Foreign Language Greetings
Say Thank You in Many Languages This Thanksgiving
When I think of Thanksgiving, my mind goes to turkey and pumpkin pie, parades and football. Of course, the real reason is to give thanks to God for all that He has given us. On this special holiday, I’d like to say Thank You in as many ways and as many languages as I can. I’m [...]
Sing and Learn French Greetings: Comment ça va?
I found this catchy little video clip to help kids learn French greetings. I apologize in advance for the fact that this song will most likely get stuck in your head for at least a day or two. But songs like that are the most effective, n’est-ce pas? In fact, if you are hearing French [...]
Learn Basic Japanese with Big Bird: Ichi, Ni, San
At the library the other week, my 3 year-old and I checked out Big Bird in Japan, a Sesame Street special from 1989. We enjoyed it, especially all the sights and sounds of Japan.
In the story, a tour bus leaves Big Bird and his dog Barkley behind. They have trouble communicating because nobody speaks [...]
Welcome to Duloc: Shrek Around the World
I don’t know how I survived being a child in the 70’s, when technology deprived children such as myself watched movies only once or twice. Parents, you know how it is these days. Your kids discover a favorite show and the DVD gets played over and over and over again. Shakespearean quotes that once took [...]
Learn Mandarin Chinese for the Beijing Olympics: Hello and Goodbye
Aren’t you excited? In a little over a week, the world’s eyes will be on Beijing for the Summer Olympic Games. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to introduce kids to the country, culture, people, and languages of China. I’ll be dedicating several upcoming posts to Olympic themes and Chinese for kids.
I’d love for my [...]
French Greetings
Bastille Day is just around the corner. On Monday, July 14, Francophiles everywhere will be celebrating France’s Independence Day. In honor of this event, use some common French greetings to give your day a little French flair:
Bonjour = Hello
Bonsoir = Good Evening
Bonne Nuit = Good Night (before bed)
Salut = Hi
Je m’appelle = My name is . [...]
Hello world!
Bonjour . . . Hola . . . Guten Tag. However you say it, Hello! Welcome to Foreign Language Fun. I suppose I should start off with a little introduction.
I’m a foreign language teacher from the U.S., currently working as a part-time high school teacher. I’ve shared my love of the French language with students [...]
