Spanish Class ActivityTumble Tower Conversation Tumble Tower Conversation Game: This or That Spanish Class Activity The Tumble Tower “This or That” game is a fun, low-prep way to get students speaking Spanish while practicing simple preferences, vocabulary, and conversational structures. This activity works well for novice learners and can be used as a warm-up, a […]
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
Culture and language can’t be taken apart. When we study, we learn about what the people who speak the language make, do and how they see the world. If you’re looking for fresh, high-interest videos to engage your students, the collection below is a goldmine. These short YouTube videos are perfect for warm-ups, bell-ringers, cultural
Comparing and contrasting is one of the most powerful tasks for building cultural understanding and developing communicative skills. This group project is designed to work with any level, any theme, and any language, making it ideal for Spanish, French, or world language teachers looking for adaptable materials. Below you’ll find an overview of how to
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 Learning Activity: Student Self-quiz When I was learning French, one of my favorite and helpful activities was pleasure reading. I especially enjoyed the magazines sold at the checkouts at supermarkets that were full of different types of quizzes. Think personalities, likes, work habits and other such themes. The results weren’t what were most helpful.