Are you looking for a way to help your students gain mastery of French vocabulary, verb conjugation, and language structures? Spiral review is an effective, efficient way to review material in the classroom. Let’s take a look at why spiral review works and how to get started using it in your French class. What is […]
Classroom management strategies: Tips for French class
Good classroom management strategies make teaching so much easier! Teaching a foreign language can be challenging, and even more so if the students are learning it for the first time. As a French teacher, you know how important it is to encourage your students to speak the language and follow class rules, but that doesn’t […]
More songs for French class
Looking for new songs for French class? It’s no secret that I love using music as a way to teach French vocabulary and structures. It’s such a good way for students to memorize certain phrases in a way that is meaningful to them. Outside of class, music is how I learned Spanish, and decades later, […]
Teaching French vocabulary
When you’re teaching French vocabulary, one of the most important things you can do is to introduce new vocabulary words in a way that is both effective and engaging. Whether you’re a core or immersion teacher, there are a few different ways you can go about presenting new vocabulary words to your students. Here are […]
French read aloud ideas for secondary
French read-aloud activities are an excellent way to build both language skills and content knowledge in a secondary language classroom. By using read-alouds with strategically selected tasks afterwards, teachers can help their students develop important skills such as inference, synthesis, and analysis. Whether you are reading a French novel or completing a reading comprehension activity, […]
My Favorite French Project: The French Menu
As a French teacher, I love when my students create beautiful projects, and my favorite is always the French menu project! This is one of my favorite projects to grade because it is so creative and the students always put a lot of effort into it. Things to consider when making a French menu: Students […]
Speaking French in the classroom
As a French teacher, one of the most common questions I get asked is how to get students speaking French in the classroom. It’s a valid question, since getting students to speak the language they are learning is one of the main goals of any French class. In this blog post, I’m answering some of […]
6 French Vocabulary Games Students Will Love
As a Core French teacher, you know that it can be tough to keep your students engaged in learning vocabulary. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this blog post, we will discuss six fun and engaging French vocabulary games that will help your students learn and remember new words. So without further ado, […]
Thanksgiving resources for French class
Thanksgiving is a time when many of us give thanks for all we have. For French students, it is also a great opportunity to learn common Thanksgiving foods. If you are a French teacher, I have compiled some Thanksgiving resources that will help you teach your students about this holiday. Here are some of my […]
No-prep French listening activity
Want a fun no-prep French listening activity to get students up and moving during la rentrée? We need to get students back to speaking and listening in French. The movement of this activity is great for keeping students engaged! During la rentrée (and all throughout the year) 4 corners is my favorite activity! You can […]
