One of the biggest challenges for language teachers is to get their students speaking and understanding the language, particularly in the early stages. While there are various methods for teaching a new language, the use of comprehensible input has been found to be particularly effective. What is comprehensible input? Comprehensible input is any language that […]
French Vocabulary Games to Increase Student Engagement
I love using French vocabulary games as a way to break up a long class or review new words in a fun and engaging way! While I do have a lot of French games that I’ve played over the years, my students’ all-time favorite French vocabulary games are my vocabulary slap games. It’s such a […]
5 Easy and Practical Tips for Avoiding Teacher Burnout
As a teacher, it can be all too easy to fall into the trap of working long hours, taking on too many responsibilities, and neglecting your own self-care. Unfortunately, a lot of us have experienced teacher burnout where we are emotionally, physically, and mentally exhausted. Teacher burnout can seriously impact your well-being and ability to […]
French reading comprehension activities to make differentiation so easy!
As French teachers, we often face the challenge of differentiating instruction for our students of different ability levels. We know it’s important, because our goal is to help every student reach his or her full potential. That doesn’t mean it’s always easy to do! One way to easily differentiate is by using French reading comprehension […]
French St. Patrick’s Day Worksheets and Activities
St. Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday to celebrate with your students, no matter what language you’re teaching! It can be a lot of fun to review vocabulary and grammar with your students while also working on new French vocabulary with these fun French St. Patrick’s Day worksheets and speaking activities. Seasonal activities are a […]
