Talk About Your Family in Spanish: Vocabulary and Conversation Starters
Can you imagine what life would be like without your family? No way! No matter how annoying your little brother can be or naggy your mom can get sometimes, the fact is—family is amazing. Whether we like it or not, our family defines who we are from the beginning. Every time we start making a new friend, what’s the one thing we’re likely to talk about? That’s right, our family! In this...Read More
Spanish Classes for Kids: An Interview with a Long-time Student
Our team at Homeschool Spanish Academy decided to interview one of our long-time Spanish students to give our readers like you an up close and personal look at what it’s like to take Spanish classes for kids! Our student, who will go by KJ in her interview, is currently in high school and has been earning Spanish high school credit with our high school Spanish program. Let’s...Read More
Independence Day Celebrations in Spanish-Speaking Countries
Here in Guatemala, our HSA teachers celebrate Independence Day on September 15 with parades of marching bands, while you might be listening to the Star-Spangled Banner and watching a fireworks show in the U.S. this 4th of July. Let’s learn about the most fascinating cultural traditions for celebrating independence day in the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America! ...Read More
Spanish Classroom Survival Phrases for Beginners
Are you looking to learn a new language? If you took a Spanish class in high school or college, you may have faint memories of basic vocabulary words and Cinco de Mayo parties. Maybe you’re brand new to the language, or perhaps you’ve decided to brush up and actually learn how to communicate in Spanish. Even though learning a foreign language can be intimidating at first, you’ve made the...Read More
Newest Titles! Spanish Books for Kids
Curling up with your child and reading together is wonderful in so many ways. Reading books to kids allows them to hear language rhythm, sounds, and vocabulary so that they can begin to pick up on language. It aids enunciation and teaches children to mimic the sounds they are hearing and associate words with pictures. Add to their education by reading to them in Spanish so they can...Read More
Bolivia: A Country of Extraordinary Culture and Geography
Among Latin American countries, Bolivia is quite unique. It’s the only landlocked nation in the continent and it’s also the country with the largest indigenous population in the region. Bolivia’s uniqueness permeates every aspect of its history and society, producing a fascinating culture like no other Spanish-speaking country in Latin America. However, Bolivian extraordinary culture...Read More
Numbers in Spanish: Addition, Subtraction, and Fractions
This post is dedicated to homeschooling parents who have to know a little bit about everything these days. Maybe you know about numbers, or perhaps you know about Spanish. But, do you know about numbers in Spanish? Today, we are going to explore the basic vocabulary about the arithmetic operations of addition and subtraction. Also, we’ll study fractions, which 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
¿En qué mes estamos? Dates, Seasons, and Months in Spanish
During this time of quarantine, we’ve had the chance to reconnect with our loved ones, spend more time with ourselves, and maintain our friendships online. We haven’t been able to go out, have gatherings, or schedule in-person meetings, which is why we might not be as aware of the time or date as we’re used to. “What’s today’s date?” is a common question, so why not learn how to...Read More