Do You Think in Spanish? Learn the Tips to Think Yourself to Fluency
Bilingual people are often asked, “What language do you think in?” For language learners starting their journey, a better question is “How do I even start to think in Spanish?” Although thinking in a foreign language may seem like an unattainable goal at the moment, you can achieve it with the following eight tips. How to Think in Spanish First, you first need to set realistic...Read More
Spanish-Speaking Countries Classroom Activities for 2020-2021
Class is back in session! That means it’s time for new, innovative activities to teach your students about Spanish-speaking countries. Whether you are a homeschooling parent or a Spanish language teacher, providing engaging activities about Latin America is essential to get them interested in the history, language, and culture of the region. We have put together a list of 10 fantastic...Read More
10 Time Management Tips for Busy Moms Whose Kids Learn Spanish
As a parent, you want the world for your kids. You prioritize providing for them and making sure they have plenty of opportunities available to them. Of course, one of the best ways to open doors for your child is through education, specifically language acquisition. Knowing two (or more!) languages can earn your child higher pay as an adult, offer them innumerable cross-cultural...Read More
Tener Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson, Exercises, and PDF
One of the most essential verbs in Spanish is tener, or “to have.” This word will get you through numerous situations, from asking a question to sharing your age to saying you need to do something. Just because this verb is extremely common doesn’t mean that it follows the regular Spanish conjugation rules, however. The tener conjugation has several irregularities but nothing too...Read More
5 Impactful Ways the US Coast Guard Has Improved Latin America
On a sweltering Wednesday afternoon 230 years ago today, President George Washington signed the United States Revenue Cutter Service into effect. As a brand new nation, the country was struggling with internal trade wars, and this new nautical armed force was created to help control the trade along the Atlantic coast, impose tariffs, and protect the colonies from pirates. With only...Read More
Top 14 Spanish Grammar Resources of 2020: Something for Everyone
Michel de Montaigne once said, “The greater part of the world’s troubles are due to questions of grammar.” Can you find the grammatical mistake he humorously made? The verb “are” should be “is!” If you didn’t catch that mistake, don’t worry. Grammar can be difficult, even in your native language, but it often becomes overwhelming when you start learning a second language like Spanish. Before...Read More
Spelling Words in Spanish with the Letter H
There is one letter in Spanish that trips up both native speakers and new learners: H. Because it is the only silent letter in Spanish, it can be quite confusing to remember which words are spelled with an H. Don’t worry! That’s why we have put together several lists for you to master spelling words in Spanish with this letter. The Silent Helper Before we look at some spelling words in...Read More
All the Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean
What do you think of when you hear “Latin America?” Salsa, guacamole, and Machu Picchu might come to mind, but Latin America is so much more! Do you know all 26 countries in Latin America? A Brief History of Latin America People have inhabited Latin America for thousands of years, starting with native groups like the Olmec, Maya, Inca, and Aztec. Starting in the 15th century, European...Read More
15 Essential Steps to Ensure Your Homeschooler Can Go to College
You’re in the right place if you want to create a checklist for what you need to ensure that your homeschooler can go to college! It seems that some stereotypes negatively characterize homeschoolers: they aren’t very social, their classes don’t have as much value as public school ones, and they don’t have much chance to get into college. But you know very well that these assumptions...Read More