Babbel vs. Duolingo: An Honest Review
Two language-learning giants are set to take the ring: Babbel vs. Duolingo. Which do you think will win? In recent years, people have turned to phone apps to learn languages. Admittedly, many language learning apps are immersive, dynamic, and available to anyone with a smartphone. But which is better? Are you a Babbel fanatic or a fan of Duolingo? We’re here to...Read More
How to Create a Homeschooling Routine (and Include Learning Spanish!)
Are you ready to overcome some major challenges to setting up your homeschooling routine? Homeschooling is such an amazing journey—it’s an ever-changing experience as your children grow and learn and change. And you, as their “parent-teacher,” also grow, learn, and change. But how do you achieve your goals without having to deal with too many “growing pains”? The success of...Read More
21 Ways to Learn Spanish on Your Own at Home
Are you trying to learn Spanish on your own but feeling stuck? You’re not alone! Considering that more than 21 million people on this planet study Spanish as a foreign language, some tried-and-true tactics to achieve fluency on your own do exist and have proven to be successful for other learners. The best part? Many of the ways you can practice Spanish at home are...Read More
5 Benefits of Learning Another Language [Tips from a Multilingual Person]
I grew up in Europe and moved to the United States at the age of 13. By that time, I had already spoken 3 languages: Bosnian, Slovenian, and German. English was next. It took me almost 2 years, but English is now my primary language and I love it. Learning so many different languages at a young age made me more approachable, more confident, and overall, better at life. But as an...Read More
How To Discuss Your Parenting Style in Spanish
What is your parenting style? Four main styles of parenting—or, estilos de crianza—exist according to psychology: authoritative – autoritativopermissive – permisivoauthoritarian – autoritariouninvolved – negligente While most parents encompass a mix of multiple styles, research has found the authoritative style to be the most effective for children. Let’s...Read More
8 Unexpected Challenges of Raising Bilingual Children
A slew of cognitive advantages exist for bilingual children. For example, children (and adults) who speak two languages are better able to multitask, filter out distractions when they’re focused on a task, absorb new information, and think flexibly. Plus, with an eye to their future, bilingual employees earn more. And even elderly bilingual adults demonstrate healthier aging...Read More
How To Choose the Best Spanish Curriculum for Your Kids
Learning Spanish is a door to a better future for your kids, as it’s a global language that’s easy to learn and highly regarded among professional recruiters. So, the question isn’t why your kids should learn Spanish, but which is the best Spanish curriculum for them? Choosing the right curriculum for your kids matters greatly as an appropriate curriculum shapes how we understand a...Read More
7 Reasons To Become an HSA Affiliate Marketer [and Boost Your Income]
Here at Homeschool Spanish Academy (HSA) we want to find the most successful affiliate marketers and micro-influencers and reward them for helping to spread the word about our brand and our successful Spanish-learning system. For that reason, I interviewed Andrea Garcia, our Key Relationships & Outreach Coordinator at HSA’s Ambassadors Program who helped me better understand how this...Read More
10 Learning Habits of Highly Effective Spanish Learners
When it comes to learning how to study Spanish, it’s all about taking the time to get to know yourself. The most effective Spanish learning habits involve actionable steps that help you to reach your goal. They make your learning process effective yet fun! Language learning doesn’t need to be stressful or boring. In fact, with the right tools and self-knowledge, it can be one of the best...Read More