Review Lessons See some ideas to get students comfortable with Spanish for the new school year. Course Level: Spanish 2Proficiency Range: Novice High → Intermediate LowLength: 10 Lessons (block- 90 minutes +) or 20 (50 minutes or less)Essential Questions: How do I describe my daily routine and surroundings? What are common elements of community life […]
Reading Activity for Learners of Spanish: La Casa de Pilatos Here is a reading activity for learners of Spanish about the Casa de Pilatos in Seville, Spain. La Casa de Pilatos está en la ciudad de Sevilla, en el sur de España. Es un palacio muy famoso que combina tres estilos: gótico, mudéjar y renacentista.
¡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,