Learning a foreign language requires discipline, curiosity, and the desire to immerse in a different world.
This blog invites language educators, French teachers in particular, and students to embark in a voyage across debates within the profession, glances at research projects, and samples of classroom activities.
Before we begin, I would like to explain my choice of a lavender field as background. Often, sites about France are illustrated with pictures of the many beautiful sites of Paris. As the translation of the title of Hemingway's novel tells us Paris est une fête. Although images of Paris are sure to bring back memories of travels past for some or hopes of future adventures for many others, I choose to tease the imagination of those who prefer the tranquil beauty of a field of lavender flowers bathed in the leaden sun of a lazy summer afternoon in Provence.
Marie, what a lovely image. Is this the site you plan to use to post your nightly reflections? If so, consider the workshop participants your audience for this week, then you can move/change/delete as you see fit for a new (foreign language teachers) audience later. This way, others in the workshop may feel more comfortable commenting and sharing your ideas/comments/resources.
ReplyDeleteLavender is one of my favorite plants--we have some in our yard. But those fields of lavender--wow--they're just so amazing. I've seen many in Oregon, too. Nice touch.