Advertisements

Second language teaching and its benefits

Posted on by Barbara — 2 Comments ↓
second language teaching

What is a possible outcome when you learn a second language? Many studies reveal the impact of learning a second language is indispensable in this global economy.

Perhaps, the students in your class depend on learning a second language for career purposes. More importantly, schools are offering foreign language classes to adapt to the rapid rise of a competitive economy.

Whether it is Spanish or another second language, learning a second language is essential. Second language teaching offers a realm of opportunities for students of all levels to improve cognitive development, boost brain activity, and develop language acquisition skills.

Read more ›

Advertisements
Posted in Language, Teaching strategies Tagged with: , ,

Teaching toddlers a second language

Posted on by Barbara — No Comments ↓
teaching toddles a second language

Teaching toddlers a second language needs patience and commitment. Often, teaching toddlers is a whirl of excitement. Lessons for toddlers carry a straightforward message.

The instructional part of teaching toddlers requires simple planning, lots of activities, and more hands-on exploration. Don’t expect for toddlers to retain information easily as elementary students.

However, don’t get discouraged! In fact, the more repetition there is in a lesson, the more they comprehend.

Read more ›

Posted in Language, Literacy, Teaching strategies Tagged with: , ,

Raising bilingual children in a monolingual household

Posted on by Barbara — No Comments ↓
raising bilingual children

Raising bilingual children is both exciting and exhausting. When bringing up children of different languages in a monolingual home, it is a mixture of language learning in many different ways.

Children, by nature, want to learn. Indeed, the more they are around people that speak other languages, the more likely they will pick up on that language.

However, it is not that simple. Language learning is a cognitive development of a brain process. In raising bilingual children in a monolingual home is hard at times.

What are some ways you could use as parents to bring up bilingual children?

Raising bilingual children is essential for language development

One of the means to add foreign language learning is to attend bilingual story times at your local libraries or community centers, if available. Perhaps, there are limitations in your area to incorporate more bilingual learning.

In that case, consider looking for closed-captioned educational videos or movies at your local library. Consequently, if you speak a foreign language than another person at home, try to focus on simple words or phrases with your children.

Why is this so important?

Read more ›

Posted in Language Tagged with: , ,

Discover the best bilingual graphic organizers

Posted on by Barbara — No Comments ↓
bilingual graphic organizers

Seeking the best bilingual graphic organizers is not an easy task. You might be wondering how even to choose the right one for your class? Look no further! I have a collection of the best bilingual graphic organizers.

If you don’t know how to use bilingual graphic organizers, it’s okay. You don’t need a nuclear energy degree. Some graphic organizers fold or arrange in boxes. Keep in mind that students need easy to follow instructions.

So, don’t panic if you can’t figure out bilingual graphic organizers. Most of the content shown here have clear, easy instructions to follow.

Read more ›

Posted in Language, Learning activities, Teaching strategies Tagged with: ,

How to conjugate Spanish present tense verbs

Posted on by Barbara
conjugate Spanish present tense verbs

When you conjugate Spanish present tense verbs, memorization is not the only thing you want. You need a system to help you learn how verbs form.

You might ask: How do I use Spanish conjugation to learn verbs? Mainly, you address the type of verbs you want to tackle.

You learn the basic form and how to use them when you conjugate Spanish present tense verbs. Although rote memorization is often used to learn Spanish verbs, you might want to consider other ways to motivate you to learn verbs. More importantly, you need to learn their proper use.

Here, I show you the basic forms of Spanish present tense verbs, in particular with the ending of -ar, -er, and -ir:

Review Spanish regular verbs

Remember to use the singular and plural forms of the pronoun. In this case, you might want to consider each appropriate pronoun in Spanish.

Notice that in Spanish, you often use the pronoun form to designate the form of the regular verb. In the case of regular verbs, each person of the verb form indicates the type of verb you need. Besides being active verbs, these examples are just a few common verbs in Spanish.

For instance, look at the following examples how to conjugate Spanish present tense verbs:

Read more ›

Posted in Grammar, Spanish lessons, Teaching strategies Tagged with: , ,

Spanish Nursery Rhymes Infographics – The Ultimate Guide

Posted on by Barbara
Spanish nursery rhymes

Why do you need Spanish nursery rhymes when you teach Spanish class?

One of the most important parts of teaching Spanish is to captivate your students with literature. But what happens when the students are preschoolers?

When you want to teach preschoolers, it is always a good idea to keep literature simple and engaging. Spanish nursery rhymes are excellent tools to introduce new vocabulary and conversation into your lessons.

In this ultimate guide infographics about Spanish nursery rhymes, learn the reasons early learners need a different outlook at literature. Reading in Spanish doesn’t have to be another boring task for students.

In fact, it can actually be fun to use poetry in class. Using simple techniques of dramatic play and interactive notebooks, Spanish learners are more enthusiastic to see literature as a fun learning experience.

Whether you use a simple reading nook or a specific reading area, it is always a good idea to set aside an area for reading. For instance, reading is an activity like no other. Keep it simple. Use comfortable chairs, bean bags, or rug as part of the routine to encourage reading time.

Read more ›

Posted in Language, Literacy, Reading Tagged with: , , ,

10 Ways to Teach Spanish Sight Words

Posted on by Barbara
teach Spanish sight words

What are some fun ways to teach Spanish sight words?

To teach Spanish sight words is just as important as learning them whether it is in English or Spanish. When teaching Spanish sight words, it is essential to offer the tools for students to use these words constantly.

Often regarded as high frequency words, sight words are a collection of must-know words. In Spanish, sight words are important in reading, syllable formation, and sentence structure.

Whether it is a foreign language class or an ESL class, Spanish sight words are handy elements to learning language. Students are more apt to learn a new language when they have the tools to read.

For instance, when introducing new vocabulary, sight words are the first components in every lesson of reading. Among the many standards in teaching Spanish, sight words are one of the most important parts of learning Spanish.

Here you will learn the traditional and innovative ways to teach Spanish sight words. I hope these strategies spark fun ways to teach Spanish.

Read more ›

Posted in Education, Learning activities, Teaching strategies Tagged with: , ,

Enjoy this blog? Please spread the word :)

Follow by Email
Twitter
Google+
Google+
https://www.spanish4kiddos.com/blog/">
Pinterest
Pinterest
Facebook
Facebook
RSS
LinkedIn
Instagram
%d bloggers like this: