As a French teacher, one of the most common questions I get asked is how to improve oral communication in French. It’s a valid question, since getting students to speak the language they are learning is one of the main goals of any French class. In this blog post, I’m answering some of the most […]
French resources
5 fun French summer teaching resources
Looking for French summer teaching resources? Summer is getting close! I love French seasonal activities, because I think they are a fun way to introduce French vocabulary that students might not learn elsewhere. They are also such a good way to keep students engaged when they are excited about an upcoming break. Whether it’s a […]
5 fun ideas for teaching French verbs that students will love
Need ideas for teaching French verbs that students will actually like? Teaching French verbs doesn’t have to be boring! Students don’t always like conjugating verbs, but they need written practice as much as they need to practice speaking. Here are a few of my favorite things to do when I’m teaching French verbs. 1. Practice […]
Engage your French students
Need some easy ways to engage your French students? One of the best ways I have found to get my students engaged and excited about learning is to add movement. There are so many ways to do this from playing games or doing cooperative learning activities to just moving to specific areas in the classroom […]
French back to school resources
What are my favorite French back to school resources? I have a lot! I have taught everything from 4th grade beginners all the way through AP seniors in FSL, but I also taught middle school French immersion for a long time, too. That means that la rentrée for me sometimes meant a LOT of different […]
Fun ways to practice French
Looking for fun ways to practice French? Here are some of my favorite activities to keep it fun and engaging. My favorite student of all time has never been in my class, but he is the student in my mind when I create so many of my resources. He is my why in everything […]