4 Always Do tips to start your Science of Reading adventure
Always do this. Never do that. It’s not often that I speak in such binary terms, especially about a topic that is quite new to
May 18, 2024
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OMLTA 2024 – 5 Clear Reasons to Return in 2025
OMLTA 2024 – the Ontario Modern Language Teachers’ Association Spring Conference – is not what I expected to blog about for my 100th post. In
April 16, 2024
French Music
Boost French listening skills with 28 Effective French Songs
Yes! This blog summary is like “SparkNotes” or “CliffsNotes” except for French listening skills and French music! Win-win! Almost as yummy as peanut butter and
April 2, 2024
French Music
5 Upper Level French Songs to Complement Any Strong Unit
Yeah! You made it to the Upper Level French Songs blog! These fill-in-the-blank French songs continue to improve and develop students’ listening skills – this
March 19, 2024
Speaking & Listening in French
French 4 Songs – 3 Reliable Tips to Keep Upper Level Students Listening
I don’t believe you, Lisa. I use French 4 songs and you’re telling me that my students might tune out? How can that be possible
March 5, 2024
Speaking & Listening in French
8 Memorable French 3 Songs to Improve Listening Skills
Today’s blog is all about French 3 songs that I use in my classroom to engage students, improve their listening skills, and maybe turn their
February 20, 2024
Speaking & Listening in French
6 Effective French 2 songs to engage all students and improve listening skills
And this series continues! A list of French 2 songs that teachers can use to not only engage students in a bellringer activity but also
February 6, 2024
Speaking & Listening in French
4 Perfect French 1 songs as Bellringers for Beginning French Students
Using appropriate French 1 songs is a no-brainer to engage our beginning French students. They enjoy a break from the textbook. I enjoy a break
January 30, 2024
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French Valentine Bingo as Fun speaking practice for Beginning French Students – 4 Tips
Yes, French Valentine Bingo can last at least 5 or more days. No, not an entire 45-minutes per day. Take 8-12 minutes per day for
January 22, 2024
