Blog At ClassHook, we’re always looking for ways to support educators in finding and effectively using videos in their lessons. Today, we’re excited to announce a different way of teaching vocabulary: using video. The Vocabulary Finder is a new feature on ClassHook that makes it easy to find specific words and phrases used within scenes from […]
Month: September 2019
Teaching and Learning ESL from The Simpsons
Since its debut in 1989, The Simpsons has been embedded in popular culture and entertained millions of viewers across the globe. Sometimes called the “encyclopedia of the US in the 20th and 21st century,” this cartoon has a broad coverage of all parts of American culture and society. Thus, it is more than ideal for […]
Teaching Spanish through Movies and Television
A good way to learn a language is to watch popular TV shows and movies. Do you love popular video clips? You do, or you don’t? Well, you will after checking out the videos below. Here are three examples of Spanish from some of our favorite films and shows. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone […]
Everything You Need to Know About Teaching with Movies
Motion pictures have fascinated society since the first film was created in the late 1800s. Since then, movies have only grown in popularity, generating billions of dollars in sales and inspiring millions of people around the world. Movies are now ingrained in popular culture, being the subject of quotes, colloquialisms, and memes. Given this phenomenon, […]
How to Have a Short Conversation in Spanish
Simple Greetings and Introduction A good way to start the conversation is to greet the other by “Qué tal” or “Buenos días/Buenas noches.” Then, you may want to give a bit more information about yourself. The two common verbs regarding introducing oneself are “ser” and “estar.” When you need to greet others, you should always […]