Teaching French 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. 1. Present […]
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French worksheets for vocabulary and verbs
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. […]
Free French Resources
I started teaching French over 15 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 15 years, I moved schools twice. Each time, I had to start all over, because I […]
10 tips for teaching native speakers
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 […]
Unit bundles for French
Teaching is a lot easier when you have a cohesive French vocabulary unit that flows well from start to finish. Foreign language students need grammar practice, but they also need speaking activities, visuals, games, writing practice, cooperative learning, and so much more. When your students are struggling to grasp the grammar, do you have something […]
Increase enrollment in your language class
Enrollment time will be coming up soon! For French teachers, it’s often really hard to increase enrollment in French. When I taught high school French, enrollment was always a really stressful time for me, because low enrollment could have meant teaching a class outside of my area, getting less funds, or getting a not-so-good schedule. […]
An entire year of French 1 Resources!
It’s hard to teach beginning French students! They need so much structured practice in order to master those basic skills. Speaking doesn’t come naturally for them, spelling is not easy, and they often freak out if you try to speak too much French from the start. Whether you’re a veteran teacher, a new teacher, or […]
French number practice that works
Let’s face it, French numbers are tricky. Beginners need a lot of practice when learning French numbers. We teach them in the first few weeks of French 1 and we move on. Students never totally get them if we don’t practice them A LOT -and keep practicing them throughout the year! Here are some handy […]
Want more progress? Use quality assessments!
I almost didn’t get in to kindergarten. I say almost, because obviously I would not be writing this if I hadn’t made my way through school. I went to school for many years, but that first fateful kindergarten round-up could have gone quite differently and put me on a different path with different teachers and […]
