Let’s be honest: the “daily grind” of teaching French shouldn’t feel like a slow march through an out dated conjugation workbook. We entered this profession to spark a love for culture and communication, not to get buried under a mountain of grading and rigid lesson plans. If you’ve ever felt like you’re treading water between meeting strict standards and actually keeping your students engaged, you are in exactly the right place.
I believe that a relevant, engaging language classroom is one where the boundaries between “school” and “the real world” disappear. My mission is to help you reclaim your Sundays and fall back in love with your classroom by focusing on three core pillars:
Standards-Based, Not Stress-Based: We’ll demystify proficiency levels and backward design, ensuring your curriculum is robust and measurable without losing its soul.
Hands-On, Minds-On: Forget sit and get classrooms. We’re talking about tactile activities, interactive games, real world connection, and movement-based learning that makes the language stick.
Bringing La Francophonie to Life: We’re moving beyond the textbook to show students that French is a living, breathing ticket to the world. We’ll explore how to bring in examples and cultural experiences that make the language relevant to our students.
Teaching is a marathon, but it’s a lot more fun when you have the right gear and a team cheering you on. Let’s make magic happen—one bonjour at a time.
Make your language Class a Joyful Experience for Students One of the biggest challenges we face as language teachers is getting students to want to learn. A classroom filled with enthusiasm and curiosity makes vocabulary stickier, grammar rules less intimidating, and cultural lessons far more engaging. So, how can we…
Welcome to The Teacher Loves Chocolate, my petit corner of the internet dedicated to all things teaching. A dedicated space for making the language teaching journey easier, more vibrant, and a lot more fun. We’re moving away from the “daily grind” and toward a classroom filled with joy, movement, and culture. Whether you are looking for fresh lesson ideas or ways to simplify your prep, you’ll find the inspiration you need right here.. Let’s bring those lessons to life!