Bring a cozy fall theme into language class with simple chat mats for conversation and writing practice! In this video, I share one of my favorite ways to use themed activities with language learners: a fall chat mat. With a seasonal background, a warm drink, and a few conversation prompts, students can talk about fall… Read More Fall Chat Mats for Conversation and Writing Practice
Turn a dollhouse into a high-interest way to practice rooms, furniture, commands, chores, and storytelling in language class! In this video, I share several ways to use donated dollhouses, furniture, and even a simple pop-up house activity for novice and developing language learners. These activities give students a concrete, visual way to practice vocabulary, follow… Read More Dollhouse Activities 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
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