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10 thoughts on teaching grammar in the Spanish classroom
by Esther on 11/3/2016
10 thoughts on teaching grammar in the Spanish classroomTeaching grammar is fun! The teaching methodology has advanced a lot, which means that we no longer have to resort to methods and strategies that bore our… more »
How to design a syllabus for a Spanish course
by Esther on 10/20/2016
How to design a syllabus for a Spanish courseWe start with an analysis of the students and their environmentSurely we'd all agree that it's not appropriate to prepare the same course syllabus for a Spanish conversation… more »
How to practice new vocabulary in Spanish class
by Esther on 10/6/2016
How to practice new vocabulary in Spanish classNo one can successfully learn new Spanish vocabulary by attempting to stuff a dictionary into their heads and hoping to simply memorize everything. It's also not enough to… more »
The beginning of a new school year
by Esther on 9/8/2016
The beginning of a new school year The excitement of your new Spanish courseThe beginnings of a new school year and new Spanish course are now upon us, and teachers and students alike are nervous and excited to get… more »
How to Adapt a Spanish Book to Your Spanish Classes
by Esther on 9/1/2016
How to Adapt a Spanish Book to Your Spanish ClassesI Don't Like the Spanish Book I Have to Use in My Spanish ClassesSpanish teachers normally use specific language learning books in their classes, either because they… more »
How to Correct Students' Writing in Spanish Class
by Esther on 8/25/2016
How to Correct Students' Writing in Spanish ClassIf it doesn't work, it's because we're doing it wrong.A lot of teachers use a lot of their free time correcting Spanish students' written compositions. It is just one… more »
7 Common Mistakes New Spanish Teachers Make and How to Avoid Them
by Esther on 8/11/2016
7 Common Mistakes New Spanish Teachers Make and How to Avoid ThemEven the best teachers put their "feet in their mouths" once in a while. Take a look at some of the most common mistakes made when teaching Spanish as a… more »
Take Advantage of Spanish Class Summer Vacation
by Esther on 8/4/2016
Take Advantage of Spanish Class Summer VacationJonesing to Teach Spanish Around this time of year, many of you are on vacation, although others are immersed in your summer intensive Spanish courses and you may have… more »
Using the Instituto Cervantes Curricular Plan for your Spanish Classes
by Esther on 7/28/2016
Using the Instituto Cervantes Curricular Plan for your Spanish ClassesWhat is the Instituto Cervantes Curricular Plan (PCIC)?The Instituto Cervantes Curricular Plan "develops and sets levels of reference for the… more »
Being an examiner for the DELE official Spanish exams
by Esther on 7/14/2016
Being an examiner for the DELE official Spanish examsAdvantages of taking the DELE for Spanish studentsThis Friday, July 15th, thousands of students will once again face the official Spanish-language proficiency exam… more »