Learning a language becomes far more useful and motivating when you measure it by what you can do. That is the essence of task‑based assessment, and it pairs perfectly with journals for language learners. A task is any concrete thing you can perform in another language. It might be as simple as greeting someone appropriately […]
Journalling is one of the simplest, most effective language learning activities for beginners. It helps you see progress quickly because the tasks are small, focused and directly useful for communication. When you can use words and phrases for real situations, motivation grows and quitting becomes less likely. Why journalling works for beginners As a beginner,
Purpose: short directions to practise asking for medical appointments in Spanish and build confidence using real, everyday language. How to use this post: read the short Spanish story blocks aloud, memorise the key phrases, and complete the practice tasks at the end. If your goal is to learn to speak real Spanish, focus on natural
Becoming an advanced-level speaker of Spanish requires the speaker to be able to present a point of view and defend it. Ideally, there will also be the acknowledgement of the other point of view in a counterclaim. Developing this level of skill is, in my opinion, best done in the context of high-interest content. These
Creating and Using a Self-Correcting Sheet for Learning Irregular Preterite Verbs in Spanish Objective This SOP outlines the steps to create and utilize a self-correcting sheet for learning irregular vertebrates in Spanish, ensuring effective practice and feedback. Key Steps 1. Create Your Own Copy 0:16 2. Share with Students 0:27 3. Utilize Google Classroom 0:38
Directions: Read the short Spanish stories below, notice the regional words for “server,” and practice with the tasks. Purpose: Help you learn to speak real Spanish by understanding local vocabulary and sounding natural when asking for service. Historias en español Esto es muy interesante porque la diferencia que existe, por ejemplo en Europa y en