how can I help my student?
Spanish is all around us!
It's written large on billboards—and in the small print on store receipts.
You can hear it on TV, the radio, and from self-checkout machines at the supermarket
For many people in the local area it's their native language, and you can often overhear it spoken.
So point out Spanish to your student whenever and wherever you see or hear it! You want your student to see that Spanish isn't a "class" or a "subject"—it's a living language and acquiring proficiency in it is a 21st Century skill (regardless of career choice).
Encourage your student to make a habit of watching 10 minutes of Spanish television each day on a station like Univisión—or find Spanish movies and shows on Netflix. Have your child switch the language to Spanish when tuning into a favorite TV show in English or sporting event. If you're riding in the car, turn the dial to a Spanish-language radio station. Pick up a Spanish-language magazine like PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL or visit Spanish-language web sites. If your student has the opportunity to have a conversation with someone in Spanish, encourage them to speak up.
In addition, encourage your student to visit my resource page (click here) that includes a host of web sites for practicing Spanish. Plus, don't miss the must-see videos in Spanish I've posted (click here).
It's written large on billboards—and in the small print on store receipts.
You can hear it on TV, the radio, and from self-checkout machines at the supermarket
For many people in the local area it's their native language, and you can often overhear it spoken.
So point out Spanish to your student whenever and wherever you see or hear it! You want your student to see that Spanish isn't a "class" or a "subject"—it's a living language and acquiring proficiency in it is a 21st Century skill (regardless of career choice).
Encourage your student to make a habit of watching 10 minutes of Spanish television each day on a station like Univisión—or find Spanish movies and shows on Netflix. Have your child switch the language to Spanish when tuning into a favorite TV show in English or sporting event. If you're riding in the car, turn the dial to a Spanish-language radio station. Pick up a Spanish-language magazine like PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL or visit Spanish-language web sites. If your student has the opportunity to have a conversation with someone in Spanish, encourage them to speak up.
In addition, encourage your student to visit my resource page (click here) that includes a host of web sites for practicing Spanish. Plus, don't miss the must-see videos in Spanish I've posted (click here).