Carnaval and Mardi Gras are important celebrations, not just in the francophone world, but in many cultures around the world. Many of my 7th grade […] Read More
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In December I teach my students about food and meal-taking customs in francophone countries. We learn about the importance of lunch time in France, different […] Read More

This post was updated on January 17, 2024. I had been planning this post for awhile, but now seemed as good a time as any […] Read More
With Halloween around the corner, it’s time for me to share a few of my favorite resources for getting into the spirit, and those that […] Read More
Infographie facebook en 60 secondes (left) by Olivier MORDEFROID is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 Infographics, such as the one at left, have been a popular […] Read More
Over on my photography blog, I am posting a series of “then and now” shots from various locations. My most recent one is on Paris, […] Read More
In my last post, I shared videos that showcased the beauty of Paris. In this post, I will share with you ten videos that showcase […] Read More
Being into photography and, to a certain extent, videography, I have come across a large volume of beautiful videos that feature Paris. Here I share seventeen of them […] Read More
If you’re not using Pinterest already, I highly recommend it. It’s a great way to curate, organize, and share content. Teachers have been sharing their […] Read More
Teaching first year students, I feel it’s my job to make sure students leave my class with an understanding of where French is spoken. Naturally, […] Read More