Category Archives: classroom
Textbook adoption – important steps in choosing effectively
My district is doing textbook adoption this year – we do this every six years [...]
The block schedule – important things to consider in French
Teaching French on a block schedule can be challenging, but with the right techniques and [...]
Which ACTFL level is realistic for your students?
There are four ACTFL levels for language learners: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Superior. While Distinguished [...]
Should you teach French swear words?
Your students have probably asked before: can you teach us French swear words? It can [...]
The Evolution of Teaching French – 3 ways it’s gotten better (and 1 way it’s worse)
The evolution of teaching a foreign language has changed dramatically over the past 28 years [...]
Targeted ways to Lower the Affective Filter in Language Classes
The affective filter is an invisible mental barrier that can prevent students from learning a [...]