CREATIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING EXPERIENCE AT CIS

"LANGUAGE COMES TO LIFE THROUGH EMOTION AND EXPERIENCE'

A French lesson that starts with “Stage lights”? That’s exactly how our 8th graders kicked off their class - by performing a short play about a family’s journey across countries: from the bustling city of Denver, USA, to the romantic charm of Paris, and finally to Geneva, Switzerland.

 

 

By turning the lesson into a theatrical performance, our students were able to use French in real-life scenarios, applying the language in meaningful, context-rich situations. This approach didn’t just bring the language to life, it made it relatable and relevant to their world. Even more importantly, it gave our students the chance to dive deeper into the culture, people, and lifestyles in each destination they “visited” through the story.

 

 

 

For international students at CIS, French is offered as a core second language alongside English. Bilingual thinking is a key focus - not just to help students communicate more confidently, but also to give them a head start in a globalized world, where every new language is a doorway to new opportunities.