Category Archives: culture
Part 1 podcast report: I’m a guest on Join Us in France!
I’m a huge fan of podcasts, whether they are about France or something else. If [...]
Cheerful French Christmas lesson plans
This time of year is so busy at schools, with many teachers looking for French [...]
5 new French book recommendations
It’s time for another set of French book recommendations! No World War 2 books this [...]
La dictée in 2023 – a quaint French tradition or an absurd form of academic torture?
Anyone who attends school in France will be familiar with la dictée. It’s like a [...]
Teaching authentic culture is more than just baguettes
My husband and I spent 5 weeks this summer traveling in three (well, technically four) [...]
French history comes alive at Puy du Fou
I enjoy learning about history, and being a French teacher means French history is generally [...]