Using French bell-ringers is an easy way to start your class in a structured way every day. Once I started using a structured bellwork routine, my students and I felt so much less stressed as we transitioned from class to class. What are bell-ringers? Bell-ringers are warm-up activities students do at the beginning of class. […]
French verb worksheets for fall
I love bringing the seasons into my classroom! That said, it doesn’t always really work for me to do a whole seasonal unit. If that’s you, too, maybe you’d like to review some French verb tenses you’re already doing so you can keep up with your program. These free French verb worksheets are a […]
French listening comprehension activities
Helping French students understand spoken French is so important! We want them to be able to go to a French-speaking country and understand what people are saying, but this means providing them with appropriate listening comprehension activities. Far too many times, students will learn verb conjugation and spelling, but when it comes to actual conversation, […]
Oral communication in the French classroom
Teaching good oral communication skills is one of the most important tasks for the world language teacher. Teaching oral communication in French is often daunting, but doesn’t have to be! With meaningful practice and more focus on communication tasks, we can help our students become more effective communicators. 1. Practice should be interactive. Of […]
Tips for teaching a mixed level French class
Are you teaching a mixed level French class? Do you feel like you’re struggling to teach all levels? Do you feel like you’re cramming two (or more) lesson plans into one class period? You’re not alone! A lot of foreign language teachers find themselves in exactly this position, and it can be really scary, tiring, […]
