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.
Spanish Verb Practice: Present Tense -ar, -er, -ir Verbs and Expressions with Tener Learning how to conjugate and use present-tense verbs is one of the most important foundations in Spanish. These verbs allow students to talk about everyday life—what they do, what they like, what they study, and how they feel. This post provides an
Do you teach Spanish? Are you learning Spanish? Acquire vocabulary and cultural knowledge with this selection about Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona: Una Ciudad Moderna y Tradicional Barcelona es la capital de Cataluña, en el noreste de España, y es una de las ciudades más visitadas de Europa. Es famosa por su mezcla de lo moderno y