A Trip Around the World Engage novice-high/intermediate world language learners with the “Trip Around the World” past-tense narrative project. Students choose between a written essay or visual presentation to describe a real or imagined trip using accurate past tense verbs, transitions, and cultural details. The project culminates in an oral presentation demonstrating clear communication and […]
World Language Class Project: Hotel & Travel Review Project Engage students with this comprehensive world language hotel & travel review project. Learners review essential travel vocabulary, plan a trip, design a group itinerary, and create dialogues for hotel reservations or check-ins. Includes extension activities, cultural elements, and useful vocabulary lists for meaningful practice in the
Objective: Students create a fictional city and use Spanish to give and follow directions within it. Learning Goals: Learn and use directional phrases in Spanish Practice place vocabulary (lugares en la ciudad) Create and present a map of an imaginary city Speak and write in complete sentences in Spanish Materials Needed: Blank poster paper or
Holidays offer a fantastic opportunity for teaching languages. They offer opportunities to teach vocabulary, culture, traditions, and even food—all while having fun. They’re also a great way to bring variety and excitement to your lessons. Below are a few activities you can try in your language classes. Post-Holiday Vision Boards Looking for a fun, engaging
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
In this post I share a collection of practical, classroom-tested activities designed to bring proficiency-based language teaching to life. They focus on clear targets, low-prep games, meaningful reading and writing tasks, and ways to build student risk-taking and engagement. Why a proficiency orientation matters Start by asking two questions: What level is the goal