Making Learning Fun: My Experience with a Great Spanish Teacher

The transcript describes a memorable Spanish teacher, Jim Canavan, who transformed the speaker's attitude towards learning Spanish. Canavan's unique approach involved a Spanish-only classroom where students engaged in discussions about current events and fun topics. The class was diverse, with students from different backgrounds, including a classmate from Cuba whose son is Jim Acosta. The teacher encouraged students to learn at home to enhance their discussions. Over two years, this method helped the speaker think in Spanish, highlighting the effectiveness of making learning enjoyable.

What was the unique rule in Jim Canavan's Spanish class?

• Speak only English

• Speak only Spanish

• No speaking allowed

• Speak any language

What kind of topics did students discuss in Jim Canavan's class?

• Art and Literature

• Current events, sports, and music

• History and Geography

• Mathematics and Science

Which famous CNN reporter was mentioned as a classmate's son?

• Anderson Cooper

• Jim Acosta

• Don Lemon

• Wolf Blitzer

What did Jim Canavan suggest students do to have better discussions?

• Read more books

• Write essays in Spanish

• Watch Spanish movies

• Learn new words and practice conjugations

What was the narrator's main takeaway from Jim Canavan's class?

• Exams are the most important part of learning

• Memorization is the best method

• Learning should be fun for effective education

• Strict discipline is key to learning