Archive for August, 2009
The Back-to-School Blues
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This picture of an empty classroom pretty much sums up how I’ve been feeling about Back-to-School 2009. A little empty. A series of unexpected life events, mostly due to the lousy economy, have resulted in my leaving my French teaching position and moving from Michigan to Western North Carolina. I know, I know . [...]
High School French Student Reviews of Yabla
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Last school year, I introduced my high school level II French students to Yabla. Yabla is an amazing online video resource for language learners. I found it useful for introducing my students to authentic media from across the French-speaking world: documentaries, interviews, cooking shows, and even music videos. Each student had his own account [...]
Foreign Language Counting Game: Buzz
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Buzz is a favorite filler activity in my foreign language classes. When I have a few minutes to spare at the end of a lesson, I take the opportunity to practice counting with this classic game. It’s an oldie but a goodie! Learners as young as 7 enjoy the challenge of Buzz. Want to know [...]
How to Say Cat in Nine Foreign Languages
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Today’s post is a completely self-indulgent excuse to show you my other two children–the furry ones. I used to take pictures of my cats all the time BK (Before Kids,) but the kitties have been photographically neglected for years. Tonight, I was surprised to discover several cat videos on my Flip camera. My son’s been busy! He took this picture [...]
