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Jamaica. tamarindo. horchata. mayacuya Do you like fruit juice? If you do, there are many different and unique flavors that you can find in Central and South America, that are native to the tropical climate and aren’t as common in other regions. For example, maracuyá (passion fruit) is widely used for refreshing juice in countries like Costa Rica, Colombia, and Ecuador. Guava (guayaba) and mango are also staples for making sweet, pulpy beverages, while tamarind and papaya

El Día de los Muertos is a beautiful and meaningful tradition to teach students who are learning Spanish because it combines language, culture, and history in a joyful and respectful way. Instead of focusing on fear like Halloween, this holiday celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed away. Teachers can introduce key vocabulary such as la ofrenda  (altar), las flores de cempasúchil  (marigold flowers), las calaveras  (skulls), and el pan de muerto  (sweet bread). St

Capitalization Using capitalization in Spanish can be confusing for English speakers.  Although it follows some rules similar to those of...

Teaching irregular verbs in the preterite tense can be a challenge. These verbs do not conjugate like regular verbs and can be difficult...

Learning Geography How do you integrate geography into a Spanish class? Geography is very important because it creates meaningful...

Celebration heritage all month! Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, is a time to honor the cultures,...

Commands! Let's learn commands! Teaching commands with tú  in Spanish is an important step for English-speaking learners, because it...

Teaching irregular verbs Why are irregular verbs challenging? Learning o → ue irregular verbs  in Spanish is an important step for...

Let's learn! Learning the present progressive tense is important because it helps us talk about actions that are happening right now. In...

Learning. How do you teach possession to your students? In Spanish, possession is often shown with the word “de” , which means “of.” In...

More love please. Do you have students that are nervous about learning Spanish? Cognates are the best way to introduce Spanish to new...

Sale at Teachers Pay Teachers! Today and tomorrow, we are having a sale at Teachers Pay Teachers! You can receive up to 25 percent off...

Learning Spanish and raising your hand. How do you help students conquer applying the correct articles to nouns in Spanish? ...

Studens speaking. How do you encourage students to speak in a new language?  Even though it can be challenging, encouraging students to...

Spain. How do you begin your Spanish classes?  I am sure there are many different answers, however it is important to have a routine! ...

Stressed? I have many students that often struggle with learning Spanish!  I try everything….showing videos, word practice, writing over...

How to avoid teacher burnout Happy beginning of the new school year!  I hope that everyone has had a restful summer and is ready to begin...

Why are verbs so important to learning Spanish?  Learning verbs is essential in mastering any language because verbs are the backbone of...

Hola. How many teachers or learners begin learning a language with greetings and common phrases?  I believe that this is a good way for...

Yesterday, while I was teaching one of my new students numbers in Spanish, they asked why it is so important to know numbers.  Of course...