Texts can be as long or short as works for you and your students, but the preparation and engagement and follow-up activities that really get students engaged with the language and culture. 

Language/nudity in series: You can skip these sections if you’re watching multiple episodes. Usually the first episode of a show is pretty tame, so if you’re planning on just showing one episode, then there likely won’t be much, if anything to skip. 

*In Spanish 3, I show one episode over the course of a whole quarter (1-2 days a week). 

Do your research: Read reviews, go on IMDb and check out ratings, watch a preview, watch the first episode and see if your interest is piqued. 

Comprehensibility: You want to choose something that will be challenging, but that they’ll be able to pick out keywords and phrases from. 

Judgement: You know what you feel comfortable showing you students. Choose something that you can stand behind and that you feel is a good use of your time with students. 

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How to access your series:
Netflix or Hulu
Amazon or eBay (check out Mexico or Spain's versions of Amazon for more options)