This session explores integrating Google Translate into classroom activities to enhance vocabulary, sentence structures, and pronunciation. It demonstrates how to use Google Translate for educational benefits, if strategically incorporated in language classrooms. Drawing on university lessons, participants' samples and reflections illustrate practical applications and outcomes. Key findings show that strategic use of Google Translate improves vocabulary, pronunciation, sentence structure, and critical skills, addressing common pitfalls for better usage.
This session will review the goals of the French DLI Commission and explore strategies to support the continued growth of our group. In particular, we will reflect on the recent online training held on April 12 and 13, and examine participants’ feedback, suggestions, and ideas for strengthening our national network of DLI teachers.
Discover three free resources—CinéSchool, IFcinéma, and TV5Monde—to bring authentic French films and TV into your classroom. CinéSchool offers francophone films with interactive activities on Genially and Padlet. IFcinéma provides a diverse catalog of French films and shorts. TV5Monde brings Francophone culture to life with TV shows like Destination Francophonie and ready-to-use lesson plans. Leave with practical tools and activities to make French learning more engaging, relevant, and immersive for your students!
"Enrich your classes with the Francophonie of the Americas thanks to TV5MONDE! Are you looking for authentic and interactive resources to introduce your students to the diversity of the Francophone world? TV5MONDE offers a wealth of educational content to help you explore the history, culture, and identities of Francophone communities in North America, the Caribbean, and beyond!"
