by Kara Parker | Oct 17, 2017 | Units, Vocabulary Building
Thought I’d share two simple ways I changed vocabulary lists as I transitioned to a more learner-centered class. Read on for the download and some tips to use them! “How do you create a vocabulary list when each student pulls different words and... 
by Megan Smith | Jul 30, 2017 | First Days, What's New
There’s a lot to do the first week of class, but what we choose to include in our first lessons really shows our students what we value most. I want students to walk away with an experience with the language and a positive impression of language... 
by Megan Smith | Jul 25, 2017 | Class Decor, First Days, What's New
Do your students understand your questions? It’s easy for students to get most of what you say but miss the QUESTION word! For example: _________ did you eat? The question could have easily been… when, where, with whom, or why. The question words are... 
by Megan Smith | Jul 20, 2017 | Class Decor, First Days, What's New
If we want students using the target language at the start of a new year (especially at the novice level), then we have to have resources to encourage it. I’d ask students “¿Cómo estás?” and most really wanted to answer me in Spanish. Without help... 
by Kara Parker | Jul 19, 2017 | 1 Planning, Class Decor, Class Routines, First Days
Thinking about decorating your classroom or cart? Or using Target Language from day 1? We have something that will do both! It’s a post from the past and we still love it, so we gave it a fresh update for the new year. We hope you ♥love♥ the #FreeDownload... 
by Megan Smith | Mar 21, 2017 | 1 Planning, What's New
…what it feels like to be a novice? Remember how it feels to be surrounded by a new language? I just spent a few days in and out of great sessions at this year’s SCOLT conference in Orlando, FL. I went to an awesome session by Ben McMaine about what...
