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Spontaneous Spanish Class Conversation
Yesterday while teaching a tiny homeschool Spanish class, 5 students grades 5-8, we had what I’m calling a spontaneous Spanish class conversation. It was one of those times when all the stars seem...
Using Spanish Songs for Kids to Enhance Language Learning
Using Spanish songs for kids is a powerful way to enhance language learning. Songs help kids develop an intuitive feel for the language because they provide an intellectual, emotional, and physical...
Spanish Story Writing Activity: Pasa el papel
The Spanish story writing activity, Pasa el papel (Pass the Paper) gets students using their language skills in a creative and spontaneous way. Students work in groups. They pass a piece of paper to...
Spanish Vocabulary Spelling Activities
Spanish vocabulary spelling activities are important because they not only help students learn to spell, but they also improve their understanding of pronunciation. I like to do activities that...
Synthesize Spanish Learning by Writing Stories or Journals
Students can synthesize Spanish learning by writing stories or journals. It is also a great way to focus practice on specific Spanish grammar concepts, vocabulary, or verb conjugations. Students can...
Summer Homeschooling: 4-6 Week Fun Spanish Lessons Plus Free Song
If you’ve thought about doing summer homeschooling this year, you might want to consider including Spanish in the mix. Fun Spanish lessons are a great way to help your kids review, learn something...
Spanish Dictation – a Multi-Purpose Practice
Spanish Dictation is a multi-purpose practice that parents and teachers can use easily at any time. They can use it as a quick, impromptu activity or a planned activity in a lesson plan. Kids find...
Spanish Curriculum Giveaway for Schools
Starting April 9th, there will be a Spanish Curriculum Giveaway for Schools of the Spanish for You! curriculum! If you are a school teacher or administrator, you will be able to enter to win enough...
How to Use Pictures to Nurture Spanish Fluency
Learning how to use pictures to nurture Spanish fluency is something simple that anyone can do at any time to enrich their students’ learning. A parent or a teacher can use pictures in many ways to...
What Is “You Formal” in Spanish?
What is “You Formal” in Spanish? Recently I had someone ask me this question, so, I thought I would give a quick explanation here for anyone else wondering. YOU FORMAL in Spanish is a grammar...