Foreign Language Fun

Earth Day Language Lesson: Practice French and Spanish R’s with the Three R’s of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

Published on April 22, 2009 by Diane in Earth Day, Foreign Language Fun, Foreign Language House, French, Holiday, Spanish

R. It’s got to be the trickiest sound to pronounce in both French and Spanish. In fact, my twee year old is finding it to be pwetty challenging in English, too. Earth Day is the perfect time to inspire your language learners to practice, practice, practice. Master these Three R’s and help save our planet Earth: English: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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Write Easy Foreign Language Poems for National Poetry Month in April

Published on April 18, 2009 by Diane in Foreign Language Fun, Foreign Language House, French, Poetry, Spanish

Be sure to celebrate National Poetry Month in your foreign language classes this April. Play with Magnetic Poetry, read French and Spanish poetry, and create your own. Read this article to discover simple poem formats that are just right for beginners. At Foreign Language House, we have downloads to help learners create their own simple

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Easter Worksheets and Activities for French and Spanish Class

Published on April 6, 2009 by Diane in Coloring Pages, Crafts, Culture, Easter, Foreign Language Fun, Foreign Language House, French, Holiday, Spanish, Worksheets

Easter is right around the corner. Use this springtime theme to get your French and Spanish learners hopping . . . and talking! Here are some materials and ideas to use both at school and at home: Spanish and French Easter Worksheets: Spanish Easter Bingo Spanish Easter Games & Activities Spanish Easter Tic Tac Toe French

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St. Patrick’s Day Activities and Worksheets in French and Spanish

Published on March 6, 2009 by Diane in Foreign Language Fun, Foreign Language House, Holiday, Spanish, Teachers Pay Teachers

Foreign Language House has published two St. Patrick’s Day downloads for novice level French and Spanish learners. Each download includes 7 ready-to-go printables for your students. Click the following links for more information if you’re a U.S. resident: St. Patrick’s Activities in French St. Patrick’s Activities in Spanish Most of our work is available at TeachersPayTeachers, which

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Free St. Patrick’s Day Math Worksheets in French and Spanish

Published on March 4, 2009 by Diane in Foreign Language Fun, Foreign Language House, French, Holiday, Spanish, Worksheets

One of the most effective ways to teach kids a foreign language is to use it as the vehicle for learning or reviewing academic content. Think of it as killing two birds with one stone. Most children benefit from a little extra math now and then, so why not do math in French or

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Spanish St. Patrick’s Day Vocabulary

Published on March 3, 2009 by Diane in Foreign Language Fun, Foreign Language House, Holiday, Spanish

When Spanish eyes are smilin’ . . . it must be because green-clad wee ones are immersed in some St. Patrick’s Day Irish/Spanish fun! Learn some words and phrases el diecesiete marzo–March 17: St. Patrick – San Patricio Ireland – Irlanda green – verde shamrock – el trébol pot of gold = el bote

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Follow the Rainbow St. Patrick’s Day Game in French, Spanish, German, and More

Published on March 2, 2009 by Diane in Foreign Language Fun, Foreign Language House, French, German, Holiday, Spanish

It’s finally March! I’m starting to plan some fun springtime themes as I teach my young ‘uns French and Spanish. Next up . . . St. Patrick’s Day. I’m preparing a Candyland-inspired board game to capture the excitement ‘o the Irish! Here’s how to play: Create a game board with a winding, rainbow path leading

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Spanish Valentine’s Day Activities, Games, and Worksheets

Published on February 8, 2009 by Diane in Foreign Language Fun, Foreign Language House, Holiday, Spanish, Valentine's Day

Foreign Language House is pleased to announce several new Valentine’s Day downloads for beginning Spanish learners: Spanish Valentine Tic Tac Toe & Other Activities Spanish Valentine Bingo & Other Activities Spanish Valentine’s Graphing Activities Spanish Valentine Hearts Spanish Valentine Math Chocolate’s History for Spanish Grades 8-12 Feliz dia de San Valentin Image Credit: by jmjvicente

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French Valentine Games and Worksheets: Bingo and Tic Tac Toe

Published on February 7, 2009 by Diane in Foreign Language House, French, Holiday, Teachers Pay Teachers, Valentine's Day

Okay, I should be writing a paper for my graduate class, but instead I keep making fun, little French Valentine’s activities. Very cute, though, and I know I’ll be using these on the day before winter break with my own students. Check out these Valentine’s Day downloads from Foreign Language House. French Valentine’s

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How to Say Chocolate in Fourteen Languages for Valentine’s Day

Published on February 7, 2009 by Diane in Danish, Dutch, Esperanto, Finnish, Foreign Language Fun, Foreign Language House, French, German, Holiday, Italian, Maltese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Valentine's Day

In honor of Valentine’s Day–February 14–let’s learn fourteen ways to say that magical word: CHOCOLATE! French: chocolat Spanish: chocolate Italian: cioccolato German: Schokolade Dutch: chocolade Portuguese: chocolate Esperanto: cokolado Danish: chokolade Polish: czekolada Swedish: choklad Indonesian: coklat Maltese: cikkulata Norwegian: sjokolad Finnish: suklaa Be sure to check out a unique download for Spanish Learners: The