Category Archives: classroom

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 [...]

Students using AI in the language classroom – should you be worried?

If you’ve been following any teachers on social media, you may have seen concerns about [...]