Creating Spanish substitute lesson plans for beginner students can be tricky because it is necessary to ensure that the content is accessible and appropriate for their level. It can become particularly challenging if the sub-teacher does not have a good understanding of Spanish basics or where the student is at in their language development. In […]
Spanish Intermediate-Advanced Class: 20 Spanish 3 Lesson Plans for High School
Spanish 2 and 3 classes at a high school level differ in the level of material presented and the difficulty of assignments. Spanish 2 classes typically cover intermediate-level topics, such as basic conversation and grammar, while Spanish 3 classes usually focus on more intermediate-advanced topics, such as complex verb conjugation and dialogues. Additionally, Spanish 3 […]
44 Spanish Lesson Plans for High School: Spanish 2 or Intermediate Low Level
The Spanish 1 or beginner class is designed to introduce students to the basics of the Spanish language, such as basic vocabulary, conjugation, and basic pronunciation. A Spanish 2 or intermediate low class builds upon the knowledge gained from Spanish 1 by introducing more complex elements such as grammar, writing, and listening comprehension. A Spanish […]
38 Spanish Lesson Plans for High School Students: Full Year of Spanish 1
Spanish lesson plans for high school students typically focus on developing language and cultural awareness. They involve activities designed to enhance learning, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. A typical lesson plan begins with a warm-up activity (we call these activators) to motivate the students. This is typically followed by a presentation or discussion […]
Spanish Lesson Plans for Beginners: 12 Essential Preliminary Lessons Spanish 1
Preliminary Spanish lessons for beginner high school students at the beginning of the school year to introduce them to the language and teach basic grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. This will help them develop a foundation for learning Spanish and be better prepared for more advanced classes as they progress in their studies. In the preliminary […]
25 Spanish Sayings Picture Book: Free Printables for Spanish Teachers
A free printable for Spanish teachers that includes 25 illustrations of Spanish sayings. All are explained in Spanish and English.
Spanish Class Activities for High School: 1st Quarter Class Guide for Spanish Teachers
The Speaking Latino’s 1st Quarter Spanish Class Guide will help middle and high school Spanish teachers discover ready-made lessons, activities, and materials to use in their classes during the months of August, September, and October to reduce prep and planning time. Teachers need an organized guide with Spanish class activities for high school students because […]
Spanish Class Activities for High School: April – June Class Guide for Spanish Teachers
The Speaking Latino’s 4th Quarter Spanish Class Guide will help middle and high school Spanish teachers discover ready-made lessons, activities, and materials to use in their classes during the months of April, May, and June to reduce prep and planning time. Having an organized guide for Spanish class activities for high school students is important […]
Spanish Class Activities to Celebrate Afro-Latinos: Class Guide for Spanish Teachers
There are 54 million Hispanics in the United States, of whom 24 percent identify as Afro-Latino. Afro-Latino is a person with Latin heritage who is also of African descent. Afro-Latinos have different hair textures, accents, and skin complexions and many people are misinformed about what an Afro-Latino looks like, how they should act, and where […]
Spanish Class Activities About Indigenous People in Latin America: Class Guide for Spanish Teachers
This guide helps middle to high school Spanish teachers discover the activities and materials to use in your classes to highlight indigenous people from Latin America. You can use the activities featured in the guide at any time during the school year or around specific dates like: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples or Día […]
Spanish Class Activities for Day of the Dead and Halloween: Class Guide for Spanish Teachers
While Day of the Dead is celebrated by Catholics around the world, this date has become a national symbol in Mexico. This guide helps middle to high school Spanish teachers discover the activities and materials to use in their classes. The guide also includes activities to teach Halloween Spanish vocabulary. Having a guide with Spanish […]
Spanish Class Activities for Hispanic Heritage Month: Class Guide for Spanish Teachers
Hispanic Heritage Month or Mes de la Herencia Hispana is celebrated in the United States from September 15th to October 15th. This celebration is a recognition of the contributions that Hispanic Americans have made for the development of the United States. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the Hispanic culture in your Spanish classes. […]
Spanish Class Activities for Valentine’s Day: Class Guide for Spanish Teachers
The Speaking Latinos’ Valentine’s Day Class Guide helps middle and high school Spanish teachers discover the activities and materials they can use in class to teach Valentine’s Day vocabulary in Spanish. These ready-made materials reduce prep and planning time. This Spanish class guide features song activities, vocabulary builders, and practice for Día de San Valentín. […]
Spanish Class Activities for Easter and Semana Santa in Latin America: Class Guide for Spanish Teachers
The Speaking Latinos’ Easter Class Guide helps middle and high school Spanish teachers discover the activities and materials they can use in class to teach Pascua vocabulary in Spanish and the traditions of Semana Santa in Spanish-speaking countries. These ready-made materials reduce prep and planning time. This Spanish class guide features vocabulary builder materials and […]
Spanish Class Activities for Cinco de Mayo: Class Guide for Spanish Teachers
Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, when against overwhelming odds, the Mexican Army defeated French forces in 1862. While Cinco de Mayo has been heavily commercialized with stereotypical props, we still can bring this holiday to our Spanish classes by celebrating Mexican culture. If you decide that Cinco de Mayo […]
4 Songs in Spanish to Practice the Verb Tener
Here is suggested list of songs in Spanish for your students to practice the irregular verb Tener. We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or 3 versions to choose from according to your students’ listening comprehension level. Each cloze is also digitally fillable! Some of these songs come in a […]
19 Songs in Spanish to Practice Verb Conjugations
Looking for a fun activity for your students to practice verb conjugations after a lesson? Check out this suggested list of songs in Spanish that features a variety of verb conjugations to use through the school year. We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or 3 versions to choose from […]
23 Songs in Spanish to Practice Preterite – Imperfect – Past Tenses
Here is a suggested list of contemporary songs in Spanish to try in class for your intermediate to advanced students to practice the preterite, the imperfect, and past tenses. We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or 3 versions to choose from according to your students’ listening comprehension level. Each […]
7 Songs in Spanish to Practice Verbs Ser and Estar
Mastering ser and estar is one of the most challenging parts of learning Spanish for your beginning students. Ser and Estar are both to-be verbs in English, but they have different meanings in Spanish. That is why this is often one of the more confusing verb lessons for students. Once you have presented ser and […]
5 Songs in Spanish to Practice Reflexive Verbs
When you perform an action on yourself or for yourself, you use a reflexive verb in Spanish. Here’s a suggested list of songs in Spanish to help your students identify and understand the use of reflexive verbs in context. We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or 3 versions to […]
13 Songs in Spanish to Practice Infinitive Verbs
Here is a suggested list of contemporary songs in Spanish to try in class for your Spanish 1 students to practice infinitive verbs. We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or 3 versions to choose from according to your students’ listening comprehension level. Each cloze is also digitally fillable! One […]
24 Songs in Spanish to Practice Vocabulary
Here is a suggested list of contemporary songs in Spanish to try in class for your students to build and practice vocabulary in context. We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or 3 versions to choose from according to your students’ listening comprehension level. Each cloze is also digitally fillable! […]
11 Songs in Spanish to About Holidays and Celebrations
Here is a suggested list of contemporary songs in Spanish to try in class for your students to practice vocabulary related to these celebrations: Cinco de Mayo Halloween Thanksgiving (Give Thanks) Christmas New Year’s We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or 3 versions to choose from according to your […]
7 Songs in Spanish to Practice Present and Past Tenses
Add some songs in Spanish to your teaching tools to give your students the opportunity to practice the present and past tenses in context. Below is a suggested list of contemporary songs in Spanish to try in class with your students. We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or 3 […]
6 Songs in Spanish to Practice Nature and Environment Vocabulary
Here is a suggested list of contemporary songs in Spanish to try in class with your students. This will help them build more vocabulary. We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or 3 versions to choose from according to your students’ listening comprehension level. Each cloze is also digitally fillable! […]
10 Songs in Spanish to Practice City and Social Issues Vocabulary
Here is a suggested list of contemporary songs in Spanish to try in class with your students. This will help them build more vocabulary. We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or 3 versions to choose from according to your students’ listening comprehension level. Each cloze is also digitally fillable! […]
10 Songs in Spanish to Practice Adjectives
To help your students with adjectives in Spanish add some songs to your teaching tools to give your them the opportunity to practice in context. Below is a suggested list of contemporary songs in Spanish to try in class with your students. We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or […]
14 Songs in Spanish to Practice Pronouns
To help your students learn pronouns in Spanish add some songs to your teaching tools to give your them the opportunity to practice in context. Below is a suggested list of contemporary songs in Spanish to try in class with your students. We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or […]
5 Songs in Spanish to Practice Prepositions
To help your students learn prepositions in Spanish add some songs to your teaching tools to give your them the opportunity to practice in context. Below is a suggested list of contemporary songs in Spanish to try in class with your students. We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or […]
41 Songs in Spanish to Practice Present Tense
Add some songs in Spanish to your teaching tools to give your students the opportunity to practice the present tense in context. Below is a suggested list of contemporary songs in Spanish to try in class with your students. We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or 3 versions to […]