Here’s a simple, repeatable project called Online Guest Speakers. With teaching languages, we want to get students speaking the target language with real people. In this article I’ll walk you through why guest speakers are powerful, a step-by-step plan for running a session, the best tools to use, and classroom-ready examples you can adapt for […]
Here’s a quick classroom game in a short video that shows an easy way to practise grammar and vocabulary. In “Teaching Languages: 3 in a row” I explain a simple, low-prep activity that turns rote practice—like verb conjugations and question-and-answer drills—into something strategic and fun. The idea is familiar, fast to set up, and works
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
“Teaching telling time in Spanish can be really tough.” In my video I walk through why telling time in Spanish often feels difficult for learners and share practical, classroom-ready strategies you can use tomorrow. If you’ve noticed students struggle with analog clocks or with Spanish time expressions, this guide will give you simple, high-impact activities
Looking for a quick, energy-building no-prep activity that gets students conjugating verbs and speaking in world language classes without any materials? This no-prep verb game turns a five-minute burst of practice into a lively, formative check of verb knowledge. It works for beginners through intermediate learners, fits any classroom layout, and requires nothing but the
Teaching languages is an exciting and dynamic experience, but keeping students focused during the end-of-year stretch can be a challenge. Here are some creative activities to keep students engaged while reinforcing language skills. 1. A Tour of My House Inspired by @irishpolyglot (Benny Lewis), this is a fun project for the end of the year: