This material on French and Spanish "rhythms" is the result of a workshop on a trans-cultural approach in the teaching of foreign languages. It contains examples and discussions of poetry and songs from both languages, a series of short anecdotes pointing out cultural differences, mini-dramas or multi-action dramas for involving the students in a role playing activity that contrasts two cultures, a section on nonverbal communication comparing the various gestures and sign language inherent in each culture, and suggestions for the presentation of literary passages in their cultural context. (HW)