How to Use Accidental or Impersonal Se in Spanish Conversation
Imagine you’ve just broken your mom’s favorite flower vase. By accident, of course. What do you tell her? “Mom, I broke your flower vase.” But wouldn’t that somehow imply that you did it on purpose? Wouldn’t she be angry? Or would you say: “Mom, your flower vase got broken,” effectively removing yourself from the picture, shamelessly escaping all consequences....Read More
25+ Resources to Promote Spanish Listening Practice for Kids
Spanish listening practice is key to mastering this language. It’s even more important for kids, as it’s easier to train your ear at an early age. Native Spanish speakers speak quickly. They fuse syllables and often “swallow” the endings. Practice is key to understanding how and why they do it and being able to successfully comprehend Spanish. Listening comprehension is the skill that...Read More
Ver vs Mirar: What’s the Difference in Spanish?
I’m sure that at some point in your Spanish education you learned that ver means “to see” and mirar means “to look.” Then you came across sentences like these and felt slightly confused: Mi hermana ve mucho Netflix.My sister watches Netflix a lot. Se te ve bien la falda.The skirt looks good on you. La mayoría de la gente no mira la guerra como algo bueno.Most people don’t...Read More
35 Spanish Bulletin Board Ideas for Your Classroom
Do you wish your classroom looked more lively? When I suddenly switched to elementary school teaching from high school, I didn’t put much effort into the classroom decor. With time, and with some subtle nudges from my superiors, I learned that having great bulletin board ideas is a game changer in working with kids. And later, when I moved back to high school, I successfully...Read More
10 Ways to Apply the Communicative Language Teaching Method
Old school language teaching methods were based on memorizing grammar rules and rewriting and repeating sentences to drill grammar. Since this wasn’t the best language learning method, the principles of communicative language teaching have gradually been established. Do you want to learn more? Keep reading to find out what the communicative method is and discover activities to try...Read More
The Most Critical Ingredient to Learning Spanish: Comprehensible Input
Are you worried that your student or child are not advancing in language learning as quickly as they should? Do they seem to plateau for long periods at the same Spanish level? If so, take a closer look at the teaching materials and techniques you use with them—and make sure to provide comprehensible input. Have you heard about Stephen Krashen and his revolution in language teaching and...Read More
Present Continuous Tense in Spanish: Grammar Guide
Are you wondering if there is any use in learning the present continuous tense in Spanish at the beginner level? Yes, absolutely! What’s more—it’s easy! After you finish this article, you’ll not only know why, but also how to form the present continuous tense in Spanish. You’ll learn the definition, the conjugation, and the spelling rules for irregular verbs. At the end, you’ll...Read More
The Ultimate Resource List for Beginners Learning Spanish
Have you decided that you want to learn Spanish? Congratulations! This decision will change your life for the better! Now, you must be wondering where to start. Learning Spanish for beginners, like learning any language from scratch, is a challenge. It’s easy to get overwhelmed or discouraged by resources that are too difficult or too numerous. I’m here to help you by showing you...Read More
How to Say (and Celebrate) Happy Mother’s Day in Spanish
Do you know how to say “I love my mom” in Spanish? It’s useful knowledge if you want to celebrate Mother’s day in Spanish. Keep reading if you want to learn how to write Mother’s day messages and wishes in Spanish and get some easy greeting card ideas. I also teach you topic-related vocabulary and common phrases to help you express your feelings and describe the importance of your...Read More