I spent a solid 10 years soaking up life in Puerto Rico, where I gathered a bunch of popular Spanish sayings and matched them with their English equivalents. While other resources online might start with the Spanish saying and give you the English version, that’s all well and good if you’re a native Spanish speaker or already know the Spanish saying you’re after. But if English is your mother tongue, what you really need is the reverse: the English saying paired up with its Spanish equivalent.
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8 Essential Elements for the First Weeks of School
As the starting whistle of a new academic year sounds, educators are presented with a golden window to cultivate an atmosphere of learning, respect, and community in their classrooms. It’s a time that requires foresight and deliberate action.
The initial weeks determine the trajectory of the students’ educational experience and are integral to laying a foundation that fosters academic proficiency and productive classroom habits.
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.
Promoting Inclusivity for All Identities in the Language Classroom
Let’s discuss the various facets of including queer identities in language education, exploring the resistance encountered and advocating for strategies that uphold linguistic liberation and LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
How To Use AP Spanish Themes Across All Proficiency Levels
By incorporating AP Spanish themes into scaffolded activities early on, we can demystify the perception of AP coursework as unattainable, showing that students can engage with these themes from the very beginning of their language learning journey.
Teaching Spanish Through Interactive Stations
Explore various station-based activities and games designed specifically for language learning and analyze their impact on vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, comprehension, and conversational skills.
10 Ways to Maximize the Teacher Planning Period and Achieving Work-Life Balance
By implementing strategies such as setting priorities, utilizing self-grading methods, creating boundaries, and seeking support, teachers can enhance productivity, reduce workload, and prevent burnout.
How to Create a Community-Centered Classroom for Spanish Language Acquisition
The pursuit of language proficiency in educational settings often revolves around the challenge of creating an environment conducive to natural language acquisition. A pivotal factor in this quest is the understanding that learning thrives within a community-oriented approach paired with engaging methodologies.
8 Engagement and Motivation Techniques for the Spanish Classroom
By utilizing a variety of teaching strategies such as games, movement activities, and interactive routines, Spanish teachers can create an emotionally engaging and intellectually stimulating environment that promotes language acquisition and cultural appreciation.
5 Innovative Practices for Sustainable Language Teaching
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.
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.
Interactive Language Activities and Universal Rubrics in the World Language Classroom
Explore insights into interactive language activities and universal rubrics. Learn about the “Yes, No, Maybe So” activity and its adaptability across age groups, and the incorporation of universal reading and listening rubrics as effective assessment tools.
13 Words for BABY BOTTLE in Spanish
In the realm of Spanish-speaking countries, the term for “baby bottle” varies. In Spain, “biberón” is commonly used, whereas in many Latin American countries, one might hear “mamadera” or “tetero”.How to Say Baby Bottle in …Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Bolivia and Panama – mamaderaDominican Republic, Paraguay, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Honduras and Cuba – biberónCosta […]
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Shaping Education: Navigating the Generational Divide
The impact of AI in education has been profound and is viewed differently across generational lines, from Gen X and Baby Boomers to Millennials and Gen Zers. Each group brings their unique perspectives, informed by distinct cultural, societal, and technological experiences.
Personalized Learning Through Special Person Interviews
The art of teaching languages has evolved significantly, with a stronger impetus on creating student-centered learning environments. One transformative teaching method that has taken center stage is the use of special person interviews—a pedagogical approach designed to foster deep personal connections, enhance student engagement, and facilitate language acquisition through personalized discussions that are relevant to the learners’ lives and interests.
The Impact of Passwords on Unlocking Student Learning Potential in the World Language Classroom
The implementation of passwords in the world language classroom offers an array of benefits for both educators and learners. Highlighting the social-emotional connection forged through the simple act of learners entering the classroom by providing a password, this ritual creates a moment of personal interaction between the instructor and each learner, fostering a sense of connection and individual attention.
AP Spanish Units: A Special Shout-out to These Incredible Teachers Who Helped Us This Time
Diana and I are overjoyed to express our deepest gratitude to the exceptional group of educators who generously volunteered their time and expertise over the holidays to review and provide invaluable feedback on our four AP Spanish units. 📣 A special shout-out to these incredible teachers who helped us this time: Heather B., Araceli C., Mary […]
Spanish Final Exam Test: Question Bank for End-of-Year Spanish 1, Spanish 2, and Spanish 3
Assessing student language proficiency is an essential aspect of the educational process. It helps Spanish teachers understand the strengths and weaknesses of students and identify areas where improvement is needed. In language courses such as Spanish, assessing proficiency is particularly important as students need to be able to communicate the target language. The end-of-year final […]
12 Scaffolding Spanish Class Activities to Bring Hispanic Culture to All Your Classes Every Month
The introduction of Hispanic culture in classrooms is crucial in fostering cultural awareness and understanding. Having a set of pre-selected scaffolded cultural activities in Hispanic culture to use thought the school year is an incredible resource for teachers looking to bring cultural relevance to their classes. If you teach multiple levels… If you have mixed groups […]
La Vida Contemporánea: 13 Scaffolded Spanish Class Activities for High School
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Encourage Students Who are Struggling to Learn Spanish
Students that struggle to learn Spanish is something that any teacher encounters every school year. Here are some tips from Spanish Teacher Success Academy online conference speakers that can help you deal with this issue. Sam Finneseth “I high-five them every single chance I get.” Sam finds small but meaningful ways of connecting with her […]
When I First Started Teaching I Wish I Had Known…
We asked Spanish Teachers Success Academy presenters to name one thing they wish you had known when they started teaching. And here is an extract of their answers that collects their reflexions on their teaching careers. You can watch the full video interview and additional Q&A session bonuses inside the Spanish Teacher Success Academy. Allison […]
31 Terrific TpT Stores for Spanish Teachers and Why You Should Follow Them
Follow these Teachers Pay Teachers stores to get some inspiration for your Spanish class.
The Massive List of Ideas to Engage and Motivate Your Spanish Students
By building rapport, optimizing the classroom environment, and fostering a culture of continuous engagement, you can cultivate a love for the Spanish language that extends far beyond the classroom walls.