Typical School Lunch in Colombia
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 …
World Language
Get Outside: outdoor games for ESL or world language classes
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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Alfombras de Guatemala: A Guatemalan Carpet Craft for Spanish Class
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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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 …
My Go-To First Day of Spanish Class Activities
All teachers know that the first day of school is important. We want to start off the year on the right foot. Gone are the days of teachers boring students by spending the first class …
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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The best places to learn a language abroad
Anyone will tell you that the best way to learn a language is to completely immerse yourself in a country where it’s spoken. But where should you go? Where are the best places to learn …
The best Etsy gifts for Spanish Teachers and Learners
Find a list of the best gifts for Spanish teachers on Etsy
Cooking In The Classroom: How to cook with students
Cooking in the classroom with students is one of my favorite class activities. Sure, it’s messy, but it’s also fun, motivating, builds community, AND it’s a great way to use language in a real-world experience. …
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