Beginner Spanish for High Schoolers: How to Start from Scratch and Succeed
Starting Spanish with zero experience? You’re not alone, and yes, your high schooler can thrive even if they don’t know “hola” from “gracias.” In fact, this first year could lay the foundation for fluency, college readiness, and real-world confidence. Stick with me, and by the end of this post, you’ll have a clear, parent-friendly plan, plus a free Year 1 Spanish Success Checklist to...Read More
Foreign Language Credits 101: How to Earn Credits for College
Would you like to have foreign language credits on your high school transcript? Have you ever thought about a foreign language you would like to learn? If your answer to those questions was yes and yes, keep reading to know how foreign language credits increase your chances of getting into college. You will learn about how many credits you need, which foreign languages are the...Read More
Read in Spanish VIII: Free Spanish Texts for High School Students
Welcome back to our “Read in Spanish” Blog Series for High School Students! This exciting series comprises 8 blog posts bursting with original and entertaining Spanish stories that grow in complexity as you move through them. Congratulations! You’ve reached the final part. You’ve made your way through all the other blog posts and you deserve a pat on the back for all the work you’ve...Read More
25+ Common Spanish Verbs for High School Students
If you have teenagers or teach them, you know the adolescent world is complex and interesting! While they bring a lot of energy and new ideas to the table, it can sometimes be hard to pique teens’ interest with “boring” topics like Spanish verb conjugations. However, if your lesson includes the following 32 Spanish verbs, dull grammar lessons will become more interesting for them! How to...Read More
Top 5 Reasons Small Spanish Classes are Best
Let’s travel back in time—think about your Spanish classes from high school: How big were they? Did you feel like you got a lot of one-on-one time with the teacher? Were the classes personalized to your learning style and needs? If you were lucky enough to have small Spanish classes, then you probably learned faster and more efficiently! In high school, my Spanish classes were huge; I...Read More
How to Learn Spanish through Music in Middle and High School
Do you want a guaranteed way to learn Spanish while enjoying yourself completely? It’s through music! Ten long years ago, I started learning Spanish from scratch and my constant companions were clear and catchy Spanish songs. I spent at least an hour daily listening to my favorite songs, hoping to get them to stick in my head (they always did). This method has worked wonders for me in French,...Read More
Spanish for Youth Group
If you grew up (or are still growing up!) in the church, you know that youth group is a big part of the church community. It is a place where teens and pre-teens can come together, find community, have fun, and learn about God in a more relatable way. I personally remember attending several different youth groups because it was a great way to find friends outside of school. One youth group...Read More
¿Qué animal es este? Guess Animal Names in Spanish!
A couple of years ago, a friend and I were on a stakeout. We sat in her car for hours on end, eating hotdogs and looking for clues. We found what we were looking for halfway through the second hotdog. A big brown dog was walking in the streets of the neighborhood where we were parked. My friend, Gaby, rescues stray dogs as a hobby. Her house always has at least 5 dogs running around! We were...Read More
Beginner Spanish Books for Middle and High Schoolers
Hello Spanish Learners! You are working so hard on mastering Spanish by taking classes, reading our blogs, and watching our YouTube videos – way to go! To be fluent in Spanish, you will need to understand through listening and reading as well as communicate by speaking and writing. You are almost there – keep working hard and expose yourself to Spanish every day! Whether it is through music,...Read More