Looking for low prep French fall speaking activities that will get your students excited about practicing their French? đ Whether youâre planning lessons around French Halloween activities, French Thanksgiving themes, or simply want to review French fall vocabulary, these resources are designed to help you spark conversations, build fluency, and keep your students engagedâall without spending hours on prep.
Here are two ready-to-use resources that make fall the perfect time to bring more speaking into your French classroom:
1. Fall Would You Rather Game â âTu prĂ©fĂšres⊠?â in French
Make your autumn lessons fun and interactive with this Fall Would You Rather game for French class! These 25 âTu prĂ©fĂšres⊠?â cards are the perfect low-prep activity for speaking, writing, and vocabulary review.
With prompts like Tu préfÚres manger de la tarte à la citrouille ou de la tarte aux pommes ?, students get to practice fall vocabulary while making choices that feel fun and personal.
đĄ How to use this resource:
Morning meeting conversation starters
French bell work or Question du jour prompts
Opinion writing starters or sentence practice
Warm-ups, exit tickets, or seasonal centers
These cards work especially well for French Thanksgiving lessons, focusing on foods and traditions, and for French Halloween activities, where students compare costumes, treats, and spooky fun.
Fall Would You Rather Game â âTu prĂ©fĂšres⊠?â in French
đ Perfect for multiple levels:
French 1 learners can simply choose an option.
French 2 & 3 students can justify their choices in full sentences.
Whatâs included:
25 printable Fall Would You Rather cards (PDF)
Google Slides version for digital/distance learning
Seasonal prompts for both French Halloween and French Thanksgiving
This interactive, no-prep speaking game brings the spirit of fall into your classroom while building student confidence in conversation.
2. Daily âQuestion du jourâ Routine â Fall Bell Work Cards
Want an easy way to build consistency and fluency? Start your class with a daily French bell work routine using Question du jour cards. These October-themed conversation task cards are perfect for integrating speaking and writing practice into your everyday schedule.
Each card features a fall or everyday image paired with a simple prompt. Students can answer orally with a partner, write in their journals, or use the cards as warm-ups and exit tickets.
đĄ How to use this resource:
Daily French bell work
Morning routine check-ins
Partner or small-group conversation starters
Journaling and written responses
Whatâs included:
20 conversation task cards with fall-themed visuals
2 formats: Google Slides + printable PDF (full page & task card sizes)
Designed for beginner and intermediate French learners
đ Why teachers love it:
No-prep daily activity that builds routine
Encourages spontaneous conversation
Supports fluency and confidence
Fun and seasonal way to start class every day
This set makes it simple to bring meaningful conversation into your classroom while reviewing French fall vocabulary in a low-stress, engaging way.
Why These Low Prep French Fall Speaking Activities Work
Both of these resourcesâFall Would You Rather and Question du jour cardsâare designed to help you:
Get students talking in French from day one
Build classroom routines with daily French bell work
Incorporate seasonal fun with French Halloween activities and French Thanksgiving prompts
Provide accessible practice for beginners and leveled-up opportunities for advanced learners
With just a few minutes a day, youâll see students become more confident, spontaneous, and engaged in French conversations. Best of all? These are low prep resources that you can use year after year.
đ Make this fall the season your students truly start speaking Frenchâwith activities that are fun, interactive, and easy to use!