Breaking The Barrier Blog

Dear colleagues, Soon we will be in New York City for The Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages 2024! From February 22nd - 24th, 2024, educators, linguists, and language enthusiasts will gather at New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 Sixth Avenue New York,...

Salut, language learners! Today, we're delving into the heart of French culture with a delightful exploration of "La Galette des Rois" by Rebecca Stanton. As we navigate a brief yet charming encounter between Monsieur Langlois and the baker, we'll uncover the tradition...

Sweet Legacy: A Brief History of Turrón At the heart of Spain's Christmas traditions is a unique and delectable treat – turrón. Every bite of this sweet dessert carries within it centuries of tradition, offering a glimpse into Spain's holiday...

We're eagerly counting down the days until the largest event in the world of language education – The Annual Convention and World Language Expo, ACTFL 2023! 

“WE” COMMANDS IN FRENCH Students should learn how to make verbal commands early on in their language learning careers. There are endings to memorize, rules about placement of object pronouns, and even different forms for familiar commands, depending if they are...