Principle 1: The student is the language learner.
- self-assessment, autonomy of the learner, prior experiences and understandings
- Common Framework of Reference / Language Portfolio

Principle 2: Language learning and teaching are shaped by student needs and goals.
- developing classroom community, language-rich classrooms, routines
- enabling risk-taking
- second language curriculum, BC core French IRP and enhancement package

Principle 3: Language learning and teaching are based on authentic communication.
- communicative-interactive language teaching
- authentic, student-based language use
- importance of oral language development

Principle 4: Development of language is nurtured by interactive, participatory activities using every possible medium and modality to aid learning.
- language learning strategies: songs, gesture, drama, movement,
- facilitating student-student interaction; cooperative strategies

Principle 5: Language learning is literacy learning.
- making connections between French and English literacy learning strategies
- listening, viewing and reading for understanding

Principle 6: Development of language is nurtured by integrating across domains within and beyond the classroom.
- integration of French across the curriculum & vice versa (incl. technology)
- utilizing authentic documents and experiences

Principle 7: Language learning is penetrating another culture.
- intercultural understandings; small 'c’ vs big ‘c’ culture
- appreciation of creative works

Principle 8: Language knowledge and control are basic to language learning.
- exploring metacognitive strategies
- developing language awareness; building vocabulary; exploring patterns
- role of grammar and error correction; language games

Principle 9: Planning for and assessing for learning shape language learning.
- planning for teaching a lesson, planning a unit
- assessment for and of learning
- communicative testing (testing the way we teach)

Principle 10 : Language learning is a lifelong endeavour.
- professional portfolios; professional associations
- continuing education