10 Effective Habits for All Levels to Learn Spanish and Speak It Fluently
Spoiler alert! There isn’t actually one, single “best” way to learn Spanish and speak it fluently. The ideal way to learn Spanish is whichever way keeps you motivated and enthusiastic to continue learning and improving your language skills. While habits can be built in as little as three weeks with dedication and perseverance, the key is creating the habit of learning Spanish in your...Read More
How to Support Your Child’s Spanish Class at Home
As parents, we want the best for our children, and that inspires us to help them reach their full potential in every way. If your child is taking a Spanish class online or at school, you are surely interested in supporting them in their studies. But how can you help them learn effectively? This article will give you practical tips that you can use at home to encourage learning, boost language...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
How to Motivate Your Older Child to Learn Spanish
Is your older child indifferent toward learning Spanish? It can be frustrating and challenging to get them to understand the benefits of speaking another language. Read on for useful tips to help your child get (and stay) interested. First of all, you could be motivating your child all wrong! The key to encouraging tweens and teens to learn Spanish is to show them why another language is fun...Read More
You’re Never Too Old to Learn Another Language
We have all heard that if you don’t learn a second or third language when you’re young, then it’s too late. I’m here to tell you that’s not true! The latest research from Brown University has debunked the theory that older people cannot learn new things as easily as younger people. These studies have found that adults can retain information too, they just do it in a different part of the...Read More
How to Use Numbers in Spanish
How old are you? How many siblings do you have? How long have you been learning Spanish? These are just a few of the questions that you can answer with numbers! Los números help us quantify and categorize things or experiences in our lives. They are so important that they are essential for almost every area of human society, including economics, science, and many social interactions. Number...Read More
Which Do You Choose: The Middle School or High School Curriculum?
When learning a language, there are so many different curriculums to choose from. Even with the Spanish Academy, there are five different more programs (with more on the way)! Deciding which program to start with can be a bit confusing if you aren’t familiar with the specifics of each curriculum. Some of the most common questions we get are “What is the difference between the middle school...Read More
The Key to Reflexive Pronouns in Spanish
We’ve all heard me or te when learning Spanish. “Me llamo ” is probably one of the first things we learn to say. But this me and te are neither the English me or the Spanish tea (tea in Spanish is té with a tilde!). Me, te, se, nos are the reflexive pronouns in Spanish that accompany reflexive verbs. What are reflexive verbs, you ask? Well, keep reading and you’ll find out! What are...Read More
The Insider’s Scoop About the Modern Workplace
Companies are looking to hire employees who have an understanding of other cultures and have the ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds. First Off – What Is Culture? Per the Oxford Dictionary, Culture is defined as “the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society.” Moreover, culture includes a group that we are born into –...Read More