Category Archives: Teaching

French filler words – your students should learn them!

If your students watch any sort of videos or speak in a casual setting with [...]

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Which ACTFL level is realistic for your students?

There are four ACTFL levels for language learners: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Superior. While Distinguished [...]

Is memorizing French verb conjugations an effective use of time?

It is no secret that French verb conjugations can be difficult to learn. With so [...]

The value of homework in French classes

When it comes to teaching foreign languages, many educators have strong opinions about homework. On [...]

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 [...]