Tips for learning a foreign language:
1. Go on-line to the Tallmadge website - www.tallmadgeschools.org.
Click on Moodle – then your French class.
You can use my Power Points and link to on-line practice
OR the following are the websites for the on-line practice
www.go.hrw.com
(type in code from chapter we are on) OR
www.thinkcentral.com (type in code from chapter we are on)
2. Write out all the vocab words / expressions on a blank paper
- use your note sheet and cover the French &/or use the pictures in packet
- then check your notes for accuracy
- do this over and over until all are remembered and spelled correctly
3. Create color coded flash cards (this could be on paper cut up into
squares & colored)
- masculine nouns go on blue
- feminine nouns go on pink
- other words / expressions go on white
4. Teach a parent what you’re learning each evening
- studies show that a person learns the best when they must teach another
person! (Will retain up to 90%)
5. Get a study partner / phone partner
Call or get together often to practice speaking and listening outside of class!
6. Review notes / in-class worksheets each night
7. Ask for extra worksheets / exercises on things you find tricky
8. Come in during academy if need extra help
9. Complete all homework