4 of your Child’s Favorite Games that have Spanish Adaptations
Playing games can be a way for students to practice Spanish in a fun, relaxed environment. Some recess favorites from the US and Canada have Spanish Adaptations equals you can use for extra vocabulary practice whenever your learner needs time outside. 1. Red Light, Green Light becomes 1, 2, 3 – ¡Momia Es! This game works the same way in Spanish as it does in English with the bonus...Read More
10 Ways to Start a Conversation With Your Child In Spanish
Conversation is a great way to practice the skills learned in a Spanish language class, but many kids switch back to their native English the moment class is over. How can you keep them practicing beyond the classroom? Conversation Techniques with the Textbook A straightforward way to show your child you want him or her to speak Spanish with you is to get out the book and review. Here...Read More
4 Common Fears About Learning a Second Language and How to Overcome Them
What can you do to brave a new language class? Here are four common fears and how to face them head on. Fear #1: “I don’t understand!” Many students are certain they won’t understand a word in class, in the textbook or from their classmates once they step into a Spanish class. No one wants to be the only one in the room who feels lost...However, there will be times when a word or phrase...Read More
Why HSA’s Spanish Tutoring Is the Most Effective for Your Child
Homeschool Spanish Academy (HSA) has a unique curriculum and teaching style that can be tailored to the varied needs of students of all ages and levels. The immersive teaching style helps students to learn quickly and in a more natural manner. HSA also offers live online Spanish tutoring from certified instructors to create the best means of learning possible. HSA stands by their teaching...Read More
Which Online Spanish Program is Best for my Child? Three Great Options to Consider
The search for a good Spanish program can be lengthy and difficult, especially if you’re not sure what kind of program you or your child will respond to best. Do you want to spend the money on a private instructor and hope the teacher knows what they’re doing? Or should the two of you navigate a set of textbooks or a software-based curriculum at the kitchen table and hope for the best?...Read More
HSA Offers a Trustworthy Distance Learning Spanish Program
Your child is ready to take on Spanish as a second language and you want to give them all the support you can. You want a program that can be tailored to his or her pace of learning, that gives them access to a great teacher and that you can trust to teach your child as authentically as possible. Simply put, you want to find the most effective and trustworthy distance learning Spanish program...Read More
4 Essential Elements of an Effective Homeschool Spanish Curriculum
Many homeschool Spanish programs claim to have a great method for learning and retaining the language, yet they seem to fail in effectiveness. That is, their methodology and materials fall short while they focus entirely on translation, and not true language acquisition. To avoid a major pitfall like that, you’ll want to know exactly what to look for in your child’s homeschool...Read More