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Teaching La Vida Loca

Annabelle
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A podcast for World Language Teachers seeking inspiration, unapologetic authenticity, and guidance in centering joy and facilitating language acquisition for the people who matter most, our students!

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I've been so excited to share about what I've been doing with my 8th graders! I hope you enjoy this episode! 

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• Episode 105 ALL about PRAISE!

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I am SO excited to bring you this episode because PRAISE is such an INCREDIBLY important piece to cultivating a classroom culture where students USE the target language in my World Language Classroom!

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Splat (I used to call it squirt! ha!)

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Shay and I had a BLAST recording this... can you tell!? Alsoooo yes, it did take TWO takes... le sigh... 

an extra tidbit from Shay! <3 and Dolly....

Here's a REALLY old blog you can read about Parent's Night too!

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Recent Guests

Valentina Correa
Elementary Spanish teacher and creator of Aventuras
Aventuras (Curriculum)
Episode: Episode 95: Valentina's Greatest Aventura yet!
Emily Ibrahim
World language educator and author focused on inclusive practices for students with disabilities
Author of Edi el Elefante, Edi el Amigo
Episode: Episode 93: Seeing Every Student: Intentional Inclusion in the World Language Classroom with Emily Ibrahim
Kelsey Leanza
Educator, co-host of HYPE Squad
Ohio schools (co-director of HYPE Squad)
Episode: Episode 92: HYPE Squad with Carolyn Deas and Kelsey Leanza
Carolyn Deas
Educator, co-host of HYPE Squad
Ohio schools (co-director of HYPE Squad)
Episode: Episode 92: HYPE Squad with Carolyn Deas and Kelsey Leanza
Meg Flannell Burnen
Co-creator of Experiencia Colombia
Spanish Cuentos
Episode: Episode 91: Un sueño cumplido
Craig Klein
Co-creator of Experiencia Colombia
Spanish Cuentos
Episode: Episode 91: Un sueño cumplido
Cäcilia Wyman
Mindset and Vision Board Workshop Facilitator
Episode: Episode 89: Your mindset, YOUR choice... it is up to you!
Bertha Delgadillo
A teacher and doctoral student passionate about supporting educators with ADHD
Episode: S2: E11- Embracing Our Minds and Our ADHD Superpowers!
Kristen Wolf
Middle school and adult language teacher, known as La Lobalista.
World Language Initiative
Episode: S2: E10- Brief Moving Meditations with Kristen Wolf

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Annabelle
Host of Teaching La Vida Loca, focused on world language teaching, acquisition-driven instruction, and classroom joy

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 111 ratings
  • Listen and learn and LOVE your Language classes!!!

    La Maestra Loca is indeed a cheerleader for the World Language educator: each podcast episode offers support and guidance for instruction, gamifying, assessment and so much more.

    Not too long, not too short: the Goldilocks of WL podcasts. Just right!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HWakewoman
    United States6 days ago
  • Life Changed

    I am in awe. I can’t lie, as dedicated as I am to the teaching field and to Spanish teaching, starting my year eighth year this year, I was feeling disillusioned. I am the only Spanish teacher in my district and I have not been able to find any funding to be able to attend a professional development experience in my eight years.

    I found out about this podcast over this summer, and it has profoundly changed not only my teaching, but my life in general.

    Annabelle is so inspirational in so very ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChurchCantor
    United States20 days ago
  • The best real, raw and practical guide to teaching language

    I’ve loved listening to Annabelle’s podcast over the past few years! The episodes are short, sharp, and always leave me with something practical to use in my language teaching (even though I do not teach Spanish) or meaningful ideas to reflect on. She makes acquisition-driven teaching engaging and accessible, sharing real-world strategies without the jargon. Your passion is contagious, so please keep doing what you do Annabelle 🦄

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skyedownunder
    Australia6 months ago
  • Motivational

    I met La Maestra Loca at the 2025 Comprehensible Iowa Conference. I instantly fell in love with her personality and energy! I have been making my way through her podcast listening to them on my roadtrips. I also follow her blog and social media. I can’t get enough of her ideas. I’m looking forward to incorporating her ideas for brain breaks and class jobs this year. I’ve been teaching for almost 20 years and never thought to use these. I could go on and on! If you need motivation, Teach... more

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    5
    teachermistyg
    United Statesa year ago
  • Like listening to your teacher bestie

    I am so grateful for this podcast. I have learned so much from Annabelle’s blog, YouTube channel, presentations at conferences, the time I spent in her PLC La Familia Loca, and this podcast. Listening to this podcast is like listening to your teacher bestie. I love Annabelle’s authenticity, genuine excitement and enthusiasm, and all the fun and novel ideas shared. Her unconditional love and faith in her students inspires me and makes me want to be better. I so admire her relentless positivity. T... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The K-8 Spanish Teacher
    United Statesa year ago

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Episode 100: Answering Your Biggest Back-to-School & CI Questions
Q: Kim asked how to establish target language expectations like staying in Spanish 90% of the time without making kids anxious on day one?
The host argues the expectation should be for the teacher, not the students; set a challenging goal for yourself and focus on comprehensibility and engagement first, building stamina over time to reach higher target-language use.
Episode 100: Answering Your Biggest Back-to-School & CI Questions
Q: Chloe asked what is my favorite way to structure day one of classes, and what do you actually do on day one if you're not going over a syllabus?
Her preferred approach combines a versions of a 'Perfect Day One Activity' that activates collaboration and helps students learn about each other without a slideshow, followed by a scavenger-hunt style activity to quickly reveal classroom dynamics and personalities.
Episode 100: Answering Your Biggest Back-to-School & CI Questions
Q: Grant said, Annabelle, speedboat or pontoon boat?
Speedboat. Always, and I would ride it with great enthusiasm.
Episode 102: Nervous Nelly to Decisive Denise- How She Reclaimed Her Time, Energy, and Boundaries
Q: What ultimately convinced you to take the leap and join the program, despite time and financial concerns?
The moment came during the live workshop when Denise realized the format was flexible and community-driven, allowing her to engage on her terms. The realization that she could access content asynchronously, and the accountability of investing in herself, convinced her to take the leap.
Episode 102: Nervous Nelly to Decisive Denise- How She Reclaimed Her Time, Energy, and Boundaries
Q: What did it feel like in your classroom before you joined Familia Loca, and how did that change after you joined?
Before joining, I felt isolated, juggling a long commute and a department that didn't always align, which made me question how to sustain energy for my students. After joining, the energy shifted as I gained community, structure, and practical ideas I could fit into my schedule; the change was tangible in my classroom joy and my students' engagement.

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This show centers World Language teaching with a joyful, practical approach to language acquisition. Episodes spotlight classroom systems, student agency, inclusive practices, and culture-rich curricula, often featuring teachers and program creators who blend research-backed strategies with real-world classroom tips. A notable thread is the emphasis on acquisition-driven instruction, joyful pedagogy, and community-building for educators at various career stages.

Listeners are likely teachers and education professionals who crave actionable ideas, supportive coaching, and resources that can be implemented quickly. The show often highlights curriculum development, intercultural learning, and school culture initiatives, with a consistently wa... more

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