What's Happening in 8th Age?

8th Agers have been learning a lot about eating in French: vocabulary for meals, food, drinks, as well as various customs and traditions. They have also learned about popular French food items such as croque-monsieur, soup à l’oignon, steak-frites, escargots, omelette, crêpes, quiche, and pâtisseries.

Encore

Once again French-speaking cousins of a 10th Ager came to visit. Julien and his sister Amelie have been visiting the girls for the last three years. It is a delight to have them in class and hear them speak French. They (their mom) always bring French treats for the class. This year was especially fun as the students speaking ability has increased and they were able to converse easily, asking and answering questions in French. Merci encore, Julien et Amélie!

What's Happening in 7th Age?

7th Agers are currently creating a family book called "Ma Famille", filled with pages and drawings of each member, and pet, in their family.

Family member vocabulary includes: le père (father), la mère (mother), le frère (brother), la soeur (sister)

Animal vocabulary includes: le chien (dog), le chat (cat), le poisson (fish), le lapin (rabbit), la grenouille (frog), le lézard (lizard), la tortue (turtle), la souris (mouse), le hamster (hamster),

le cochon d'Inde (Guinea pig), l'oiseau (bird),
le cheval (horse), le serpent (snake)

French Skits

10th Agers entertained their classmates this week by performing skits, all in French, to their classmates.

What Day is It?

7th Agers have learned and can now easily recite all of the days of the week.

Learning from the French

Here is an interesting book, a propos to our current unit in 8th Age
about French meals, food, and traditions.

What's in a Meal?

8th Agers are currently learning about typical French meals and traditions. Although there are similarities between French and American cultures when it comes to food, the French have definitely perfected the art of cooking, as well as eating. The enjoyment of food is an essential part of French culture.

A French breakfast is generally on the small side: a hot drink (tea, coffee, hot chocolate) and a croissant or piece of  bread accompanied with butter or jam.

A French lunch is often the largest meal of the day. Did you know that French school students have about one and a half to two hours for lunch? Many 8th Agers said that they would love to have a long lunchtime like the French do, even if it meant having a longer school day.


A French dinner is an important part of a French family's day. It is often later at night than the typical American family dinner and can last much longer. It's a time to enjoy the food and each other's company.