This article is based on the original video “Teaching Languages | Second Language Acquisition Crash Course” and distils its key ideas into a practical, classroom-ready guide. If you teach languages (or plan to), this Second Langauge Acquisition Crash Course will give you a clear framework: what changed from traditional methods, how to design lessons for […]
Teaching Spanish (or any language) day after day, week after week, you inevitably run into two challenges: What Are Chat Slides? Chat Slides are visual conversation prompts you project (or share digitally) to spark short Spanish conversations among students. Each slide typically includes a question, image, or sentence starter that students can respond to using
Looking for a fun, flexible way to get your students writing, thinking, and communicating in Spanish every day? This massive list of writing prompts, vocabulary tasks, and creative language activities is designed to help students at all levels—from beginners to intermediate speakers—build fluency through meaningful use of language. These tasks work beautifully for bell ringers,
Spanish Course Syllabus Template Instructor: ________________Email: ________________Room: ________________Office Hours: ________________ Course DescriptionWelcome to Spanish 1! This course introduces students to basic Spanish language skills and cultural understanding. Students will communicate effectively in basic Spanish through speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities. Course GoalsBy the end of this course, students will: Engage in basic conversations in
Attaining a high level of proficiency in Spanish was transformative for me. It gave me confidence, made teaching far easier and opened up whole new worlds to me. With that said, it wasn’t easy – especially going through those upper levels. Below I share some descriptors of the ACTFL proficiency ranges and levels and some
Have fun with this French review. Several ways to use this: Students write an essay. Students use this as a chat mat. Students use the prompts to create a presentation. Have them narrate it and share with the class. Autobiographie 5 Weeks of No and Low Prep Fun Need quick, engaging activities for your class?