10 Creative Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the Hispanic and Latino culture and their contributions to the United States. Saying “Hispanic” allows for the inclusion of a wide array of different countries, histories, and traditions into one single word. However, there’s an unifying element that holds together all those different cultures and nations: the Spanish language. ...Read More
How to Learn Spanish in 6 Months
Do you want to learn Spanish in 6 months? Yes, it is possible! What day is today? Take a calendar, and count six months from today. Remember the date because, with time and effort, you’ll be on the B1 Level of Spanish. Don’t believe me? Keep reading and I’ll show you the best way to learn Spanish in 6 months! 6 Steps to Learning Spanish in 6 Months According to...Read More
10 Powerful and Productive Back-to-School Activities for Your Spanish Class
The first day of Spanish class activities is key. It sets the tone for the rest of the year. This is your moment to inspire your students to fall in love with Spanish at first sight. Read this article to discover how to channel your students’ excitement. Learn to ramp up their enthusiasm for Spanish during the first day of Spanish class activities! Helpful Tips for First Day of...Read More
8 Spanish Project Ideas for Your High School Classroom
Spanish projects for high school are some of the most potent language-learning tools in your arsenal as a teacher! Project-based learning is ideal for all levels of education and all subjects. There is nothing more engaging for students than a project to do, and self-motivation is crucial for effective learning. Read this article to access eight Spanish projects for high school that are...Read More
How to Learn Spanish: 5 Easy Strategies That Actually Make You Fluent
How can you learn Spanish the fastest possible? You could move to a Spanish-speaking country and spend a few months immersing yourself in the language there—but who has the time (or budget) to do that on a whim? If you’re looking for Spanish immersion without leaving the comfort of your own home, then you’ll enjoy these 5 easy strategies that actually improve your fluency. With...Read More
How We Use Gameschooling to Supplement Spanish Classes
I had the opportunity to experience different languages and cultures at a young age as a foreign exchange student, so I personally felt it was important for my children to learn to appreciate different cultures as well. Even more so, with all the divisiveness in our culture today, we want to encourage our children to accept, celebrate, and embrace differences. For us that starts...Read More
Which Pre-Teaching Strategies Work Best for Students Learning Spanish?
What is pre-teaching? Pre-teaching refers to teaching the vocabulary that learners need to know before a lesson or activity. Pre-teaching is a useful technique to help students draw on their previous knowledge and lay the foundation for future learning. It activates and primes students for the new Spanish vocabulary (or any subject) they’re learning. Why Spanish? Young children...Read More
3 Types of Spanish Pronouns to Perfect Your Fluency
When studying any new language, it’s important to understand the parts of grammar that you’ll be using. Real quick—let’s talk about pronouns in English, before we get into Spanish pronouns! Do you remember those from your school days? Try to identify the pronouns in the following sentences: He went to the store to get her some medicine.I need to do it by myself.What do you...Read More
Master the Future Progressive in Spanish the Easy Way
The Spanish future progressive tense is the best tense for dreamy journeys in the future. Just imagine sitting in a café on a winter afternoon with your friend. It’s chilly and windy outside. Suddenly you say, “Next Monday, at this hour, I’ll be eating a mango on a stick at the beach in Cancún.” Now both you and your friend are dreaming of the future. And you just used the...Read More