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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · 3d

Just ran through my presentation for the @nysaflt.bsky.social Annual Conference! Just need to make a few tweaks this week. I'll be presenting on Friday at 1 PM! #nysaflt25

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · 22d

I made this video in Adobe Express using the AI animated voiceover character feature. It was fun to play around with and I liked the diverse options for characters. That said, I'm not sure if I'd have students make them as it takes a lot of time to create.

Les expressions nécessaires

YouTube video by Samantha Decker

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Sep 4

Every year I show my students an illustration I made in
@procreate.com about myself. I updated it this year to reflect my current interests.

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Sep 3

Debuting a new design for my Canvas page this year. I designed this in Canva and I also ordered a poster of it to hang outside my door.

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Aug 25

While many of you are starting school this week, in my neck of the woods we don't start until next week. This is the week that I start to think about getting things in place for the beginning of the school year. Here's an article I wrote in 2021 about la rentrée & much of it is still relevant today.

La rentrée 2021: The First Week of School - The French Corner

All teachers know that the first week of school is crucial for setting the tone for the year and establish relationships. That is why I, […] Read More

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Jun 27

New post on the blog! ⬇️

One Simple Way I Improved Rapport With My Students and Expanded Their Vocabulary This Year - The French Corner

This year I tried something so simple, so basic, I am asking myself why I didn’t do this sooner. What was it? Asking my students […] Read More

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Jun 22

New post on the blog! ⬇️

Making the Most of a Short Cultural Video - The French Corner

It can be hard to incorporate authentic resources into novice level lessons, given students’ limited vocabulary. Sometimes we have to get creative and think outside […] Read More

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Jun 12

2 Truths and a Lie is one of my favorite community building activities. It's a great review of the vocabulary we learned all year and reinforces writing and listening skills. Read more about this and my other favorite community building activities: thefrenchcorner.net/2022/03/acti...

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · May 25

New post on the blog! ⬇️

7 Ways to Use Emojis in the World Language Classroom - The French Corner

Emojis can be useful visuals to use in the language classroom. They are also appealing to kids because they use them themselves. Here are some […] Read More

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · May 18

My students recently wrote poems about themselves and about others. Read my 2023 post about it for more info: thefrenchcorner.net/2023/06/they...

Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Apr 28

New post on the blog ⬇️

Introducing My Students to the Music of Angélique Kidjo (Plus, Other Ways to Introduce Authentic Music) - The French Corner

Back in March, I introduced my students to the music of Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo. Kidjo is a multilingual, multiple Grammy winning musician and a […] Read More

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Mar 23

Some teachers think of a crossword puzzle as busy work, but they can be useful learning tools. The boxes help students know the right number of letters and the shared letters help them with spelling. I made this crossword puzzle using Discovery Education's puzzle maker.

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Feb 27

New post on the blog, just in time for Mardi Gras!

Mardi Gras and Carnaval in French Class - The French Corner

This isn’t the first time I’ve blogged about Mardi Gras. Back in 2015, I shared My Favorite #Authres (and More!) for Mardi Gras & Carnaval. […] Read More

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AATF @aatfrench.bsky.social · Feb 9

Février, c’est le Mois de l’Histoire des Noir.e.s!
The AATF has curated videos, websites, & pedagogical materials from across the Francophone world to support lessons & activities.
YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Pinterest: pin.it/4AaOzPcYk
Wakelet: wakelet.com/wake/J4bqFLg...

Picture of Youtube playlist for Black History Month.

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Feb 13

New post on the blog ⬇️

Resources for Time, Day and Date - The French Corner

Note: This is an update of a post I wrote back in 2016. Outdated resources have been removed and new ones have been added. Time, […] Read More

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Feb 6

Fans of Angélique Kidjo: Can anyone tell me what language her song "Bomba" is sung in?

Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Feb 2

New post on the blog ⬇️

20 of My Favorite Low-Tech Activities - The French Corner

Back in 2014, I wrote a post entitled The Value of Low-Tech in a High-Tech World. It’s over 10 years old at this point, but […] Read More

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Jan 18

This is the first time I incorporated the exercise but I have used others of their videos. They are great! The subtitles in French help students a lot.

Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Jan 18

I recently used this video and exercises with my students. It's great for working with time and days of the week!

Une journée ! | Apprendre le français avec TV5MONDE

On fait quoi aujourd'hui ? Parlez des activités du quotidien et de l'heure avec 4 exercices #FLE A1

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Jan 18

In my latest blog post, I share an activity I recently did with my French Club.

Learning About Notre Dame Cathedral and Making Scratch Art Stained-Glass Windows with My French Club Students - The French Corner

With the recent reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after its devastating fire in 2019, I thought this might be a great topic for […] Read More

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Jan 16

With Chandeleur just around the corner, here is a look at how I introduce the holiday to my students, complete with crêpes to eat in class! ⬇️

How We Celebrate Chandeleur with Crêpes - The French Corner

Note: If you are an email subscriber, I recommend viewing this post in your browser, as there are videos and other content which will not […] Read More

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Dec 28

New post on the blog ⬇️

9 Activities or Resources I Tried or Brought Back in 2024 - The French Corner

At the end of the calendar year, I do a retrospective on my favorite activities and resources I used for the first time or brought […] Read More

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Dec 21

I tell my students that a bûche de Noël is a work of art. No two are alike. This year the students were really creative with their interpretations of this traditional French dessert!

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Dec 15

New post on the blog ⬇️

My Favorite Cultural Resources for Food and Meal-Taking - The French Corner

It seems I have an abundance of cultural resources that I use when introducing my students to food and meal-taking in French. In this post, […] Read More

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Samantha Decker @sdeckerfrench.bsky.social · Nov 26

I haven't been as active on X in recent years, and I'm hoping to interact more with other language educators here on Bluesky!

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