“Which Spanish do you teach?” “Do you teach vosotros?” “Do you teach ‘real’ Spanish?” I’m sure you’ve heard these questions before, profe. As the language becomes more and more popular in schools worldwide, Spanish teachers are increasingly more important. Teachers are not only responsible for teaching the basics of the language, but also exposing them to different cultures and dialects. However, this task ... Read the Post...
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How Spanish Teachers Can Enhance Their Language Proficiency
I moved from the US to Spain in 2018, and thought I was SO ready. I mean, I’m a Spanish teacher! I’d been teaching Spanish for six years, and I’d traveled, been to language exchanges, etc. I was not ready. First, my brain needs a moment to “switch on” when I visit a new Spanish-speaking place, with a different accent, new colloquialisms, you know how it goes. Anyway, that work that I’d done to keep up with my ... Read the Post...
Easy Speaking Activities for Spanish Class
Speaking is necessary, but it’s HARD. I know, trust me! We know speaking activities are an essential part of Spanish language learning, because they help students to develop their communication skills in a real-world context. BUT - and this is a big “but” - there are several challenges that we as teachers face when it comes time to do speaking activities in Spanish class. One big challenge is creating an environment ... Read the Post...
My Favorite Brain Breaks for Spanish Class
I teach for a virtual school and another program that offers remote classes for homebound students, which means my students and I spend a lot of time sitting down. Even when I taught in a brick-and-mortar classroom, my students were seated most of the day. I tried to combat this with stations and plenty of activities, but even so, everyone needs a little break from time to time. Many students experience mental ... Read the Post...
