Survival Spanish For Educators

From items in the classroom to phrases which will motivate students, or help with parent-teacher conferences, "Survival Spanish for Educators" is the daily resource for building relationships with Latino students and their families.

A handbook designed to provide the reader with the Spanish skills needed to communicate in the workplace and effectively manage today's diverse school populations.

"Provides functional Spanish language skills for school personnel who have occasional contact with Spanish-speaking students and visitors. Also includes extensive training for non-Spanish-speaking classroom teachers who have Spanish-speaking children in their classroom."--Publisher description.

A brief compendium of basic Spanish words and phrases that might be used in a classroom, reproducible activities and forms, and cultural understanding and insights.

Do you feel that not knowing Spanish is holding you back at work? Are you tired of relying on others to communicate a simple message? It's time to learn workplace Spanish! Unlike many Spanish language books that try and teach you everything about Spanish, this book just teaches you what you need to survive in the workplace. Each book in the Spanish for the Workplace series includes basic instructions on pronunciation, tips for learning, power phrases you needed to know at work, and 500 power words for each job. Minute Help Press is building a library of books for people with only minutes to spare. Checkout minutehelpguides.com to find out about current and future books in the Minute Help library.

Improve Communication with SpanishSpeaking Students and Parents with Short & Simple Essential Phrases. Educators will acquire the language skills necessary to feel more confident in the classroom and when meeting with Spanish-speaking parents. The workbook contains easy to understand activities and real-life scenarios to learn and practice over 400 words & phrases most encountered in situations by Educators. Spanish for Educators is custom designed for teachers, counselors, administrators and other school officials who interact with Hispanic students and parents. No tedious grammar lessons and no prior knowledge of Spanish required. SPANISH FOR EDUCATORS WORKBOOK CONTENTS: Introduction w/ Culture & Language Tips, Instructions, Classroom Management, General Commands, Parent Conferences, First Aid, Asking Questions, Playground/Gym, Praising Students FEATURES: 400+ words & phrases, real-life scenarios, quick & easy activities & answer key (112 pages) The workbook can be used independently or in conjunction with the KAMMS Audio CD program (sold separately).

Teaching Spanish: The Essential Handbook is a must-read for the new teacher of Spanish and an indispensable reference for the experienced instructor. Written with humor and honesty, the author's expertise and versatility are evident as she shares tips to help you overcome challenges all Spanish instructors share, such as effective classroom management, what to do with non-beginners in a beginning class, dependable activities for Spanish classes, how to appreciate and inspire students, and grammar explanations that make sense. This book is inspiring and empowering yet realistic.