Teaching French as a foreign language: practical FLE methodology for teachers

This FLE methodology course for teachers Erasmus+ is designed to help you confidently teach French as a foreign language using practical strategies that can be directly applied in your classroom.

Our main goals are to ensure that every participant can:

• Understand the action-oriented approach: Gain a clear and practical understanding of how to structure learning through meaningful tasks.
• Design effective sequences: Create lessons that develop the four language skills in a coherent and progressive way.
• Adapt to different learners: Apply French teaching strategies suited to mixed-ability and multicultural classrooms.
• Use authentic materials: Integrate real-life documents to support comprehension and engagement.
• Assess language learning: Develop evaluation tools aligned with communicative objectives.
• Transfer to your context: Build a realistic and adaptable plan for your own teaching environment.

By completing this FLE methodology course for teachers, participants will develop practical skills that can be directly applied in their classroom and within their Erasmus+ mobility for teachers project:

• Design structured pedagogical sequences to teach French as a foreign language
• Adapt teaching materials to different learner levels and needs
• Apply differentiation strategies in diverse classroom contexts
• Support oral and written production through meaningful interaction
• Create assessment tools aligned with FLE methodology and learning objectives

We believe in learning by doing. This FLE methodology course for teachers is highly practical and based on real classroom situations, ensuring immediate transfer to your teaching practice.

Throughout the week, you will design, test and adapt your own activities to teach French as a foreign language. You will work collaboratively with other European teachers, explore different approaches, and progressively build lesson sequences that you can directly implement in your classroom.

Many teachers know the theory behind teaching French as a foreign language, but applying it effectively in the classroom can be challenging. Some approaches may feel too abstract or difficult to adapt to real learners.

In this course, we focus on what truly works in practice. You will explore simple structures, realistic activities, and practical French teaching strategies that can be directly implemented as part of your Erasmus+ teacher training experience.

During this FLE methodology course for teachers Erasmus+, we explore a range of practical approaches and strategies that support effective teaching of French as a foreign language in real classroom contexts:

Lesson design in FLE

• Structuring lessons based on the action-oriented approach with clear communicative objectives
• Designing tasks that promote meaningful interaction and real-life language use

French teaching strategies

• Using scaffolding techniques to support comprehension and production
• Adapting input and activities to different learner levels and profiles

Classroom interaction and engagement

• Encouraging student participation through authentic communication
• Creating interactive and collaborative activities in FLE

Assessment in FLE

• Designing evaluation tools aligned with communicative objectives
• Balancing language accuracy and fluency development

All approaches presented are practical, adaptable, and designed for immediate implementation in your classroom as part of your Erasmus+ mobility for teachers.

This FLE methodology course for teachers Erasmus+ is designed for educators who teach or plan to teach French as a foreign language in a variety of educational contexts.

It is particularly suitable for primary and secondary school teachers, language teachers, and professionals involved in European projects or Erasmus+ mobility for teachers. It also supports educators looking to strengthen their European teacher professional development and apply practical French teaching strategies in an international environment.

We don’t want you to simply understand FLE methodology; we want you to apply it. This Erasmus+ teacher training course is designed to create a lasting impact in your classroom and your school:

• Your FLE action plan: By the end of the week, you will have a clear, realistic and transferable plan to teach French as a foreign language in your own context.
• Transfer to your school: You will be able to share practical French teaching strategies with your colleagues and contribute to your school’s European projects and teacher mobility programmes.
• Long-term professional development: As part of your Erasmus+ mobility for teachers, this training supports your ongoing development and helps you structure your teaching practice over time.

As a host organisation for Erasmus+ teacher training in Bordeaux, we provide full support to ensure your mobility experience is smooth, structured and impactful.

Before your mobility

• Personalised support for your Erasmus+ KA1 application
• Preparation of the Learning Agreement and Quality Commitment
• Pre-course needs analysis to adapt the FLE methodology course to your teaching context

After your mobility

• Issuance of the Europass Mobility certificate
• Certificate of Attendance and support for final reporting
• Access to shared FLE teaching resources and materials
• Post-training guidance to support implementation in your school

Bordeaux offers an inspiring environment for your Erasmus+ teacher training experience. Combining cultural heritage, innovation and quality of life, it is one of the most attractive destinations in Europe for teacher mobility programmes.

• European perspective: Bordeaux attracts teachers from across Europe, creating a truly international learning environment during your Erasmus+ mobility for teachers.
• Inspiring setting: The city’s unique blend of UNESCO heritage and modern development reflects the balance between tradition and innovation in education.
• Immersion in French language and culture: A unique opportunity to experience French in its cultural context, directly supporting your teaching practice.
• Accessibility: With high-speed rail connections and an international airport, Bordeaux is easily accessible for European teachers joining training courses abroad.

This FLE methodology course for teachers Erasmus+ is fully eligible for Erasmus+ KA1 mobility funding as part of your Erasmus+ mobility for teachers programme.

• Funding coverage: Erasmus+ can cover course fees, travel, and accommodation depending on your project.
• Full documentation provided: invitation letter, learning agreement, quality commitment, and Europass Mobility certificate.
• Step-by-step support: our team guides you through the administrative process to ensure a smooth and successful mobility experience.

Yes, this FLE methodology course for teachers Erasmus+ is fully eligible for Erasmus+ KA1 mobility funding. Most participants receive financial support covering course fees, travel and accommodation.

No, you do not need to be fully fluent. This course is accessible from an intermediate level. The focus is on practical strategies to teach French as a foreign language, not on perfect language accuracy.

FLE methodology can be applied to all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. During the course, you will adapt activities and sequences to your own teaching context and student profiles.

Yes. You will receive a Europass Mobility certificate and a certificate of attendance, which officially recognise your participation in this Erasmus+ teacher training course in Bordeaux.

Absolutely. This FLE methodology course for teachers is highly practical. You will leave with ready-to-use activities, structured lesson sequences, and a clear implementation strategy.