Hispanic Heritage Month is an important celebration that takes place every year from September 15 to October 15. It honors the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino people in the United States and around the world. As Spanish teachers, this month offers us a special chance to help students learn about these rich […]
Spanish Lesson Plans for October
Now that you are settled into your routine with your new students, I wanted to take a moment to share all the resources available that you can use next month. In addition to the core lessons, October is another month packed with cultural highlights to explore in your classrooms. This month, you will wrap up […]
Teaching Heritage Speakers as a Non-Native Teacher: What You Need to Know
Many non-native teachers sometimes worry about being “good enough” in front of heritage students who grew up with the language at home. I opened a discussion in our Facebook group to help non-native teachers understand what heritage speakers are, how they are different from native speakers, and most importantly how other teachers are learning to work with them.
Day of the Dead Lesson Plan and Vocabulary Builder Activities: El Día de los Muertos
Day of the Dead is an annual holiday celebrated in Mexico and other countries throughout Latin America. It is a multi-day celebration that honors family members who have passed away. The holiday is held on November 1st and 2nd each year, coinciding with Catholic All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Throughout the holiday, people […]
What to Teach in September: Spanish Lesson Plans
September Lesson Plans + Hispanic Heritage Month I’ve got some fantastic lesson plans lined up for you for September! I want to get you excited about bringing these materials into your classroom. It’s such a relief to have everything organized and ready, especially when you’re working hard to make your first week’s lessons perfect. 👌 […]
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. […]
12 Back-to-School Tips by Spanish Teachers
These tips collected from Spanish teachers will keep your students engaged, enjoying Spanish and will keep them coming back to learn more Spanish.
10 Most Popular Spanish Class Activities & Teacher Resources for Back-To-School
We are super excited about the new school year, and we want to help you make it absolutely awesome! Here are our top resources that Spanish teachers have been using their classes for the beginning of the year. The beginning of the academic year offers a fresh canvas to create impactful learning experiences that will […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month: FREE PRINTABLE POSTER
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this free printable poster for your classroom. Three sizes available.
Hispanic Heritage Month Resource Collection for Spanish Teachers
Get ideas to celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Month with this collection of resources for teachers. Includes decorations, lesson plans, videos and books.
Back-to-School Spanish Lesson Plans for the First Weeks of School
Suggestions on what to teach after preliminary lessons in Spanish 1, 2, 3, and AP. Learn what are key grammar, vocabulary, and cultural topics to focus on during the first weeks of Spanish class.
AI-Packed Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss from the Back-To-School World Language Teacher Summit
The 2024 Back-To-School World Language Teachers Summit is set for July 22-26 online, including presentations on AI in language teaching. Sessions cover lesson planning, AI tools, and integrating technology for workload optimization and teaching enhancement.
Back-To-School: Strong Starts for Language Learning
Setting the stage for active and engaged learning in world language classes from the moment students enter the classroom is crucial. The first few minutes of class present a unique opportunity to captivate student interest and set the tone for the rest of the session.
Spanish Final Exams and Class Activities for May
Let’s wrap up the school year… your last lessons are right here! May’s selection has everything from grammar reviews to vocabulary practice, culture-based lessons, and sub plans.
Back-To-School: Is it Possible to Speak the Target Language from Week One?
The transition back to school is an opportune time for educators to cultivate an environment that encourages language immersion and strengthens students’ verbal skills.
Emphasizing the importance of speaking in the target language from the first week of classes instills habits that will benefit students throughout the academic year. Discover the methods and philosophies that promote student engagement and language acquisition from the outset.
Spanish Class Activities for April
For April, there’s a huge variety of resources to offer. And it’s not just lesson plans. There are some really crucial things inside, like emergency sub plans and the cultural spotlights that are truly fascinating.
Spanish Class Activities for February
And it’s not just vocab and grammar. Those are in there, of course. But this month gives us so many things to work with: Black History Month, Día de la Candelaria, Carnivals, and even some Valentine’s Day fun! ❤️
Spanish Class Activities for January
This first month of the year is packed with materials, and you will be surprised by the variety and depth of the resources we are suggesting. You will find way more than just grammar. 📚
Spanish Nicknames for Family, Lovers, and Friends
If you’ve been to a few Spanish-speaking countries, or if you’ve seen shows or movies that were filmed there, you might have noticed an abundance of nicknames for loved ones within the Spanish language. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways you can call your family members, partners or friends, many of which are […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: 10 Amazing Facts About Hispanics in the United States & Video
The Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year in the United States as a recognition of the contributions that the Hispanic Americans have made for the development of our Nation. What started in 1968 as a one-week celebration, nowadays is a full month from September 15th through October 15th. The selection of these specific dates […]
Master Leer Conjugation: Complete Guide for All Tenses
Table of Contents Infinitive, Gerund, and Participle of Leer Indicative Tenses of Leer with Examples Leer Indicative in Simple Tenses Leer Indicative Present Conjugation Leer Preterite ConjugationLeer Imperfect Conjugation Leer Future Conjugation Leer Conditional Conjugation Leer Indicative in Compound Tenses Subjunctive Tenses of Leer with Examples Leer Subjunctive Conjugation in Simple TensesLeer Subjunctive Present ConjugationLeer Subjunctive Imperfect ConjugationLeer Subjunctive Future ConjugationSubjunctive Tenses in Compound […]
How to Conjugate -IR Verbs in Spanish
Table of Contents The Basics of Spanish ConjugationConjugation Rules of the -IR Ending Verbs in SpanishSimple Present Tense EndingsPreterite Tense EndingsSimple Future Tense EndingsImperfect EndingsThe Conjugation of Common Regular -IR Verbs in SpanishAbrir – To OpenSimple Present TensePreterite TenseSimple Future TenseImperfect TenseDecidir – To DecideSimple Present TensePreterite TenseSimple Future TenseImperfect TenseEscribir – To WriteSimple Present […]
Haber Conjugation: A Comprehensive Guide
Table of Contents When to Use Haber Indicative Tenses of Haber with Examples Haber Indicative in Simple Tenses Haber Indicative Present Haber Preterite ConjugationHaber Imperfect Conjugation Haber Future Conjugation Haber Conditional Conjugation Haber Indicative in Compound Tenses Subjunctive Tenses of Haber with Examples Haber Subjunctive Conjugation in Simple TensesHaber Subjunctive Present ConjugationHaber Subjunctive Imperfect ConjugationHaber Subjunctive Future ConjugationSubjunctive Tenses in Compound TensesImperative Conjunctions of […]
Master HACER Conjugation: Complete Guide for All Tenses
Table of Contents When to Use HacerIndicative Tenses of Hacer With ExamplesThe Conjugation of Hacer Indicative in Simple TensesIndicative Hacer Present Conjugation ChartIndicative Hacer Preterite Conjugation ChartIndicative Hacer Imperfect Conjugation ChartIndicative Hacer Present Continuous Conjugation ChartIndicative Hacer Future Conjugation ChartIndicative Hacer Conditional Conjugation ChartThe Conjugation of Hacer Indicative in Compound TensesHacer in Subjunctive Tenses With […]
Master DORMIR Conjugation: Complete Guide for All Tenses
Table of Contents When to Use DormirIndicative Tenses of Dormir With ExamplesThe Conjugation of Dormir Indicative in Simple TensesIndicative Dormir Present Conjugation ChartIndicative Dormir Preterite Conjugation ChartIndicative Dormir Imperfect Conjugation Chart.Indicative Dormir Present Continuous Conjugation ChartIndicative Dormir Future Conjugation ChartIndicative Dormir Conditional Conjugation ChartThe Conjugation of Dormir Indicative in Compound TensesSubjunctive Tenses of Dormir With […]
Master PEDIR Conjugation: Complete Guide for All Tenses
Table of Contents When to Use PedirIndicative Tenses of Pedir With ExamplesThe Conjugation of Pedir Indicative in Simple TensesIndicative Pedir Present Conjugation ChartIndicative Pedir Preterite Conjugation ChartIndicative Pedir Imperfect Conjugation ChartIndicative Pedir Present Continuous Conjugation ChartIndicative Pedir Future Conjugation ChartIndicative Pedir Conditional Conjugation ChartThe Conjugation of Pedir Indicative in Compound TensesSubjunctive Tenses of Pedir With […]
Master VER Conjugation: Complete Guide for All Tenses
The verb conjugation is one of the most challenging elements of learning Spanish. It can be particularly hard for English speakers as they are not used to so many verb forms in a language. Most Spanish verbs conjugate following a regular pattern, so all it takes to use them properly is to substitute them into […]
Master DECIR Conjugation: Complete Guide for All Tenses
When learning Spanish, probably one of the most challenging things you will encounter is conjugation – and while it’s a matter of understanding the formula with regular verbs, the matter becomes slightly more complex with irregular verbs. Decir is one such verb.However, fear not – at Speaking Latino, our aim is to make both learning […]
Master TENER Conjugation: Complete Guide for All Tenses
For the most part, Spanish verbs are regular, meaning that as long as you know the conjugation formula, you should be good to go. However, life would be too easy if that was the case for all verbs, which is why there’s a group of them called irregular verbs – and tener is one of […]