Looking for some new French songs for la rentrée ? If you’ve been following along for any period of time, then you know that I love using French songs as as way to teach vocabulary, verbs, and to start off conversations with my more-advanced French students. If you’re looking to use more French songs in […]
5 Easy Ways to Build Relationships With Students
As a teacher, you know how important it is to build relationships with students. Creating strong relationships with your students helps them feel more comfortable in the classroom, but a good teacher-student relationship also encourages them to learn and grow. Making connections with a room full of unfamiliar faces can be a daunting task, particularly […]
5 Easy Ways to Build Classroom Community
As French teachers, one of our primary goals is to help our students feel comfortable and confident speaking and learning the language. However, it’s important to remember that students won’t be able to reach their full potential if they don’t feel like they’re part of a supportive community. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps […]
Easy to Use French 2 resources for the entire year!
Do you teach French and wish you had ready-to-go French 2 resources? I’ve been there! French 2 is one of my favorite classes to teach. Why? They are still beginners, so everything is still fun and exciting, but they can actually start to do things with the language. I didn’t always love it, though. When […]
5 Easy Ideas for Using Music in French Class
I love using music in French class! It’s such a fun way to help students learn everyday expressions, gain cultural perspectives, and improve their French listening skills. Music is an excellent way to teach French students new words and help improve their pronunciation skills. An extra bonus? It helps to make lessons fun and engaging! […]