Hosting a French cheese tasting event is a wonderful opportunity to immerse your French students in the rich and diverse culinary culture of France. In France, cheese is not just food – it’s tradition, an art, and a passion applicable to everyday life. Recently, our French club organized a French cheese tasting event, and it […]
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It’s truly fascinating how French pronunciation is so distinct from English, despite their shared alphabet. The abundance of unique French sounds can certainly catch English native speakers off guard and feel overwhelmed at the challenge of perfecting their French pronunciation. As a teacher, your guidance is pivotal in navigating students through their linguistic journey
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In a de-streamed French classroom, catering to the diverse needs and learning styles of students can be quite a challenge. After all, we have students who’ve taken Core French throughout elementary school, some students coming from French Immersion, some francophone learners, former home-schooled students and ELL learners with no previous exposure to French, and much
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One of my greatest passions is teaching French and fostering a love for the language and culture amongst my students. While it is absolutely possible to do that in the French classroom, I wanted to create a French Club where I could share my enthusiasm with like-minded individuals who were also passionate about French. This
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It’s no secret that Core French can be difficult to teach to FSL students. As French teachers we deal with unique challenges in fostering language acquisition and one key challenge lies in maintaining students’ interest and engagement. To address this challenge, especially in the context of de-streamed French classes, it is crucial to design engaging
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Learning a language involves more than just memorizing vocabulary and mastering grammar rules. To truly immerse oneself in the linguistic and cultural richness of a language, it is essential to incorporate authentic French reading materials into the learning process. By using genuine, real-world French reading materials, students become more engaged in their reading process, making
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Let’s face it… classroom management is not as easy as it sounds, especially in the FSL classroom. Technology distractions, large class sizes, varying levels of proficiency, and behavior issues all pose problems to the “desired classroom environment” and on top of that, our students often struggle with the language barrier as they learn a new
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Integrating francophone music in the classroom is a dynamic and impactful approach to language learning and cultural immersion. Music has the capability to engage students on a profound emotional and cognitive level, broaden their global perspectives and cultural appreciation, and enhance their language proficiency at the same time. In this blog post, we’ll dive into
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French reading is an essential means to expand your students’ vocabulary, gain a better understanding of French culture, and immerse them in the language. It is a cornerstone for language acquisition and equips learners with a lifelong tool for personal enrichment and a deeper understanding of the world. So … we understand the importance of
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Learning a new language can be a challenging experience for many of our students. However, it doesn’t have to be all about conjugating verbs, textbook work, and memorization. Introducing French games into your classroom can not only make second language learning enjoyable but also significantly boost your students’ language acquisition and proficiency. In this blog
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