Get Ready-to-Use Film Resources for Spanish Teachers
You dream of creating lesson plans that are dynamic, culturally rich, and unforgettable—but traditional movie days often fall short of this vision
Your students can fill out worksheets but freeze in real conversations, missing the nuances of culture and authentic communication
Most resources focus on isolated vocabulary lists or scripted textbook dialogues that don't reflect how people actually speak to each other
You secretly feel disappointed when your films become passive experiences instead of the powerful learning tools you know they could be
I created Palabras y Películas because I believe language learning should feel alive—not trapped in textbook pages or isolated vocabulary lists. My approach uses the power of film, stories, dialogue, and emotion to transform passive viewing into total immersion experiences.
Students learn key words and phrases before viewing through engaging quiz show formats, setting them up to recognize vocabulary in authentic contexts.
Students actively watch for familiar vocabulary during the film, experiencing the language in meaningful cultural situations that create emotional connections.
Because vocabulary is tied to memorable film moments, students retain these words long-term and naturally incorporate them into their own conversations.
The vocabulary students learn doesn't stay in the classroom—it transfers to real-world situations, building genuine confidence in their conversational abilities.
I’m passionate about helping Spanish teachers transform “movie days” from passive experiences into powerful opportunities for language immersion and authentic connection.
With over 20 years of experience teaching Spanish—from high school classrooms to the university level—I’ve seen how films can unlock genuine conversation, cultural understanding, and confidence when used with purpose and structure.
