Author Archives: bryankandel

The story behind the image

Posted on September 12, 2014 by bryankandel

Here’s another trick to get more reps. We’ve been using this story (un accidente de autobús), which is based on the structures crashed, broke his ankle and “that’s life”.  It’s a home run story that always goes over well because … Continue reading →

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The jealous sister

Posted on September 4, 2014 by bryankandel

Here is a story I’ve been using.  It’s a good story for early in the year because the focus is all high frequency verbs (there was, had, wanted, was).  It is similar to another story on my script list, but … Continue reading →

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The revenge of the shellfish

Posted on August 28, 2014 by bryankandel

I am teaching a dual credit class this year, which forces me to do something that no one ever wants to do – adapt a textbook.  As I’m working through the process of converting dead chapters into relevant CI units, … Continue reading →

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Who threw it at him?

Posted on August 26, 2014 by bryankandel

We’ve been using the phrase “se lo trajo” (brought it to him/her) in class.  Even after a story about a waitress bringing food to clients, I felt that I needed more reps on the concept of double pronouns.  I put … Continue reading →

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Think outside the bus

Posted on August 19, 2014 by bryankandel

Want to tell better stories? Remember The Wheels on the Bus.  My daughter and I sing it often.  We start with the traditional . . .  The wheels on the bus go round and round The baby on the bus … Continue reading →

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NTPRS 2014

Posted on July 25, 2014 by bryankandel

I met many people during the week at NTPRS who mentioned that they enjoy reading this site.  Thanks for the encouraging comments.  The comments also made me realize that people ACTUALLY read this stuff, so I better get it together. … Continue reading →

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NTPRS

Posted on July 17, 2014 by bryankandel

Next week, I will be attending the NTPRS conference in Chicago.  It will be my first time at NTPRS, and I am super excited.  I will also be a presenter at the conference.  My session called, “Student-driven curriculum” is on … Continue reading →

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Amara.org for video subtitles

Posted on May 27, 2014 by bryankandel

We listen to music nearly everyday in class, usually one new song per week.  At some point during the week, I like to show a video for the song.  And on some days, we watch videos of songs from past … Continue reading →

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Story-based Speaking Assessment

Posted on May 27, 2014 by bryankandel

I’ve used several methods for evaluating speaking over the years.  I tried something new recently, and I was pleased with the results.  It is similar to a homework assignment that students completed earlier in the year.  The level of student … Continue reading →

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If I were your boyfriend . . .

Posted on May 15, 2014 by bryankandel

I’ve been utilizing great materials that I received from Nelly Hughes at the OFLA conference based around the song jueves by La Oreja de Van Gogh.   Within the song and readings that Nelly provided, there are many good examples … Continue reading →

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