Why Conversational Spanish is Your Ticket to Fluency
There are so many methods of learning a new language like Spanish. Some curriculum books focus on grammar, while others explore the variety of Spanish vocabulary. Most language classes follow similar teaching patterns, but unfortunately, many students don’t come out fluent after four years. A new form of language learning that is gaining popularity is focusing on conversational...Read More
Extraordinary Patterns: Guatemala’s Annual Kite Festival
When you hear Day of the Dead, what comes to mind? Maybe you think about the movie Coco or elaborate skull face paintings. While these are common ways to celebrate Día de los muertos, these are traditions unique to Mexico—not the rest of Latin America. Each country celebrates this special day in its own way, but one nation, in particular, stands out from the rest with its impressive...Read More
How to Sound Like a Native Spanish Speaker
When you learn a language like Spanish, you may be hypersensitive to how different your accent sounds from a native Spanish speaker. Even though the pronunciation is fairly easy to learn compared to English, some small things may give you away when talking with a native Spanish speaker. So, how can you sound more like a native? You can improve your accent and speech! You don’t have...Read More
An Abridged History of St. Francis of Assisi for Your Spanish Learner
Every year on October 4th, people around the world celebrate the life of St. Francis of Assisi. He is one of the most famous and loved Catholic saints. Whether you’ve celebrated the Feast of St. Francis de Assisi all your life or this is your first time, there’s so much to learn, especially in your second language! In this blog post, we’ll briefly review the life of St. Francis,...Read More
10 Spanish Alphabet Songs for Kids Who Love to Dance
It can be tough to get your preschooler or kindergartener focused long enough to learn their letters in English, let alone a foreign language like Spanish. If you want to help your child learn the Spanish letters, why not turn learning time into a fun singing and dancing session? With the following choices, your child will be singing and dancing to the Spanish alphabet songs in no time! 10...Read More
Patriot Day: Spanish Firefighter Vocabulary and Activities for Curious Kids
September 11, 2001, is a day that will be forever remembered, not only for the tragedy that occurred but also for the heroic actions of New York City’s firefighters. Teaching your children about 9/11 and Patriot Day can be difficult, but one way to both engage your children and teach about important themes is by exploring the firefighters’ roles in such situations. Add a new twist to the...Read More
Roll With It: Spanish Spelling Words with RR and R
R is the most notorious letter in the Spanish language. For some, tongue rolling comes naturally while for others (both native and non-native speakers) it takes years to master. It’s crucial to practice the letter as much as possible for improved Spanish pronunciation. One of the best ways to do so is with Spanish spelling words, and we’re providing a ton of them here for you!...Read More
Top 10 Best Spanish Alphabet Games to Play with Your Preschool Child
A is for apple, and B is for ball. This is one of the first lessons that preschoolers receive from their parents. Mastering the alphabet is important for starting school, and it’s an added plus to learn the alphabet in Spanish. Teaching your kids Spanish at a young age is a great idea because they are so willing and adept at absorbing language. However, if you’re not a native Spanish...Read More
25+ Common Spanish Verbs for High School Students
If you have teenagers or teach them, you know the adolescent world is complex and interesting! While they bring a lot of energy and new ideas to the table, it can sometimes be hard to pique teens’ interest with “boring” topics like Spanish verb conjugations. However, if your lesson includes the following 32 Spanish verbs, dull grammar lessons will become more interesting for them! How to...Read More