Here’s a short guide to share simple, repeatable ideas for Teaching Spanish Classroom Routines with Weather that get students speaking from the first minute of class. These routines are easy to slot into your calendar time or warm-up and are designed to recycle vocabulary, build confidence, and make language use feel natural. Why focus on […]
I love games for learning languages. They lower affect. They are fun. They help us develop communicative skills. Creating engaging experiences for language learners is something I really enjoy. I was able to get this template and adapt it for learners of Spanish. See below the directions. CLUE GAME RULES For 2-6 players Components Setup
Introduction This writing activity to learn Spanish is a quick, flexible way to review core vocabulary and basic grammar while getting students talking about themselves. I present a short autobiography project that works as a written assignment, a video, a presentation—or as a spoken warm-up using chat mats. The activity encourages meaningful interaction, natural repetition,
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
Regardless of the age of your learners, stickers are a fun way to provide input and build vocabulary. Why Stickers Belong in the Language Classroom When people think of stickers, they often picture children and reward charts. But stickers can be powerful and versatile tools in language learning, regardless of age. They offer visual reinforcement,
Music helps learners with pronunciation, vocabulary and culture. It can also be used to teach grammar. Here is a growing selection of ideas to use music in your class: Antología por Shakira Preterite, culture, love Letra https://www.letras.com/shakira/35913/#google_vignette Take out preterite verbs and add blanks. Make a word bank for students to fill the blanks in.