My Favorite Ways to Teach Spanish
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...
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...
Empowering Spanish Students to Succeed: How to Set, Track and Celebrate Goals
Learning Spanish can be an exciting and enriching experience for students, but it can also be a challenge (read about investing students in Spanish class here). It’s essential to set achievable and meaningful goals to help keep students motivated and...
Engaging Activities to Motivate Students in Spanish Class Before and After a Break
Break time can be a challenging time for language teachers, as it can be difficult to keep students motivated and engaged in the material. However, there are several strategies and activities that can help teachers maintain a positive and productive learning...
Celebrate Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women's History Month: 7 Ideas for your Spanish Classroom ¡Hola, profe! As March kicks off, we can't help but get excited about Women's History Month! During this month, we take the time to reflect on the countless contributions and achievements of women...
Reading in Spanish Made Easy: The Magic of Comprehensible Input and TPRS
Are you looking for effective methods to teach reading in Spanish class? Comprehensible input and TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) are two approaches that can help your students acquire the necessary reading skills and knowledge to succeed...
Spice Up Your Spanish Class with Stations: An Engaging and Effective Way to Learn
Are you looking for ways to make your Spanish class more interactive and engaging? Consider using stations! By setting up different stations around the classroom, each with a different activity or task, you can create a dynamic and interactive learning...
Strategies for Error Correction in Spanish Class
When it comes to error correction, I've grown a lot. I used to correct ALL of my students’ errors, profe. But now I know better. I let my students correct their own mistakes, set goals with this worksheet, and I focus on what really matters: communication. Think...
Pop-Up Grammar 101 for Spanish Teachers
Hey profe, maybe you’ve heard the term “pop-up grammar” thrown around, or perhaps you’re looking to get away from a structured grammar approach in your Spanish class. Straightforward grammar lessons are *kind of* boring (at least for me and my students). Pop-up...