Author Archives: Natasha

Reading Babu with Purpose

“Babu” by N. Shivdas, transcreated by Natasha Gomes in an abridged, translated and illustrated format, is the poignant story of a resilient young boy raised by a single mother who refuses to let poverty stifle his dreams. Originally written in Konkani and honoured with the NCERT Children’s Literature Prize in 1999. Click here to seeContinue reading “Reading Babu with Purpose”

STEAMing Ahead: A Handbook with Heart

Some projects live in your head. Some sit in your computer or cloud. And then there are the ones you hold close to your heart ❤️. My 2025 Open Education for a Better World (OE4BW) project belongs to the last category. Today, on International Day for Universal Access to Information (28th September), I’m thrilled toContinue reading “STEAMing Ahead: A Handbook with Heart”

La BD : un super-pouvoir pédagogique !

Avouez-le… Qui peut résister à une bonne BD ? 📖✨ Entre les dialogues percutants et les dessins expressifs, c’est un vrai plaisir à lire. Mais attention, la BD n’est pas qu’un simple passe-temps : c’est aussi une arme secrète pour captiver vos apprenant·es en cours de FLE ! Pourquoi utiliser la BD en classe ?Continue reading “La BD : un super-pouvoir pédagogique !”

From Teacher to Learning Architect

Language as a Tool, Not the Goal; Because Communication matters MORE than perfect grammar!Let’s be real—no one falls in love with a language because of grammar drills. No one wakes up thinking, “I can’t wait to conjugate irregular verbs today!” (If they do, I respect them, but we live in different worlds.😅) People learn languagesContinue reading “From Teacher to Learning Architect”

The Conjugation Trials

Who said learning French verbs has to be boring? With The Conjugation Trials, it’s not just about conjugating—it’s about exploring! What’s the Deal? Imagine starting at a crossroads. You pick a path: ER, IR, or RE verbs. Each choice takes you on a journey—through forests, over mountains, or across valleys. The catch? You’ll need toContinue reading “The Conjugation Trials”

Calendrier Ludique de l’Avent

Avec l’arrivée des fêtes de fin d’année, pourquoi ne pas ajouter une touche festive à nos cours de français ? Voici un calendrier de l’Avent 📅🎄🎅rempli d’activités et de jeux autour de Noël. Ces activités aideront nos apprenants à enrichir leur vocabulaire, poser des questions, fournir des informations et découvrir des traditions culturelles tout enContinue reading “Calendrier Ludique de l’Avent”

Uncover the Mystery: Hidden Treasures Await!

My co-creator Shusha Oliveira and I, are so excited to share our newest creation with you—L’Affaire du Trésor Caché! 🔎 This thrilling board game, inspired by the classic Clue (or Cluedo), lets you step into the grand Versailles palace of France, uncover secrets, and solve an exciting mystery. 🏰 Your mission? Figure out which treasureContinue reading “Uncover the Mystery: Hidden Treasures Await!”

Dobble up your Language Lessons!

Who said language learning has to be all serious and boring? With Dobble, you can turn your classroom into a fun zone while building vocabulary, boosting recall, and sneaking in some low-stakes competition. Ready to Dobble up on fun? Let’s dive in! What’s Dobble? Dobble, also known as Spot It!, is a card game whereContinue reading “Dobble up your Language Lessons!”

Bastille Challenge: An Escape Game

For years, I’ve had this idea buzzing in my head about creating escape games. Finally, I teamed up with my colleague Dr. Irene Silveira and made optimum use of AI to bring one of the games to life – Les Révolutionnaires en Mission (French version)- The Bastille Challenge (English version)! 🎉 Conducting multiple game sessionsContinue reading “Bastille Challenge: An Escape Game”