Typical School Lunch in Colombia
Comparing school lunches around the world is one of my favorite ways to dive into the intricacies of another…
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…
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….
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…
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 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…
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….
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…
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…
The best VIPKid rewards for older students
If you teach VIPKid level 4 or higher (or any online ESL), chances are your students are pre-teens and…