Putting the pieces together, one at a time... (At Saqsaywaman ruins, Cuzco)

Here is a small selection of lesson plans I have used for my Spanish classes at Duke University. Each one of these plans is proposed for 50 minute long classes.

• Beginning Spanish (101): Chapter 1
• Beginning Spanish (101): Chapter 2
• Intermediate Spanish (76): Chapter 5
• Intermediate Spanish (76): Chapter 8
• Advanced Composition and Grammar (110): Week 8
• Advanced Composition and Grammar (110): Literary Analysis Section

Here is an example of a task-based activity I have prepared to teach the contrast between “ser” and “estar.” I have designed it to be used with beginning level students. As you can see, the subject of the activity (“Creating the Perfect Facebook Friend”) can be readily used with social-media technology.

Task-Based activity for ser and estar (Basic level)

As “bonus material” I am adding not one, but two presentations on two classic topics in Spanish Grammar!

• Ser y estar
• Pretérito e imperfecto