How to Use AI to Assess and Improve Your Language Proficiency | Tools, Insights & Checklists for Language Educators & Learners In this video, I dive into how AI-powered tools can support language learners and educators in identifying proficiency levels and setting goals for growth. I share my own experience with language proficiency testing, reflect… Read More Enhancing Language Proficiency with AI
In this video, I share an innovative group activity inspired by Amy Butner that gets students interacting through questioning and prediction. In this activity, students work in small groups to ask theme-based questions and collaborate to figure out the correct answers. It’s a fun and engaging way to build communication skills while reinforcing vocabulary and… Read More Engaging Group Activities for Language Learning
In this video, I’m sharing a set of editable templates designed specifically for teaching Spanish 1 and 2. These templates include can-do goals and common unit structures. Adapt them to fit your own teaching style and student needs, especially since the content may vary between levels. I hope these resources help simplify your planning and… Read More Editable Templates and Frameworks for Spanish Class
In this video, I share an approach to introducing adjectives by using opposites and exaggerated examples to make the learning process more fun and memorable. This method helps students better understand meaning and context while building vocabulary. At the end, there’s a short quiz to check comprehension—give it a try and let me know how… Read More Introducing Adjectives in Spanish
In this video, I share practical ways to incorporate weather and seasons into your daily classroom routines. These topics work well as warm-up activities to get students talking and interacting right from the start of class. By giving students frequent opportunities to discuss the weather and seasons, you can build vocabulary, boost confidence, and make… Read More Teaching Spanish Classroom Routines with Weather Activities
In this video, I share fun and interactive activities to help engage students in Spanish class. One idea is a speaking activity where students talk about their class schedules, which can naturally lead into a full conversation or chat activity. I also recommend using writing templates where students can describe their classes or daily school… Read More Engaging Class Activities for Spanish Lessons
Learn everyday Spanish conversations for beginners through eavesdropping on this conversation between Lizbeth from Mérida, México and Miguel from Ciudad de México, México. Topics discussed in this conversation: What’s your name? Where do you live? Where are you from? When is your birthday? Where were you born? Tell us about your family. Do you have… Read More Everyday Spanish Conversations for Beginners | Miguel, México Part 2
Learn Spanish advanced conversation. Eavesdrop on this conversation between Lizbeth from Mérida, México and Ana from Costa Rica. Topics discussed in this conversation: Can you tell us a little bit about your life? Women: Describe the life of women in your country. How has it changed between generations? The economy: Can you tell us about… Read More Spanish Advanced Conversation | Ana Costa Rica
Learn Spanish advanced conversation. Eavesdrop on this conversation between Lizbeth from Mérida, México and Angelica from Honduras. Topics discussed in this conversation: Can you tell us a little bit about your life? Women: Describe the life of women in your country. How has it changed between generations? The economy: Can you tell us about the… Read More Spanish Advanced Conversation | Angelica, Honduras Part 2