¿Qué comen los gatos y los perros?

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Una chica tiene un gato y otra un perro. Encima suya un rótulo dice: ¿Qué comen los gatos y los perros?

SEBASTIÁN:  ¿Cuál es la comida favorita de Quijote? LUCÍA: Le gustan muchísimas cosas, pero yo creo que su comida favorita es el pollo.SEBASTIÁN: A mí también me gusta mucho el pollo. Y dime, Lucía, ¿qué va a comer hoy Quijote? This is a real-life example of how to use qué and cuál that immediately grabs students’ attention. Even students who … Read More

¿Qué mascota te parece más divertida?

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Una chica colombiano sostiene un gato y una joven española posa con su perro. Hay un cartel que dice. "¿Qué mascota te parece más divertida?"

– No, claro, te hace caso… Pero solo cuando le das de comer, ¿no es cierto? – Pues no. También le gusta jugar. Yo le compro muchos juguetes… – Sí, y juega los primeros cinco minutos. Los perros son mucho más divertidos. A Quijote incluso le leo cuentos. – ¿Qué? ¿Le lees cuentos a tu perro? This is a real-life … Read More

¿Qué mascota necesita menos cuidados?

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Two Hispanic girls hold their pets: a cat and a dog.

—¿Cuántas veces al día sacas a tu perro?—Lo paseo 3 veces al día. This is a real-life example of how to use direct object pronouns that grabs students’ attention. Even students who don’t love grammar will enjoy talking about pets, and meeting Quijote and Gabo, the stars of our series Equipo gato, equipo perro: Equipo gato, equipo perro is a … Read More

Cuando estás triste, ¿es mejor un gato o un perro?

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Two women holding a cat and a dog, with colorful backgrounds and the text "Cuando estás triste, ¿es mejor un gato o un perro?

As a Spanish teacher, the chances that you’ll have to teach the differences between ser and estar are pretty high. And you surely want to explain it in the most engaging way possible. So your students enjoy it. So it’s meaningful to them. So they say: “Oooooohhhh.” Can you think of a better way than to divide them into two … Read More

Machu Picchu es increíble

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Machu Picchu

Novice Spanish students must know about Machu Picchu. Why? Because Machu Picchu es increíble. That’s the title of this engaging lesson that helps learners describe tourist destinations using the verbs ser, estar, and hay. All while exploring one of the most fascinating places in the Spanish-speaking world.What’s included? ✅ A warm-up activity that introduces the key vocabulary of the lesson

La solidaridad de un centro latino

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Un diagrama en español sobre una imagen del Centro Latinoamericano de Delaware

What is the most common topic we find systematically in the news? If you’re answer is the environment, and natural disasters you may be right. But I’m thinking about migration. We live in a world where migration is constant and global. People move across borders for work, safety, opportunity—and each movement brings complex realities and needs. This lesson helps students … Read More

El futuro será solar

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A Mexican podcast presenter and the headline: "El futuro será solar"

Looking for a fresh way to teach the future tense? Our new unit combines grammar, real-world topics, and student engagement. Centered around Mexico’s investment in solar energy, the unit features a 3:38 original video (with optional subtitles) that introduces students to environmental challenges and solutions using future tense structures. What’s included? ✅ A fun warm-up activity ✅ A reading + … Read More

El Canal de Panamá

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A ship crossing the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is the greatest engineering achievement in the Spanish-speaking world. It transformed global trade and remains a vital route for international commerce. This is a must-know topic for Spanish learners, as it offers a fascinating way to explore history, technology, environment and language all in one lesson.Objectives Our new lesson on the Panama Canal is designed to help … Read More

Lo que más me gusta comer

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A Spanish girl and a young man from the Dominican Republic talk in front of a restaurant in Madrid

Students love food food-related lessons. And introducing authentic Spanish cuisine enhances their engagement! The unit Lo que más me gusta comer centers on Spanish dishes and expressions of preference, ensuring its popularity among learners. Prepare for a deliciously engaging class!What’s Included? 1. Warm-Up Activity: Guess the Dish! Kick off the lesson with a fun and interactive warm-up where students will … Read More

Cocina fácil: el tereré

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Dos chicas en una cocina explican la receta del tereré

At the 37th second of the video included in this lesson, the presenter says: “Hoy vamos a aprender a preparar el tereré.” Her assistant looks at her in a puzzled way. She isn’t sure if she understood correctly, so she asks: “¿Tereré?” I can really relate to that first scene. When I started working on this project, I had no … Read More