A Fun Way to Correct Errors for EFL, ELT, Spanish, French, German & Italian Classes

I feel really strongly about errors as a language teacher. It’s so interesting, because I think in this profession, we want to be accurate, effective and correct in our communication. And of course, we want that for our students. The instinct sometimes can be to correct everything that’s wrong. We think if we correct an… Read More A Fun Way to Correct Errors for EFL, ELT, Spanish, French, German & Italian Classes

Language Instruction: Checklist for a Proficiency-oriented Classroom

        Language Instruction: Checklist for a Proficiency-oriented Classroom Did you know that less than 1 percent of Americans are proficient in a language that they studied at school, according The Atlantic? In 2016, there were 110 million users on Duolingo, a top online language platform.  People want to learn new languages. There are now more… Read More Language Instruction: Checklist for a Proficiency-oriented Classroom

Japanese expression for “my name is”

Japanese expression for “my name is..”   My name is…….. Original 私    の 名前  は、・・・ ・・・ です。   Romaji Watashi No Namae Wa、・・・ ・・・ Desu。 Want to learn more Japanese than “my name is…”? Check out these words and phrases for meeting and greeting here: Hello Original こんにちは   Romaji Konnichiwa Good morning. Original おはよう   Romaji Ohayou Good afternoon.… Read More Japanese expression for “my name is”

Japanese: Learn about Culture

  Japanese: Learn through Culture Learn Japanese through culture with these experiences unique to Japan. Stay in a ryokan 旅館 Japanese-style inn. They often have tatami mats and futon for sleeping, and offer guests yukata. Many have an onsen (hot spring bath) as well.  Stay in a capsule hotel カプセルホテル Hotel room, just big enough for sleeping.… Read More Japanese: Learn about Culture

Fluency in Spanish (or ANY Language) through Games and Movement

Fluency in Spanish (or ANY Language) through Games and Movement Spanish fluency (or fluency in any language) is not as difficult to achieve as some might believe. I have achieved fluency in Spanish and French. I am a B-1 level speaker of Italian. I still speak some Japanese and Korean after leaving Asia in 2006.… Read More Fluency in Spanish (or ANY Language) through Games and Movement

Spanish Teaching: 10 Instant Games for ANY Language Classes

After teaching Spanish for many years, I have come to believe that games are a fabulous way to learn new material. Games should not be saved for special days, but rather integrated regularly into language classes. As we know, learners need repeated contact with the target language and culture to ultimately become proficient in the… Read More Spanish Teaching: 10 Instant Games for ANY Language Classes