Use bio poems as a creative, flexible activity for world language class! In this video, I share a simple bio poem format that works well as a year opener, an end-of-year activity, or a change-of-pace lesson anytime your students need something a little different. Bio poems give students a structured way to respond to prompts,… Read More Bio Poems for Get-to-Know-You Activities in World Language Class
Build stronger world language lessons by starting with flexible routines and a clear purpose. In this video, I talk about why routines matter so much in language teaching and how lesson-plan frameworks can help us create more consistent, manageable classes. The goal is not to follow one rigid structure, but to think about the routines… Read More Routines and Lesson Plan Frameworks for World Language Class
Help students practice classroom routines with a simple drama activity for language class! In this video, I share a quick way to reinforce routines and procedures during the first weeks of class while still keeping students connected to the target language. As language teachers, we can use comprehensible input to help students feel more comfortable… Read More Drama Activity for Building Language Classroom Procedures
Help students talk about who they are with a creative getting-to-know-you activity for French class! In this video, I share a flexible identity activity that works well at the beginning of the year, during an identity unit, or any time your class needs a change of pace. Students describe themselves “inside and out” while learning… Read More Getting to Know You Activity for French Class Identity Practice
Looking for a simple Spanish course syllabus you can personalize for the new year? In this quick video, I share a basic Spanish course syllabus that you can fill in with your own class information. It’s a practical starting point for getting organized as the year begins. This is especially helpful if you want a… Read More Spanish Course Syllabus for the New School Year