
3 Key Translations of ‘Harto’ in Spanish and How to Use This Word
Several years ago, I first encountered the word harto in Spanish on a billboard in Guatemala. It was a political advertisement during a presidential campaign that said Estoy harto de la corrupción political, which translates to “I’m fed up with political corruption.” This common word has varied meanings that depend on its combination with certain prepositions. Harto is...Read More
by Michelle Margaret FajkusFebruary 7, 2021 Homeschooling, Learning Strategies, Spanish for Kids0 comments
How to Use Total Physical Response to Teach Your Child Spanish
Total Physical Response (TPR) is a great tool for teaching basic Spanish vocabulary to beginning learners. What is TPR, exactly? It’s a movement-based technique for teaching new vocabulary or phrases. In fact, the TPR process mimics the way infants learn their native language. To boost language and vocabulary learning, Total Physical Response aims to create a brain link between speech...Read More
Spanish Kid’s Books about Friendship and Trust
Spanish kid’s books about friendship are a wonderful way to immerse your child in the lyrical Spanish language while providing entertaining and heartfelt stories worthy of discussion. To empower your home library, I’ve collected a list of exceptional Spanish stories that will be perfect for your family. Each of the stories on this list conveys the beauty and power of amistad...Read More
Does Dominican Republic Speak Spanish?
Does Dominican Republic speak Spanish? The short answer is yes! However, the long answer is fascinating and worth exploring. Keep reading to learn about the languages, history, and culture of the Dominican Republic! Enjoy Our Video About the Dominican Republic! Basic Facts about the DR The Dominican Republic is in the eastern portion of Hispaniola. It is the...Read More
by Michelle Margaret FajkusJanuary 27, 2021 Learning Strategies, Spanish Grammar, Spanish Vocabulary0 comments
Oír Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson and PDF
Are you ready to hear about oír conjugation? The Spanish verb oír means “to hear,” and it refers to the sounds we hear, as opposed to those we listen to. What sounds can you hear right now? You might be hearing the cars go by or someone talking. If you’re in nature, you might be hearing birdsong or the sound of the wind. Oír is a highly irregular verb, so pay attention to...Read More
Health and Wellness Vocabulary in Spanish
Expanding your vocabulary in Spanish is always beneficial. And learning words and phrases related to health and wellness is a top-notch place to focus. Health and wellness encompasses a vast field of knowledge—everything from the body parts to diet, physical fitness to mental well-being, and quality sleep to mindfulness meditation. Today, let’s explore how to talk about our...Read More
How to Talk About Your Habits in Spanish
Are you looking to form some new habits in Spanish —or in any field of study or area of your life? Experts say, depending on the habit, it takes anywhere from 18 to 254 days to form a new habit. After an average of 66 days, a new behavior becomes automatic. Keep reading to discover the vocabulary and grammar you need to talk about your general, good, and bad habits in...Read More
15 Sight Word Games in Spanish for Kids
How do kids benefit from playing sight word games in Spanish? Recognizing sight words (also known as high-frequency words) is essential to reading comprehension, verbal fluency, and sentence structure. Spanish sight words are basic elements that help kids learn the language by giving them tools to read basic texts. By learning sight words, children focus on the meaning of what...Read More
Poder Conjugation: Free Spanish Lesson and PDF
Let’s see what we can do to learn poder conjugation! Poder is a common Spanish verb that translates to “can” or “to be able to.” In any language, people often talk about things that they can or cannot do, from asking or giving permission to discussing skills and abilities (or lack thereof). Poder conjugation is irregular. It is a stem-changing verb, in...Read More
by Michelle Margaret FajkusJanuary 18, 2021 Homeschooling, Our Top Picks, Spanish for Kids0 comments