(0:00) Google Forms are great for creating quick surveys with options like drop-downs, multiple choice, and short answers. (0:15) You can also embed videos and images—this example reviews Spanish 1 content. (0:27) Responses can be repurposed as speaking prompts, making it both interactive and practical. (0:37) Use it as a digital review or turn it… Read More Google Forms in the Spanish Classroom

(0:00) This beginner-friendly activity starts with a simple self-introduction and paper-based quiz. (0:16) There’s a version for Level 2+ learners, and another CI-rich version for absolute beginners. (0:33) Templates are customizable—students can use them to get to know each other or personalize their own version. Explore the library here: https://real-life-language.teachable.com/p/immersive-beginning-spanish-lessons 5 Weeks of No and… Read More New Spanish Class Quiz Activities

(0:00) This activity uses class schedules for communicative practice. Use as a slide or printable PDF. (0:11) Start with simple questions like “What classes do you have?” to introduce the topic. (0:33) Includes chat mats in English and Spanish to express opinions and add time details. Students can fill in their own schedules for personalized… Read More Learn Class Schedules in Spanish

(0:00) Fake text messages are a fun, effective tool for Spanish beginners. While not authentic, they offer valuable input and insight. (0:14) Use sites like iFakeText to create examples, provide input, and add comprehension questions. (0:34) Have students create their own messages, incorporating commands and authentic text abbreviations. (0:46) It’s an engaging way to practice… Read More Engaging Spanish Learning with Fake Text Messages

(0:00) Teaching challenging grammar like the preterite is most effective through context and repetition. Though often overlooked, mastering past narration is an advanced skill. (0:21) This chat mat focuses on “What did you do last weekend?” using high-frequency irregular verbs with answer choices. (0:46) Use it as a quick warm-up after introduction—perfect for Mondays, Tuesdays,… Read More Teaching the Preterite with Context

(0:00) A favorite activity for mastering past narration in Spanish involves using chat mats. (0:09) Introduce the concept with a teacher presentation, then provide students with guided questions and sentence starters for their own responses. (0:22) Use these regularly as warm-ups and conversation practice, and have students create presentations comparing their childhood (imperfect tense) to… Read More Learning Spanish Narration with Chat Mats

(0:00) A simple, engaging way to review basic concepts is an autobiography activity. (0:16) This versatile project works as writing, video creation, presentations, or a speaking warm-up using chat mats. (0:29) Students pair up in two lines to interview each other, rotating partners to maximize interaction. (0:51) Afterward, students answer questions about their partners, naturally… Read More Spanish Autobiography Activities

(0:00) In this activity, “Sí, No, A lo mejor” (Yes, No, Maybe), posters help students practice complex grammar like future tense or conditional (“if-then”) scenarios. (0:24) Teachers read questions or statements aloud, and students move to the poster area indicating their response. (0:35) This leads naturally into deeper discussion, explanations of choices, and more advanced… Read More Spanish Grammar Practice Ideas!