You’re Speaking My Language
Thoughts, Tips, and Practical Ideas for World Language Teachers
Interpersonal Speaking Activities for Novice Learners
For beginners, true interpersonal speaking is a challenge. These activities make it possible!
Tips for Making Phone Calls to Parents
The actual call can be scary, because you never know what you’re gonna get.
How to Make Difficult Parent Phone Calls
Calling your students’ parents can be intimidating… but it’s also a central component in meeting your students’ needs.
7 Tips for Writing Your National Board Portfolio
National Board Certification is a challenging journey. Make it easier on yourself by avoiding a few common pitfalls.
Sponge Activities for World Language Classes
No more wasted class time. Sponge Activities soak up those lost minutes of learning so every class is bell-to-bell instruction!
Eight Essential Elements for Every World Language Unit
Using The Essential 8 to structure my planning or, Season 18: Third time’s a charm?!?!
Free AI Image Generators for Students (Continued)
AI art generators are evolving quickly. Teachers and Parents have got to keep up!
Free AI Image Generators for Kids
AI art generators are evolving quickly. Teachers and Parents have got to keep up!
Assessing Independent Reading in World Language Classes
How can teachers hold students accountable for their reading, assess true comprehension, and discourage reliance on translators? These practices can help!
6 Tips to Help World Language Students Read Independently
Well-implemented independent reading is low-prep, high-impact, and 100% individualized.
Building an Irresistible Classroom Library for your World Language Students
Creating Independent Readers takes more than a pile of books on a shelf: we must curate an engaging library and equip students with tools to explore and enjoy target language texts.
Is Spanish or French Better? (part 3)
In part one of our championship bout, Spanish started strong. French made an impressive comeback in part two. And now for the exciting conclusion of our French vs. Spanish match up!
Should I Take French or Spanish? (part 2)
Part Two of the Most Anticipated Match Up of the High School Curriculum
Which is Better: French or Spanish? (Part 1)
Tonight’s Championship bout will settle the age-old question once and for all. Will it be French? Will it be Spanish? We’ll know in 12 short rounds!!!
Using Flexible Seating in High School
(or, why I hauled in the sofas and beanbags… and then hauled them right back out again).
Free, Low-Prep Tech Tools to use in World Language Classes
Having a few tech tools up your sleeve can save the day when you have to re-plan on short notice!
It’s all about the vowels. How to improve Spanish pronunciation.
Better pronunciation is within reach for every native English speaker learning Spanish.
Easy Cold Tapas Recipes to Make with your Students
Introduce your students to Spanish cuisine with these easy, no-cook tapas recipes!
Recipes You Can Use in Spanish Class
Cooking with students brings culture, practical skills, and enthusiasm to your classroom!
Authentic Vocabulary Instruction: Tips for Implementation
Teaching vocabulary from authentic source documents and having students develop their own vocabulary lists develops student buy-in, language learning capacity, and confidence!