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Guest Posts

Read articles from guest contributors who share their insights and experiences. Gain new perspectives and ideas from fellow educators and experts.
Guest Posts

The Virgin of the Descamisados

Utilizing great speeches can lead to effective and engaging lessons for the language teacher.
History Hans
August 28, 2021
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Revolutionary Art for the Language Classroom

Over the years I have found that utilizing visuals can help motivate students.
History Hans
September 4, 2021
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Opportunism, Execution and Madness: The Context behind Cinco de Mayo

One Latin holiday stands out for most “Americans” or people of the USA- but do people really understand the meaning of this date?
History Hans
August 21, 2021
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The Moors Got the Last Word

It may have been “the moor’s last sigh”, however, it wasn’t the last word on the subject.
History Hans
September 11, 2021
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Of Love Letters and the Usefulness of Second Languages

Manuela Saenz, a heroine of South American Wars for Independence, saved and loved Simon Bolivar...
History Hans
September 18, 2021
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Strategies for Successful In-Class Speaking Tasks

Every school/classroom is different, here are a few ideas on how you can get everyone going with Speakable.
Mel Brown
September 27, 2023
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How I Learned Portuegese

I wanted to make the most of my summer after sophomore year of college, and thought it would be a great opportunity to travel and start...
Nick Meusch
November 18, 2021
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Travel Projects that Inspire

Looking for new ways to have your students explore the Spanish-speaking world? Send them on a trip!
Señora UP
August 12, 2021

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