Using Logic Puzzles in the Language Classroom
The other day a member of a teachers Facebook group asked about a fun activity for her students that was a little bit different. I thought about it for a minute and suggested she try …
Immersion and heritage learners
The Best Advanced Spanish Podcasts to Teach With
There are lots of podcasts out there for Spanish learners, but most of them are for beginners or are grammar-focused dialogues that don’t interested learners. So, I decided to put together a list of my …
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AMBICIOSO: A Culturally-Authentic Spanish Number Game
Looking for a new beginner-level Spanish number game to play in class? Here’s one I just learned about, Ambicioso. My school in Colombia was celebrating Pi Day, a math celebration for March 14 (3.14 get …
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How to get Spanish books for your classroom library
The importance of reading for language acquisition has been rediscovered recently, thanks to CI and Stephen Krashen. Whether you are a first year teacher or a 20-year veteran that wants start a free voluntary reading …
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How to prepare your students for the AAPPL test
If you are reading this, chances are you’re a teacher who is about to administer the AAPPL test to your students. Maybe your students are taking the test to simply measure their language proficiency. Maybe …
Writing Spanish books for children in Guatemala on Book Creator
As a teacher, every now and then you do a project or lesson that really resonates with students. An activity that motivates even your most disengaged students. A project that students put extra effort into …
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What is Lexile and is it important for heritage language learners?
If you’ve used websites like Newsela, you’ve probably seen articles at different reading levels with numbers like 890L. What is this and how does it help you know if a text is right for your …
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Why we must teach journalism and press freedom
Last year I visited the Newseum in Washington, D.C.; a museum about the news, dedicated to upholding the First Amendment, the right to free speech, press, petition, assembly, and religion. The museum started with a …
The best books about Cuba for Spanish heritage and immersion classes
Looking for good books about Cuba? Finding the perfect book for Spanish heritage speakers or immersion classes can be very difficult. While important, the Spanish “classics” like Don Quixote or Cien años de soledad that students would normally read …
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World Language Professional Development for 2023
If you are a language teacher, one of the best ways to grow and improve your practice is through world language professional development. Most of what is offered is conferences that range from as little …
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