http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/54245.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 13:39:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54245lmaloneyQuick tips for memorizing some of the less intuitive Spanish Country Names&#59; memorable or absurd images can fix the names in your mind. The Easy Ones There’s an obvious, intuitive connection between many country names in English and in Spanish. Countries like Taiwan, Tibet, Somalia, Mali ( Malí ) and Estonia correspond directly, with differ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/media/p/54213.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 02:13:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54213lmaloneyThis Word Search Template is a companion file for the article "Rope Your Students In With Old-fashioned Word Games". You may find it helpful for designing your own word search puzzles in Spanish or, really, almost any language at all.http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/32959.aspxWed, 28 Oct 2009 00:32:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:32959AngelesSpanish language is not the same everywhere. Every Spanish speaking country uses some words and / or expressions that are uncommon for Spanish native speakers from other countries. But don't worry about it, as those are minor differences in learning Spanish. Minor vocabulary differences, same language The same way people from London use som...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/37815.aspxMon, 19 Oct 2009 18:28:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37815jessecreationsIf you teach Spanish, chances are your students have to learn a lot of vocabulary. In order to help my students practice their vocabulary words, I like to use Spanish learning games. In this article, you will learn about a free Spanish learning game, The Magic Wand Game When to Play You will want to use this Spanish learning game when your students...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/52501.aspxThu, 15 Oct 2009 03:57:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52501cjsmothersTeaching specialized vocabulary in Spanish is a good way to add variety to the lesson plan. This article provide a specialized Spanish vocabulary word list of sports and related terms (events, participants, venues, and sports equipment), along with a downloadable matching quiz. List 1 - The Wide World of Sports athletics - el atletismo badm...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/41913.aspxSat, 03 Oct 2009 03:23:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:41913cjsmothersLearning Spanish opens new vistas to students. Spanish is spoken by millions of people in 20 countries south of the U.S. border and the Caribbean. This article is a suggested vocabulary resource that helps students in the vocabulary of country nationalities and geographical locations. A Combination Vocabulary and Geography Approach Learning the Spa...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/30303.aspxWed, 16 Sep 2009 15:05:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30303lilypondCinco de Mayo is thought by many to be the Mexican day of Independence. However, Mexico actually celebrates Independence on September 16. This year is the 199th anniversary of its Independence in the calendar of Mexico. Learn some history and the words relating to war, peace, revolution and heroes, Mexican Independence day - September 16th A lot of...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/47000.aspxWed, 26 Aug 2009 18:52:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47000lmaloneyDo you know the difference between miles and millas? Test your ability with these common goofs in Spanish vocabulary. Miles vs. Millas Every once in a while you stumble across a word that exists in both Spanish and English, but has vastly different meanings in each language. Such is the case with miles , which in Spanish means "millions&qu...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/46912.aspxWed, 26 Aug 2009 03:35:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:46912lwitkopIncrease your understanding of Spanish with the help of a popular little girl from Argentina named Mafalda. Who is Mafalda? Mafalda is a beloved character in the Argentine comic strip of the same name. Joaquín Salvador Lavado drew the strip under the name Quino. The comic was originally published in Argentina in the '60s and '70s. Mafalda ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/42426.aspxSat, 25 Jul 2009 16:57:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42426cjsmothersSpanish students can enrich their vocabulary by periodic concentration on specialized terms. This article provides a specialized Spanish vocabulary list of common non-life-threatening illnesses and conditions and a suggested classroom activity for students to imprint and relate the terms. List 1 - Conditions, Illnesses ache, pain - el dolor bite (i...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/42743.aspxSat, 25 Jul 2009 16:55:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42743cjsmothersSpanish students can enrich their vocabulary by periodic focus on specialized terms. This is part 2 in a series on Spanish medical vocabulary. This article provides another specialized list of medical professions along with suggested classroom activities. List 1 - Medical Occupations anesthesiologist - el anestesista cardiologist - el/la cardiolog&...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/media/p/42905.aspxWed, 22 Jul 2009 17:26:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42905cjsmothersThis vocabulary sheet accompanies the Bright Hub Article, "Teaching Spanish Vocabulary: Professions." It contains the complete listing of terms in the article as well as a matching chart to help the teacher guide practice and class activities.http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/media/p/42680.aspxMon, 20 Jul 2009 15:21:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42680cjsmothersThis is a one class handout for practicing Spanish medical vocabulary. The list shows medical specialties, the conditions/diseases they treat and what they do/use in their work. The worksheet accompanies my article "Teaching Spanish Medical Vocabulary - Part 2: Medical Professions."http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/media/p/42444.aspxFri, 17 Jul 2009 20:42:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42444hmkosurThe following downloadable handout is a printable vocabulary sheet of the dar phrases from the article "Jugar "Dar" Charadas: Spanish Classroom Activity to Introduce and Learn Dar Phrases" that can be used as a supplementary activity aid. The handout includes the Spanish dar phrases as well as the English translations.http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/40456.aspxMon, 29 Jun 2009 00:37:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:40456AngelesYou are traveling abroad. What if you need to visit a doctor? Would you know how to explain your symptoms? Do you know how to say 'fever' or 'diabetes' in Spanish? If the answer is no, then take a look at this vocabulary, which includes terms related to hospital facilities, medical staff, and more. All You Need to Know W...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/39428.aspxSun, 21 Jun 2009 02:39:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:39428MaysunLearn Spanish by talking in Spanish about familiar things around you. This is a good way to improve your Spanish vocabulary. Let's take a look at some familiar things around a big city. You can find a vocabulary list to download at the end. When learning a new language, it helps to find some common ground. Many of us, for example, have had some...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/media/p/37635.aspxTue, 02 Jun 2009 19:33:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37635lmaloneyA handy reference sheet for essential Spanish vocabulary relating to the world of dance.http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/37385.aspxSun, 31 May 2009 23:53:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37385lwitkopHelp students prevent communication malfunctions by introducing the concept of false cognates. This article provides several ideas for introducing false cognates to beginning Spanish students. There is also a link to a vocabulary download Teaching false cognates in Spanish will help your students more clearly express themselves in their new languag...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/37190.aspxSun, 31 May 2009 03:34:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37190AngelesThis is not just a funny activity. In fact, it will help your students to learn new vocabulary and feel more confident about the use of those struggling verbs, ser and estar. As simple as a questions and answers game. I personally find this activity very useful. And it will help the students in several ways: To put into practice the use of two Span...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/37058.aspxSat, 30 May 2009 04:15:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37058lmaloneyLooking for a way of motivating your students to practice and learn their Spanish vocabulary? Sometimes all you need is the right hook to draw them in. The following article explains how to get your students hooked on Spanish through the magic of dance. The Rhythm Gets You Going One of the language teacher's greatest challenges is finding a way...