The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)

?? Did you know 57% of Hispanics in the U.S. have type O blood—the type most needed by hospitals? Join us in giving back. #BloodDrive Sign up using the link below to donate today: https://lnkd.in/eeHhHr-S #aatsp #aatsp24 #blooddrive #redcrossblooddrive

?? Transform your Spanish class with a little merengue magic! Our latest LinkedIn article features an uplifting music activity using the song "Oye, Abre Tus Ojos" by July Mateo Rasputin. From writing personalized verses to practicing fluency, this is a fun and meaningful way to build vocabulary and celebrate life’s simple joys. Read more and bring some rhythm into your next class! ?? #SpanishTeaching #LanguageLearning #Merengue

???? Celebrate Language Connections! The 107th Annual AATSP Conference is heading to Panama City, Panama from June 26-29, 2025! Immerse yourself in a global celebration of languages, cultures, and teaching excellence. Join us as we learn, engage, and live the language together. Secure your spot now! ??? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gux7SCbU ?? #AATSP25 | #VisitPanama

?? Join us in Panama City for a one-of-a-kind professional development experience! Gain insights from over 300 sessions tailored to Spanish and Portuguese education. Register today at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gux7SCbU #aatsp #ProfessionalDevelopment #Panama #Conference #ispeakspanish #ispeakportuguese

?? Exciting News for attendees at ACTFL 2024! ?? The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) is pleased to connect with language educators at ACTFL’s 2024 convention! Here’s how you can engage with us: ?? Visit our booth (#1236) to learn about our programs and receive membership information ?? Support our mission with a legacy donation to honor an educator who inspired you ?? Celebrate the launch of Academia with AATSP and Klett (Booth #1113) ?? Save the date for our 2025 Annual Conference in Panama City, Panama Let’s strengthen our global community of language educators! #AATSP #ACTFL2024 #LanguageEducation #Spanish #Portuguese #TeachTheFuture #ACTFL

Congratulations to The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) Texas-Brazos Chapter for the successful Professional Development Workshop at St. John's School, followed by the Chapter Award Ceremony. Congratulations to our Texas-Brazos Chapter President Sandra Delgado, and 9-12 Representatives and PD co-chairs Aline Means and Soledad Toriello for their great work, and board members Mirna Vásquez, Cheryl Fuentes, Marilia Amat-Baralt and Mary McConville. Special thanks to Aline Means for opening St. John's School doors to make this event possible. Thank you to all the presenters and Congratulations to teacher and student awardees!

Join us at the ACTFL convention this weekend at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Booth #1236! Stop by to learn about our programs, save the date for our 107th Annual Conference, explore legacy giving opportunities, or become a member. We look forward to connecting with new language educators and reconnecting with our community. ?Todos a una! Todos por um! #aatsp #aatsp24 #ACTFL #ACTFL24 #ispeakspanish #ispeakportuguese #professionaldevelopment #languagelearning

?? Bringing Portuguese to life in the classroom! Check out the second activity in our new LinkedIn series for language teachers. This time, we’re using an authentic report on Brazilian expatriates to connect students to real-world language learning. From practicing numbers and country names to exploring migration patterns, this activity offers something for all levels. Click the link to learn more and help your students discover the world through Portuguese! #PortugueseTeaching #GlobalClassroom #LanguageLearning

?? Exciting News! Join us at the ACTFL conference at the Klett World Languages Booth (#1113) on Saturday, November 23 from 11:00 – 11:45 AM to celebrate the launch of ????????????????: ?? ?????????????????? ???? ???????????? ?????????????????? ???????????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????? ????????????????????, a free, comprehensive directory of higher education programs in Spanish and Portuguese. You'll also get a chance to explore the Klett World Languages Innovation Award and get your copy of the Revista Luso-Hispánica—the AATSP's new journal for student research! ?? RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/gSDt6p93 #aatsp #Klett #ispeakspanish #ispeakportuguese #languagelearning #ACTFL #ACTFL2024 #Academia

No te lo Pierdas/N?o percas Exploring Immigration Stories Through Poetry In this activity, students dive into a poem by Ricardo Arenas, exploring the journey of Cuban immigrants arriving in the U.S. Working in groups, students then craft their own poems to depict different immigration paths. This exercise builds vocabulary, grammar, and creative writing skills while fostering empathy and understanding. TEACHING TIPS: In class, students study the poem Voces by the Cuban writer Reinaldo Arenas (below). After that, they work in groups to rewrite the poem, using Arena’s model to describe other immigration trajectories. Voces by Reinaldo Arenas Nosotros vinimos por el aire Nosotros vinimos por el mar Nosotros llegamos amarrados a la cámara de un auto Nosotros llegamos sujetos a la rueda de un avión Nosotros salimos conjurando tiburones y guardacostas Nosotros salimos taladrando un túnel en el aire Nosotros salimos agarrados a la cola de un cometa Nosotros llegamos a nado, vomitando la bilis, soltando el bofe, los huesos al sol, deshidratados, descarnado el corazón. Sí, sin duda somos los más dichosos -los afortunados. Los demás yacen sin tiempo bajo el mar o condenan nuestra fuga mientras secreta y desesperadamente desean partir. #aatsp #ProfessionalDevelopment #ispeakspanish #ispeakportuguese #notelopierdas