Student confidence can be a really big issue in the French classroom! Some students are embarrassed, afraid to make a mistake, scared they won’t pronounce something correctly, or they just feel awkward. As a teacher, your role goes beyond teaching vocabulary and grammar—you also need to create a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to […]
5 Fun Songs with French ER verbs that Students Will Love!
It’s no secret that I love using music in French class as a way to help students see vocabulary and verbs in context. These songs with French ER verbs are perfect for a variety of levels, because some contain more-advanced structures and vocabulary while others are pretty repetitive with only common verbs used throughout. Just […]
Fun la Chandeleur Activities for French Class That Students Will Love!
When February rolls around, it’s so much fun to celebrate with la Chandeleur activities in French class or after school in a French club! Not only do students LOVE to eat, but it’s the perfect time to teach some French culture, practice a little reading comprehension, and learn some new vocabulary students won’t see in […]
9 ways to help struggling students in the French classroom
Learning French can be a lot of fun, but it’s a really challenging experience for some students. They may find it hard to stay motivated, or they may just not be that interested in French in the first place. As their teachers, it’s so important that we identify these struggles early and offer targeted support […]
2 Fun and engaging French Christmas activities
Looking for French Christmas activities you can do when students are having trouble focusing? We all know that the days leading up to winter break can be challenging! Students don’t want to sit and focus, and they just want to do some fun activities that mix things up a little bit. Maybe you’re already planning […]
