Should you assign homework? It’s a debatable topic in education today, and in my opinion, the answer is maybe. It really depends on the class, the age of the student, and the reason for the homework. I don’t feel comfortable making a blanket statement that homework is absolutely necessary or totally bad, because I do […]
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5 fun ways to teach French er verbs
Teaching French er verbs can be fun and engaging, but it’s really important to make conjugation accessible to all students. For many students, this might be their first exposure to French verb conjugation, verb charts, and subject pronouns. They’ll need step by step instructions on just how to do it, but they’ll also need interesting […]
4 Fun Resources for Teaching French Question Words
Teaching French question words is such an important part of any beginning French course, but a lot of beginners find it really complicated at first. With the right materials, teaching French question words can be fun, and it doesn’t have to feel so difficult! Here is how I recommend teaching the French question words. Here […]
French worksheets
French worksheets are not the only way to teach, of course! However, students need written practice for verb conjugation and vocabulary. A well-structured activity packet will walk them through all of the skills they need to master. With solid examples, detailed instructions, and effective written activities, French worksheets can be a meaningful component of a […]
French vocabulary units
I’ve created many French vocabulary units that are full of engaging speaking activities and games built to support the written practice students will do as they complete the unit packets. Almost all of the units include paperless resources that are perfect for distance learning, too! To see all units at Teachers Pay Teachers, click here. […]
Grammar
Need some cohesive resources that will help you teach a French grammar unit filled with fun activities your students will love? My unit bundles are used and loved by many, because they work, kids love them, and they make teacher prep a LOT easier! Here are a few of my favorite French grammar units: French […]
Intermediate
Need intermediate French resources? If you teach students who have had more than a few years of French and are moving on to work on more complicated structures, it can be challenging to find the best resources! While these classes can be really fun to teach, they can be hard to prepare for. You need […]
Beginning French
Do you teach French 1 or beginning French? It can be so fun to be the one to introduce them to the Francophone world, but it is not easy to teach from square one! You need to engage them with fun activities, provide differentiation, introduce culture, give them ample opportunities to speak and listen to […]
Free French Resources
I started teaching French almost 20 years ago, and during that first year, I could have really used some free French resources to help me out! Instead, every Sunday was spent prepping, creating, and cutting things out. During those years, I moved schools twice. Each time, I had to start all over, because I was […]
10 practical tips for teaching native speakers respectfully
Teaching native speakers in foreign language class is not easy. They have the oral fluency that your other students lack. Their use of idiomatic expressions is superior. They don’t need vocabulary lists to work with, and they don’t want to learn from a textbook. But … they might not know how to read or write […]