As French teachers, one of our primary goals is to help our students feel comfortable and confident speaking and learning the language. However, it’s important to remember that students won’t be able to reach their full potential if they don’t feel like they’re part of a supportive community. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps […]
Easy to Use French 2 resources for the entire year!
Do you teach French and wish you had ready-to-go French 2 resources? I’ve been there! French 2 is one of my favorite classes to teach. Why? They are still beginners, so everything is still fun and exciting, but they can actually start to do things with the language. I didn’t always love it, though. When […]
5 Easy Ideas for Using Music in French Class
I love using music in French class! It’s such a fun way to help students learn everyday expressions, gain cultural perspectives, and improve their French listening skills. Music is an excellent way to teach French students new words and help improve their pronunciation skills. An extra bonus? It helps to make lessons fun and engaging! […]
5 Easy Ways to Use Comprehensible Input in Your French Class
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 […]