As a French teacher, I love teaching French culture. As much as I love teaching French verbs, sometimes it’s just so nice to take a break from grammar. Not all students think French verb conjugation is fun, and not everyone loves learning adjective agreement. One thing all students love? Learning about French culture! With beginning […]
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5 simple and engaging French read aloud ideas for secondary
French read aloud activities are an excellent way to build both language skills and content knowledge in a secondary language classroom. By using a French read aloud with strategically selected tasks afterwards, teachers can help their students develop important French reading skills such as inference, synthesis, and analysis. Whether you are reading a French novel […]
7 Interesting Books to Read in French Immersion
French immersion students need exposure to a lot of different books, but more importantly, they need to be offered highly interesting texts that make reading fun! Not all kids love to read, but we know that reading is an amazing way to acquire new vocabulary and see grammar and idiomatic expressions in context. By providing […]
9 Easy Ways to Get Students Reading in French
Teaching French reading comprehension doesn’t have to be intimidating, and neither does getting students reading in French. With effective reading strategies, students will gain the confidence and skills to read French texts on their own. Whether I was an FSL teacher or a French immersion teacher, reading comprehension was always a big part of the […]