Looking for a simple, high-impact activity that gets students speaking from minute one? This family speaking practice is one of the best activities for world language class. It focuses on everyday vocabulary, builds confidence, and gives every student a chance to talk about people they know using meaningful, personalised language. What this activity achieves The […]
Strong world language classroom management makes it possible to teach a set of words quickly without chaos or wasted minutes. When routines are clear and activities are tightly structured students acquire vocabulary faster and remain engaged. Below are practical techniques to introduce, practice and retain a small vocabulary set in one compact lesson. Why structure
Teaching beginning learners a new language does not require elaborate materials or hours of planning. With a handful of reliable routines and low prep world language activities, language classes can become vibrant spaces for listening, speaking and playful practice. Below are some ideas that keep learners engaged and allow teachers to focus on interaction rather
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
In this Complaints Activity for teaching languages, I share a classroom-ready approach for advanced learners that focuses on practising complaints through short dramatizations. The activity is designed for teachers who want students to practise tactful language — how to express a problem, seek resolution and respond politely when complaints arise. The activity is flexible enough
In this short video I share a simple, flexible template for Teaching Languages: Storyboard — a tool designed to build speaking, listening, reading and writing in world language classes. Storyboards are brilliant for helping learners practise narration, boost comprehension and show creativity, and in this post I’ll walk you through practical ways to use them