Finding Similarities in Language: Benefits & Possible Errors
Does your native language play a significant role in your learning of a second language? Students will often recognize many similarities between their …
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A Lesson Plan on Common Rude Phrases and Gestures in Italian
Italian is an expressive language that incorporates verbal and physical expressions. Learn about how to teach common Italian phrases that are rude and …
Continue ReadingWriting German Letters for Business
The English-speaking student of the German language does well to carefully study German business culture before sitting down and drafting German …
Continue ReadingTwo Conversation Activity Ideas for Teaching Spanish Reflexive Verbs
Games are useful in helping to understand and memorize different aspects of a language. Here are some interesting games for learning verbs in Spanish.
Continue ReadingSpanish Language Match Word Game With Ser and Estar and Por and Para
The English verb “to be” is rendered by both the verbs ser and estar. After students have studied the rules well, they can play the following Spanish …
Continue ReadingFive French Authors to Enhance Your French Studies Class
French is a beautiful language, especially its songs and its poetry. Teachers should enhance French studies with French poetry, so that students can …
Continue ReadingTeaching Chinese Comparison Words ’bǐjiào’ and ‘gèng’
The Chinese words 比较【bǐjiào】 and 更【gèng】are used to make comparisons. This lesson plan provides an example on how to teach the differences between the …
Continue ReadingUse Spanish-Speaking Movies, DVDs, and TV Shows to Improve Student Language Comprehension
Audiovisual resources are valuable in teaching students a language.Teaching Spanish by watching Spanish movies should be included in any Spanish …
Continue ReadingSpanish SMARTBoard Activities for Each Stage of Fluency
The areas crucial to learning Spanish need to be addressed at each stage of fluency. Continue reading for listings of Spanish SMARTBoard Activities …
Continue ReadingConversation Activities Using the Spanish Verb Hacer to Express Time and Talk About the Weather
The verb hacer is a very useful one. Spanish word games can demonstrate the importance of this verb in expressions of time and in talking about the …
Continue ReadingTeach Students to Write Business Letters with this Spanish Vocabulary Activity
After the teacher has taught the basics of writing a Spanish business letter, students can do various activities which involve Spanish letter writing …
Continue ReadingGreat Ideas for Kids' Games in German
Games for kids in German provide practical applications for the vocabulary and grammar drills that frequently accompany the study of the language. …
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