by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Nov 15, 2023 | Holidays, Planning, Review, Teaching
Navigating the week before a break can feel like tiptoeing through a minefield. It’s tempting to let routines slip, embrace the chaos, and count down the minutes until that well-deserved respite. Segurísimo, I’ve been there, too. In my third year of...
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...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | May 7, 2023 | Community, Teacher Fun, Teaching
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...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Apr 23, 2023 | Planning, Speaking, Teaching
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”...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Apr 9, 2023 | Community, Teacher Fun, Teaching
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...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Feb 26, 2023 | Back to School, Holidays, Planning, Review
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...
