Back to School: Setting School Year Goals for Your Spanish Classroom
Setting measurable school year goals is key for both teachers and students. Knowing where you’re heading and get there can be challenging for both parties. Yet, the benefits of setting and achieving school year goals make it worth the effort. Keep reading to get inspired to set effective school year goals—and achieve them! Benefits of Setting School Year Goals Setting clear school...Read More
Daily Classroom Routines for Teaching Spanish
I remember when daily classroom routines saved my mental health and teaching career. After years of teaching adults and teenagers, when I became a third-grade teacher, I felt like I was back at square one. My classes were a mess, my students were out of control, and I became miserable and grumpy at home. I clenched my teeth and started researching teaching techniques for younger students....Read More
What You Should Know About Indirect Objects in Spanish
Indirect objects in Spanish are a key topic to master. Spanish speakers use them in every single conversation. Understanding and knowing how to use indirect objects is essential. Today, let me explain to you what indirect objects in Spanish are and how to use them in a sentence. I promise to give many formulas and examples to make this topic easy to follow. This guide offers an answer...Read More
How to Say ‘You’ in Formal and Informal Spanish
If English is the only language you (currently) speak, the you (formal) concept in Spanish is new. Even if you don’t yet know about the formal and informal you in Spanish, you probably already know when to use each one. Would you call the attention of your teacher by shouting out, “Hey dude”? Of course not! A message you write to your boss is surely different from the one...Read More
Understanding the Spanish Subjunctive in Noun Clauses
Do you know how to use the subjunctive in noun clauses? It’s actually an easy topic to grasp if you already have a foundation in Spanish grammar. To access a quick but thorough overview of the subjunctive in noun clauses, keep reading! I cover all the grammar elements necessary to master the topic and give you lots of examples of the subjunctive in noun clauses. At...Read More
How to Use Relative Adjectives in Spanish
Do you know how relative adjectives in Spanish differ from regular adjectives? Or how they’re different from relative pronouns? Keep reading to find out. I’ll show you how relative adjectives in Spanish are similar to and different from regular adjectives, and I’ll teach you how to use them in a sentence. You’ll get to know all the possible forms of relative adjectives in Spanish and see...Read More
How to Talk About Length of Time in Spanish: Durar, Tardar, Llevar
Three verbs exist to talk about length of time in Spanish—durar, tardar, and llevar. But learning Spanish is not only the translation of English words and sentences but also learning how the language works. So, instead of asking what durar, tardar, and llevar mean, let’s see how these verbs function in Spanish sentences. Keep reading to learn the many ways to talk about...Read More
How to Master Verbal Periphrasis in Spanish
Verbal periphrasis in Spanish is easier than it sounds. I’ll show you how to grasp the concept easily and divide the topic into easy-to-digest and logical chunks. Get ready for lots of helpful examples with vocabulary that’s understandable even for beginners. Keep reading this article to learn everything about Spanish verbal periphrasis. At the end, you’ll be able to check your...Read More
How to Say ‘No’ in Spanish: Formal and Informal Expressions
Do you know how to say “no” in Spanish in a polite way? It’s not necessarily easy to say “no” in Spanish or any other language. Being assertive is a skill that takes practice. Of course, you don’t want to be rude or offensive. Keep reading to learn how to say “no” in Spanish politely and colloquially. I’ll show you many useful expressions for turning things down or denying what other...Read More