What high school students should know before their school trip to Senegal
Student blogger Bailey shares what every high school student should know before their school trip to Senegal.
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Presidential Elections in France
Host mock elections in French class for the French Presidential elections using this activity.
Connecting Classrooms in the heart of Sahara Desert
Students in Niger, Africa, interact virtually with their peers in Massachusetts, US, through Connecting Classrooms
The superpower of learning languages
Zachary Richardson, Manager at Forum by Prometour in California, shares his languages learning experience.
Mexico’s Day of the Dead: a celebration of life
Celebrate the Mexican Día de los Muertos through some activities.
Insider tips for a summer trip to Québec Ville
Andréa grew up in the Northern industrial city of Sept-Îles, in the province of Québec. During a visit to our office, she shared with us what makes Québec city a unique place to visit in summertime.
7 Activities to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Forum has curated a list of fun activities for you and your students to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th to October 15th .
Spanish idiomatic expressions
Introduce your students to 12 Spanish idiomatic expressions with this worksheet.
French idiomatic expressions
Introduce your students to 12 French idiomatic expressions with this worksheet.
Connecting Classrooms: Daily Life
Students create a video showing what daily life is like in their community.
Connecting Classrooms: Best City for a School Exchange
Students create a promotional video to showcase their city/region for a school exchange.
Connecting Classrooms: Virtual School Tours
Students give a virtual tour of their school and share about their daily routine with the partner school abroad.
Virtual Itinerary: Visiting France from Home
Forum Language Experience has created an interactive itinerary for your students to explore French culture through podcasts, quizzes, recipes, movie suggestions, and more…
Virtual Tour: Discover Andalusia from Home
Forum Language Experience has created an interactive itinerary for your students to explore Andalusian culture through podcasts, quizzes, recipes, movie suggestions, and more
Spanish-American Virtual Connection: Home Tours
As school closures occur across the U.S. and Europe, we’re giving students the opportunity to connect with their peers in Spain.
Forum Travel Safety & Precautions in Response to Coronavirus
As we continue to closely monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its potential impact on travel, we want to share with you how our team is responding and preparing for each potential scenario that could arise.
William Fremd High School (Palatine, IL) hosts international visitors
This past fall, William Fremd High School (Palatine, IL) hosted students and educators from Spain and China. Here’s an article about their experience.
French Activity: Listening exercise with French Canadian pop
French Class Activity: Students will participate in a listening exercise by filling in the missing lyrics of a French Canadian pop song.
Parent’s guide for hosting an exchange student
Here are some tips and guidelines for parents hosting an exchange student in their home.
Teacher’s guide: Preparing to host exchange students
Here are some tips for teachers that are organizing an exchange program at their school.
10-N Spanish Elections 2019: In-class activity
Host mock elections in Spanish class for the Spanish general election using this activity.
In-class Activity for French: L’interdiction des portables dans les écoles
Students will discuss the response to the banning of cell phones in French schools one year after the ban was introduced.
In-class Spanish Activity: Vote for Best Spanish Artist-2019 MTV Europe Awards
Students will watch each music video of the five Spanish nominees to “Best Spanish Artist” at the MTV Europe Music Awards and then cast their vote.
Seven Alternative Monuments to the Notre Dame
While the Notre Dame is closed, these seven alternative sites will give your students a different view of Paris.
Service learning for high school students in Costa Rica
See Costa Rica’s best service learning sites for high school groups traveling in 2020.
Tips for Guided vs. Non-Guided Site Visits in Paris
Find out which Paris sites it’s worth the cost of a guided tour and which places you can explore on your own.
In-class Spanish activity: La Amazonía en llamas
Students will discuss the global response to the Amazon fires based on Pervuian and American media coverage.
Local activities in Barcelona to immerse your students in Catalonian culture
Local guide Maribel shows Spanish teachers and students local Catalonian traditions to experience in Barcelona.
EU Elections 2019: In-class activity for Spanish students
Host mock elections in Spanish class for the EU Parliament following this activity guide.
Why 8th grade is the best year for a homestay abroad
A Spanish teacher shares why a homestay abroad is the most valuable experience for her middle school students.
Winter adventure in Québec for high school students
Local guide Étienne shows high school students the essence of his hometown during carnival season.
How storytelling connects high school students to Paris’ past
Using lesser-known stories of historical figures, Emma opens her students’ eyes to life in Old Paris.
Best on-site tours for high school students in Paris
Local guide Monia reveals the best on-site tours for high school students in Paris.
Former French exchange student pays it forward
Former exchange participant shares the joys of seeing his students grow on French exchange trip.
Córdoba for high school students
Native guide Jaime shares the four best spots to visit in Córdoba when traveling with American students.
Host mom celebrates 19 years welcoming students to Spain
Host mom and mother of three shares the joys and surprises of hosting American students at her beachside home for nearly two decades.
Host mom promotes cultural exchange through homestay
Host mom Nina introduces American students to local customs while playing host in her Málaga, Spain home.
The truth about homestays and exchanges
Student blogger Ben C. candidly shares what it´s like to live with a French family during a school exchange.
Flying over barriers
Student blogger Belle shares how she developed lasting bonds with her exchange partner and Spanish peers.
Organizing an immersion with a company vs. on your own
Spanish teacher, Doug T., shares his experience switching from organizing an immersion independently to working with Forum.
Why you’ll never regret organizing a school exchange
A French teacher shares how his school’s 20-year-old exchange partnership impacts the lives of his students.
The experience of a lifetime
Student blogger Haolan shares how traveling to France on a school exchange changed his perspective on life.