Germán Lorenzo Ayala, M.A. | german.lorenzoayala@slu.edu
Kristina Knudsen-Galindo, Ph.D. Kristina.knudsengalindo@slu.edu
Department of Languages, Literatures, & Cultures - Saint Louis University
Spanish Program - Saint Louis University
What to Expect During a Site Visit: A short PowerPoint with basic information on what to expect during a typical site visit.
** - Classroom Visit Report: The form your faculty liaison will fill out and send to you (via JotForm) after your classroom visit.
Sample Completed Classroom Visit Report #1 - SPAN 1010
SLUPE - If you would like to administer the Saint Louis University Placement Exam (SLUPE) to your students, please contact either Germán Lorenzo-Ayala or Ann Menshouse for your high school's unique link.
Professional Foreign Language Teaching Organizations:
Authentic Activities for Foreign Language Classroom Instruction & Assessment:
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/communication-rules-world-language-classroom-sarah-wike-loyola
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/authentic-activities-world-language-classroom-sarah-loyola
https://eric.ed.gov/?q=source%3A%22American+Council+on+the+Teaching+of+Foreign+Languages%22
Cultural Knowledge Activities:
https://secondaryspanishspace.com/how-to-incorporate-culture-in-your/
https://misclaseslocas.com/spanish-culture-how-to-incorporate-more-in-class/
https://commongroundinternational.com/high-school-spanish/spanish-research-presentation-topics/
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/educator-spanish/spanish-culture-lesson-plans/
https://www.leaflanguages.org/creative-project-areas-of-interest-spanish-hispanic/
https://specialtyspanish.com/blog/spanish-culture-lesson-plans/
https://www.speakinglatino.com/spanish-culture-lesson-plans/
https://www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-guides/spain-guide
https://lingoclip.com/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Flyricstraining.com%2F
Pronunciation:
https://www.spanishpod101.com/spanish-pronunciation/#content-2
https://www.mimicmethod.com/spanish-pronunciation-ultimate-guide/
Spanish D - One of the most difficult letters to pronounce by EN natives (blancaquintero.com)
Grammar (General):
Articles & Agreement:
Ser:
Estar:
Ser vs. Estar:
Passive Voice:
Por vs. Para:
Possessive Adjectives & Pronouns:
Preterite vs. Imperfect:
Spanish Language & Culture | Preterite vs. Imperfect | ¡Superhombre! (colby.edu)
https://effortlessconversations.com/learn-spanish/preterite-vs-imperfect/
https://spanishvip.com/grammar/preterite-vs-imperfect-spanish/
https://www.fun-learning-spanish.com/imperfectvspreterite.html
Pronouns (Direct, Indirect, Lo, & Reciprocal), Articles, and Gustar (& Similar Verbs):
https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/direct-object-pronouns-in-spanish
https://www.realfastspanish.com/vocabulary/verbs-like-gustar
https://conjuguemos.com/grammar/homework/202https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/verbs-like-gustar
https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/using-the-neuter-article-lo-in-spanish
https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/reciprocal-verbs-and-reciprocal-pronouns
Reflexive Pronouns & Verbs:
http://grammar.spanishintexas.org/pronouns/reflexive-pronouns/
https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/reflexive-verbs-and-reflexive-pronouns
https://storylearning.com/learn/spanish/spanish-tips/spanish-reflexive-verbs
https://baselang.com/blog/basic-grammar/reflexive-verbs-in-spanish/
Subjunctive:
Subjunctive Review (expressing desire) - https://studyspanish.com/grammar/lessons/subj5
Subjunctive Review (expressing recommendations & requests) - https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/expressing-recommendations-and-requests-with-the-subjunctive
Subjunctive Review (expressing wishes & desires) - https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/expressing-wishes-and-desires-with-the-subjunctive
Subjunctive Review (adjective clauses) - https://spanishobsessed.com/spanish-subjunctive/adjective-clauses/
Subjunctive Review (expressing doubt & denial):
https://www.drlemon.com/Grammar/Subjunctive/denial.html
https://studyspanish.com/grammar/lessons/subj6
Subjunctive with adverbial clauses:
https://www.lawlessspanish.com/grammar/verbs/subjunctive-with-adjective-clauses/
https://users.pfw.edu/jehle/courses/subjadj.htm
https://tildesites.bowdoin.edu/~eyepes/newgr/ats/47.htm
Imperfect Subjunctive - http://www.elearnspanishlanguage.com/grammar/verbs/imperfectsubjunctive.html
FILMS/MOVIES/VIDEOS (INCLUDING SHORT CLIPS):
https://www.speakmorespanish.com/short-movies-for-spanish-class
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/educator-spanish/movies-for-spanish-class/
https://misclaseslocas.com/appropriate-movies-for-spanish-class/
https://www.learner.org/series/destinos-an-introduction-to-spanish/
https://foreignlanguagecollective.com/spanish-movies-watch-youtube/
https://secondaryspanishspace.com/the-ultimate-list-of-movies-to-show-in/
PODCASTS:
https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/5-best-podcasts-for-spanish-language-learners
https://www.audible.com/blog/article-the-best-spanish-podcasts
https://spanishmama.com/the-best-spanish-podcasts-for-learning-spanish/
Please click here for a list of grammar concepts that should be covered in each level. These grammar points are taken directly from the textbook Conectados, which is used in the SPAN 1010, SPAN 1020, and SPAN 2010 courses on SLU's campus. While we realize that the sequencing may vary depending on the textbook/resources being used in the classroom, all of these grammar concepts must be covered by the end of SPAN 2010. We also acknowledge that a lot of the grammar points that are listed may have been covered in a previous level.
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Summer Connection Conference 2026: July 30 and 31 2026
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The course templates below are provided for all 1818 Spanish instructors to use if so desired. They are up to date with the current requirements for syllabus review for Academic Year (AY) 2025-2026.
If you are returning faculty, you are welcome to use one of the templates or to copy and paste any updated information into your current syllabi. Neither new nor returning faculty are required to use a template; however, these templates are available to help you prepare your syllabi for the next academic year.
SPAN 1020 Syllabus Template for 2025-2026
SPAN 2010 Syllabus Template for 2025-2026
Please use this checklist to ensure that you have addressed all the 1818 requirements for your syllabi.
Be sure to submit your syllabus through Dual Enroll: https://slu.dualenroll.com. If you have not received your log-in information, contact 1818@slu.edu. Your Dual Credit Spanish Coordinator will provide feedback on the syllabi through Dual Enroll.
Instructions for accessing Dual Enroll are available through the link. Please reach out if you have any questions!
May 1 Syllabus and Intent-to-Teach window opens
May 15 Intent-to-Teach due
June 15 All syllabi due
Getting Students to Read the Syllabus
My students' first homework assignment is always to read the syllabus very carefully since there will be a quiz over it at the beginning of the next class. Since it is in English and is multiple choice & true/false, it should be the easiest quiz they take all year, if they read the syllabus that is. ;-)
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