Becoming an advanced-level speaker of Spanish requires the speaker to be able to present a point of view and defend it. Ideally, there will also be the acknowledgement of the other point of view in a counterclaim. Developing this level of skill is, in my opinion, best done in the context of high-interest content. These […]
Creating and Using a Self-Correcting Sheet for Learning Irregular Preterite Verbs in Spanish Objective This SOP outlines the steps to create and utilize a self-correcting sheet for learning irregular vertebrates in Spanish, ensuring effective practice and feedback. Key Steps 1. Create Your Own Copy 0:16 2. Share with Students 0:27 3. Utilize Google Classroom 0:38
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I have discussed argumentative and persuasive work a lot over the years. In my book, I gave some examples of high-interest topics. Some tend to be controversial, so think them through. With that said, it is worth the investment of time. Argumentation and persuasion is essential to build advanced-level language skills. They will WANT to
Do you feel like you (or your learners, if you teach) are just on the cusp of that point where you can start creating with language? Maybe you just need to check in and invest a bit of hard work to get there? If so, check out this collection of review activities and tasks to
Overview of Traditional Spanish Curriculum (Levels 1–4) I curated this overview of what is typically taught in Spanish levels 1 through 4 to provide general insight and help set expectations as you build your course. That said, I want to emphasize something important: make your class work for you. Use this framework as a guide—not