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I need help from fellow French teachers. I am looking for ideas for drilling verbs in a fun way! I am tired of having my students copy and memorize. Is there a better way?
D Here are some ideas that work for me...I'm not sure what level you are teaching at, but they work for all types of verbs in all tenses with some adaptation.

1. Have you tried the dice game? You have to have a pretty focused class for this but it's fun and they learn.

Have the students team up. Give each team two dice of different...See More
Oct 4, 2010
lynn I am actually a Spanish teacher, but of course, since it's a language we have some similar ways of teaching. Another similar version of that dice game (that D explained) I play is called 'CINCO'

Each student gets a list of verbs...i usually give about 20 verbs on one sheet...and all students can have the exact same one, or you can mix the...See More
Oct 4, 2010
Beth Thank you! What great ideas.... I think there are mini whiteboards at the local dollar store... I am going to pick up a set ASAP! I love the dice games, too. Thanks fellow language teachers, I am sure my students will be much more enthusiastic about verbs with your ideas!
Oct 4, 2010
Steph These are some of my favorite practice activities:

1. Use the website [link removed].

2. Play Jeopardy. Make a Jeopardy powerpoint (you can find templates online.) Divide the class into teams, and give them all mini boards or paper. When the verb displays, the whole group must write the correct conjugation. First group to have the...See More
Oct 11, 2010


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