Foreign Language Fun

Le Beret Magique: Using the Target Language in French Class

Published on August 31, 2010 by Diane in Foreign Language Acquisition, French

Most language teachers would agree that it is important to use the target language in class as much as possible. The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) recommends that at least 90% of classtime be conducted in the language. In the past, I’ve used a sign that says “anglais” on one side

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Spanish and French Name Tags and Activities

Published on August 22, 2010 by Diane in Foreign Language Fun, Foreign Language House, French, Spanish

It’s time to go back to school! Whether I’m teaching first graders or high schoolers, I like to have my students create desktop name tags in the first class session or two. I’m very visual, so I need to see name/face to get all of those new names into the ‘ol memory. And in middle

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Learn Spanish with Whistlefritz’s Cha Cha Cha CD

Published on August 17, 2010 by Diane in CD Review, Foreign Language Fun, Songs, Spanish

My kids and I have been dancing to Spanish this summer! Whistlefritz has just released a new CD–Cha, Cha, Cha! The folksongs and original songs are recorded and arranged by award-winning singer/songwriter Jorge Anaya. What I really love is the feeling of the music. Culture is infused into every beat . . . be it

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French Classes for Kids and Adults in Metro Detroit and Online

Published on August 7, 2010 by Diane in Foreign Language Fun, Foreign Language House

PinkPoodleFrench.com Looking for French classes in the Detroit area? Be sure to check out my brand new “baby” Pink Poodle French! (Site still in development.) Beginning Fall 2010, I’ll be teaching French to all ages: traditional classes, tutoring, homeschool, immersion cooking, and other special events. My home or yours. If you don’t live in Metro