A few months ago we started making Spanish listening practice videos. These are YouTube Shorts – very short videos with a listening comprehension question on the screen. When YouTube gave us the option of remixing our videos into shorts, I wasn’t sure it was a good idea. Could such short content be effective for acquiring language? After all, context is…
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate with Spanish learners. It is a day to focus on love and friendship, and Valentine cards contribute a built-in language component. Below you’ll find a new set of printable cards in Spanish and a great selection of Spanish Valentine’s Day activities to try in class or at home. Valentine’s Day…
Stories are an effective, fun way to learn language in context. The past tense Spanish story video we feature in this post is La vecina. Pamela uses the preterite and imperfect tenses to narrate a humorous story about a series of misunderstanding with a neighbor. The narration also includes a variety of household vocabulary. You’ll find a free set of…
Mi rutina diaria is a short video conversation about daily routines using reflexive verbs in Spanish. Juan and Pamela talk about how Pamela can change her routine to leave the house earlier. Watch the video and try the listening comprehension activities in the packet. In addition, be sure to check out our Spanish Videos resource page for other fun videos…
El clima is a short video conversation with Spanish weather and clothes vocabulary in context. Juan and Pamela talk about the weather as Juan is getting ready to leave the house. Watch the video and find listening comprehension activities in the packet below. In addition, be sure to check out our Spanish Videos resource page for other fun videos and…
Animals are a high-interest way to engage children with language. Below you’ll find favorite activities for kids to learn animals in Spanish. Whether children are learning farm animal vocabulary or learning about the animals of the rain forest, living creatures introduce them to culture and language. Pets and farm animals connect to daily routines, emotions, and appear in many children’s…
