Inside: Encanto in Spanish class. Resources for the Disney movie Encanto to use in Spanish class. Encanto en la clase de español
All the Spanish teachers are so excited to see a new appropriate Disney movie set in a Spanish-speaking country. Encanto is now available to stream on Disney+ and Encanto will be on DVD on February 7th, 2022. Here are some resources that you can use to discuss the film Encanto today.
**UPDATE – NEW Encanto movie Guide from Mis Clases Locas
OR Editable Encanto Movie Guide in my website shop
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Update, you can now find Encanto on Disney+, as well as DVD. – DVD affiliate link
Encanto Trailers to use in Spanish Class
Here are multiple trailers you could use to introduce the film, describing in basic Spanish. Or take screenshots of the video and project them. Then have students write or discuss what they see and what they wonder. Finally, you could have students find cultural elements and then research to make predictions as well.
1st Teaser Trailer – 30 seconds
Trailer – español
Trailer – English
More Videos for Encanto in Spanish class
For upper-level classes, you could use some of these videos in Spanish. They would be great authentic listening comprehension related to the film.
Reaction to Trailer in Spanish
7 Curiosidaded sobre Encanto
Song from Encanto – La Familia Madrigal
Song from Encanto – Colombia, Mi Encanto – Carlos Vives
Song from Encanto – Dos Oruguitas – Sebastián Yatra
Authentic Readings about Encanto
Novice reading for Encanto in Spanish class – Authentic Tweet
More advanced authentic readings for Encanto in Spanish class
- Ya hay fecha de estreno de ‘Encanto’, película inspirada en Colombia – SINOPSIS OFICIAL – Encanto de Walt Disney Animation Studios cuenta la historia de los Madrigal, una familia extraordinaria que vive escondida en las montañas de Colombia, en una casa mágica, en un pueblo vibrante, en un lugar maravilloso conocido como un Encanto. La magia de este Encanto ha bendecido a todos los niños y niñas de la familia con un don único, desde súper fuerza hasta el poder de sanar. A todos, excepto a Mirabel. Pero cuando descubre que la magia que rodea al Encanto corre peligro, Mirabel decide que ella, la única Madrigal sin poderes mágicos, podría ser la última esperanza de su excepcional familia.
- El país – describe el póster & connection to 100 años de soledad – For upper level classes there could be a lot of discussion about the possible connections to Gabriel García Márquez and his novel.
**UPDATE – Encanto movie Guide from Mis Clases Locas
& Free Bonuses! Encanto Character Introduction Bonuses & #Authre Culture Slides
(The bonuses will be emailed to you after you sign up. It will be a force-copy Google link, so you might need to use a non-school Gmail to make a copy).
Other Colombia resources
If you want to dig deeper and connect more with the beautiful culture of Colombia, here are some resources.
- All of my blog posts about Colombia
- ¡Papacito! – Spanish class reader
- Youtube Playlist from native Colombian Craig of Spanish Cuentos
- Peter va a Colombia – Spanish class reader
- My Pinterest Board for Colombia
- La Bicicleta – Song Activity with Colombia
Other Film Resources
If you want another film to use in your Spanish classes right now, here are some resources to save you time.
- VIVO
- COCO
- Ferdinand
- EL CAMINO DE XICO
- FERDINAND
- DORA Y LA CIUDAD PERDIDA
- EL LIBRO DE VIDA
- PACHAMAMA
- SELENA
- CANELA
- My Movie Guide Bundle for Spanish class
If you have more resources for Encanto in Spanish class, please share them in the comments and I will add them!
Encanto in Spanish Class was originally published 7.12.21 by Allison Wienhold & most recently updated 11.29.22. Mis Clases Locas
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