Word Frequency

Reading Quote #30: 50 Function Words

By |2020-11-18T11:21:09-07:00November 20th, 2020|

Languages use the same words over and over. Be sure you are using the most important function words so that your students will know and be able to use them. You can find a set of Spanish function words here. They are about the same in every language, so [...]

Reading Quote #22: High-Frequency Verbs

By |2020-10-29T20:43:18-06:00November 12th, 2020|

Find free reading materials on Storylabs, an online library for language learning. Access their free materials here: https://www.storylabs.online/freebies. The stories on Storylabs have accompanying audio, online and printable activities, as well as usage tracking so teachers can hold their students accountable. The text of these stories cannot be copied, [...]

Reading Quote #18: Figuring Out the Grammar

By |2020-10-29T20:05:26-06:00November 8th, 2020|

Reading does it! Find free reading materials on Storylabs, an online library for language learning. Access their free materials here: https://www.storylabs.online/freebies. The stories on Storylabs have accompanying audio, online and printable activities, as well as usage tracking so teachers can hold their students accountable. The text of these stories [...]

THE FREQUENCY OF NUMBER-RELATED VOCABULARY

By |2020-05-16T12:57:54-06:00May 16th, 2020|

  • Which words would you add to the lists of number-related vocabulary below? • Which ones do you tend not to use? • What are your favorite techniques for using numbers meaningfully? NOTE: Activities and games for teaching and reinforcing numbers will be available for a limited time [...]

THE PROBLEM WITH NUMBERS: WORD FREQUENCY

By |2020-05-14T17:56:42-06:00May 9th, 2020|

-What surprises for you about the word-frequency of the number words on the list below? -What do you notice about the frequency of these numbers and number-related words? -What activities do you do to help your students acquire and retain number vocabulary?   A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish, by [...]

A BUNCH OF BOOKS OR A COUPLE OF CLASS SETS?

By |2019-11-29T17:43:38-07:00November 29th, 2019|

Brett, an experienced Spanish teacher in South Carolina, writes: Hi Bryce, I was just reading your article about 9 Steps to FVR. I'm trying to build up my reading materials. I basically have none at my new school. Would you recommend prioritizing based on getting a bunch of different books [...]

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