¡Hola! Bonjour! Buongiorno! Konnichiwa! Annyeonghaseyo! My name is Janina Klimas. I have a BA in Theater Arts and Foreign Languages, and an MA in the Teaching of Languages. I’m a certified and experienced Spanish teacher for elementary school, elementary immersion, secondary school, AP Spanish Language and Culture, and AP Spanish Literature. I studied in Spain […]
In the short video “Learning Spanish Narration with Chat Mats” I share a classroom-tested activity that helps learners master narrating in the past. Chat mats are simple, repeatable, and perfect for building confidence with the preterite and the imperfect through short, guided conversations and presentations. Why chat mats work Chat mats turn abstract grammar into
I love games for learning languages. They lower affect. They are fun. They help us develop communicative skills. Creating engaging experiences for language learners is something I really enjoy. I was able to get this template and adapt it for learners of Spanish. See below the directions. CLUE GAME RULES For 2-6 players Components Setup
Introduction This writing activity to learn Spanish is a quick, flexible way to review core vocabulary and basic grammar while getting students talking about themselves. I present a short autobiography project that works as a written assignment, a video, a presentation—or as a spoken warm-up using chat mats. The activity encourages meaningful interaction, natural repetition,
Regardless of the age of your learners, stickers are a fun way to provide input and build vocabulary. Why Stickers Belong in the Language Classroom When people think of stickers, they often picture children and reward charts. But stickers can be powerful and versatile tools in language learning, regardless of age. They offer visual reinforcement,
Music helps learners with pronunciation, vocabulary and culture. It can also be used to teach grammar. Here is a growing selection of ideas to use music in your class: AntologÃa por Shakira Preterite, culture, love Letra https://www.letras.com/shakira/35913/#google_vignette Take out preterite verbs and add blanks. Make a word bank for students to fill the blanks in.