Learning Spanish With Purpose
India-born and living in the United States, I had one big goal for my children: To learn another language. They started learning Spanish in a Montessori school, but once we switched to homeschooling I knew I had to keep it going. But I had one big problem—I didn’t speak Spanish! I poured my heart into watching YouTube videos, printing grammar worksheets, and planning Spanish...Read More
7 Tips for Making the Switch to Homeschooling
Have you considered making the switch to homeschooling but have no idea where to start? Just two years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and it had my family questioning our educational choices. With reluctance, I made the decision to homeschool my children “until things settled down.” Little did I know that homeschooling would not only be a great fit for my family but that it would...Read More
Rosetta Stone vs. Pimsleur: An Honest Review
Today’s match: Rosetta Stone vs. Pimsleur! They’re two of the most popular and widely shared language learning apps. Both offer easy and fun game-like lessons. Both provide additional reading material. Both are available for Android and iOS. The premium version of one is less expensive. One offers an online tutor. One uses advanced voice recognition software. But which is...Read More
Babbel vs. Duolingo: An Honest Review
Two language-learning giants are set to take the ring: Babbel vs. Duolingo. Which do you think will win? In recent years, people have turned to phone apps to learn languages. Admittedly, many language learning apps are immersive, dynamic, and available to anyone with a smartphone. But which is better? Are you a Babbel fanatic or a fan of Duolingo? We’re here to...Read More
Benefits of Learning a Second Language Virtually
According to a recent YouGov Poll, 75% of Americans do not know a second language. What could be the reason for such a high number of people not knowing something as useful as another way to communicate with the world? Most of the answer lies in the way that Americans are traditionally taught a second language in schools. Have you ever sat down to read a book in a language you...Read More
How to Create a Homeschooling Routine (and Include Learning Spanish!)
Are you ready to overcome some major challenges to setting up your homeschooling routine? Homeschooling is such an amazing journey—it’s an ever-changing experience as your children grow and learn and change. And you, as their “parent-teacher,” also grow, learn, and change. But how do you achieve your goals without having to deal with too many “growing pains”? The success of...Read More
21 Ways to Learn Spanish on Your Own at Home
Are you trying to learn Spanish on your own but feeling stuck? You’re not alone! Considering that more than 21 million people on this planet study Spanish as a foreign language, some tried-and-true tactics to achieve fluency on your own do exist and have proven to be successful for other learners. The best part? Many of the ways you can practice Spanish at home are...Read More
5 Benefits of Learning Another Language [Tips from a Multilingual Person]
I grew up in Europe and moved to the United States at the age of 13. By that time, I had already spoken 3 languages: Bosnian, Slovenian, and German. English was next. It took me almost 2 years, but English is now my primary language and I love it. Learning so many different languages at a young age made me more approachable, more confident, and overall, better at life. But as an...Read More
How To Discuss Your Parenting Style in Spanish
What is your parenting style? Four main styles of parenting—or, estilos de crianza—exist according to psychology: authoritative – autoritativopermissive – permisivoauthoritarian – autoritariouninvolved – negligente While most parents encompass a mix of multiple styles, research has found the authoritative style to be the most effective for children. Let’s...Read More