
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These two dialogue stories feature teenagers talking about health, nutrition, sports and physical activities. Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Grosses vagues
Audio Visual
Jacques thinks he will easily master the sport of big wave surfing during his first vacation to Hawaii. Low intermediate, intermediate Grades 6 and up
Supercross
Audio Visual
Marc tells Jacques all about the sport of motocross and the intense training required for amateur and professional riding. Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grade 6 and up)
Perdu dans la montagne
Audio Visual
On a school ski trip in the Rockies, Jacques ignores the CLOSED signs, ducks the rope and goes out of bounds to carve 'fresh tracks'. He is about to learn a very big lesson... Low intermediate / Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
J'Achète
Audio Visual
Shopping! Four teenage dialogue stories about clothes, fashion, sports gear and more... Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Plaisir des sports-Course de vélo
Audio Visual
Suzanne gives up her starting position in a mountain bike race to help a friend. Low Intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Ma carrière
Audio Visual
Does a high-paying job guarantee happiness? Julie, Marc and Jean talk about different career choices. Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Vacances d'hiver - audiobook
Audio
Four short conversations about winter vacations. Low intermediate - Intermediate
Lectures Jeunesse
Lectures Ados
Dialogues Aquila
Non, aux brutes!
Audio Visual
This three-chapter dialogue tells the story of how Dany and his friends deal with bullying in their school. Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Choc en Martinique!
Audio Visual
Three teenagers on a Caribbean cruise find themselves caught up in a bank robbery and help authorities find the suspect. Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
La Pub... et ses secrets!
Audio
Media literacy - teenagers and advertizing. Low intermediate/intermediate.
Les Parents... quel problème!
Audio Visual
Teenagers discuss the conflicts they have with their parents and ways to resolve them. Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Dites non au racisme!
Audio Visual
Anti-racism - During Anti-Racism Week, a group of teens come face to face with their own conflicting attitudes towards race and discrimination. Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Brisons le code!
Audio Visual
What is snitching? Should one cooperate with the police? Four teenagers confront the dilemma after a series of break-ins in their community. Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
S,O.S mariage!
Audio
Coping with parental remarriage and seeking advice from internet friends. Low intermediate/intermediate.
Lectures Ados
Dialogues Aquila
Histoires Étonnantes
Les Bons Repas 1
Audio Visual
André and Charles break for lunch at an Italian restaurant in Montreal. Short, easy dialogues in everyday, simple, conversational French. Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Les Bons Repas 2
Audio Visual
Ordering breakfast and lunch. Carefully narrated in simple, authentic, everyday conversational French, these short dialogues are easy to follow and wonderfully read by professional actors. Low intermediate/Intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Le Shopping - Audiobook
Audio
Teenagers go to the mall! Four short dialogues about shopping, fashion, sales, the food court.... High beginner through low intermediate
Miss mode - Audiobook
Audio
Teenagers go shopping! Four short, everyday dialogue conversations about style and fashion. Low intermediate - intermediate
Ah! La Célébrité... - Audiobook
Audio
Three short, easy dialogue conversations between young artists trying to make it in show business. Low intermediate - intermediate
Dialogues Aquila
Histoires Étonnantes
Le Français Chez Nous
Les Astéroïdes
Audio Visual
Learn about doomsday meteorites and asteroids in easy French! Awesome photos and illustrations, great sound effects! Low intermediate, intermediate (Grades 6 and up)
Cambriolage à Nice
Audio Visual
The fascinating true story of the non-violent break-in at the Société Générale in Nice, France. Low intermediate/Intermediate
La Course autour du monde
Audio Visual
Learn about the incredible sport of Round-the-world, single-handed sailboat racing. Four months alone, much of it spent in the most isolated and dangerous place on earth - the Southern Ocean. Low intermediate - Intermediate.
Le Métier le plus dangereux
Audio Visual
The deadliest catch! Learn about one of the most dangerous jobs in the world in easy French. Low intermediate - intermediate
Histoires Étonnantes
Le Français Chez Nous
Bienvenue à Timmins!
Audio Visual
Timmins, Ontario, School & family Low beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Chez les Dubé
Audio Visual
A visit with the Dubé family in French-speaking Timmins, Ontario. They love hockey! Low beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Bienvenue à Ottawa!
Audio Visual
Monique is proud of her bilingual home town of Ottawa. Low beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Visite à Gatineau
Audio Visual
Monique and Nicole visit friends and family in Gatineau. Low beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)
Bienvenue à Noëlville!
Audio Visual
Meet the French speaking community of Noëlville, Ontario. Low beginner/Beginner (Grades 3 and up)