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Free Sortable List of 590 Songs to Teach Spanish
Search Spanish Teachers Free Lesson Plans Free List of Spanish Songs Free Cultural Calendar Free Spanish Sayings Printables Class Guides for Teachers Scaffolded Activities Set Teaching Spanish Professional Development Spanish Worksheets for Kids Spanish Slang Slang Dictionaries Word Comparisons Spanish Slang by Country Argentina Bolivia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador […]
How to Create Effective Cultural WebQuests for the Language Classroom
The content of this article is based on the presentation, Teaching Culture with Webquests by Jessica Hall, which was part of the World Language Teacher Summit. Table of Contents Cultural Education and Language LearningWhy Use WebQuests to Teach Culture?Creating Effective WebQuestsImplementing WebQuests in the ClassroomFAQs about WebQuestsWhat are the benefits of using WebQuests to teach […]
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Shaping Education: Navigating the Generational Divide
The content of this article is based on the presentation, Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Generational Perspective by Knikki Hernández, which was part of the World Language Teacher Summit. Table of Contents The Advent of AI in Generational LearningGenerational Dynamics and AI Comprehension: Understanding AI Utilization Across AgesMillennials: The AI Idealists Turned RealistsAI and Socioeconomic […]
Personalized Learning Through Special Person Interviews
The content of this article is based on the presentation, Special Person Interviews by Bryce Hedstrom, which was part of the World Language Teacher Summit. Table of Contents Enhancing Student Engagement and Language AcquisitionBuilding Rapport through Active Listening and EmpathyThe Power of Repetition: Learning through Language ChangesUnlocking Interest: The Ikigai ChallengeEnhancing Classroom Engagement with Special […]
Expanding Language Proficiency Through Comprehensible Input
The content of this article is based on the presentation, CI Through Interpretive Reading … Then What? by Joshua Cabral, which was part of the World Language Teacher Summit. Table of Contents The Linguistic Foundation of Comprehensible InputThe Role of the CI ClassroomUnderstanding Proficiency: Beyond Language KnowledgeInterpretive Comprehensible Input and the Role of LiteratureCultural Contextualization: Expanding […]
The Impact of Passwords on Unlocking Student Learning Potential in the World Language Classroom
The content of this article is based on the presentation, The Magic of Passwords by Myra Johnson, which was part of the World Language Teacher Summit. Table of Contents Benefits of Using Passwords In the World Language ClassroomTypes of PasswordsMethods to Assist Students in Remembering PasswordsDealing with Challenges Using PasswordsThe Impact of Passwords on Student […]
World Language Teacher Summit Free Online Conference Has a Special Edition for Spanish Teachers!
Register for the World Language Teacher Summit for Spanish Teachers, a transformative 5-day free online event! Discover a unique and invaluable 16 hours of professional development dedicated to teaching Spanish language and culture. This conference brings together a diverse group of experienced educators and teachers who share their expertise, insights, and innovative strategies to empower Spanish […]
The Art of Crafting Story-Focused Units to Empower Language Learners
The content of this article is based on the presentation, Developing Story-Focused Units to Enhance Student Success by Michelle Rojas, which was part of the World Language Teacher Summit. Table of Contents Leveraging the Transformative Potential of Stories in Language EducationUnderstanding the Why of Story-Focused unitsCrafting Story-Focused UnitsA Lesson Example for a Story-Focused UnitLeveraging Engaging […]
AP Spanish Units: A Special Shout-out to These Incredible Teachers Who Helped Us This Time
Diana and I are overjoyed to express our deepest gratitude to the exceptional group of educators who generously volunteered their time and expertise over the holidays to review and provide invaluable feedback on our four AP Spanish units. 📣 A special shout-out to these incredible teachers who helped us this time: Heather B., Araceli C., Mary […]
10 Most Popular Spanish Class Activities for High School Students This Month
To close this school year, many teachers are enjoying some of our most popular Spanish class activities with their high school students! From fun songs to ready-to-teach cultural lessons, here are 10 activities that have proven to be a hit in the classroom. So, if you’re looking for some new and creative ideas to keep […]
15 Hours of Free Professional Development for World Language Teachers
Mastering Techniques for Language Teaching to Tackle Lack of Time, Limited Resources, and Diverse Classrooms! As language teachers, we all aim to make our students fluent and confident, but the path there is often full of hurdles. From choosing the best teaching methods to grasping the varied learning styles of students… …navigating the world of […]
Aligning Your District’s Curriculum Map With the Spanish Teachers Community Lesson Plans
Aligning your district’s curriculum map with our lesson plans can be accomplished and here’s how you can maximize the utility of our resources within the framework of your district’s requirements. Many districts base their standards on ACTFL, and our lesson plans are aligned with the ACTFL standards. These standards are identified at the beginning of […]
10 Most Popular Spanish Class Activities & Teacher Resources for Back-To-School
We are super excited about the new school year, and we want to help you make it absolutely awesome! Here are our top resources that Spanish teachers have been using their classes for the beginning of the year. The beginning of the academic year offers a fresh canvas to create impactful learning experiences that will […]
Free Summer Professional Development for Spanish & World Language Teachers
Update: Access to the recordings of the Back-To-School World Language Teacher Summit with a PD certificate is available through the All-Access Pass. The highly anticipated World Language Teacher Summit is here! From July 17-21, join us for the biggest summer online conference designed to empower educators like you with valuable insights, practical strategies, and inspiration […]
Recognizing the Hard Work of Teachers
As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to an end, we want to take a moment to recognize and congratulate you for doing the incredible work of inspiring students and promoting cross-cultural understanding. World Language teachers play a crucial role in our communities by teaching students the skills to communicate with people from diverse cultures, opening new […]
Spanish Final Exam Test: Question Bank for End-of-Year Spanish 1, Spanish 2, and Spanish 3
Assessing student language proficiency is an essential aspect of the educational process. It helps Spanish teachers understand the strengths and weaknesses of students and identify areas where improvement is needed. In language courses such as Spanish, assessing proficiency is particularly important as students need to be able to communicate the target language. The end-of-year final […]
Online Professional Development for Spanish Teachers with PD Certificate: 21 Expert Sessions in Spanish
The World Language Teacher Summit en Español 2023 online conference is an opportunity for Spanish teachers to learn from experienced educators who have found success in the classroom. With 21 presenters and sessions, you’ll discover innovative techniques to renew your teaching and connect with your students. This conference, which takes place from May 16th to […]
12 Scaffolding Spanish Class Activities to Bring Hispanic Culture to All Your Classes Every Month
The introduction of Hispanic culture in classrooms is crucial in fostering cultural awareness and understanding. Having a set of pre-selected scaffolded cultural activities in Hispanic culture to use thought the school year is an incredible resource for teachers looking to bring cultural relevance to their classes. If you teach multiple levels… If you have mixed groups […]
La Vida Contemporánea: 13 Scaffolded Spanish Class Activities for High School
As Spanish teachers, we all know how important it is to incorporate cultural activities in our language classes. It not only enhances language proficiency but also promotes intercultural understanding and respect. However, finding relevant and scaffolded activities for different levels can be a daunting task. Here are 13 suggested Spanish class activities about Contemporary Life […]
La Identidad Pública y Privada: 19 Scaffolded Spanish Class Activities for High School Students
Here’s our suggested Personal and Public Identities Spanish class activities for high school students. Each activity has been scaffolded into three versions – one for novice students, one for intermediate low/mid students, and one for intermediate high/advanced students – to ensure that students are appropriately challenged at their particular level of proficiency. They are designed […]
2023 Spanish-speaking Countries List of Holidays and Celebrations
Spanish-speaking countries are known for their vibrant and lively celebrations throughout the year. From traditional festivals honoring religious events to holidays that celebrate national pride, there is always something to look forward to. This comprehensive list is the newest addition to our well-known Cultural Calendar and highlights the diverse and colorful range of festivities in […]
Teaching Gender-Inclusive Language in Spanish
Mrs. Miller, a high school Spanish teacher from Florida, was excited for the new school year. However, she felt a bit nervous when she learned that she had a student who identified as gender neutral. It was the first time she had encountered this situation in her 20-year teaching career.
Breaking Barriers: Learning to Teach Spanish with Gender-Inclusive Language
One positive change I’ve seen over the years is the greater acceptance of our students belonging to the LGTB+ community as a result. I began investigating a grammatical concept that didn’t even exist when I began earning my degree gender-inclusive language.
This course focuses on how we can best navigate this concept.
The Preterite of SER and IR: Spanish Classroom Printable Posters
The past tense of the verbs SER and IR has the exact same form. Students may find this challenging. That is why we created this infographic for Spanish teachers to print as a poster in three different sizes for the classroom: Letter, Legal and Tabloid sizes. The infographic includes the following information for your students […]
Upper-Level Spanish Exit Tickets: Intermediate-Advanced Students
Activators and Exit Tickets are useful activities within the scope of a lesson. Activators (bellringers or warm-ups) can be used to activate prior knowledge and initiate the start of a lesson in a way that guides the learner to the purpose of the day, consider it a “warm-up and stretch” for the brain. These can […]
Top 10 Popular Spanish Songs for Class
Spanish music is a vibrant and diverse art form that has captured the hearts of people all over the world. In the classroom, Spanish music can be a fun and engaging way to introduce high school students to the Spanish language and culture. Not only does listening to music help students pick up vocabulary and […]
8 Ways to Add Spanish Culture Lesson Plans to Your Teaching
You’ve got the planning down, but now, how do you add Spanish culture and traditions to your lesson plans? Spanish cultural lesson plans can be the trickiest to create, especially when under pressure to complete the language portion of the class. Think of it this way – culture is language and language is culture, so […]
Exploratory Spanish Lesson Plans for Middle School
An Exploratory Spanish class in middle school is a fun and engaging introduction to the Spanish language and culture. This type of class gives students a chance to learn the basics of Spanish, such as pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and simple dialogues. In addition to the basics, students can dive into the history, culture, and customs […]
12 Spanish Sub-Plans for Advanced Students
Spanish for advanced students requires in-depth knowledge of the language and culture, so finding sub-teachers is difficult. When creating a Spanish substitute lesson plan for advanced students, it is important to keep in mind the specific needs of your classes. Advanced students require more challenging material and activities than those designed for beginner or intermediate […]