Students will learn and use Spanish vocabulary for love and relationships, progressing from identifying terms to writing original sentences about emotions and ideal partners.

A lesson focused on the life of Selena Quintanilla, using the past tense to analyze how an author's diction and syntax build mood and tone in a biographical text.

A foundational lesson for Level 1 English Learners to practice constructing simple Subject-Verb and Subject-Verb-Adjective sentences using visual scaffolds and word banks.

A comprehensive 100-minute direct instruction lesson on the Spanish imperfect tense, focusing on describing childhood habits and routines. Includes visual slides, a guided note-taking packet, and an assessment.

A foundational lesson covering essential German greetings and introductions alongside an introduction to the German case system (nominative, accusative, and dative). Students will practice social interactions and understand how nouns change based on their role in a sentence.

A comprehensive 100-minute lesson on the Spanish imperfect tense, focusing on nostalgic descriptions and childhood routines through structured notes, slides, and a 30-question conjugation challenge.

A comprehensive toolkit for foreign language teachers to bridge the gap between rote memorization and spontaneous oral communication through interactive activities and low-stakes scaffolding.

An introductory lesson to American Sign Language covering the alphabet, numbers 1-10, family members, and common household objects. Students will practice both expressive and receptive skills through various activities.

A follow-up lesson on household chores (quehaceres) focused on reinforcing vocabulary through visual practice and sentence construction. Students will engage with 30 different practice items ranging from simple identification to contextual application.

A comprehensive lesson focused on Spanish household chore vocabulary, the 'tener que' + infinitive grammar structure, and cultural reflections on domestic responsibilities.

A lesson focused on the cultural tradition of sending Valentine's Day cards, designed for ESL students to practice functional reading and writing skills.

A lesson exploring the linguistic connections between Latin, Romance languages, and English through the lens of 'linguistic detective work.' Students identify cognates and understand the historical influence of the Roman Empire on modern speech.

A beginner ESL lesson focused on identifying and using prepositions of place (on, under, below, in front of, behind, above) through a fun bedroom investigation theme.

A foundational grammar lesson for ESL/ELL students focusing on the four most common irregular verbs (be, have, do, say) and their past tense forms through video analysis and scaffolded storytelling.

A lesson for English Language Learners to identify and practice common American idioms using visual aids and video-based instruction. Students will explore literal vs. figurative meanings and practice using idioms in spoken sentences.

A whimsical, 'Time Wizard' themed lesson where ESL students master prepositions of time through categorization, a guided video analysis, and a sentence scramble activity. Students will learn to distinguish between point-in-time, duration, and deadline prepositions.

An intermediate ESL lesson focusing on prepositions of purpose ('for') and characteristics ('with') through a hands-on classroom object gallery activity.

An intermediate ESL lesson focused on the physical 'geography' of vowel shifts in irregular verbs, using Khan Academy's vowel-shift video as a central teaching tool.

A dynamic lesson for ESL/ELL students to master subject and object pronouns through physical movement and visual examples from Khan Academy. Students practice the 'switcheroo' by tossing a ball and transforming sentences in real-time.

A beginner ESL lesson focused on prepositions of movement through song, character interaction, and physical role play. Students will learn to describe direction using words like into, out of, through, around, toward, past, up, and down.

A beginner-friendly ESL lesson focusing on the simplicity of modal verbs, emphasizing that they never change form (no conjugation). Students explore 'can' and 'will' through a collaborative 'Superpower Circle' activity and reflective writing.

A phonics-focused ESL lesson for 2nd-5th graders practicing the /t/ ending sound in past tense verbs using a Khan Academy video and interactive clapping games.

This lesson focuses on helping intermediate ELL students choose the correct relative pronouns (who, that, which) based on whether the antecedent is a person or a thing, using the 'Cranky Witch' mnemonic from Khan Academy.

An introductory lesson using a visual 'tale of two elephants' to distinguish between specific (the) and general (a/an) nouns.

An intermediate ESL lesson focused on mastering the pronunciation of the most irregular English verbs, specifically targeting vowel shifts in 'said/fled' and silent 'L' in 'could/should/would'.

A spooky-themed lesson for 3rd-5th grade ESL students focusing on directional preposition pairs: In/Out and On/Off. Through video analysis, role-play, and visual aids, students master spatial relationships.

A lesson focusing on the spatial relationships of opposite prepositions (In/Out vs. On/Off), specifically addressing common ESL errors regarding transportation and enclosed spaces.

This lesson focuses on vowel shifts in irregular past tense verbs, specifically the 'say' to 'said' and 'flee' to 'fled' transitions, helping Elementary ESL students master tricky pronunciations through visual aids, sorting, and partner practice.

A comprehensive lesson for Beginner/Intermediate ELLs focusing on the Simple Aspect (Past and Future). Students will explore the timeline of language through visual aids, a Khan Academy video, and interactive "Will Wall" activities.

Students act as amateur lexicographers, identifying a foreign word or phrase currently entering English usage through social media, food culture, or music (e.g., 'mukbang,' 'hygge'). They create a dictionary entry including pronunciation, etymology, current usage examples, and a prediction of its longevity.

This lesson broadens the scope to words from Arabic ('algorithm,' 'nadir'), Japanese ('tycoon,' 'zen,' 'emoji'), and Hindi ('pundit,' 'guru'). Students research the historical trade routes or cultural exchanges (like the tech boom or yoga craze) that facilitated these specific borrowings.

Students explore the unique contribution of German and Yiddish to English expressiveness, covering terms like 'schadenfreude,' 'zeitgeist,' 'spiel,' and 'chutzpah.' They analyze how these words often fill specific gaps in English regarding psychology and human behavior.

Focusing on the deep integration of Spanish, students examine words like 'aficionado,' 'barrio,' 'guerrilla,' and 'vigilante,' exploring how these words have shifted in meaning or connotation when entering English usage.

Students explore the linguistic mechanisms of lexical borrowing, distinguishing between direct loanwords and calques (loan translations) while tracing the origins of everyday English words.

Students present their final field guides in a gallery walk format, teaching peers about the linguistic influences in their chosen domains.

Students design visual aids and infographics to make complex foreign terminology accessible and memorable for a general audience.

Students draft technical definitions and usage guides that explain the nuances of their chosen terms within their professional context.

Students use etymological resources to trace the historical origins of their harvested words and identify cultural patterns in language usage.

Students explore specialized vocabulary in various fields and select a domain of interest to begin their initial research into foreign terms.

Students demonstrate their learning through video introductions and reflect on their week of Spanish.

Students expand their vocabulary to include hobbies and interests, using vocabulary cards for practice.

Students deepen their understanding by creating skits and completing dialogue-based activities.

Students practice their conversational skills through guided role-play scenarios and peer feedback.

Students will learn basic Spanish greetings and introduction phrases through discussions, a video, and practice worksheets.

As a final workshop, students select a short audio clip of their choice (podcast intro, video blog, etc.) and apply all strategies to create a 'Listening Report.' They present a summary, key vocabulary, and the structural outline of the clip to peers. This encourages autonomous listening habits.

This lesson uses catchy commercials and simple pop songs to explore cultural references and wordplay. Students identify slogans, rhymes, and cultural values embedded in the media. This adds a layer of cultural literacy to auditory skills.

Students listen to street interviews (micro-trottoir) where people express likes, dislikes, and opinions. The lesson focuses on identifying agreement/disagreement phrases and emotive adjectives. Students chart the general sentiment of the speakers toward a specific topic.

Using simplified news broadcasts (like 'News in Slow French'), students practice answering the '5 Ws' (Who, What, Where, When, Why). The focus is on extracting the main idea or 'gist' without getting stuck on unknown vocabulary. Discussion focuses on how the lead sentence frames the listening.

Students learn to identify chronological markers and logical connectors in simple French narratives to organize events mentally without needing word-for-word translation.

Students synthesize multiple listening skills to create a comprehensive profile from a French interview.