10 Best Sites to Teach Yourself College Level Spanish
Are you looking to teach yourself college level Spanish? Now more than ever it’s easy to find exactly what you’re looking for online. In this list along with resourceful links, we have a bit of everything for you: Elementary SpanishIntermediate SpanishSpanish for adultsFree coursesOnline trainingBooksPDFs Apps Whether you’re just starting out or you’re already...Read More
Spanish 101: Greetings and Farewells
Have you ever tried to start a conversation with a native Spanish speaker but didn’t know how to do it? That’s normal and just part of the struggles every new learner of the language has to go through. Luckily, I’m here to help by introducing you to the most common and useful Spanish greetings and farewells. Keep reading to learn why greetings are so important in Spanish,...Read More
Learn Spanish Faster! 10 Things Polyglots Do Differently
Have you ever met someone who seems to learn foreign languages effortlessly and speaks three, maybe four? How about seven? While it appears that these multilingual people, called polyglots, have super powers, the truth is far less intimidating. In fact, I’m here to say that YOU can easily learn Spanish in less than a year—and without leaving the comfort of your home. It sounds insane,...Read More
Does Being Bilingual Speed-Develop Your Brain?
Have you ever thought about how being bilingual could improve your brain? Are you looking for a definitive answer to help you make up your mind? Perhaps you’ve heard the myths about how a bilingual education confuses children and it’s giving you second thoughts about becoming bilingual yourself. I’m here to help you dispel those myths and tell you the truth about the benefits of...Read More
Watch Peppa Pig in Spanish: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Activities
How often do your children watch Peppa Pig? Perhaps they spend hours watching the show on YouTube. But did you know that they can also watch Peppa Pig in Spanish? Yes! Its basic vocabulary and slow, accentuated dialogue make it perfect to help your kids learn Spanish. Do you remember the time Peppa learned about dinosaurs? Or the time Daddy Pig taught Peppa about...Read More
How Fast Can You Learn Spanish? [Real Data]
So, just how fast can you learn Spanish? How many hours will you need to study before your next no-worry trip to a Spanish-speaking country where you seamlessly interact with locals and order your favorite foods and drinks with ease? Or how long before you can read Spanish books and watch Spanish movies without a dictionary in hand and pausing every 5 minutes? Keep...Read More
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
7 Easy-to-Fix Pronunciation Mistakes Spanish Learners Make
Perhaps you’ve been studying Spanish for some time, and yet the moment you open your mouth to say something, it’s clear that you’re a native English speaker. Don’t worry! This is due to some easy-to-fix pronunciation mistakes. Most people start studying a language by focusing on grammar and vocabulary, leaving pronunciation on the back burner. And as long as you’re understandable,...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