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French penpals for high school students in NJ

by Glenn

Feb 15, 2011

Hello,

I am looking for French penpals for my 8 French3 high school students here in NJ. Does anyone know where I can sign-up for this? I remember doing this when I was in high school and we were just given names and address of students. Most of what I've seen on the Internet are random individuals. I would prefer to work with an actual cl...See More

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Madame Aiello On 2/15/11, Glenn wrote: > Hello, > > I am looking for French penpals for my 8 French3 high school > students here in NJ. Does anyone know where I can sign-up > for this?

Try epals.com. Just specify in your profile (class description section) that you want to exchange postal letters to help you find a match. I have my 5 cla...See More

Apr 29, 2011

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c'est a toi dvd

by Madame B

Feb 18, 2011

I'm desperately looking for the DVDs for C'est a toi. I have a sample DVD for level 1 (Unit 1-6, but I don't even know if this is all the episodes in this level. My students have watched what I have, and they love it! The want to know what happens next. Please can some one help me with this??

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LME On 2/18/11, Madame B wrote: > I'm desperately looking for the DVDs for C'est a toi. I > have a sample DVD for level 1 (Unit 1-6, but I don't even > know if this is all the episodes in this level. My students > have watched what I have, and they love it! The want to > know what happens next. Please can some one help me with > this?...See More

Feb 27, 2011

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French middle school

by Jennifer Friborg

Feb 26, 2011

Does anyone have experiences to share regarding tour companies when traveling in France or other French-speaking countries? I am looking to organize a small travel group (10 students) and am having trouble finding a company who will accomodate an intimate group of middle schoolers. Merci!

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Middle School French textbooks

by Mme F

Feb 26, 2011

Who has a favorite Middle School French textbook? We are looking to switch from Discovering French. Any input much appreciated.

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teaching in French only

by école buissonnière (a famous French School)

Feb 28, 2011

What is the percentage of HS and MS French teachers that conduct the class exclusively (>90%)in French? Is it working?

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James in Belgium On 2/28/11, école buissonnière (a famous French School) wrote: > What is the percentage of HS and MS French teachers that > conduct the class exclusively (>90%)in French? Is it working?

Bojour,

Je n'ai pas de statistiques. Mais, dans mes cours, on peut dire, que >90% est dans la langue cible, en 1re et 2e année. En ...See More

Mar 7, 2011

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Mardi Gras

by Mme Rodman

Mar 1, 2011

I was thinking of diving my classes into Krewes for different class projects/activities/assignments for the next few days (really this is just to get the excitement of MG flowing). I would then use those Krewes to disseminate "facts" or answers to questions about Mardi Gras over the next few days. After the facts are out there those students OUTSID...See More

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Une Chanson Française

by James Kellaris

Mar 10, 2011

French teachers and older students might find this amusing. (A song based on cultural stereotypes and limited familiarity with the French language.)

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Susan Hi James, I've tried several times to find this song on YouTube. It would be helpful if you could either post the direct link or the name of the song. Merci bien!

On 3/10/11, James Kellaris wrote: > French teachers and older students might find this amusing. > (A song based on cultural stereotypes and limited > familiarity with th...See More

Mar 22, 2011

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nick.sarkoz Great. You should compose one song that is classroom oriented, with complete sentences, and tricks to learned difficulties in French.

On 3/10/11, James Kellaris wrote: > French teachers and older students might find this amusing. > (A song based on cultural stereotypes and limited > familiarity with the French language.) > >...See More

Mar 23, 2011

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French Teaching Resources

by biddy mint

Mar 13, 2011

Le Français Fantastique now is selling directly to French Teachers.

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Textbooks

by Kim Best

Mar 14, 2011

Hi, I'm a new French teacher. I teach high school but also have an intro class made up of 6-8th graders. I am writing to ask your opinion on the best and most effective middle school text book. I need it to be affordable also. We currently have no books; I have a book I make copies out of and they keep losing them. Thank you, Kim

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HELP!!! French teacher in serious accident

by magzlili

Mar 16, 2011

Dear French Teachers,

We have an awful situation. Our French teacher was in a serious car accident and will not be returning for at least 6 weeks. She has not even been able to communicate with any of us in the department. There are no French subs to be found and we, the rest of the department, are desperate to give the students and the s...See More

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Susan I feel for your situation & the kids. It would help to know what levels, what text, how many students, and the grade level or ages you have. I'd love to help & have suggestions if you could provide this information. best wishes!

On 3/17/11, Jove! wrote: > Where are you located? There are plenty of people looking for > teachin...See MoreI feel for your situation & the kids. It would help to know what levels, what text, how many students, and the grade level or ages you have. I'd love to help & have suggestions if you could provide this information. best wishes!

On 3/17/11, Jove! wrote: > Where are you located? There are plenty of people looking for > teaching/sub jobs. > Try French-speaking parents, college students,the French > department of the closest university. > Check with district if a non-certified sub/teacher/instructor is > allowed to teach when escorted by a certifed one. > > On 3/16/11, k. best wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> I really like french.about.com. There are lessons and self- >> quizzes the students can take after each section. They grade >> them too! You can find practically anything about French >> grammar and culture there. This would require the students to >> each have a computer though. There are youtube videos and >> other audio-visual programs out there. Just google it! >> K. Best >> >> On 3/16/11, magzlili wrote: >>> Dear French Teachers, >>> >>> We have an awful situation. Our French teacher was in a >>> serious car accident and will not be returning for at least >>> 6 weeks. She has not even been able to communicate with any >>> of us in the department. There are no French subs to be >>> found and we, the rest of the department, are desperate to >>> give the students and the subs who are coming in something >>> of quality. For the past week, the administration has been >>> giving movies in French. Not even with a French theme. Do >>> any of you have some type of computer program they could >>> recommend or meaningful activities for non-French subs. >>> Anything out there that does self grading like Quia? >>> Anything is greatly appreciated. Our French students have >>> had an awful year. The original teacher left in October, >>> then there was a sub who bombed and suddenly left, now we >>> finally got a wonderful teacher who has had this terrible >>> accident. We are afraid she may not even return. Thank you >>> to anyone who responds to this. We are desperate.

Mar 22, 2011

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Maria Hi there,

I am sorry to hear that. I would like to know where you are located.

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Maria On 3/22/11, Susan wrote: > I feel for your situation & the kids. It would help to know what > levels, what text, how many students, and the grade level or ages > you have. I'd love to help & have suggestions if yo...See MoreHi there,

I am sorry to hear that. I would like to know where you are located.

Thanks,

Maria On 3/22/11, Susan wrote: > I feel for your situation & the kids. It would help to know what > levels, what text, how many students, and the grade level or ages > you have. I'd love to help & have suggestions if you could provide > this information. best wishes! > > > > On 3/17/11, Jove! wrote: >> Where are you located? There are plenty of people looking for >> teaching/sub jobs. >> Try French-speaking parents, college students,the French >> department of the closest university. >> Check with district if a non-certified sub/teacher/instructor is >> allowed to teach when escorted by a certifed one. >> >> On 3/16/11, k. best wrote: >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I really like french.about.com. There are lessons and self- >>> quizzes the students can take after each section. They grade >>> them too! You can find practically anything about French >>> grammar and culture there. This would require the students to >>> each have a computer though. There are youtube videos and >>> other audio-visual programs out there. Just google it! >>> K. Best >>> >>> On 3/16/11, magzlili wrote: >>>> Dear French Teachers, >>>> >>>> We have an awful situation. Our French teacher was in a >>>> serious car accident and will not be returning for at least >>>> 6 weeks. She has not even been able to communicate with any >>>> of us in the department. There are no French subs to be >>>> found and we, the rest of the department, are desperate to >>>> give the students and the subs who are coming in something >>>> of quality. For the past week, the administration has been >>>> giving movies in French. Not even with a French theme. Do >>>> any of you have some type of computer program they could >>>> recommend or meaningful activities for non-French subs. >>>> Anything out there that does self grading like Quia? >>>> Anything is greatly appreciated. Our French students have >>>> had an awful year. The original teacher left in October, >>>> then there was a sub who bombed and suddenly left, now we >>>> finally got a wonderful teacher who has had this terrible >>>> accident. We are afraid she may not even return. Thank you >>>> to anyone who responds to this. We are desperate.

Mar 31, 2011

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