Bienvenus! Welcome!
La France
La carte de la France
(Map of France)
Le drapeau de la France
(The French flag)
Can you identify these places in France?
Le Canada
La carte du Canada
(Map of Canada)
Le drapeau du Canada
(The Canadian flag)
How about these places in Canada?
La Francophonie
Definition: refers to people and countries around the world using the French language. Many francophone countries have other native languages but, usually stemming from France’s colonial history, there is a strong presence of French culture and language, and a significant proportion of the population speak French. Here's a list of Francophone countries worldwide.
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The ABC's of studying French! Read below
| why_study_a_foreign_language.docx |
Before we get started, here’s a little about me. This will be my 6th year teaching at Haynes Bridge. For the first four years I taught both French and Spanish. Since 2010 I have been teaching 6th, 7th and 8th grade French. I do miss Spanish so I make sure to stick close to my Spanish-teaching colleagues!
I grew up in Kingston, Jamaica, and after graduating from the University of the West Indies, Mona, I taught English in France, and French and Spanish in Jamaica and the Bahamas, before moving to the US. I have two boys, a 17 year old starting college this fall, and a rising 7th grader, both of whom play baseball and have had to learn three national anthems!
I’ve always believed that learning to speak a foreign language and becoming familiar with the culture of that language is critical. It leads to increased global understanding, better appreciation of international literature, film and music, and more enjoyable travel abroad. Not only that, it simply expands post-secondary studies and improves employment potential. It is so rewarding to bring this real life, real time opportunity to achieve success way beyond school to my students.
It is my mission to help my students become proficient in French and to embrace the French culture. I’m looking forward to an exciting, rewarding year as we explore the French language and culture in Room 72. Allons-y!
I’ve always believed that learning to speak a foreign language and becoming familiar with the culture of that language is critical. It leads to increased global understanding, better appreciation of international literature, film and music, and more enjoyable travel abroad. Not only that, it simply expands post-secondary studies and improves employment potential. It is so rewarding to bring this real life, real time opportunity to achieve success way beyond school to my students.
It is my mission to help my students become proficient in French and to embrace the French culture. I’m looking forward to an exciting, rewarding year as we explore the French language and culture in Room 72. Allons-y!
