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Information sites about living in France and the Poitou-Charentes
 | For all you need to know about Poitou-Charentes! Includes a lively forum along with fact sheets and What's On. |
 | News, Events, Blog, Property, Accommodation, Business Directory, 100’s of Place & Attraction Guides |
| Forum, classifieds and general info on France. National rather than local. |
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| Living Poitou-Charentes is a regional magazine that embraces, celebrates and supports local life and business. It has been created for the many thousands of English speakers in the region who want information on how to make the most out of living in Poitou-Charentes. Pick up a free copy at many tourist attractions and businesses across the region. |
 | Inspiring and entertaining, practical and informative, theFrenchPaper is the new quality English Language newspaper in France. Includes great articles on education as well as theKidsPaper, a fun way to help children maintain their English. |
Educational / Bilingual websites
 | Ruth Miskin's Read Write Inc. is a fully integrated and dynamic literacy programme. The structure is firmly based in synthetic phonics and this programme used across the Accents curriculum, particularly with our younger students just learning to read and write. |
 | Bilingual Education Exchange - based in the Dordogne, Dept 24, BEE offers a wide range of bilingual activities to both English and French speakers. |
 | Notes from the OPOL family - blog by Suzanne Barron Hauwaert about bringing up a bilingual family in France. Suzanne is a regular speaker at Accents events and author of Language Strategies for Bilingual Families - OPOL. |
 | Local suppliers of Usborne Books - an excellent range of graded books suitable for all levels of readers and great as gifts. Please mention Accents when visiting. |
 | Amazon fr - now deliver a wide range of English books very quickly including text books. Price reductions are limited by law in France but free delivery makes Amazon a good option. And of course, if you click on the link below, Accents will receive an affiliate payment for anything you buy! |
 | The Book Depository is another great source of English books with free worldwide delivery - they take slightly longer to deliver than Amazon but often cheaper as they are based in the UK. Watch out for the last minute change in TVA / VAT as the ordering system realises you're based in France! |
 | CBBC website has a wealth of ideas and materials for English speaking children. |
 | Café Bilingue - French site supporting bilingualism with local groups and forums. |
 | Multilingual Children's Association is a US organisation dedicated to families bringing up bi/multilingual families. |
 | Interested in developing a new skill? Check out what's on offer at Facilitutors - everything from cooking to fitness. |