Category Archives: Culture

Perspective

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

¿Quién tiene la razón? ¿Cómo es posible que los dos tengan razón? One of the most important tasks outside of language learning that world language teachers face is to make our students aware of the world outside their community. To … Continue reading →

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Hispanic Heritage Month Post 4

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) we will be posting articles and information relating to the impact of Latinos in the United as well as looking at their culture from their home countries. The goal of this … Continue reading →

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Hispanic Heritage Month Post 3

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) we will be posting articles and information relating to the impact of Latinos in the United as well as looking at their culture from their home countries. Our goal is for … Continue reading →

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Hispanic Heritage Post 2

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) we will be posting articles and information relating to the impact of Latinos in the United as well as looking at their culture from their home countries. Our goal is for … Continue reading →

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Hispanic Heritage Post 1

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) we will be posting articles and information relating to the impact of Latinos in the United as well as looking at their culture from their home countries. Our goal is for … Continue reading →

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September 16th

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

¡Viva México! Feliz día de Independencia, México, querido y lindo. Read our previous Independence Day post or download láminas sobre México. To celebrate we our offering a new product, our Mega-Mexico Pack, which includes 2 posters, 4 magnets, and 3 … Continue reading →

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Macanudo

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

In addition to being funny, the comics Condorito, Mafalda, and Macanudo can offer a great insight into the Hispanic culture and language. Mafalda, drawn by Quino (Jauquín Salvador Lavado) is a national symbol in Argentina. Condorito, the pride of Chilean … Continue reading →

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Taco Bell in Mexico

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

A lot of Americans assume that Taco Bell is Mexican food simply because it sells things such as “tacos”. But claiming that Taco Bell sells Mexican food couldn’t be further from the truth. To claim such is a great insult … Continue reading →

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Colombia

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

One of my biggest pet peeves is the spelling of the Colombia. In fact, I have even seen news programs get it wrong. The country of Colombia does not have a “U” in it. Not even in the “English version”. … Continue reading →

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Adopt a Country

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

This past year, I had a new idea to expose my students to more culture and have them identify with a particular Hispanic country. I had each class “Adopt a Country” so to say. Each of my classes choose a … Continue reading →

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