Free Autumn Spanish Words and Resources for Your Preschooler
The leaves are falling and the crisp air smells sweet like roasted wood chips. It’s an extraordinary time of year full of transition and change. Autumn is the perfect time to excite your little one with seasonal vocabulary about el otoño in Spanish! While you surf the internet for fall-related Spanish resources, be sure to bookmark our preschool-oriented posts on the weather, as well...Read More
National School Success Month: Set Your Goals for the School Year
It’s back to school time, and National School Success Month is here! Every September when a new school year begins, students, teachers, and parents arrive on the first day of school with a long list of goals. Keep reading to learn what National School Success Month is, why it matters, how to set realistic but challenging goals for a new school year, and tips to help...Read More
The Ridiculously Long List of Vegetables and Fruits in Spanish
¿Te gusta comer las frutas y los vegetales? Do you like to eat fruits and vegetables? I am grateful for the exotic flowers, tasty fruits, and blooming gardens that surround me in my daily life. One of the best things about living in Guatemala is the access to affordable, colorful, fresh fruits and vegetables. Ten years ago, I was either unaware of these foods which are now staples of my...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
Beyond the Nursery: Spanish Rhymes for Kids Who Love to Learn
As a child, I always thought my parents did a great job of teaching me Spanish rhymes that filled my friends and I with excitement. In addition to that, my school taught me English nursery rhymes, and this opened my world and made me feel amazing for knowing two languages!Most of us grew up learning new songs and nursery rhymes during our childhood and the thought of it brings back happy...Read More
50 Common Spanish Adverbs to Start Using Today
Adverbs have a bad reputation. They give a lot of information, are essential to the meaning of their sentences, and still, many people don’t know how to use them. And I’m not even talking about adverbs in a new language! Adverbs are often understood (or misunderstood) in our own native language. Now, what about Spanish adverbs? If adverbs are complicated in English, odds are that...Read More
How to Give Compliments in Spanish for Formal and Informal Occasions
Well done! That’s a great job! You look gorgeous! Compliments express something positive about someone. It can be about their work, looks, behavior, or pretty much anything you want. The point with compliments is that they make people feel good. Sometimes, compliments are earned and real, as in professional settings; other times they are just a way of showing...Read More
Spanish Weather Forecast: Scripts and Lessons for Your Students
From the perfect icebreaker to the start of most small talk conversations, the weather is an international resource to avoid uncomfortable silences and awkward situations. Of course, talking about the weather is important in itself, too. When you are learning a new language, the subject grows in importance. Now, you really need to know what that guy on the TV is actually saying, in...Read More
A Traveler’s Guide to Ecuador: Culture, History, and Language
Ecuador is tiny compared to most countries in South America, yet it’s one of the top 17 megadiverse countries worldwide. According to Lonely Planet, “a dazzling array of wonders is squeezed into this compact country.” Let’s delve into Ecuador’s fascinating history, culture, and language—and explore eight of its top attractions for travelers! A Brief History of Ecuador Tribes in...Read More