
How to Build Spanish Into Your Homeschool Schedule
Are you working on developing your homeschool schedule? Homeschooling is an ideal option for families who want their children to learn Spanish and English in a flexible, individualized, and authentic setting. Many families love the freedom and flexibility homeschooling provides. Bilingual families often find they can support the minority language better. Each family is unique, and...Read More
Top 10 of the Fastest Ways to Learn a Language
Are you looking for the fastest way to learn a language? You landed in the right place! Strategies and recommendations are scattered all around the internet but I curated a list just for you. This top 10 will make your language learning experience easier and put you on the fast track. Master a new language faster and start today! Do as the Experts Do Polyglots around the world...Read More
A Parent’s Guide to Spanish Immersion for Preschool Students
Are you thinking of Spanish immersion preschool for your little one? Say no more! Reading ahead you will find everything laid out for you. What is it? Does it work? Is it effective? Is it the right thing for my preschooler? Is there a downside to it? How long is the list of benefits? Find out if this is the right choice and where to start! ¡Vamos! What Is Spanish immersion? Does It...Read More
Why Spanish is the Easiest Language to Learn for English Speakers
Are you wondering what the easiest language to learn for English speakers is? Maybe you need to choose another language in college, or maybe you are planning on studying, living or working abroad and want to get prepared. Maybe you just want to challenge yourself and learn at least one or one more foreign language. Whatever your case is, I’ll tell you: you should consider...Read More
Spanish Vocabulary Activities for High School
A wide array of Spanish vocabulary activities are available to help high school students practice the Spanish words and phrases they are learning. These activities are easily adaptable for students of different fluency levels and the needs of your unique homeschool or classroom. The majority of children of all ages get excited about games. Students love to mix playtime with class...Read More
Sinalefa: Why Spanish Isn’t Actually Pronounced as It’s Written
Why do you find yourself at first listen disoriented by native Spanish speakers? You have the sinalefa to thank for that. You think, “Wait! What happened? If I can read Cervantes in the original version, why can’t I understand the guy selling me a newspaper?” There’s a reason for that. When you hear a native person speaking Spanish, and especially if they are in a hurry, you...Read More
by Michelle Margaret FajkusFebruary 7, 2021 Homeschooling, Learning Strategies, Spanish for Kids0 comments
How to Use Total Physical Response to Teach Your Child Spanish
Total Physical Response (TPR) is a great tool for teaching basic Spanish vocabulary to beginning learners. What is TPR, exactly? It’s a movement-based technique for teaching new vocabulary or phrases. In fact, the TPR process mimics the way infants learn their native language. To boost language and vocabulary learning, Total Physical Response aims to create a brain link between speech...Read More
8 Spanish Youtubers Who Make Language Learning Fun
Watching Spanish youtubers is a super popular learning method for Spanish students. Why? Because it’s fun to watch videos while learning a new skill. Providing entertaining language learning resources has become a competitive playing field with endless options to choose from. As a language expert, I always aim to make the learning experience enjoyable. This is key because if...Read More
8 Power Tips to Be More Confident in Spanish
Learning Spanish as a second language is a lifelong process. Speaking confidently in Spanish is an achievable goal! To help you achieve it, I’ve prepared a list of 8 power tips that empower you to feel more confident in Spanish. Before we dive into the tips, however, I want to take a moment to teach you some vocabulary. Before being more confident, you should be able to say...Read More
