This set of activities cover cultural topics such as canopy tours in Monteverde, Costa Rica, bullfighting in Spain, Antonio Gaudí’s architecture in Barcelona, and the Plaza de España. These topics offer insights into diverse aspects of Hispanic culture, fostering intercultural understanding and language proficiency among students.
La Identidad Pública y Privada: 19 Scaffolded Spanish Class Activities for High School Students
These suggested activities designed around the AP Spanish theme of La identidad pública y privada or public identities in the Spanish-speaking world, but they have been also adapted for students at novice and intermediate proficiency levels.
Spanish-speaking Countries List of Holidays and Celebrations
Spanish-speaking countries are known for their vibrant and lively celebrations throughout the year. From traditional festivals honoring religious events to holidays that celebrate national pride, there is always something to look forward to. This comprehensive list is the newest addition to our well-known Cultural Calendar and highlights the diverse and colorful range of festivities in […]
The Preterite of SER and IR: Spanish Classroom Printable Posters
The past tense of the verbs SER and IR has the exact same form. Students may find this challenging. That is why we created this infographic for Spanish teachers to print as a poster in three different sizes for the classroom: Letter, Legal and Tabloid sizes. The infographic includes the following information for your students […]
12 Popular Latin Music and Dance Styles
Latin music and dance styles have captivated audiences around the world with their infectious rhythms and vibrant movements. From the sultry sounds of salsa to the energetic beats of reggaeton, Latin music has a rich and diverse history that reflects the cultural fusion of the Americas. Explore 12 of the most popular Latin music and […]
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 […]
Top 10 Popular Spanish Songs for Class
Spanish music is a vibrant and diverse art form that has captured the hearts of people all over the world. In the classroom, Spanish music can be a fun and engaging way to introduce high school students to the Spanish language and culture. Not only does listening to music help students pick up vocabulary and […]
8 Ways to Add Spanish Culture Lesson Plans to Your Teaching
You’ve got the planning down, but now, how do you add Spanish culture and traditions to your lesson plans? Spanish cultural lesson plans can be the trickiest to create, especially when under pressure to complete the language portion of the class. Think of it this way – culture is language and language is culture, so […]
Exploratory Spanish Lesson Plans for Middle School
An Exploratory Spanish class in middle school is a fun and engaging introduction to the Spanish language and culture. This type of class gives students a chance to learn the basics of Spanish, such as pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and simple dialogues. In addition to the basics, students can dive into the history, culture, and customs […]
12 Spanish Sub-Plans for Advanced Students
Spanish for advanced students requires in-depth knowledge of the language and culture, so finding sub-teachers is difficult. When creating a Spanish substitute lesson plan for advanced students, it is important to keep in mind the specific needs of your classes. Advanced students require more challenging material and activities than those designed for beginner or intermediate […]
14 Spanish Sub-Plans for Intermediate Students
A Spanish sub-plan for intermediate students may include irregular verb conjugations and tenses, comprehension exercises involving short conversations or news articles, more advanced written assignments such as stories or persuasive letters, listening comprehension of conversations in authentic videos, and discussions about cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking countries. If the sub-teacher that covers you does not […]
Emergency! 12 Ready-made Spanish Sub-Plans for Beginner Students
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 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 […]
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