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La graduación = La libertad Have you seen Álvaro Soler's new song/video "La libertad"? I love it and here is why:Álvaro Soler sings it and students like everything that he does.It has a great message.It is catchy.It is super repetitive.It is pretty comprehensible.The vocabulary that is not comprehensible is excellent for students to acquire: aguantar, hogar, picaba, parar, olvidé, más allá, acaba de... among others. The video is very appropriate (with the exception of a few quick shots of some drinks that may or may not be alcoholic). I am currently teaching my AP Spanish class with some special seniors (four that I have had for this full year for 85 minutes a day, four that I traveled to Ecuador with this past summer, and one that I have had for four different classes) and some special juniors too... so when I saw this song, I thought it would be a perfect connection to graduation... because:Graduation from high school = (some) FREEDOM!

Eres tú + Eurovision - Song activities for Spanish classes Eres tú is an original song written for the 1973 Eurovision contest and originally performed by the Spanish group Mocedades. In 2017, the popular group Morat released a cover of this classic song. These comprehension based lesson plans are designed for using Eres tú as a song of the week.

Canciones contagiosas 1 - Song bundle for Spanish classes This bundle of six songs for Spanish class is a must-have! It includes lesson plans and activities for six songs that students (and their overly enthusiastic Spanish teachers) LOVE. All of the lesson plans provide multiple opportunities for students to interact with and explore the meaning of the song lyrics through lots of comprehensible input and several targeted listening activities. Bringing the “Kitipun” craze into class Bringing the “Kitipun” craze into class by Megan Smith | Apr 11, 2019 | 2 Authentic Resources, Culture, Music | 6 comments Have you heard "Kitipun" yet? If not, you need to! The first single from Juan Luis Guerra's new album was just released on April 5 and it's making major waves. March Music Madness! I am such a fan of March Music Madness! Anything that relates to basketball in March in Indiana (go Hoosiers!!) is SURE to be a huge hit!! I do not know who originated the idea, but boy, have they made a difference in the dull weeks leading up to Spring Break in my classes! I first heard about this on the iFLT/NTPRS/CI Facebook group. Last year I purchased the TPT unit from Spanish Plans.

POP UP! Pop Up is my favorite game of all time! Zero prep! 100% Engagement! Differentiation! Comprehensifying and Extending Authentic Resources : Canción/Artista de la semana para español 1 Canción/Artista de la semana para español 1 Update 8/17/18: Click here for Story AND Song of the week. The stories (sometimes video descriptions) are based on the music videos of songs.Update 11/8/15: See links to lots of songs and slideshows from Elena, Dustin, Amy, Nelly, and Bethanie here.In Spanish 1, I am having a song and artist of the week.

Teaching Culture Using Music Videos One of my favorite things to do is expand on a music video to create a cultural lesson. My students love music videos! Thanks to March Music Madness (and here) my students are bopping around school at dress rehearsals and sports practices to Spanish language music. March Music Madness in Spanish class - mania musical de marzo - Mis Clases Locas Inside: March Music Madness in Spanish class to spice up the winter updated for 2019! This also includes the evolution of the many brackets, including Mania musical de mujeres. It is about that time of year that everything is all brackets. This is my fifth year doing an all class March music bracket competition. I know there are MANY variations by many different teachers who are desperate to spice up a dreary time of year. Here are my previous posts, so you can see the evolution.

Cuento/Canción de la Semana: To' My Love by CEAUTHRES "To' My Love" by Bomba Estéreo (video here ) is sure to be a hit with students at ALL levels! The song is appropriate, catchy, and repetitive. This FREE product is an sample of what is in this bundle . Music Bracket - mania musical 2019 in Spanish class by Mis Clases Locas Updated for 2019!! This includes everything you need to teach a music bracket mini unit in a world language class Spanish class. It can be adapted for any level of Spanish from exploratory Spanish to Spanish 4. It is perfect for March madness or anytime your class needs a fun break!