Archive for July, 2009
Spanish DVDs for Kids
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My kids will be starting a new school in the fall, and I am thrilled that they will be learning some Spanish . . . even the 4 year old. Yay!!! Since rain is in the forecast this week, I thought it would be a good chance to prepare my boys with [...]
Guest Post: The Three Sisters Books Introduce Children to French
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I recently discovered a fun and charming book series that is sure to create a few new Francophiles out there! The Three Sisters series, written by Nancy S. Pruett, Ph.D., will both educate and entertain. Nancy’s daughter, Elizabeth, is one of “the three sisters.” It is my pleasure to welcome her as a guest blogger [...]
Classroom Survival Expressions in French and Spanish: Useful Back-to-School Phrases
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Help learners to survive and thrive in an immersion classroom environment with useful questions and statements in French or Spanish.
Immersion is the most effective way to learn a foreign language, but it can feel scary at first. Classroom beginners might worry: “What do I do if I’m confused as the teacher rambles on in [...]
Learn or Teach French with Free PowerPoints
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I’m always on the lookout for free teaching stuff. One great resource for teachers and homeschoolers is TeachersPayTeachers. Many downloads and used teaching materials are reasonably priced, and several others are absolutely FREE! Awhile back, I highlighted some of the free Spanish PowerPoint presentations. Today, let’s check out the French:
A Review of Colors in [...]
Foreign Language Fun on Twitter
So, I’ve had my Twitter account for months now and finally decided to give it a try. This isn’t addictive, I hope!? Wanna follow me? Click the birdie!
Win a Bilingual Children’s Counting Book: Build a Burrito CONTEST CLOSED
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Wanna Jugar with Migo? is hosting a fantastic giveaway. Follow this link and enter to win a signed copy of Denise Vega’s Spanish-English counting book: Build a Burrito. I just love this cultural and creative approach to teaching children beginning Spanish. And be sure to visit Vega’s website for some fantastic freebies–downloadable thematic teaching materials that accompany [...]
Vote for Lexiophiles’ Top 100 Language Learning Blogs
Foreign Language Fun has been nominated as one of Lexiophile’s Top Language Learning blogs! Woo-hoo!!!
Please consider casting your vote for my humble little blog. Click on this link, and select Foreign Language Fun. (It’s at the end of the list, not with the F’s.)
Merci
Download the French National Anthem: La Marseillaise
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July 14 is France’s Independence Day. Celebrate Bastille Day with a download of the French National Anthem–la Marseillaise!
Use your own judgement when teaching children the words to France’s anthem. A wee bit violent, in my humble opinion. Here’s the first verse and chorus:
Allons enfants de la Patrie,
Arise, children of the Fatherland,
Le jour de gloire [...]
French Vocabulary for Bastille Day
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Happy Bastille Day! On July 14, the French celebrate their national holiday with parades and fireworks. (But they don’t call it Bastille Day, we Americans do. Anyone know why??)
I wrote a post last year with lots of fantastic ideas and links for Bastille Day coloring pages, crafts, activities, and food. This year, I thought I’d add a [...]
Learn French at IHOP
You just never know when a teachable moment will present itself. On a family road trip last week, we stopped for dinner at the International House of Pancakes. I haven’t been to an IHOP in ages. After we ordered, the kids settled in with their crayons and activity placemats. I looked across the table and [...]
