Preterite and Imperfect: Reading and Practice in Story Form
Do you know the difference between preterite and imperfect? Learning the tenses is one of the first things any Spanish learner gets to do. From the first day you’re speaking Spanish up to the very last, tenses will be present in your grammar. Today, we’ll learn two of the main forms of the past tense mentioned before: preterite and imperfect. Get ready for some easy to understand...Read More
Ser vs Estar: Quizzes in Present and Past Tense
Ser vs Estar, what’s the deal with these Spanish verbs that create so much stress for new learners of the language? Here at the Homeschool Spanish Academy blog, we have discussed the ser vs estar situation in a series of posts. One of them even focuses on All the ways to say “I am” in Spanish, which details the peculiarities of these two verbs. Let’s take a closer look at the...Read More
‘Ser’ Adjectives and How to Use Them in Spanish Sentences
Learning the different forms of the verb ser, Spanish for “to be,” is one of the more challenging aspects of learning the language. In English, conjugating the verb “to be” requires memorizing all of the irregular forms of the verb; the same case applies to Spanish. Unfortunately, most of these conjugations have no shortcut or easy way to learn them (with a few exceptions). On top of that,...Read More
The Most Amazing Advanced Spanish Books for Adults (C1-C2)
Are you looking to take your Spanish literacy to the highest level? The list of advanced Spanish books we’ll look at today are perfect for learners at level C1 or C2 on the CEFR rating scale. CEFR considers a learner at the C1 level to have “Effective Operational Proficiency.” You may not know every word in the Spanish language, but you are confident to read, write, and converse...Read More
22 Spanish Audiobooks with Text That Delight and Entertain Every Learner
Did you know that you can listen to Spanish audiobooks with text to improve your pronunciation along with your listening comprehension? If you’re a visual learner like me, audiobooks may not be your thing, because you need to see the words to comprehend them fully. Good news! In this post, we’ll explore how to use audiobooks together with text. And we’ll provide you with loads of...Read More
Top 14 Spanish Grammar Resources of 2020: Something for Everyone
Michel de Montaigne once said, “The greater part of the world’s troubles are due to questions of grammar.” Can you find the grammatical mistake he humorously made? The verb “are” should be “is!” If you didn’t catch that mistake, don’t worry. Grammar can be difficult, even in your native language, but it often becomes overwhelming when you start learning a second language like Spanish. Before...Read More
Spelling Words in Spanish with the Letter H
There is one letter in Spanish that trips up both native speakers and new learners: H. Because it is the only silent letter in Spanish, it can be quite confusing to remember which words are spelled with an H. Don’t worry! That’s why we have put together several lists for you to master spelling words in Spanish with this letter. The Silent Helper Before we look at some spelling words in...Read More
Father’s Day in Spanish-Speaking Countries: Celebrating el Día del Padre
Our fathers—especially the active and nurturing ones—have played an essential role in our social, emotional, and educational development. Through rough-housing, joking, and bonding with dad, we built a stronger sense of self-esteem and learned to properly handle stress as we got older. The purpose of Father’s Day, of course, is to dedicate a single day of the year to doting on the...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