by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Feb 27, 2026 | Authentic Resources, Comprehensible Input, Speaking, Teaching
When I first started using more Spanish in my classroom, my students were not impressed. “Hold up. Where’s the routine?” (more to come on this later, promise) “Where are my notes?” “How am I learning?” One student actually said to me, “We’re not learning. We’re just...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Sep 3, 2025 | Back to School, Community, Comprehensible Input, Language Immersion, Teaching
Oye, profe. Have you ever hesitated to apply for a Spanish teaching position or teach an entire class in Spanish because you worried your accent wasn’t flawless? Or you *occasionally* mix up verb tenses (hola, pretérito e imperfecto)? You’re not alone. Many...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Apr 23, 2025 | Comprehensible Input, Planning, Teaching, Uncategorized
A 90-minute class period can feel like an eternity for both students and teachers if it’s not well-structured. Without a solid plan, students may lose focus, and the time can drag on. However, when designed effectively, a 90-minute block can fly by—filled with...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Mar 10, 2025 | Authentic Resources, Comprehensible Input, Language Immersion, Reading, Teaching
Teaching grammar doesn’t have to mean boring drills or endless worksheets, profe. In fact, some of my most effective grammar lessons happen through stories. By using comprehensible input, pop-up grammar techniques, and teaching grammar in context, you can create...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Dec 26, 2024 | Authentic Resources, Back to School, Community, Comprehensible Input, Holidays, Planning, Reading, Review, Teaching
The winter holidays are a special time for rest, reflection, and spending time with loved ones. But when the decorations come down and it’s time to get back to work, the transition can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Para los alumnos and especially for the...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | May 21, 2023 | Authentic Resources, Comprehensible Input, Differentiation, Planning, Teaching
“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...
