French
Le Beret Magique: Using the Target Language in French Class
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 [...]
Spanish and French Name Tags and Activities
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 [...]
Free French and Spanish Classroom Objects Game
Looking for a fun, communicative partners activity for back-to-school? Foreign Language House has prepared a tic tac toe grid with French and Spanish vocabulary lists for school and classroom objects. To receive your free downloads, sign up for our FREE newsletter for language teachers at this link or on the right sidebar. Every month you’ll receive fun [...]
Madeline Books: Make a French Connection
Offering a Madeline camp for 5-7 year olds has me more enthused than ever over these classic books by Ludwig Bemelmans. Even my boys are asking to hear tale after tale about the brave little girl from “the old house in Paris that was covered in vines.” Madeline provides a wonderful context and reason for [...]
Crafts for a French Madeline Camp
It’s time for my French summer camp! Tomorrow I set up my room, and then the fun begins on Monday. This year, I’m offering something new–a Madeline camp for rising K-2. I’m going to use my tried and true French camp program “Passport to French Fun.” My campers always have a BLAST preparing for an [...]
Ephesians 4:32 – Bible Verse in English, French, and Spanish
My 5 year old memorized this Bible verse this week for Sunday School: Ephesians 4:32 It got me thinking that a nice Sunday feature to my Foreign Language Fun blog would be a multilingual Bible verse that kids can memorize in English, French, and/or Spanish. Today’s verse is the first half of Ephesians 4:32: Be [...]
e-Courses for Foreign Language Teachers: Workshops in the Comfort of Home
Foreign Language Teacher Video e-Courses Innovative Workshops in the Comfort of Your Own Home Diane and Catherine of Foreign Language House would like to invite you to attend our video e-courses for French and Spanish teachers. We are experienced presenters at local, regional, and national foreign language teacher conferences. We model our e-courses off of [...]
Let’s Talk About Zakumi in French and Spanish: The World Cup 2010 Mascot
A jolly, green-haired leopard named Zakumi is the official mascot of the 2010 FIFI World Cup in South Africa. The ZA in his name stands for South Africa, and KUMI means “ten” in various African languages. Find out more about Zakumi by visiting this page of the official FIFA website. Go to the top [...]
World Cup Soccer Worksheets, Web Quests, and Activities in French and Spanish
I’ve got some soccer fans in my house (both big and little) so the 2010 World Cup is a BIG deal! After all, the World Cup only comes along once every four years. I still remember being in Paris during the 1998 World Cup. Though I didn’t watch any games live, the cafes were bursting [...]
Use Silly Bandz to Learn Foreign Languages
So, are your kids swept away with the Silly Bandz craze yet? I just read this article from Time Magazine about schools beginning to ban the colorful, fun rubber band shapes. Personally, I love them! Here at the “Foreign Language Fun House” I’m taking full advantage of my kids’ obsession. First, I sprung for a [...]
