You’re Speaking My Language
Thoughts, Tips, and Practical Ideas for World Language Teachers
Greetings and Gestures in Cameroon
What to say, how to sit, and what to wear for a wonderful visit to Cameroon
Greetings and Gestures in France
Avoiding a few key faux pas can help you better connect with French people and enjoy your travels.
Greetings and Gestures in the Republic of Congo
When in Congo, slow down and enjoy the focus on community and friendship
4 things to love about Belgium (and how you can get there for FREE!)
4 Things to Love About Belgium… and How You Can Get There for FREE!
5 things to love about Belgium
Belgium has so many possibilities for French teachers; it should be at the top of your travel list!
3 YouTubers to Use in French Class
Harness pop culture for French instruction. The same students who tune you out will spend long periods of focused listening to understand a funny YouTuber!
Recipes You Can Use in French Classes
In Part 3 of our blog series on cooking with students we’ve done all the planning to help you cook with your World Language students!
5 Challenges to Cooking in World Language Class
In Part 2 of our series on cooking with World Language students, we look at ways to solve the challenges of cooking in a classroom.
Cooking With Your World Language Classes
How you can cook with your students, and why you probably should!
7 of my favorite songs for Intermediate French students (plus free resources!)
Intermediate language learners are ready to negotiate more complicated vocabulary and structures. Pop songs are a high-interest vehicle to introduce them.
6 of my favorite songs for Novice French students (plus free student activities)
Music is a high interest way to incorporate culture and increase proficiency!
Star Power! Using Talent Search Shows to Improve Language Proficiency
Develop interpretive reading and listening, vocabulary, and presentational speaking activities with one fantastic resource!
Making Chocolate with your French Students
Bring a delicious taste of Belgium into your French class! Here’s how:
Resources for Teaching about the EU
A quick overview of the Government of the European Union, and EU-themed lessons to share with your students
11 Facts You Should Know about the European Union
From its primary purpose to its language policy to its architecture - every teacher should know these facts about the EU.
Using Social Media Quizzes in your World Language Classroom
A one-stop instructional tool for reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and tech integration!
3 Fun Poisson d’Avril Activities for your French classes
Bring smiles into your French classroom with a funny April Fool’s video, or prank your students for major street cred!
How to find pop songs to use in your French or Spanish classroom
Free resources to bring the joy of music to your students!
5 Activities to Use Pop Music in your World Language Classroom
Harness your students’ natural interests for listening, speaking, and reading instruction
St. Nicholas Day
Resources to teach students about St. Nicholas Day, the unofficial kickoff to the French Christmas season.