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Can you think of a more engaging topic than animals for your Spanish class? 17 January is an excellent opportunity to talk about pets, since it’s the day of San Antón (Anthony the Great.)In Spain, and several other Hispanic countries, San Antón is honored as the patron saint of domestic animals. On that day, pets are blessed on a big … Read More
Un regalo de Navidad
If you’re looking for a different lesson, one that uses authentic and engaging resources, such as a TikTok video and a Spanish newspaper, you’re in the right spot. And it’s all thanks to Andrea. You may already know her. She’s the wonderful presenter of our Cuatro tradiciones de Navidad video. At the end of that video, Andrea sings El burrito … Read More
Primeras clases del nuevo año
On the last day before the Christmas break, I saw my colleague Lisa by the copy machine. There was a big smile on her face. Why? She proudly told me she had the copies she needed for the first class of the new year. She was ready. That means she wouldn’t need to plan during the holiday. She wouldn’t need … Read More
Los Reyes Magos
We’re at school almost every day. For some good reason, we rarely get sick. 6th January is the exception. We’ll take a sick or personal day and there’s no way we’ll be at school. This is how important El Día de Reyes is for us. It’s a day to be at home when our kids get up, so we can … Read More
Navidad
At the end of November, I explained to my students that Spanish-speaking countries do not celebrate Thanksgiving (Puerto Rico is the only exception). When we were back from the break they asked me: And Christmas? Do you celebrate Christmas? Well, if only they knew… But that’s our job, that they know. And that’s why in Bablingua we have so many … Read More
Una familia con encanto
Tell beginner students that Bruno es el tío de Mirabel. Even if they don’t know the word tío, it’ll be fairly easy for them to guess what it means. Chances are most of them have seen Encanto, and they may know the Madrigal family tree pretty well. We wanted to take advantage of that background knowledge, and make a lesson … Read More
El día de Acción de Gracias
If you teach in the U.S. or Canada, you’ll sure want your students to talk about Thanksgiving in the days before the holiday. El día de Acción de Gracias is celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November. In the Spanish-speaking countries? Your students will ask. Well, not really. But Puerto Rico does celebrate it. Here are some great Thanksgiving … Read More
El Museo Botero
We are from Spain. And as you read that, images of the Alhambra, Sagrada Familia or Prado Museum may pop into your head. We now live in Delaware. Silence. But you know, there are cool things to do and see in Delaware too. A beautiful Air force museum. And Dead Poets Society was filmed here! We’d like our students to … Read More
Día de Muertos
It takes place on 1 and 2 November, and it’s one of the most famous celebrations in the world.Even more since Disney produced Coco, not only an awesome movie but a magnificent way to integrate culture in a fun story for all audiences. So… how do we celebrate Day of the Dead in our Spanish classes? Here are some ideas!1 … Read More
Halloween
No, Halloween is not a Hispanic celebration. But if you teach in the U.S., or in any country where students are really into the Halloween spirit, this is a great opportunity to have a different class. A class with ghosts. And witches. And zombies. Take a look at these resources and get ready for a spooky and fun class!1 Scary … Read More