¿Cuál es la mascota más sociable?

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Una chica está con su perro en el parque

Every Spanish teacher hits that moment when nothing seems to engage students. Activities that used to work suddenly fall flat. Games lose their spark. But then there are those rare units that always work. ¿Cuál es la mascota más sociable? is one of them. This unit keeps students engaged while naturally teaching them how to compare animals of all kinds:Here’s … Read More

Lo siento por el perro: no es para mi departamento

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A girl is with her dog at the park. There's also a cellphone with the image of a puppy.

You can teach the uses of para and por with a clear explanation of their differences. Followed by some great (but out-of-context) examples. Or… You can immerse your students in a story: A young Mexican man is offered a Saint Bernard puppy. The puppy is incredibly cute. He wouldn’t have to pay anything for it. But the young man lives … Read More