Ideas for Spanish Club :D

Question

Okay, so I'm seriously thinking about being president of the Spanish club for my school this next year The only problem is that I need ideas for what I should do if I follow through with this... Please help, it would be so greatly appreciated if I could get some really unique ideas

Answer 1

If it is a secondary school, those who join are generally more serious about the subject.

(1) treat topics in depth that are not being taught in class.

(2) have weekly discussions on a topic chosen by all

(3) have monthly presentations on a topic that a specific member or member is adept in, but in Spanish

(4) locate Spanish-speakers in the area and invite them to make presentations, etc.

(5) watch a film a week in Spanish, with discussion afterward

(6) have certain portions of the weekly meeting in which only Spanish is spoken

(7) schedule trips or other activities with a Spanish theme

(8) begin a small library of texts that might not be available in the school library (Spanish peridocals or newspapers)

(9) invite each member to bring his or her special interests to the club but in Spanish (chess or tennis or dancing or music for example)

(10) find teachers or local people who can make presentations (just for, example, is there a bank in the area with bilingual staff, or a local official who deals with Spanish speakers, etc.)

(11) start a Spanish Club monthly newsletter

In short, think out of the box. Also, if there are other successful clubs, investigate what they do. Very often, mutatis mutandis, this is translatable into other areas.

Great advice,you should be President yourself. - osas-baby, Jun 6, 2013

Wow, those sound like excellent suggestions! :) - PumpkinCalabaza, Jun 6, 2013

Thank you for all the great suggestions! :D I will definitely keep that all in mind as I keep thinking of this idea :) - supernova82, Jun 12, 2013

Answer 2

I have seen two different approaches to language clubs:

Heavyly orquestrated where people are given little games, skits, etc. and someone "directs" them.

No format and people naturally gavitate to others because of their language level or a specific topic.

You could probably mix a little of each, but I would allow people to do what they are naturally inclined to do; maybe each meeting will be different.

And don´t foget: A good president / teacher knows how to delegate.

Good luck!

typo on 'heavily' - katydew, Jun 6, 2013

Great advice, Julian. - katydew, Jun 6, 2013

I thought that's all that President's did ... delegate ... just ask Reagan - readytodictate, Jun 9, 2013

Thanks for the support :) - supernova82, Jun 12, 2013

Answer 3

Also,try to carry your members along.Be open to new ideas,all the best!

Answer 4

If you want to focus on translation:

1. Collect all those notices from utility companies or other social agencies that are written in English and Spanish. Don't look at the English and see if you can back translate.

2. Find English books or short stories that have been translated into Spanish and without looking at the English, translate, then check with the originals.

3. Get a native speaker (as a consultant) to attend the meetings so you don't perpetuate mistakes.

4. Follow anything else on EugenioCosta's list.

5. Never loose your enthusiasm!!!