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Teaching Languages: True or False — A Simple, Powerful Activity for Spanish Classes

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In my video I demonstrate a favourite classroom routine for Teaching Languages: True or False. I use it all the time to practise vocabulary, grammar and verb tenses — in the clip I focus on emotions, but the technique is flexible and easy to adapt. Below I’ll walk you through how to prepare, run and […]

Learning Spanish Narration with Chat Mats

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In the short video “Learning Spanish Narration with Chat Mats” I share a classroom-tested activity that helps learners master narrating in the past. Chat mats are simple, repeatable, and perfect for building confidence with the preterite and the imperfect through short, guided conversations and presentations. Why chat mats work Chat mats turn abstract grammar into

Teaching Spanish Classroom Routines with Weather: Warm-ups That Work

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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

Teaching Languages: Fake Text Messages — A Fun Activity for Beginner Spanish

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In my video, I share a simple, engaging classroom activity that uses fake text messages to help beginner Spanish students practise grammar and real-world texting language. I love using playful, low-prep tasks that give learners input and a chance to produce their own messages. Teaching Languages: Fake Text Messages is an approachable way to combine