{"id":211067,"date":"2025-11-18T07:14:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T12:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centromundolengua.com\/?p=211067"},"modified":"2025-11-18T07:36:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T12:36:14","slug":"ap-spanish-teacher-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centromundolengua.com\/es\/ap-spanish-teacher-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Professional Development: Finding My Seat in Seville"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There\u2019s a Spanish saying<\/a> that goes, “El que se fue a Sevilla, perdi\u00f3 su silla,” meaning “He who left for Seville, lost his chair.” Nevertheless after spending two weeks in Seville last summer, I can assure you that no one loses their seat there. On the contrary, the city is full of chairs waiting for you to enjoy a caf\u00e9 con leche on a hot summer day, share tapas with Serrano ham or listen to flamenco near La Giralda.<\/p>\n

I traveled from Georgia to Seville to participate in the College Board AP Spanish Teacher Training hosted by MundoLengua. The first week was all about discovering Seville, while the second was dedicated to an enriching APSI Spanish workshop led by Laura Zinke. Let’s talk about these weeks in a little bit more depth.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>

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Cultural Activities for global immersion and personal growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>
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I stayed in a charming apartment in Barrio Santa Cruz<\/a>, Seville’s old Jewish quarter during the Christian reconquest. I chose it for convenience,\u00a0but the maze-like streets had other plans. The winding paths often led me astray, but La Giralda tower became my compass,\u00a0always guiding me back. Breakfast was a daily ritual: caf\u00e9 con leche and toast with avocado, tomato, Serrano ham, and the best extra virgin olive oil I\u2019ve ever tasted. The heat\u2014hovering around 100\u00b0F\u2014didn\u2019t stop the crowds from walking the city’s narrow streets, some so tight you had to turn sideways to let cars pass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>

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Day 1:<\/strong> We started with breakfast hosted by MundoLengua and met fellow Spanish teachers from all over\u2014Hawaii, Hong Kong, Maryland, California\u00a0and more. A walking tour through Santa Cruz full of history and stories with our guide Antonio kicked off the week.<\/p>\n

Day 2:<\/strong> Our guide Sergio led us to It\u00e1lica, the birthplace of Roman emperors Trajan and Hadrian. We explored ruins, mosaics, and an impressive amphitheater. Later, we visited Casa Pilatos, a stunning palace blending Islamic and Renaissance styles.<\/p>\n

Day 3<\/strong>: We tried our hand (and feet!) at sevillanas\u2014a flamenco dance style\u2014in a local studio. Though I didn\u2019t master the steps, the experience was unforgettable. We closed the day with a flamenco show at the Cristina Hoyos Flamenco Museum, learning about her work in Carlos Saura’s flamenco film.<\/p>\n

Day 4<\/strong>: We crossed the Guadalquivir River via the Puente de Triana to attend a ceramic workshop, where we learned to design azulejos. I ambitiously picked a tile inspired by the Alhambra\u2014still a work in progress! That evening, we toured the breathtaking Royal Alc\u00e1zar, full of Islamic art, gardens, and fountains.<\/p>\n

Day 5<\/strong>: We headed to Basilippo for our first oleoturismo experience<\/a>\u2014learning all about the production of olive oil. A highlight: tasting extra virgin olive oil with chocolate ice cream!<\/p>\n

To top it all off, I got to see my favorite Mexican band, Man\u00e1, live at Plaza Espa\u00f1a\u2014with front row seats! An unforgettable surprise.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>

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Back to school\u00a0we went. Our AP training felt like the first day after summer break\u2014exciting and a bit surreal. Our instructor shared invaluable strategies and resources, and we collaborated to design units for our students.<\/p>\n

Evenings brought more culture: cooking paella, visiting the bullring at La Real Maestranza\u00a0and climbing to the Cathedral’s rooftops. As I reflect, flamenco music still echoes in my mind. I know I\u2019ll return to Seville one day. And when I do, there\u2019ll be a chair waiting near La Giralda, a caf\u00e9 con leche in hand, and the sounds of flamenco drifting in the air.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>

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Making the Most of\u00a0<\/strong>AP Spanish Teacher Training<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>
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Participating in an\u00a0Curso para profesores de espa\u00f1ol AP\u00ae Lengua y Cultura<\/b> workshop<\/a> in Spain provides an unparalleled opportunity for cultural and linguistic immersion that is unattainable in similar workshops in the United States. Plus with various financial incentives and stipends that MundoLengua offers to teachers travelling with their students,\u00a0 there is really no better way to prepare for the new school year!<\/p>\n

MundoLengua is the only language school in Spain whose preparatory AP\u00ae Summer Institutes have received full accreditation by the College Board\u00ae<\/a>. Spanish teachers participating in our\u00a0Curso para profesores de espa\u00f1ol AP\u00ae Lengua y Cultura<\/b>\u00a0program receive certified instruction and training at the standard necessary in an environment conducive to continued, professional development.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>

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Preparing to study abroad is an exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit daunting, especially when you have to master a new language first. The timing and intensity of your language practice can significantly impact your ability to communicate effectively and fully immerse yourself in the local culture.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":6664,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,75],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-211067","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-resources-for-spanish-teachers","category-student-stories"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAP Spanish Teacher Training in Spain<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Unparalleled opportunity for cultural and linguistic immersion. 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