I love using conversation questions in my French class to get students talking. Admittedly, I did not use French conversation prompts very often when I first started out and that’s because I was worried about getting through “the content” – ie all the grammar, verb tenses, slideshows, worksheets, tests etc.
Teaching French numbers and dates are often one of the first things that students learn when they are beginning. However, I’ve noticed with my High School students that they still haven’t mastered their numbers, especially the higher ones. This game is a great refresher for students on numbers and dates,
With this passé composé matching game your students will actually enjoy memorizing past participles. Let’s face it, learning French verb conjugations can be one of the most painful parts of French class, so why not make it a little more fun? Although I really like comprehensible input strategies and using
Let’s be real, learning french verb conjugation can be one of the most tedious ways to learn the language. While rote memorization can be helpful for some students, it’s not the most effective way for all. I was first introduced to verb flashcards when learning Spanish in Mexico. My teacher
If you teach High School French, without a doubt you’re going to be covering the passé composé. It’s such an important verb tense and mastering it allows students to really expand what they can talk about. Below I have assembled some of my favourite resources for teaching the passé composé
As language teachers we often forget what it’s like learning a new language if we haven’t done it in awhile! That’s why I feel so grateful for my latest adventure – learning Spanish! I’ve been living in Mexico City now for just over three months and focussing a lot of
Teaching new French vocabulary words is part of any new unit. Personally, I’m not a fan of q-cards or boring memorization exercises. Instead, I like to use this as an opportunity to play some games and have fun with my students! I figure students are much more likely to learn
What do you do on the first day of French class? French class can be a particularly intimidating place for many students as they easily get embarrassed trying to pronounce foreign words. Therefore, I spend a lot of the first week building trust, respect and community through French games and
I love creating resources to help busy French teachers save time and energy. I am a settler who has grown up on Coast Salish Territory (also known as Victoria, B.C.). I am currently living with my partner in Mexico City to learn Spanish!
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