As part of learning more about Spanish culture, I give students the opportunity to choose a Spanish name to use during the class. Of course, if students are more comfortable with their English names, they may use them. Students will be deciding their names on Monday, so I thought I'd include a few links here for those who are still undecided:
Common Spanish names with their English equivalents A good, concise list with popular names. There are only a few here that I haven't heard before.
Much more comprehensive list with names' origins There are definitely more creative names on this long list. I'd recommend looking at the other list first, then taking a peek here if you don't see anything you like.
Also, if you do choose a name on-line, it would be helpful to write it down so you don't forget what it is before class! That way, I can also help with pronunciation in case you're not sure how to say it.
¡Hasta lunes! (Until Monday!)
Great concept, the students picking their
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-KG
Glad you think so! I always liked having a Spanish name or a French name when I was in school. I've really liked the names that people have picked so far!
ReplyDeleteIt was really fun to pick spanish names!!!!!!!!! I wonder if you can teach a differnt language next year, like German or French or something?!?!?!?! That would be cool, but I do like espanol also!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked picking your name! As for other languages, I know a little bit of French and a tiny bit of German, but Spanish is my specialty, so that's what I'm best at. :) Glad to hear that you like Spanish!
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