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5 Instagram accounts of high school French immersion teachers

by Lorie-Anne Ouellet, proud member of #teacher5etoiles squad Pour faire suite à mon article sur les 11 Instagram accounts of elementary school French immersion teachers, here are now the 5 accounts to follow for high school French as a second language teachers. @Parfaitementbilingue This teacher, whose name is Lauren Monique, is refreshing to follow! Through […]

11 Instagram accounts of elementary school French immersion teachers

Between correction, planning, meetings, and all the related tasks of a French Immersion teacher, the reality is that there is not enough time. Luckily, there are some great teachers out there who share their creations on social media for the benefit of all!

4 series not to be missed if you want to practice your French

French immersion doesn’t have to be done only in the classroom. All means are good to learn a new language and TV series are an excellent way to learn while being entertained.

3 French songs to play in your French immersion class

Over the years of my language learning, I was always told that one of the best ways was through music. As a teacher in a French Immersion classroom, a tradition has taken hold in my classrooms… Musical Period!

Tips for adding the outdoors to your daily life as an immersion student or teacher

As French immersion teachers and students, we have a very busy schedule! How do we have time to do activities for ourselves? My answer: we need to prioritize our well-being and plan time for ourselves with these activities in nature.

4 French-speaking countries to visit to practice your French

What better way to learn and practice French than travel? Traveling allows us to experience immersion to its fullest potential. At the same time, we can learn about different cultures, foods and lifestyles. Did you know that there are nearly 112 French-speaking countries in the world?

French immersion teacher shortage in 4 striking statistics

The Canadian Association of Immersion Professionals (ACPI) and the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT) conducted a study in 2021 to quantify the shortage of French immersion and French second language teachers in Canada. Here are four statistics that prove we need you to be part of the future captains of the next bilingual generations!

Find your passion in your profession

During my internship in an immersion class, I realized the importance of motivation in students. Being bilingual, I understand that learning a second language can be challenging for some students. Therefore, it is essential to provide them with the necessary tools to succeed. It is also important to stimulate their previous interests and knowledge with authentic activities.

EN FRANÇAIS, S’IL VOUS PLAIT! : A day in an early childhood center in french immersion

by Pamela Pascal, proud member of the #teacher5etoiles Squad As Jules Renard says, “I love French language passionately, I believe everything the grammar tells me, and I savor the exceptions, the irregularities of our language.” From early childhood centres to primary schools, I often consider myself lucky to have the opportunity to make my love […]

Teacher 5 étoiles: My passion, my destiny!

by Pamela Pascal, proud member of the #teacher5etoiles Squad Do you believe in fate? I do. I have no doubt that everything happens for a reason. That’s why I strongly believe that my arrival in the beautiful #teacher5etoiles squad is much more than a happy coincidence. Truthfully, I did not follow the “traditional” path to […]

My second language: a global passport!

By Alexia Forsythe proud member of Ambassador Squad #teacher5etoiles What does your second language mean to you? Is it simply another subject you learned in school? A better career opportunity? A lifestyle? Each learner has a different answer to this question, none of which are inherently “right” or “wrong” by any means, but pose a particular significance […]

My second language: a New Culture!

By Alexia Forsythe proud member of Ambassador Squad #teacher5etoiles What does your second language mean to you? Is it simply another subject you learned in school? A better career opportunity? A lifestyle? My experience has brought me to the conclusion that my linguistic journey has had a positive impact on a myriad of domains within my life. This […]

My second language: a world of opportunities!

Who, me? A rare commodity in short supply?

There has been a serious shortage of French Immersion teachers over the past few years.

Yes, we want you!

We wondered what we could do to interest you in choosing a career in French Immersion. Pay you?