American Association of Teachers of French

10/14/2026

National French Week (November 4-10) is coming soon! Check out all the NFW specials offered by the AATF-Boutique: https://www.storessimple.com/nationalawards/groupproducts.php?prodgroup_id=27632&prodgroupbypass=true

10/11/2026

Join the National French Contest Director Ricky Baron, Assistant Director Dawn Fiorilli, and FLES Contest Director Karen Kuebler to learn what the Grand Concours/National French Contest is and how it can benefit your students and your program.

This webinar will take place next Sunday, October 18 at 15hET/14hCT/13hMT/12hPT/9hHT. It is free and open to all. https://www.frenchteachers.org/events/pourquoi-participer-au-grand-concours

10/09/2026

It's Abolition of Slavery Day in Saint Barthélemy.
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C'est la Journée de commémoration de l'abolition de l'esclavage à Saint-Barthélemy.

10/06/2026

NEW autumn-themed resources from the AATF Director of Online Resources, Michael Foster.

This product contains a link to a Google Slides presentation with six (6) different autumn/fall activities. Answers can be found in the speaker notes section of the slides. The slides contains links to videos, which are hosted on YouTube. Also included is a PDF version of the Google Slides presentation. Please note that the PDF does not include the answer key.

These resources are free for AATF members at https://www.frenchteachers.org/shop/resources----autumn-resources-digital-download

10/05/2026

TOMORROW!
Let's explore how AP French expectations can positively influence instruction throughout the language-learning pathway. We will consider how inquiry, authentic resources, student voice and choice, purposeful communication, and cultural interpretation can be introduced at age- and proficiency-appropriate levels without turning beginning courses into AP classes. Let's examine concrete ways to help students move beyond describing cultural products and practices to explaining their relationships to cultural perspectives, values, beliefs, and attitudes. The webinar will provide an opportunity to reflect on current practice and consider practical ways to connect instruction across levels. Presented by Deanna Scheffer, this webinar is free for AATF members and $5 for non-members.

Join us Tuesday, October 6th at 19hET/18hCT/17hMT/16hPT/13hHT.
https://www.frenchteachers.org/events/ap-french-as-a-program-wide-conversation--relier-lenqute-la-communication-et-linterprtation-culturelle--tous-les-niveaux

10/04/2026

National French Week is just ONE MONTH AWAY!

Get your whole school involved in National French Week! This ready-to-use Canva presentation features six (6) fun facts about French and the francophone world, perfect for school announcements. No prep required, this presentation is perfect for those who need a fast and easy way to highlight National French Week in their school/institution.

Facts are cited and come from Jon Shee's 'Why French is Awesome' document.

https://www.frenchteachers.org/shop/national-french-week-school-announcements-digital-download

10/03/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027-2028 cycle of the Lafayette Fellowship 🇫🇷

Launched last year by Villa Albertine, Embassy of France in the United States, FranceScience, and Albertine Foundation to mark 250 years of French-American friendship, this prestigious scholarship is designed for the next generation of American leaders dedicated to strengthening the transatlantic relationship.

The Fellowship fully funds up to 30 American students every year across all disciplines for one year of master’s study in France. Combining access to world-class institutions with a robust leadership development program, the Fellowship is designed to empower the next generation of transatlantic leaders across all disciplines.

Discover the program and begin your application at: https://lnkd.in/ed5sVeAe

🎨 Des Signes - Studio Muchir Desclouds

10/03/2026

Happy Independence Day in Guinea
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Bonne fête de l'indépendance guinéenne

09/29/2026

Let's explore how AP French expectations can positively influence instruction throughout the language-learning pathway. We will consider how inquiry, authentic resources, student voice and choice, purposeful communication, and cultural interpretation can be introduced at age- and proficiency-appropriate levels without turning beginning courses into AP classes. Let's examine concrete ways to help students move beyond describing cultural products and practices to explaining their relationships to cultural perspectives, values, beliefs, and attitudes. The webinar will provide an opportunity to reflect on current practice and consider practical ways to connect instruction across levels. Presented by Deanna Scheffer, this webinar is free for AATF members and $5 for non-members.

Join us nextTuesday, October 6th at 19hET/18hCT/17hMT/16hPT/13hHT.
https://www.frenchteachers.org/events/ap-french-as-a-program-wide-conversation--relier-lenqute-la-communication-et-linterprtation-culturelle--tous-les-niveaux

09/28/2026

We are pleased to welcome Jonathan Smith, our new chair for the Commission on High Schools, and Rebecca Fortgang, our new chair for the Commission for the Promotion of French.
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Nous avons le plaisir d'accueillir Jonathan Smith, notre nouveau responsable de la Commission des lycées, et Rebecca Fortgang, notre nouvelle responsable de la Commission pour la promotion du français.

09/18/2026

08/18/2026

Please let your students know that SWC is offering FREN 202 this Fall. This is the 4th level of French and last to complete an AA in French at SWC. Classes start on Monday, August 24th. Fully online and Free materials (ZTC)

Need the LAST of 4 French levels to complete your AA in French? We still have spots! Register today! Courses begin on August 24th, 2026. Link in bio 💗🇫🇷

08/17/2026

Learn French in the Fall 2026!

https://www.sdccd.edu/students/class-search/search.html

08/17/2026

Continue your French studies in the Fall 2026!

https://www.sdccd.edu/students/class-search/search.html

07/14/2026