Explore the principles and practices necessary for establishing a sustainable language teaching framework.
Genial.ly: The Best AI for Visual Storytelling
Through the power of tools like Genial.ly and Canva, language educators are now equipped to craft engaging and dynamic narratives that captivate the curiosity of learners and make the educational journey both fun and effective.
Language Learning through Music Brackets
Explore the versatile approach of music brackets in language classrooms, underscoring their efficacy in fostering engagement, enhancing cultural appreciation, and strengthening language competencies.
Free Cultural Calendar for Spanish Teachers: Festivities of the Spanish-Speaking Countries
Search Spanish Teachers Free Lesson Plans Free List of Spanish Songs Free Cultural Calendar Free Spanish Sayings Printables Class Guides for Teachers Scaffolded Activities Set Teaching Spanish Professional Development Spanish Worksheets for Kids Spanish Slang Slang Dictionaries Word Comparisons Spanish Slang by Country Argentina Bolivia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador […]
Cultivating Inclusivity and Diversity in the Spanish Classroom
Explore the transformative practices that are essential for promoting a more inclusive, accurate, and engaging Spanish classroom.
This Is How Teachers Are Using Artificial Intelligence in the World Language Classroom
Learn about various AI tools that language teachers can leverage to foster an enriching learning environment, enhance teaching methodologies, and facilitate efficient lesson planning and execution.
10 Ways to Embed Authentic Resources in Acquisition-Driven Classroom Instruction
As language educators grapple with the challenge of simulating authentic communicative contexts, the integration of authentic resources into the classroom has increasingly been recognized for its invaluable contribution.
Interactive Language Activities and Universal Rubrics in the World Language Classroom
The content of this article is based on the presentation, One & Done by Andrea Nazelli, which was part of the World Language Teacher Summit. Table of Contents Comprehensive Perspective on Interactive Learning and Universal Rubrics”Yes, No, Maybe So” Activity: A Versatile Language Learning ToolTailoring Questions for Language Proficiency and TopicsEncouraging Student Engagement and Active […]
Facilitating Language Proficiency through Authentic Music and Movement
The content of this article is based on the presentation, Moving and Grooving! Using Authentic Music by Noemí Rodríguez, which was part of the World Language Teacher Summit. Table of Contents The Transformative Power of Authentic Music and Movement in Language EducationThe Benefits of Using Music and Movement in the ClassroomIntegrating Authentic Music Within Elementary […]
Free Sortable List of 590 Songs to Teach Spanish
Search Spanish Teachers Free Lesson Plans Free List of Spanish Songs Free Cultural Calendar Free Spanish Sayings Printables Class Guides for Teachers Scaffolded Activities Set Teaching Spanish Professional Development Spanish Worksheets for Kids Spanish Slang Slang Dictionaries Word Comparisons Spanish Slang by Country Argentina Bolivia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador […]
How to Create Effective Cultural WebQuests for the Language Classroom
The content of this article is based on the presentation, Teaching Culture with Webquests by Jessica Hall, which was part of the World Language Teacher Summit. Table of Contents Cultural Education and Language LearningWhy Use WebQuests to Teach Culture?Creating Effective WebQuestsImplementing WebQuests in the ClassroomFAQs about WebQuestsWhat are the benefits of using WebQuests to teach […]
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Shaping Education: Navigating the Generational Divide
The content of this article is based on the presentation, Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Generational Perspective by Knikki Hernández, which was part of the World Language Teacher Summit. Table of Contents The Advent of AI in Generational LearningGenerational Dynamics and AI Comprehension: Understanding AI Utilization Across AgesMillennials: The AI Idealists Turned RealistsAI and Socioeconomic […]
Personalized Learning Through Special Person Interviews
The content of this article is based on the presentation, Special Person Interviews by Bryce Hedstrom, which was part of the World Language Teacher Summit. Table of Contents Enhancing Student Engagement and Language AcquisitionBuilding Rapport through Active Listening and EmpathyThe Power of Repetition: Learning through Language ChangesUnlocking Interest: The Ikigai ChallengeEnhancing Classroom Engagement with Special […]
Expanding Language Proficiency Through Comprehensible Input
The content of this article is based on the presentation, CI Through Interpretive Reading … Then What? by Joshua Cabral, which was part of the World Language Teacher Summit. Table of Contents The Linguistic Foundation of Comprehensible InputThe Role of the CI ClassroomUnderstanding Proficiency: Beyond Language KnowledgeInterpretive Comprehensible Input and the Role of LiteratureCultural Contextualization: Expanding […]
The Impact of Passwords on Unlocking Student Learning Potential in the World Language Classroom
The content of this article is based on the presentation, The Magic of Passwords by Myra Johnson, which was part of the World Language Teacher Summit. Table of Contents Benefits of Using Passwords In the World Language ClassroomTypes of PasswordsMethods to Assist Students in Remembering PasswordsDealing with Challenges Using PasswordsThe Impact of Passwords on Student […]
World Language Teacher Summit Free Online Conference Has a Special Edition for Spanish Teachers!
Register for the World Language Teacher Summit for Spanish Teachers, a transformative 5-day free online event! Discover a unique and invaluable 16 hours of professional development dedicated to teaching Spanish language and culture. This conference brings together a diverse group of experienced educators and teachers who share their expertise, insights, and innovative strategies to empower Spanish […]
The Art of Crafting Story-Focused Units to Empower Language Learners
The content of this article is based on the presentation, Developing Story-Focused Units to Enhance Student Success by Michelle Rojas, which was part of the World Language Teacher Summit. Table of Contents Leveraging the Transformative Potential of Stories in Language EducationUnderstanding the Why of Story-Focused unitsCrafting Story-Focused UnitsA Lesson Example for a Story-Focused UnitLeveraging Engaging […]
15 Hours of Free Professional Development for World Language Teachers
Mastering Techniques for Language Teaching to Tackle Lack of Time, Limited Resources, and Diverse Classrooms! As language teachers, we all aim to make our students fluent and confident, but the path there is often full of hurdles. From choosing the best teaching methods to grasping the varied learning styles of students… …navigating the world of […]
Aligning Your District’s Curriculum Map With the Spanish Teachers Community Lesson Plans
Aligning your district’s curriculum map with our lesson plans can be accomplished and here’s how you can maximize the utility of our resources within the framework of your district’s requirements. Many districts base their standards on ACTFL, and our lesson plans are aligned with the ACTFL standards. These standards are identified at the beginning of […]
Free Summer Professional Development for Spanish & World Language Teachers
Update: Access to the recordings of the Back-To-School World Language Teacher Summit with a PD certificate is available through the All-Access Pass. The highly anticipated World Language Teacher Summit is here! From July 17-21, join us for the biggest summer online conference designed to empower educators like you with valuable insights, practical strategies, and inspiration […]
Recognizing the Hard Work of Teachers
As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to an end, we want to take a moment to recognize and congratulate you for doing the incredible work of inspiring students and promoting cross-cultural understanding. World Language teachers play a crucial role in our communities by teaching students the skills to communicate with people from diverse cultures, opening new […]
Teaching Gender-Inclusive Language in Spanish
Mrs. Miller, a high school Spanish teacher from Florida, was excited for the new school year. However, she felt a bit nervous when she learned that she had a student who identified as gender neutral. It was the first time she had encountered this situation in her 20-year teaching career.
Breaking Barriers: Learning to Teach Spanish with Gender-Inclusive Language
One positive change I’ve seen over the years is the greater acceptance of our students belonging to the LGTB+ community as a result. I began investigating a grammatical concept that didn’t even exist when I began earning my degree gender-inclusive language.
This course focuses on how we can best navigate this concept.
Teaching Gender-Inclusive Language Course by Dr. Jenny Santilli
Teaching Gender-Inclusive Language A Course by Dr. Jenny Santilli Teach Gender Inclusive Language without feeling overwhelmed, pressured, or confused about where to begin. YES! I WANT THE COURSE $48 One-time Payment – Lifetime Access 100% Money-back guarantee YES! I WANT THE COURSE $48 One-time Payment – Lifetime Access 100% Money-back guarantee NOT SURE ABOUT HOW TO PRESENT Gender-Inclusive Language? Imagine walking into your […]
Upper-Level Spanish Exit Tickets: Intermediate-Advanced Students
Activators and Exit Tickets are useful activities within the scope of a lesson. Activators (bellringers or warm-ups) can be used to activate prior knowledge and initiate the start of a lesson in a way that guides the learner to the purpose of the day, consider it a “warm-up and stretch” for the brain. These can […]
29 World Language Teachers Recommended This for This Year!
Teaching Spanish can be a lot of work. Planning a class, finding materials you want to use, and making sure students are ready when they get there. Despite the best intentions though, many teachers find themselves spending way too much time preparing a class. This can make a less effective class, and you even feel […]
4 Ways to Assess Speaking Latino’s Spanish Teachers Community Before Joining
We created the Speaking Latino’s Spanish Teachers Community to provide teachers with all the lesson plans and materials to reduce their prep and planning. We believe that having 100% of your lesson plans covered will give you the bandwidth to do connect, differentiate, and teach your classes as never before. But how do you know […]
Your Most Important Job as a Spanish Teacher is NOT to Teach Spanish [video]
This may be a controversial position to take, but after decades as a Spanish learner and years of conversations with Spanish teachers from around the world, I believe that if you are a Spanish teacher teaching young kids or teenagers, you have a more important job than teaching them Spanish. You need to focus on […]
Summer Professional Development for Spanish Teachers (and World Language Teachers Too!)
Do not let your school year end without thinking about this… In addition to being a teacher, you are a lifelong student, so taking some time this summer to gain or improve some skills is a worthwhile endeavor. If you don’t have the time or money to attend an in-person conference with hotel and plane […]
Spanish Class End-of-Year Student Survey
As you close out the year, it is good practice to take a few minutes to survey your students at the end of the school year for insights into what worked and what can be improved. Click here to download our student survey template. Tips for an End-of-School-Year Student Survey: If possible, make the survey […]