6 Tips to Improve Student Speaking in Spanish Class
For many Spanish teachers, adding more communication to class can feel overwhelming at first. You may want students to have meaningful conversations in the target language, but the reality is…
Category: Comprehensible Input
Activities for Cinco de Mayo for Spanish Class
Cinco de Mayo is one of those moments in the school year where engagement can go way up… if we teach it the right way. But let’s be real for a…
Bellringer Activities Journal for Spanish Class
If you’re a Spanish middle school teacher or high school teacher looking for a perfect way to maximize class time, improve classroom management, and get Spanish students in Spanish mode…
How to Use 90% Target Language in Comprehensible Spanish
When I think back to my high school language classes, it’s clear how much language teaching has evolved. Back then, the focus was all about memorizing vocabulary and conjugating verbs….
Use Circumlocution to Improve Comprehension in Spanish Class
What Is Circumlocution? Circumlocution is the ability to describe a concept or object when you don’t know its exact word. It’s like playing a game of verbal charades, where you…
Circling in World Language Classes with Comprehensible Input
When it comes to teaching world languages, keeping students engaged while also ensuring they understand the target language is key. One highly effective technique used in the Comprehensible Input (CI)…