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Culminating Essay: Mi recuerdo inolvidable (My Unforgettable Memory)

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Narration is HARD and an Advanced-range skill. And while mastery happens at high levels, A LOT of practice needs to happen in those Novice and Intermediate ranges. Level: Spanish 2–3 (Intermediate Mid) Grammar Focus: Preterite vs. Imperfect Goal: Write a detailed paragraph (8–10 sentences) narrating a past experience using both tenses accurately. Instructions (in English […]

Teaching Languages: True or False — A Simple, Powerful Activity for Spanish Classes

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In my video I demonstrate a favourite classroom routine for Teaching Languages: True or False. I use it all the time to practise vocabulary, grammar and verb tenses — in the clip I focus on emotions, but the technique is flexible and easy to adapt. Below I’ll walk you through how to prepare, run and

Spanish Language Learning Card Game: Las Siete Familias

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Spanish Language Learning Card Game: Las Siete Familias (“The Seven Families”) is a classic French card game that’s similar to “Go Fish.” In this version, the “families” are Spanish verbs, and each card in a family represents a specific conjugation form of that verb. What Does Each Card Represent? Each family corresponds to one Spanish

Memoir Project – Days 1 & 2

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Past Tense Practice: Memoir Project – Days 1 & 2 Memoirs are a fun way to personalize practicing the past tense in a new language. Consider this activity: Using your styrofoam board, map, and flags, mark the places where you have lived or traveled. Please note that students can do these digitally, too, on a

Spanish Activity: Write a Message About Someone in Your Family

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Spanish Activity: Write a Message About Someone in Your Family Directions (for students, in English): Choose a person from your family (for example: your mom, dad, brother, sister, cousin, grandmother, etc.). Write a short message (4–6 sentences) introducing this person. Use the questions (in Spanish) below to guide your writing. You don’t need to answer

Learning Spanish Narration with Chat Mats

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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