Ya Sabes - October 2019

Spanish Newsletter

10-10-2019 All News, Teacher Resources, Learning Site, New Products, Heritage Language Learners, Ya Sabes - Spanish Newsletter

Authentic activities for Hispanic Heritage Month, explore a new resource for your pre-AP® students, speak up for languages, and more

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Ya sabes

Bold ideas and practical resources for your Spanish classroom

Hi educators,

Welcome to this month's edition of Ya sabes, your go-to source for everything you need to take your Spanish instruction to the next level. In this issue:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with authentic activities
Explore a new resource for your pre-AP® students
Speak up for languages
Get the latest news about Spanish culture and language
Watch a video about our new proficiency trackers

What would you like to read about? We'd love to hear from you!

¡Felicidades!

Beyond the piñatas

Spanish teacher and #langchat cofounder Diego Ojeda takes a hard look at Hispanic Heritage Month. In his latest post on our blog, he encourages us to do better and move beyond tacos and fiestas.

A new resource for your pre-AP® students

The latest addition to our popular Spanish series, EntreCulturas 4 is filled with AP®-style tasks, practice exams, and simulated conversations for practicing interpersonal communications—all designed for the intermediate-mid to intermediate-high level learner.

EntreCulturas 4 will be available in 2020, but you can sample the first unit now!

Your story matters

You can help make a difference in language education! We are collecting stories from teachers like you who are on the front lines of teaching the next generation of global citizens. Tell us how and why you became a language teacher, or about the role languages play in your life, and become a part of community of language advocates.

Últimas noticias

The latest news about Spanish language and culture

OPINION: Foreign languages should be respected not feared

With over 350 languages spoken in the United States alone, Lauren Briggs makes the case for bilingualism as a means of connecting and understanding.

Spanish edition of ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ out next month

Delia Owens’ highly acclaimed coming-of-age story, “Where the Crawdads Sing”, hits shelves next month in a Spanish-language edition.

A good Spanish teacher will help kids lean into a rich culture

Columnist Emily Parnell reflects on how Spanish class took her on a voyage to new cultures.

Proficiency trackers

Help your students track their growth and their performance toward proficiency with our new proficiency trackers, now available on the Learning Site. Download and print from the Learning Site or assign online for each unit and for the entire year.

If you are an EntreCulturas pro, find these under the Content tab in the Proficiency Resources folder on the Learning Site. Here's a quick tutorial to walk you through the steps.

Haven’t implemented EntreCulturas yet? Request a sample now and see everything our Learning Site has to offer.

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A Propos - October 2019

French Newsletter

10-09-2019 A Propos - French Newsletter, Author Spotlights, Learning Site, Authentic Resources, Teacher Resources

The power of authentic resources, speak up for language education, and new proficiency trackers on the Learning Site.

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A propos

Bold ideas and practical resources for your French classroom

Hi educators,

Welcome to the latest issue of A propos, your go-to source for everything you need to take your French instruction to the next level. In this issue:

Reflect on the power of authentic resources
Speak up for languages
Get the latest tidbits about French language and culture
Watch a video about our new proficiency trackers

What would you like to read about? We'd love to hear from you!

Bon cours,

The power of authentic resources

French teacher and EntreCultures author Ed Weiss reflects on his experience learning French without access to authentic resources and makes the case for real materials, real tasks, real purpose.

Your story matters

Share your story: how did you become a language teacher? How did languages change your life? Submit your video or written testimonial to join a community of language advocates who can make an impact on policies around access to language education.

Les actualités

The latest news about French language and culture

The Success of French Dual-Language Programs in the U.S.
Multilingual candidates are increasingly important in today’s economy with French now being the third most sought-after language amongst US employers.

Why the future of French is African
African nations are changing the French language and carrying it into the future.

Film blog: The 20 best French back-to-school movies
Whether you are looking for a rainy day in-class activity or a Friday night film for yourself at home, check out this list of French back-to-school movies.

Proficiency trackers

Help your students track their growth and their performance towards proficiency with these new proficiency trackers, now available on our Learning Site. Download from the Learning Site or assign online for each unit and for the entire year.

If you are an EntreCultures pro, find these under the Content tab in the Proficiency Resources folder on the Learning Site.

Watch a brief tutorial with digital specialist Jen Cornell on how to find and use the trackers.

Haven’t implemented EntreCultures yet? Request a sample now and see everything our Learning Site has to offer.