¡Comienza la cuenta regresiva! Many say that the year 2020 was tough. The pandemic altered the way we live and teach in an instant. There was a lot of uncertainty, plans got canceled, and everything changed. But if you look at the positive side… we learned and grew in so many ways. Look back a […]
What’s the Best Translation for a Trash Can in Puerto Rican Spanish?
The other day we received the following question about the Puerto Rican Spanish word zafacón and whether or not to use it: “My husband, a native of PR, and I are having a discussion about the best way to translate the term “garbage/trash can” for a trash collection company whose Spanish speaking customers are 90% […]
I’m Quarantined! Sub-plans Ideas for Spanish Teachers
“I can’t be at my school, which is fully live, in school every day. I need lesson plans for non-Spanish-speaking substitute teachers. I need at least 2 weeks, probably more, I think. I found the 5 intermediate substitute lessons on your website. Any suggestions for how/where to go in your site to get more?” This […]
16 Fail-Proof Spanish Class Activities and Games
Speaking Latino followed up with 16 Spanish teacher experts that presented in the Spanish Teacher Success Academy online conference and asked them: What is your number one favorite activity you play in your classroom? They gave us awesome ideas that you can use any time in class. As an extra bonus, we have unlocked this […]
New Scaffolded Spanish Class Activities
In this video, Sheri Plath reveals her ideas and thoughts behind the weekly themed and scaffolded Spanish class activities we release inside the Spanish Teachers Community. An In-Depth Look Inside the New Themed Scaffolded Spanish Class Activities Here’s the complete video transcript: Jared Romey: Okay, we’re live. There you go. Hi, my name is Jared […]