Rey del Mundo is a great game to play in the classroom to get your students speaking Spanish. It is a version of hot potato. But, instead of passing something around physically, students are speaking and calling on their classmates to speak in Spanish. When it is that student's turn to talk, they are it. If the timer goes off while they are still it, then they move to the end of the line.
I have never had students not like this game. There are several variations to it, but the same basic concept is the same throughout, and students get really into it. It is one of the easiest ways to get my students speaking Spanish for 45-60 minutes without even thinking about it.
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That sounds like such a fun and engaging classroom activity! Rey del Mundo seems like the perfect mix of energy, learning, and immersion — exactly what language classes need. I love how you turned a simple concept like “hot potato” into something that keeps students speaking Spanish the entire time. It’s creative and promotes spontaneous communication, which is often the hardest skill to develop. No wonder your students love it — it’s active, inclusive, and totally different from traditional drills.
ReplyDeleteIf you like adding a playful twist to learning or decision-making, you might enjoy using a little randomness in your classroom too. Try the custom coin flip tool at https://flipacoinonline.com/es/
— it’s great for quick choices, group activities, or even gamifying turns in fun language challenges!