You’re Speaking My Language
Thoughts, Tips, and Practical Ideas for World Language Teachers
Chat GPT and the World Language Classroom
I wanted to see if Chat GPT could replicate a believable student voice. Here are the results of my experiment… and what it means for teachers.
A review of 3 free AI art generators for classroom teachers
At least for now, AI Art generators won’t be replacing my graphics libraries. Find out why!
AI, ChatGPT, and 7 stages of teacher grief
Teachers must face evolving technology with confidence and creativity!
Move it! Bring Physical Movement into your World Language Classroom (Part 2)
Having students demonstrate their learning through gross motor activities can help with attention, engagement, and classroom management.
Move it! Bring Physical Movement into your World Language Classroom (Part 1)
Brain science and student preferences align; kids learn more when they are out of their seats!
Recipes You Can Use in French Classes
In Part 3 of our blog series on cooking with students we’ve done all the planning to help you cook with your World Language students!
5 Challenges to Cooking in World Language Class
In Part 2 of our series on cooking with World Language students, we look at ways to solve the challenges of cooking in a classroom.
Cooking With Your World Language Classes
How you can cook with your students, and why you probably should!
7 of my favorite songs for Intermediate French students (plus free resources!)
Intermediate language learners are ready to negotiate more complicated vocabulary and structures. Pop songs are a high-interest vehicle to introduce them.
6 of my favorite songs for Novice French students (plus free student activities)
Music is a high interest way to incorporate culture and increase proficiency!
Star Power! Using Talent Search Shows to Improve Language Proficiency
Develop interpretive reading and listening, vocabulary, and presentational speaking activities with one fantastic resource!
Making Chocolate with your French Students
Bring a delicious taste of Belgium into your French class! Here’s how:
EXPLORE! Curriculum celebrates 1 year and 100 products!
Here’s an overview of our current products for World Language Teachers, and a look at what’s ahead!
Resources for Teaching about the EU
A quick overview of the Government of the European Union, and EU-themed lessons to share with your students
11 Facts You Should Know about the European Union
From its primary purpose to its language policy to its architecture - every teacher should know these facts about the EU.
Reading Longer Target Language Texts
Techniques to support students by making reading challenging and fun!
How to Introduce Vocabulary Before Students Read
Thoughtful vocabulary instruction teaches strategies and reduces barriers to reading comprehension.
Using short, frequent target language texts
Every Trick in the Book: The power of infusing your classroom with short, frequent target language texts
What makes a good - or a struggling - World Language reader?
Understanding ourselves, and our students, as readers (Every Trick in the Book - Part 1)