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Celebrating International French Teachers Day

Every year, International French Teachers Day gives us a chance to celebrate the amazing people who teach French around the world. These teachers do so much more than teach grammar or vocabulary — they share culture, spark curiosity, and help learners build connections across communities. It’s a day to recognise their creativity, dedication, and the passion they bring to the classroom.

The official theme for 2025 is “Sing, Play, Teach — Francophonie in Music.” It’s a fun and inspiring reminder of how powerful music can be in learning French. From songs and rhythm to performance and movement, music brings the language to life, motivates learners, and opens a window onto francophone culture in a way that is lively and memorable.

International French Teachers Day is more than a celebration — it’s a reminder that teaching French builds bridges between people and cultures. The work teachers do every day makes a lasting impact, far beyond the classroom walls.

Here at Alpine French School, we want to take this moment to say a big thank you to all of our teachers for everything you do! Your passion, creativity, and dedication make learning French an adventure for every student.

December 1st, 2025
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The Best Resources to Learn French: Books, Films, Podcasts, and More

Learning French isn’t just about memorising grammar or vocabulary — it’s about immersing yourself in the language through stories, voices, culture, and everyday expressions. The best way to progress is to combine different types of input, such as reading, listening, watching, and engaging with short-form content. Variety is key: mix…

October 29th, 2024
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Les Salutations: Greetings in French

If you’re venturing into the world of the French language, one of the first things you’ll want to learn is how to greet people. Greetings are essential in any language; they set the tone for interactions and help you make a good first impression. In this blog, we’ll explore greetings,…

December 12th, 2021
Grammar for Dummies

Christmas in France – What to expect

Just like everywhere else in the world, Father Christmas (known as Père Noël or Papa Noël in France) brings gifts to children who have been well-behaved on Christmas Day. The sapin de Noël (Christmas tree) is the main decoration in homes, streets, shops, and offices. On le Réveillon (Christmas Eve),…

December 8th, 2021
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Vous or Tu : Which one do I use?!

The subject pronouns Tu and Vous can be quite confusing for English speakers when they are first learning French, considering we only have one subject pronoun to mean you in English. However, once you get your head around how to use it, you will see it’s not as difficult as…