Real Life Language

Compare and Contrast: A Flexible Group Project for the World Language Classroom

Comparing and contrasting is one of the most powerful tasks for building cultural understanding and developing communicative skills. This group project is designed to work with any level, any theme, and any language, making it ideal for Spanish, French, or world language teachers looking for adaptable materials. Below you’ll find an overview of how to […]

Proficiency Progression for French Learners (Novice-Mid to Advanced-High)

Assessing Language Proficiency, Teaching French

(With Example Tasks and Student Responses) See below some information on the ACTFL proficiency ranges/levels. This can be helpful for both teaching and learning French. I was able to do a check in with my French after what felt like years of not speaking it. Novice-Mid / Novice-Milieu Checklist of Novice-Mid Features Uses memorized words,

French Chat Mats: Homes

Teaching French

French Chat Mats: Homes Talking about homes is an essential part of everyday communication in French. Whether students are learning to describe where they live, talk about different rooms, or compare homes across cultures, the French Chat Mats: Homes give learners the vocabulary and structure they need to communicate confidently—all in French. With clear visuals

French Health Chat Mat

Teaching French

French Health Chat Mat Talking about health is an essential communication skill for French learners, especially when navigating everyday situations like feeling sick, visiting the doctor, or describing symptoms. The French Health Chat Mat gives students the vocabulary, phrases, and sentence starters they need to communicate clearly and confidently—all in French. It’s a practical, high-utility

French Chat Mats: Where Are You From?

Teaching French, Teaching World Languages

French Chat Mats: Where are you from? Asking and answering questions about where someone is from is one of the most foundational communication skills in French. The French Chat Mats: Where Are You From? provide learners with clear vocabulary, sentence starters, and visual support to help them talk about origins, nationalities, and cultural backgrounds—all in

French Chat Mat: Vacations

Teaching French, Teaching World Languages

French Chat Mat: Vacations Talking about vacations is one of the most exciting and motivating topics for French learners. Whether describing past trips, planning future adventures, or sharing favorite destinations, the French Chat Mat: Vacations gives students the vocabulary, structures, and confidence they need to communicate—all in French. This chat mat supports meaningful, real-world language