Learn about this famous leader of the civil rights movement. You can also watch the video in Spanish:
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Who was Sojourner Truth?
Learn about an important activist and abolitionist. She traveled the country speaking her truth! You can also watch the video in Spanish:
Learn Spanish with Volver, Volver by Vicente Fernandez
Music is a great way to learn Spanish. In this video, we will use the song Volver, Volver sung by Vicente Fernandez. This song was first written by Fernando Z. Maldonado but was made famous by Vicente Fernandez in his movie: La Ley del Monte in 1976. Some of the phrases we will look at […]
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
Learn more about our 16th President. Why was he so important and why do we remember him today? For an extra challenge, watch the video in Spanish:
Who was George Washington?
Learn more about our first President with this video: For an extra challenge, watch it in Spanish:
What is Valentine’s Day?
Do you know why we celebrate Valentine’s Day? What are some of the traditions in the United States? Watch this video and learn more about this holiday (including vocabulary in Spanish). If you are ready for more of a challenge, you can watch the video in Spanish as well.
What is Chinese New Year?
After teaching Chinese students for almost two years, I have learned a little bit about their culture. Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival) is a major part of their traditions. This celebration lasts a whole 15 days and is one of the few times that most Chinese people get a […]
Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?
In order for you to understand why Martin Luther King, Jr. was important, we need to look at how things worked in the United States at the time. While Abraham Lincoln had forbidden slavery at the end of the civil war, the African American people in the United States were still not being treated very […]