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Your kid got an A in Spanish last year.

That doesn’t mean they’re ready for the fall.

24 years teaching high school Spanish. Here’s what I want every parent to do this weekend. 🧵
Five minutes counts. Real Spanish > perfect Spanish.

Which one are you actually trying this weekend? 👇

#LearnSpanish #SpanishTips #SpanishTeacher #SpeakSpanish #SpanishPractice #LanguageLearning #SpanishStudents #SpanishThatClicks #StudySpanish
September 12, 2026 at 2:03 AM
You don’t need a perfect first week. You need routines that get students using Spanish, participating, taking risks, and building community. 5 ways to start the year strong:

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5 Ways to Start the School Year Strong in Spanish Class
Start the school year strong with five practical Spanish teaching tips for building routines, increasing target-language use, encouraging participation, and creating a positive classroom culture.
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August 17, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Spanish teachers: save + share these FREE listening sites with your students 🎧🇪🇸

SpanishListening.org
UT Austin LAITS
Conjuguemos
123TeachMe
Lingua.com

Great for extra practice when students say, “I can read Spanish—but I can’t understand it!”

#SpanishTeachers
August 17, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Spanish teachers: stop settling for generic ChatGPT prompts.

These 5 prompts give ChatGPT the context it needs to produce much stronger lesson plans, communicative activities, assessments, explanations, and feedback.

AI drafts. Teachers decide.

#SpanishTeachers #ChatGPTForTeachers #WorldLanguages
August 16, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Back-to-school Spanish tip: Don’t wait for the first bad grade.

Quick check: Can your child talk about their weekend for 30 seconds in Spanish?

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August 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Your child says, “I’m bad at Spanish. I want to drop it.”

Before making that decision, figure out why.

Skill gap? Workload? Teacher fit? Course readiness?

Most problems are fixable if addressed early.

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#SpanishThatClicks
My Child Is Struggling in Spanish. Should They Drop It?
Is your child struggling in Spanish and asking to drop the class? Learn how to tell whether the problem is a skill gap, workload, teacher fit, or course readiness.
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August 14, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Is your child ready for AP Spanish—or just next in the course sequence?

Here are 8 practical signs of real AP readiness, plus a parent checklist and 2027 exam updates.

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#APSpanish #SpanishEducation
Is My Child Ready for AP Spanish? 8 Signs to Look For
Is your child ready for AP Spanish? Use 8 practical signs, an ACTFL-based readiness checklist, and 2027 AP exam guidance from an experienced educator.
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August 9, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Parents: At Open House, don’t just ask about homework or grades.

Ask, “What will my child be able to do in Spanish by the end of the year?”

That one question tells you far more.

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#APSpanish #IBSpanish #SpanishEducation #OpenHouse #LanguageLearning
August 4, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Is IB Spanish harder than AP Spanish?

Not exactly.

They’re measuring different skills.

Here’s what every parent should know before course selection.

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#IBSpanish #APSpan
Is IB Spanish harder than AP Spanish?
Parents often ask whether IB Spanish or AP Spanish is harder. Compare the workload, exams, college credit, and skills each program is designed to develop.
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July 31, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Can a student skip a year of Spanish and succeed in AP?

Absolutely. But only if they’re already ready.

The transcript doesn’t determine success. Proficiency does.

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#APSpanish #IBSpanish
Can I Skip a Year of Spanish and Go Straight to AP Spanish?
Some students skip a year of Spanish and thrive in AP. Others get flattened. Here’s how to tell the difference before your kid pays for it.
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July 30, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Non-native kids score 7s on IB Spanish HL more often than parents expect.

Heritage speakers often skip years of foundational grammar. Non-natives don’t. That gap shows up in the HL writing.

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Can a Non-Native Speaker Score a 7 on IB Spanish HL?
A native English speaker scored a 7 in IB Spanish HL. What he actually did, and the heritage-speaker myth most parents get wrong.
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July 30, 2026 at 12:22 AM
The new 2027 AP Spanish exam gives students the general speaking topic in January. Parents keep asking me if that makes it easier.

It doesn’t. It makes it more predictable. Different thing.

What actually changes on exam day:
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#apspanish #learnspanish
July 27, 2026 at 9:12 PM
The AP Spanish exam changed for 2027. I made a FREE guide explaining the new format. Comment READY and I’ll send it. #APSpanish #SpanishTeacher
July 27, 2026 at 4:38 PM
AP Spanish Tip 💡

Don’t chase “fancy” vocabulary.

The AP exam rewards clear, accurate, and well-developed communication—not memorized phrases.

Communicate your ideas with confidence.

#APSpanish #SpanishTeacher #WorldLanguages #LanguageLearning #SpanishThatClicks
July 27, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Listening-I introduce the Spanish That Clicks™ Listening Method in my latest article.

Read it here:
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#SpanishLearning #IBSpanish #APSpanish #LanguageLearning #SpanishTeachers #SpanishThatClicks
July 27, 2026 at 9:52 AM
🧠 Brain Break!

Can you guess this Spanish word?

Three letters are revealed. No Googling. 😄

Drop your guess in the comments and tag a friend to see if they can solve it faster.

#SpanishThatClicks #LearnSpanish #BrainBreak #SpanishVocabulary #IBSpanish
July 26, 2026 at 4:53 PM
One sentence won’t earn top marks on the IB Spanish IO.

The strongest students explain, justify, and support their ideas with specific examples. That’s how you turn a basic response into a high-scoring one.

#IBSpanish #IBLanguageB #SpanishThatClicks #IBStudents #IBTips
July 26, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Don’t memorize your IB Spanish IO.

Develop your ideas instead.

Examiners reward students who can communicate naturally, expand their answers, and handle follow-up questions—not recite a script.

#IBSpanish #IBLanguageB #IBDiploma #SpanishThatClicks #IBStudents #IndividualOral #LearnSpanish
July 26, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Most people picture Spanish coaching as homework help.

It isn’t.

Every session follows a structured framework designed to move students from memorizing Spanish to actually communicating in Spanish.

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#Spanish #LanguageLearning #Education #IB
July 25, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Your kid got an A in Spanish last year.

That doesn’t mean they’re ready for the fall.

24 years teaching high school Spanish. Here’s what I want every parent to do this weekend. 🧵
July 22, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Good grades in Spanish don’t always mean your kid is ready for the next level.

A lot of kids just know how to play the game of school.

Here’s what to do if you suspect your child isn’t ready:

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July 19, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Your kid got an A in Spanish last year? Doesn’t mean they’re ready for the next level.

Grades reward knowing about Spanish. The next class demands using it.

Free parent guide + 60-second home check:
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Is Your Child Actually Ready for Spanish 2, 3, 4, AP, or IB?
If your kid brought home an A in Spanish last year, congratulations. That might mean they're ready for the next level.Or it might not.I've been teaching high school Spanish for more than twenty years ...
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July 17, 2026 at 3:44 PM
What feels impossible today can become tomorrow’s warm-up.

Starting Spanish 2, 3, 4, AP, or IB this fall? Find the gaps before the first test.

Free Spanish Readiness Check:
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#SpanishThatClicks #LearnSpanish #SpanishSuccess
July 12, 2026 at 1:41 AM
IB results are out today.

If your score came in one point below a university's conditional offer, call admissions this week — not next.

Many will still honor it.

Full playbook (students + parents):

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July 6, 2026 at 4:42 PM