Fact or Fiction: Can You Really Learn Spanish in 3 Months?
Can you learn Spanish in 3 months? This is a common question students ask to set their goals. The 3-months claim is very popular among language learners, and even if it sounds too good to be true, people still hope it is. Getting fluent in any language gives the concept a vague halo. To some, to be fluent is to keep a basic conversation going, and to others, to sound...Read More
Unpacking the Benefits of Translanguaging
When we learn a new language, we aren’t aware of how it will impact our lives. By learning a new language, or two, you’re adding more ways to express yourself and communicate with the world and the people around you. That’s why we’ll talk about the benefits of translanguaging and how it can help you at home if you’re part of a multilingual family or live in a multiracial community....Read More
Learn Spanish While Sleeping: Fact or Fiction?
Did you know there is a possibility that you can learn Spanish while sleeping? You’ve probably seen a movie scene where a character whispers information in the ear of another character while he is sleeping to sow an idea or knowledge. We were amazed by this type of action because it meant that our subconscious could retain information even in our dreams. This gives us plenty of extra...Read More
Why Spanish Should Be Your First Step to Becoming a Polyglot
Polyglots are cool. But what are they? Well, that’s the topic of this article, and it has to do with speaking several languages. However, if someone plans to become a polyglot, which path should they follow? Which language should they start with? Keep reading to learn about polyglots, what the term means, and why Spanish is considered the perfect language to learn...Read More
Pen Pal Friendships To Boost Your Language Learning
Improve your language learning skills by making pen pal friendships! When learning a new language, we look for all the material available to practice it. From listening to music to attending events and talking with native speakers, they can all help improve our language skills. And while technology has made it easier to reach people worldwide, there are other fun and exciting ways to...Read More
Raising Multilingual Kids: Spanish Nannies Promoting Bilingualism
I remember ten years ago when a friend was trying to bring a Spanish nanny from Bolivia for his Polish child. His decision seemed at least peculiar to me, as nobody in his household spoke Spanish. He was talking to me about investing in his child’s future and giving him a language spoken by millions, and I couldn’t see how visionary his determination was. His efforts proved right,...Read More
Learning How to Speak Spanish? 5 Tricks for Beginners
These tricks to learn Spanish will be the extra push you need to master this wonderful new language! Beginners can find learning Spanish a bit hard. You need a curriculum to follow, objectives, and mark deadlines on your calendar. Organization, self-motivation, and tenacity play a key role in this process. We consider that the best incentive, and the inspiration for this post,...Read More
Importance of Cultural Immersion for Children Learning Spanish
Latin American families are often related to familism. If your children are learning Spanish, this ideology can give more meaning to their learning experience. You will also realize that cultural immersion is very important in bilingualism, as it has many advantages when learning a second language. Exposing your children to new experiences and traditions from other countries will...Read More
Child Bilingualism: Language Mixing vs Code-Switching
When children learn a new language, teachers often tell parents to avoid using their native language at home to allow more immersive learning. But please, don’t listen to them! This suggestion is made under the belief that speaking two languages at such an early age, can cause confusion or delay language learning. There have been several recent studies that indicate that the opposite...Read More