Last year was the first year that I taught middle school. As someone who had always been a high school teacher, the transition was a bit rough. There are some things I love about middle […]
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If you are a language learner or teacher you probably know Duolingo. This free app and computer program is the most used in the world, based on monthly downloads. It offers over 40 languages, including
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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
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Learning a language is a tough task for anyone to accomplish. What is even tougher, is when you are not immersed in the language. If you are learning Spanish as a beginner or as an
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With all the challenges that teachers are facing these days, many teachers are looking at ways to continue doing the job they love in a different way. During the pandemic, I was one of the
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Christmas in Spain is a magical time! In Spanish the word “ilusión” is used to describe the magic, hope, and waiting of the season and I think it’s the perfect way to say how everyone
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Comparing school lunches around the world is one of my favorite ways to dive into the intricacies of another culture. We can learn a lot about the geography of a place, the degree to which
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Whether you are teaching ESL abroad, Spanish in the U.S., or French in Canada, here is a list of some of my favorite outdoor games for language classes. Whenever I can, I take my classes
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If you are looking for a hands-on craft project for your Spanish class, here is one to try out. I recently visited Guatemala and saw the beautiful Easter carpets made in the streets. The Easter
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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
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