The Magical World of the Amazon: Learning Spanish Through Nature
Have you ever noticed how little ones light up when they spot a frog or hear the chirp of a bird? Nature captures their imagination, and that makes it the perfect classroom. When you bring the rainforest into your preschooler’s world, every leaf, sound, and creature becomes a chance to explore Spanish in a joyful, hands-on way. You don’t need to travel to South America to introduce your...Read More
Ser vs. Estar at the Museum: Which One Do We Use to Describe Art?
Ser vs. Estar at the Museum: Which One Do We Use to Describe Art? Imagine you’re standing in front of a colorful mural with your middle schooler during Hispanic Heritage Month. The teacher asks, “Describe this in Spanish!” Your child bravely starts: “El mural… es… está…?” Then they freeze. Which verb is correct? This moment is a common hurdle for new Spanish learners. The verbs ser and...Read More
The Best Spanish Books for Preschoolers Who Are Already Fluent
You’ve read La oruga muy hambrienta more times than you can count. Your child already knows every color, animal, and number in Spanish. They’re not just bilingual; they’re fluent. But when you look for Spanish books at their level, everything seems too… simple. Sound familiar? If you’re raising a preschooler who speaks Spanish well, maybe even better than some adults, it’s time to ditch...Read More
5 Spanish Games That Help Kids Practice Without Feeling Like Homework
You don’t need flashcards or grammar drills to help your child learn Spanish.In fact, you might already have the best tools sitting in your game closet. If your middle schooler is just getting started with Spanish, especially if they’re doing it to connect with family, it’s essential to make learning fun and natural. Games are a perfect way to reinforce vocabulary and phrases without it...Read More
How Do I Ask Questions in Spanish Without Sounding Like a Robot?
If your child can already say things like “Quiero leche” or “Me gusta el gato,” they’re in an exciting stage of Spanish learning. But here’s what happens next: your child starts wondering how to ask questions. And not just yes or no questions, but the kind that sparks real conversation. That’s where it gets tricky. Beginners often sound robotic when asking questions in Spanish, not...Read More
Spanish for Professionals: 20 Phrases You’ll Actually Use at Work
Skip the textbook lingo; these phrases will get you through meetings, emails, and small talk like a pro. If you’ve ever sat in a Spanish class wondering when you’d use phrases like “the cat is on the chair,” you’re not alone. As a working professional, your language needs are entirely different. You need to know how to introduce yourself on a call, ask for a deadline extension, or wrap up...Read More
Fun Spanish Practice Ideas for Families with One Fluent Speaker (or None!)
Whether your Spanish is rusty or nonexistent, you can help your child practice. Here’s how: If your child is learning Spanish and you’re wondering how to help when you don’t speak the language yourself, you’re not alone. So many moms feel stuck. You want to support your child, especially if they’re working toward fluency to connect with family, but you’re not sure how to be...Read More
What to Say When You’re Not Sure What to Say – in Spanish!
You’re mid-conversation, and you blank. Use these friendly phrases to keep talking naturally. There’s nothing more frustrating than this: you’re in a Spanish conversation with a family member or friend, you’re doing okay… and then it happens. You get stuck. You freeze. Your brain stalls out, the words vanish, and you’re left smiling awkwardly while the conversation keeps going without...Read More
From YouTube to Fluent: How to Use Media to Boost Your Child’s Spanish at Home
The right Spanish videos can turn screen time into practice time. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to sneak in more Spanish practice between lessons, without another worksheet or flashcard, there’s good news. That screen time your middle schooler loves? It can actually work for you. With the right media, your child can be soaking up Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and...Read More