Graphing Candy Hearts in French for Valentine’s Day8 Feb 2012

Here’s a classic elementary school foreign language activity for Valentine’s Day.   All you need is a box of candy conversation hearts, crayons or markers, and these French downloads.   A 6 year-old student gathered all of the supplie...

Free French Crepe Lesson for la Chandeleur29 Jan 2012

Happy Crepe Day!  February 2 is la Chandeleur in France.  Follow this fun tradition:  as your crepe is sizzling away, hold the pan in one hand and a coin in the other.  Flip that puppy up in the air!  Catch it in the pan, and your family will b...

iPad Apps to Record Voices and Encourage Language Acquisition in Kids18 Jan 2012

Back in the day, I would often make cassette recordings of my young French students.  Not only did this give learners the opportunity to hear themselves speak and sing in a new language, but it was a wonderful MOTIVATIONAL tool as well.  The childr...

Spanish Children’s Book and CD Giveaway: Contest Closed1 Dec 2011

Welcome book and language lovers!  I am giving away a beautiful Spanish children’s book and CD:  El Mundo, published by Barefoot Books.  It’s a “green” twist on “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.”  ...

Saint Nicolas Day in France1 Dec 2011

St. Nicholas (Nicolas) is the patron saint and protector of children.  You can think of him as Santa’s great-great-great-great-great-etc grandfather!  St. Nicolas Day is celebrated on December 6 in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austri...

Iran condemns Zionists' claim on Georgia, India explosion - Iranian Students News Agency14 Feb 2012

Sydney Morning HeraldIran condemns Zionists' claim on Georgia, India explosionIranian Students News AgencyTEHRAN (ISNA)-Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast condemned Zionist regime's claim on Iran's involvement in attacks against the regime's embassies in India and Georgia. He said the claim was made in line with launching psychological ...Exclusive - Attack on Israeli may hurt Indian trade with IranReuters AfricaPolice on the hunt for biker bomber in DelhiHindustan TimesIsraeli diplomats world over use taxis after bomb attacksTimes of IndiaEconomic Times -New York Times -Reutersall 2,161 news articles »

Syria launched 'indiscriminate attack' on civilians, UN says - Washington Post14 Feb 2012

The GuardianSyria launched 'indiscriminate attack' on civilians, UN saysWashington PostUNITED NATIONS — The UN human rights chief blamed disagreement in the Security Council on Monday for encouraging the Syrian government to step up attacks on opposition strongholds in its campaign to crush an uprising against President Bashar al-Assad's ...Syria: Hillary Clinton Backs Arab Plan, Says UN Pecaekeepers UnlikelySky NewsScolded China takes Syria diplomacy to Arab LeagueReuters AfricaUN Official Rebukes Syria Over ViolenceNew York TimesJerusalem Postall 4,444 news articles »

Kate to visit addiction charity bar - The Press Association14 Feb 2012

Telegraph.co.ukKate to visit addiction charity barThe Press AssociationThe Duchess of Cambridge is to bring some cheer to charities despite spending her first Valentine's Day as a married woman more than 7900 miles away from husband William. Kate will be in Liverpool to see charitable work taking place at the city's first ...Prince William to put military service before royal dutyTelegraph.co.ukKate Middleton, Camilla and The Queen to 'do lunch'stv.tvDuchess of Cambridge to meet girl in Alder Hey visitBBC NewsHerald Sun -Metro -Daily Mailall 310 news articles »

Falklands risks fresh spat with Argentina as nation seeks to get its own passports - Daily Mail14 Feb 2012

Daily MailFalklands risks fresh spat with Argentina as nation seeks to get its own passportsDaily MailBy Ian Drury The Falkland Islands is opening talks with the Government about getting its own passport - risking a fresh spat with Argentina. Officials representing the territory in London are to speak to the Home Office about the possibility of ...Falklands dispute: Argentine union to boycott UK shipsBBC NewsActor Penn urges Falklands talksThe Press AssociationArgentina accuses Britain of sending nuclear missiles to FalklandsTelegraph.co.ukMirror.co.uk -The Guardian -Evening Standardall 401 news articles »

Alex Salmond claims Scottish independence would be good for English regions - Scotsman14 Feb 2012

ScotsmanAlex Salmond claims Scottish independence would be good for English regionsScotsmanBy SCOTT MACNAB SCOTTISH independence could lead to a better deal for the regions of England, Alex Salmond told an audience south of the Border last night. He insisted that “structural changes” would be needed if Scotland left the UK that could result ...Alex Salmond claims 'modest progress' made on independence vote as Cameron ...Daily MailScottish independence: 'Modest progress' at Moore Salmond talksBBC NewsScottish referendum: Cameron and Salmond to hold talks this weekThe GuardianTelegraph.co.uk -Financial Times -The Press Associationall 316 news articles »