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1. “Encanto”<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\nDirector: <\/strong>Jared Bush, Byron Howard and Charise Castro Smith<\/p>\nYear: <\/strong>2021<\/p>\nCountry: <\/strong>Colombia<\/p>\nSynopsis: <\/strong>This animated movie follows the story of the Madrigal family who live in a magical house in Colombia. Each child in the family has been blessed with an impressive power\u2014all apart from Mirabel. But, when their gifts are put in danger, it’s up to Mirabel to save the day.<\/p>\nWhere to watch: <\/strong>Disney+<\/a><\/p>\nIs there a paywall? <\/strong>Yes<\/p>\nSuitable for: <\/strong>Beginner to advanced students (depending on subtitles and audio used)<\/p>\nIntegration into class: <\/strong>While the original film is mostly in English, there are plenty of Spanish terms and phrases used throughout, and is great for reviewing family vocabulary<\/a> in particular.<\/p>\n2. “10 Minutos”<\/em>\u00a0(10 Minutes)<\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\nDirector:<\/strong> Alberto Ruiz Rojo<\/p>\nYear:<\/strong> 2003<\/p>\nCountry:<\/strong> Spain<\/p>\nSynopsis:<\/strong> The main character, Enrique, calls customer service for his mobile phone for some information, but cannot get the operator to help him. Yet Enrique needs this information to win the girl of his dreams.<\/p>\nThis\u00a0is a short that anyone who has experienced love and loss OR had a bad customer service experience can relate to. (So basically, who can’t!)<\/p>\n
Where to watch: <\/strong>YouTube<\/a>
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\n<\/strong><\/p>\nSuitable for: <\/strong>Intermediate to advanced students<\/p>\nIntegration into class:<\/strong> This short film can be used to introduce or reinforce talking on the telephone, giving addresses and telephone numbers, and to start discussions on the automatization and depersonalization of social interactions due to technology. Students are sure to love it as it won over 100 awards at international film festivals!<\/p>\n3. “Vivo”<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\nDirector: <\/strong>Kirk DeMicco<\/p>\nYear: <\/strong>2021<\/p>\nCountry: <\/strong>Cuba<\/p>\nSynopsis: <\/strong>This film follows the story of kinkajou (honey bear) Vivo, who has to deliver a love letter in song form on behalf of his owner Andr\u00e9s to his old partner Marta Sandoval, with the help of tween Gabi.<\/p>\nWhere to watch: <\/strong>Netflix<\/a>
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\n<\/strong><\/p>\nSuitable for: <\/strong>Beginner to advanced students (depending on subtitles and audio used)<\/p>\nIntegration into class:<\/strong> Like “Encanto,”<\/em> the original version of this movie is mostly in English, but would be ideal for a lesson focusing on culture. You could also show the film with Spanish subtitles or the Spanish dub for a more language-based class.<\/p>\n4. “No Me Ama”<\/em>\u00a0(She Doesn’t Love Me)<\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\nDirector:<\/strong> Mart\u00edn Piroyansky<\/p>\nYear:<\/strong> 2009<\/p>\nCountries:<\/strong> Argentina and Uruguay<\/p>\nSynopsis:<\/strong> While vacationing in Uruguay, the protagonist becomes preoccupied with the idea that his girlfriend does not love him (since she never tells him so). Yet another film about love, alas!<\/p>\nBut this movie is more than that\u2014it’s also about learning to speak your mind…and your heart. And that reality is not always what it seems. This is definitely a film that will make students think.<\/p>\n
Where to watch: <\/strong>YouTube<\/a><\/p>\nIs there a paywall? <\/strong>No<\/p>\nSuitable for: <\/strong>Intermediate to advanced students<\/p>\nIntegration into class:<\/strong> This\u00a0cortometraje<\/i> can be used to introduce or reinforce vocabulary related to love and relationships, feelings and personalities.<\/p>\n5. “Ana y Manuel”<\/em>\u00a0(Ana and Manuel)<\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\nDirector:<\/strong> Manuel Calvo<\/p>\nYear:<\/strong> 2004<\/p>\nCountry:<\/strong> Mexico<\/p>\nSynopsis:<\/strong> When Ana is dumped by her boyfriend, Manuel, she decides to replace him with a dog, which she names after him. However, the dog reminds her too much of her ex. Little by little, Ana also realizes that a dog cannot replace a human in a relationship.<\/p>\nLater, an incredible twist of fate brings Ana and the “real” Manuel back together. This is a romantic comedy with a happy ending that students are sure to love.<\/p>\n
Where to watch: <\/strong>YouTube<\/a><\/p>\nIs there a paywall? <\/strong>No<\/p>\nSuitable for: <\/strong>Intermediate to advanced students<\/p>\nIntegration into class:<\/strong> The short film can be used to introduce or reinforce the preterite and the imperfect.<\/a><\/p>\n6. “Rutina”<\/em>\u00a0(Routine)<\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\nDirector:<\/strong> Oleguer Bar\u00f3<\/p>\nYear:<\/strong> 2014<\/p>\nCountry:<\/strong> Spain<\/p>\nSynopsis:<\/strong> This film shows the protagonist going about his daily routine, but it shows us only his actions and never his face. This might seem like a monotonous four minutes, but the idea is to help us look at our daily routines as being more meaningful than we think\u2014we just need to look at them differently.<\/p>\nThe unique camera angles really add to this message, as well as the fact that the protagonist’s face is always hidden, meaning that this could be the daily routine of almost anyone.<\/p>\n
Where to watch: <\/strong>YouTube<\/a><\/p>\nIs there a paywall? <\/strong>No<\/p>\nSuitable for: <\/strong>Beginner students<\/p>\nIntegration into class:<\/strong> Although the film is silent, it’s a useful authentic resource for introducing or reinforcing daily routine vocabulary by narrating it as it is playing, or for starting discussions and activities. For example, you can stop the film every so often to discuss the protagonist\u2019s routine with students in Spanish.<\/p>\n7. “Pecera”<\/em>\u00a0(Fish Bowl)<\/h2>\n<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\nDirector:<\/strong> Carlos Bouvier<\/p>\nYear:<\/strong> 2011<\/p>\nCountry:<\/strong> Spain<\/p>\nSynopsis:<\/strong>\u00a0This film highlights exploitation in the workplace and the phenomenon of people being less valued than the work they produce. It also highlights the difficulty people face when jobs are hard to come by and the reduction of costs to a company come at the employees’ expense.<\/p>\nWhere to watch: <\/strong>YouTube<\/a><\/p>\nIs there a paywall? <\/strong>No<\/p>\nSuitable for: <\/strong>Intermediate to advanced students (note: due to more serious themes, this may be more suitable for older students)<\/p>\nIntegration into class:<\/strong> This is a great film for introducing or reinforcing workplace vocabulary. You can also use it for preparing students for role-plays in which they must pretend they are at a job interview or working in a certain position at a company.<\/p>\nOne way to help your students learn Spanish through movies and other content is through a language learning program such as FluentU<\/a>.![\"FluentU](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/iTunesArtwork@1x.png\")
<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n\r\n\r\nFluentU takes real-world videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\nOther sites use scripted content. FluentU uses a natural approach<\/strong> that helps you ease into the Spanish language and culture over time. You\u2019ll learn Spanish as it\u2019s actually spoken by real people.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\nFluentU has a wide variety of videos topics, as you can see here:\r\n<\/p>\r\n![\"learn-spanish-with-videos\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/Spanish-1.jpg\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\nFluentU brings native videos within reach with interactive transcripts.<\/strong> You can tap on any word to look it up instantly. Every definition has examples that have been written to help you understand how the word is used.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\nPlus, if you see an interesting word you don\u2019t know, you can add it to a vocab list.\r\n<\/p>\r\n![\"learn-spanish-with-interactive-captioned-videos\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/Spanish-2.png\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\nReview a complete interactive transcript under the Dialogue<\/strong> tab, and find words and phrases listed under Vocab.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n![\"learn-spanish-music-videos\"](\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/Spanish-3.jpg\")
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<\/a>\r\n\r\nThe best part is that FluentU keeps track of the vocabulary that you\u2019re learning, and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It'll even remind you when it\u2019s time to review what you\u2019ve learned. Every learner has a truly personalized experience, even if they\u2019re studying with the same video. <\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n
Director: <\/strong>Jared Bush, Byron Howard and Charise Castro Smith<\/p>\n Year: <\/strong>2021<\/p>\n Country: <\/strong>Colombia<\/p>\n Synopsis: <\/strong>This animated movie follows the story of the Madrigal family who live in a magical house in Colombia. Each child in the family has been blessed with an impressive power\u2014all apart from Mirabel. But, when their gifts are put in danger, it’s up to Mirabel to save the day.<\/p>\n Where to watch: <\/strong>Disney+<\/a><\/p>\n Is there a paywall? <\/strong>Yes<\/p>\n Suitable for: <\/strong>Beginner to advanced students (depending on subtitles and audio used)<\/p>\n Integration into class: <\/strong>While the original film is mostly in English, there are plenty of Spanish terms and phrases used throughout, and is great for reviewing family vocabulary<\/a> in particular.<\/p>\n Director:<\/strong> Alberto Ruiz Rojo<\/p>\n Year:<\/strong> 2003<\/p>\n Country:<\/strong> Spain<\/p>\n Synopsis:<\/strong> The main character, Enrique, calls customer service for his mobile phone for some information, but cannot get the operator to help him. Yet Enrique needs this information to win the girl of his dreams.<\/p>\n This\u00a0is a short that anyone who has experienced love and loss OR had a bad customer service experience can relate to. (So basically, who can’t!)<\/p>\n Where to watch: <\/strong>YouTube<\/a> Is there a paywall? <\/strong>No Suitable for: <\/strong>Intermediate to advanced students<\/p>\n Integration into class:<\/strong> This short film can be used to introduce or reinforce talking on the telephone, giving addresses and telephone numbers, and to start discussions on the automatization and depersonalization of social interactions due to technology. Students are sure to love it as it won over 100 awards at international film festivals!<\/p>\n Director: <\/strong>Kirk DeMicco<\/p>\n Year: <\/strong>2021<\/p>\n Country: <\/strong>Cuba<\/p>\n Synopsis: <\/strong>This film follows the story of kinkajou (honey bear) Vivo, who has to deliver a love letter in song form on behalf of his owner Andr\u00e9s to his old partner Marta Sandoval, with the help of tween Gabi.<\/p>\n Where to watch: <\/strong>Netflix<\/a> Is there a paywall? <\/strong>Yes Suitable for: <\/strong>Beginner to advanced students (depending on subtitles and audio used)<\/p>\n Integration into class:<\/strong> Like “Encanto,”<\/em> the original version of this movie is mostly in English, but would be ideal for a lesson focusing on culture. You could also show the film with Spanish subtitles or the Spanish dub for a more language-based class.<\/p>\n Director:<\/strong> Mart\u00edn Piroyansky<\/p>\n Year:<\/strong> 2009<\/p>\n Countries:<\/strong> Argentina and Uruguay<\/p>\n Synopsis:<\/strong> While vacationing in Uruguay, the protagonist becomes preoccupied with the idea that his girlfriend does not love him (since she never tells him so). Yet another film about love, alas!<\/p>\n But this movie is more than that\u2014it’s also about learning to speak your mind…and your heart. And that reality is not always what it seems. This is definitely a film that will make students think.<\/p>\n Where to watch: <\/strong>YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n Is there a paywall? <\/strong>No<\/p>\n Suitable for: <\/strong>Intermediate to advanced students<\/p>\n Integration into class:<\/strong> This\u00a0cortometraje<\/i> can be used to introduce or reinforce vocabulary related to love and relationships, feelings and personalities.<\/p>\n Director:<\/strong> Manuel Calvo<\/p>\n Year:<\/strong> 2004<\/p>\n Country:<\/strong> Mexico<\/p>\n Synopsis:<\/strong> When Ana is dumped by her boyfriend, Manuel, she decides to replace him with a dog, which she names after him. However, the dog reminds her too much of her ex. Little by little, Ana also realizes that a dog cannot replace a human in a relationship.<\/p>\n Later, an incredible twist of fate brings Ana and the “real” Manuel back together. This is a romantic comedy with a happy ending that students are sure to love.<\/p>\n Where to watch: <\/strong>YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n Is there a paywall? <\/strong>No<\/p>\n Suitable for: <\/strong>Intermediate to advanced students<\/p>\n Integration into class:<\/strong> The short film can be used to introduce or reinforce the preterite and the imperfect.<\/a><\/p>\n Director:<\/strong> Oleguer Bar\u00f3<\/p>\n Year:<\/strong> 2014<\/p>\n Country:<\/strong> Spain<\/p>\n Synopsis:<\/strong> This film shows the protagonist going about his daily routine, but it shows us only his actions and never his face. This might seem like a monotonous four minutes, but the idea is to help us look at our daily routines as being more meaningful than we think\u2014we just need to look at them differently.<\/p>\n The unique camera angles really add to this message, as well as the fact that the protagonist’s face is always hidden, meaning that this could be the daily routine of almost anyone.<\/p>\n Where to watch: <\/strong>YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n Is there a paywall? <\/strong>No<\/p>\n Suitable for: <\/strong>Beginner students<\/p>\n Integration into class:<\/strong> Although the film is silent, it’s a useful authentic resource for introducing or reinforcing daily routine vocabulary by narrating it as it is playing, or for starting discussions and activities. For example, you can stop the film every so often to discuss the protagonist\u2019s routine with students in Spanish.<\/p>\n Director:<\/strong> Carlos Bouvier<\/p>\n Year:<\/strong> 2011<\/p>\n Country:<\/strong> Spain<\/p>\n Synopsis:<\/strong>\u00a0This film highlights exploitation in the workplace and the phenomenon of people being less valued than the work they produce. It also highlights the difficulty people face when jobs are hard to come by and the reduction of costs to a company come at the employees’ expense.<\/p>\n Where to watch: <\/strong>YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n Is there a paywall? <\/strong>No<\/p>\n Suitable for: <\/strong>Intermediate to advanced students (note: due to more serious themes, this may be more suitable for older students)<\/p>\n Integration into class:<\/strong> This is a great film for introducing or reinforcing workplace vocabulary. You can also use it for preparing students for role-plays in which they must pretend they are at a job interview or working in a certain position at a company.<\/p>\n One way to help your students learn Spanish through movies and other content is through a language learning program such as FluentU<\/a>. \r\nFluentU takes real-world videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nOther sites use scripted content. FluentU uses a natural approach<\/strong> that helps you ease into the Spanish language and culture over time. You\u2019ll learn Spanish as it\u2019s actually spoken by real people.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nFluentU has a wide variety of videos topics, as you can see here:\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nFluentU brings native videos within reach with interactive transcripts.<\/strong> You can tap on any word to look it up instantly. Every definition has examples that have been written to help you understand how the word is used.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nPlus, if you see an interesting word you don\u2019t know, you can add it to a vocab list.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nReview a complete interactive transcript under the Dialogue<\/strong> tab, and find words and phrases listed under Vocab.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nLearn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentU\u2019s robust learning engine. Swipe left or right to see more examples of the word you\u2019re on.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\nThe best part is that FluentU keeps track of the vocabulary that you\u2019re learning, and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It'll even remind you when it\u2019s time to review what you\u2019ve learned. Every learner has a truly personalized experience, even if they\u2019re studying with the same video. <\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n2. “10 Minutos”<\/em>\u00a0(10 Minutes)<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/strong><\/p>\n3. “Vivo”<\/em><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/strong><\/p>\n4. “No Me Ama”<\/em>\u00a0(She Doesn’t Love Me)<\/h2>\n
5. “Ana y Manuel”<\/em>\u00a0(Ana and Manuel)<\/h2>\n
6. “Rutina”<\/em>\u00a0(Routine)<\/h2>\n
7. “Pecera”<\/em>\u00a0(Fish Bowl)<\/h2>\n
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