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 […]
16 Songs in Spanish to Practice Imperative – Commands
The imperative is used in Spanish to give commands, suggestions, or instructions directly. In other words, to tell someone to do or not do something. Add some songs in Spanish to your teaching tools to give your students the opportunity to practice this mood in context. Below is a suggested list of contemporary songs in […]
16 Songs in Spanish to Practice Future Tense
There is more than one way to talk about the future in Spanish. When your students reach an intermediate-advanced level they should manage: Simple Future Ir a + Infinitive Verb Future Perfect Songs in Spanish will give your students the opportunity to practice the future and how it is naturally used in context along with […]
7 Songs in Spanish to Practice the Past Perfect (Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto)
The past perfect tense, also known as pretérito pluscuamperfecto in Spanish, describes a sequence of events that happened in the past. Since it is used to describe an event that precedes another, it is one of those tenses that will prove difficult for your students. But incorporating songs in Spanish will offer them the opportunity […]
10 Songs in Spanish to Practice the Preterite and the Imperfect
It can be difficult for students to know when to use the preterite tense or the imperfect tense since they both refer to actions that happened in the past. Spanish songs provide an excellent way for students to practice and understand both uses in context. Below is a suggested list of contemporary songs in Spanish […]
9 Songs in Spanish to Practice the Subjunctive Mood
For your student’s, understanding subjunctive is one of the most challenging aspects of learning Spanish. One of the reasons the subjunctive mood is so difficult for English speakers is because it is so rarely used. Songs in Spanish are a fantastic way for them to practice and understand it in context. Below is a suggested […]
7 Songs in Spanish to Practice Gerunds
Gerunds have different uses and songs in Spanish are a fantastic way for them to practice and understand them 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 choose […]
10 Songs in Spanish to Practice Present vs Past Subjunctive
Present and Past Subjunctive may be tricky for your students to grasp. Songs are a great way for them to practice and understand both uses 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 […]
5 Songs in Spanish to Practice Health and Body Parts Vocabulary
If you are looking for an authentic and fun resource for your students to practice health and body parts vocabulary… try any of these songs in Spanish! 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 […]
9 Songs in Spanish About Spanish-Speaking Countries
If you are looking for an authentic and fun resource about Spanish-speaking countries, try any of these songs in Spanish! Below is a suggested list of contemporary songs in Spanish to use in class with your students. We have created a clozeline (fill-in-the-blanks) for each of them in 2 or 3 versions to choose from […]
Spanish Class Activities for Earth Week: Class Guide for Spanish Teachers
The Speaking Latinos’ Earth Week Class Guide helps middle and high school Spanish teachers discover the environment-themed activities and materials they can use in class prior to Earth Day (April 22nd). These ready-made materials reduce prep and planning time. Having a guide with Spanish class activities about Earth Day is important because it provides students […]
31 Outstanding Afro-latinos Your Students Should Know
February marks the celebration of Black History Month and this is a great opportunity to introduce your students to notable Afro-latinos in your Spanish classes. There are 54 million Hispanics in the United States, of whom 24% identify as Afro-Latino. Here’s our list of biographies in Spanish (and some in English) you can use in […]
Día de San Patricio: St. Patrick’s Day Spanish Vocabulary Printables
St. Patrick’s day is a great time for Spanish teachers to have some fun with their students. Here are 3 St. Patrick’s Day vocabulary activities that you can use in your classroom: a word list handout, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. The word list handout gives students lists of words related to St. […]
13 Afro-Latino Class Activities for Students: Scaffolded for Novice to Advanced
Use these scaffolded activities in any order during Black History Month or through the school year. Each activity includes 3 versions to use with novice, intermediate low-mid, and intermediate high-advanced students.
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 […]
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.
Spanish Class Activities for Spanish Language Day (April 23rd)
Spanish Language Day is celebrated on April 23rd to mark the anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes’ death, one of Spain’s most beloved authors. Spanish writer and poet Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra published Don Quixote de la Mancha, considered the first modern novel in the Spanish language. This landmark work of literature has helped to make […]
Easter and Holy Week Traditions Spanish Class Activities
Holy Week is a big cultural event in Latin America. People get involved and commemorate the most important week or Catholic celebration that ends on Easter Sunday. You can highlight the cultural aspects of this date in your classes and also introduce Easter vocabulary in Spanish. Check out these ready-made printables: Easter and Holy Week […]
12 Spanish Class Activities for National Poetry Month
Check out the activities and materials we have created to celebrate National Poetry Month in April! All Spanish Teachers Community members have access to these materials and hundreds of ready-made lesson plans and resources for the full school year! Click here to access our exclusive freebies for Spanish teachers. How to Include Poetry in Your Spanish […]
Human Migration (Immigration) Spanish Class Activities
1. Lesson Plan – Crossing the U.S. – Mexican Border – This lesson plan is designed for use with the film Al Otro Lado (To the Other Side). This 60-minute film provides a window into issues along the border between the United States and Mexico. 2. Lesson Plan – Encuentros y desencuentros: Inmigración en España. […]
Bell Ringer Spanish Class Activities
1. List – Bellringers: Stress-Free Ideas For The World Language Classroom – Tips for streamlining the process and creating meaningful bellringers. This can be good to let students know you are ready to start and expect them to get busy, right away. 2. Video – Warm Up Activities – This video was created for an […]
Affirmative and Negative Words Spanish Class Activities
1. Lesson Plan – Negative and Affirmative Words – Travel [MEMBERS] – Students are introduced to affirmative and negative words through a simulated Facebook dialogue among friends and the review of an information chart. They learn travel destinations vocabulary and different places around the world by reading an authentic article in Spanish from a travel […]
Spanish Listening Comprehension Resources
One of our Spanish Teacher Community members asked for Spanish listening comprehension resources: “I am looking for authentic listening activities for both lower level and intermediate level students. Ideally, I would love some listening activities which come with comprehension or expansion questions. Also, for the purposes of differentiation, I would like the script, so that […]
Spanish-Speaking Countries Spanish Class Activities and Resources
1. Lesson Plan – Spanish Speaking Countries [MEMBERS] – Students work in groups to learn basic facts about the Spanish speaking countries. They will create a collaborative board online and present it to the class. 2. Lesson Plan – Exploring the Continents: South America E-Book [MEMBERS] – At the end of the activity, students will have learned about […]
Spanish Sentence Structure Lesson Plan for Beginner Students and Resource Sheet
Are you looking for a creative way to introduce your beginner Spanish students to the basic sentence structure in class? Here’s a ready-to-teach Spanish lesson plan that is specifically designed to teach beginners the sentence construction. Also check out the resource sheet at the end with supplemental activities to develop this topic in the classroom. […]
Accent Marks Spanish Lesson Plan and Class Activities Resource Sheet
Before learning accent marks in Spanish, it is important that the student have a good understanding of the language’s vowel sounds and how to distinguish between open and closed vowels. Spanish has five vowel sounds – a, e, i, o, and u – and it is crucial for a student to be able to identify […]
Days of the Week Spanish Lesson Plans and Class Activities
Teaching the days of the week in Spanish is a fantastic way to introduce the language to students. With the right set of lesson plans and materials, it can be a fun and engaging activity that helps to reinforce language learning. In this list of resources, teachers will find several options for teaching and practicing […]
History of Spanish Language Spanish Class Activities
The Spanish language has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, where it developed from a blend of languages spoken by various groups, including Celts, Iberians, and Romans. Over time, Latin became the dominant language in the region, and as the Roman Empire expanded, Latin spread throughout much of Europe. In the 8th century, the Muslim […]