This is how I start my class everyday. (Calendar Talk Demo, Middle School Spanish)

[@alarson2309]

I love this! It's a conversation with your tone and timing. I need to do this!!!

[@spanish-en-contexto]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's legitimately never redundant - because you change it up everyday. If students get tired of saying "Hace sol. Es bonito," ask if there's a tornado or a tsunami. Football games. Birthdays. Concerts. It's literally small-talk simulation.

[@alarson2309]

Escuela en el tres de agosto!!! We don't begin until the end of August in the Pacific Northwest!!!! Or September. Just depends on the year...

[@spanish-en-contexto]

Sí sí así es la cultura sureña. Pero el compromiso es que ya estamos de vacaciones antes de junio.

[@barbaracampins6413]

Thanks for sharing. Did you pre teach any vocab?

[@spanish-en-contexto]

Thanks for the comment! And no, not necessary. I normally project pictures and vocabulary to refer to while chatting. If students are starting from zero, you could just stop at day of the week & date. Then...who has a birthday this month? How's the weather? Add on gradually.