Teachers’ Tips and Tools

Resources for French Teachers

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Tips and tools for French teachers.

Be sure to check out Online Teaching for sites that offer specialized tools to assign and grade homework, track students’ progress, assess classes, and more.

French lesson plansLook for the apple to find French lesson plans throughout the pages of this site.

Holidays and Celebrations

Bastille Day

Bastille DayYou probably know that 14 July is Bastille Day, but do you know what it's called in French? (Hint, it's not "jour de Bastille.") Do you know the history behind Bastille Day, or how it's celebrated in France? This page has links to everything you could possibly want to know.

   

Can I use lessons in my French class?

You are welcome to print any page on Lawless French for personal use and you may also make copies for your students, provided that you include the url. Click for more info.

   

Teachers' Tips and Tools

First Day of French

First French classWhether you're a brand-new teacher or an experienced prof, it can be daunting to meet new students and introduce them to the wonderful world of French. Here are some ideas shared by French teachers for getting started on the first day of French class.

Listening Practice

FluentU – French Videos

FluentU French videosFrench videoFrench learners are always looking for new sources of French listening practice, and FluentU is one of the best. This subscription site offers videos for all levels of French, enhanced with quizzes, spaced repetition, and other tools to help you practice what you know and learn at your own pace.

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Francophone Countries

Francophonie Project

Francophonie projectgResearching a francophone region or country and writing a report or country study is an interesting project for French classes or for independent studiers looking to spice up their self-instruction. This project is perfect as a long-term activity for intermediate and advanced students, though it can also be adapted for beginners.

Products and Reviews

Free Books: Coronavirus Explained to Kids

Coronavirus explained to kids
Coronavirus, COVID-19, and confinement was bizarre and confusing for adults, so one can only imagine how kids felt. Several authors tried to do just that and created three books especially for kids, to help them understand what was going on and how to get through it. They're all available for free as PDFs and/or online books.

Expressions

French Class Phrases

French class phrases
The best way to encourage students to speak French in the classroom is to make sure that they know how to say all the things that they need to say. Once you teach them these useful words and phrases, your students should be able to avoid speaking English during any normal classroom interaction.