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 […]
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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 […]
Fun and engaging Mardi Gras activities for French
Mardi Gras is almost here! It’s such a fun time to be a French teacher, because students always love learning about Mardi Gras traditions! From making Mardi Gras masks to learning new vocabulary and discovering traditions, I’ve never had a class that didn’t love it! These Mardi Gras activities for French are a fun way […]
5 easy tips for teaching the passé composé
Teaching the passé composé is one of my favorite French units. There is so much to cover, but suddenly, students are not stuck in the present tense. It really opens up what we can talk about with our students. As they learn the passé composé, I sense a certain relief when they find more freedom […]
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 […]
6 Easy Ideas for Teaching French Reflexive Verbs
French reflexive verbs is always one of my favorite units! It’s so important, because students need to understand the placement and use of pronouns. It’s so fun, because they can act out their morning routines. However, it can also be so confusing for them when they want to use possessive adjectives instead of the reflexive […]
8 Easy Ways to Teach French Direct Objects
Teaching French direct objects and pronouns can be so difficult! Students don’t always understand grammar very well in their native language, so it’s important to be very thorough when teaching and to make sure that they understand each skill before adding more information. While students are able to use French direct objects in their native […]
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 Verb Conjugation Activities Students Get Excited About
Want a fun French verb conjugation practice activity that will save you a bunch of time? Oui ? How about paperless French task cards? These are an amazing way to practice French vocabulary, verbs, and listening comprehension. Keep reading to learn about my favorite French verb conjugation practice! Have you heard of Boom Cards™? These […]
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 […]