The ‘Vulgar’ History and Origin of the Spanish Language
The history of the Spanish is longer than you think. How much do you already know about its history? Consider these questions… How long has Spanish been around? Where did Spanish come from? Did Spanish originate in Spain? If not, which country did Spanish originate from? How old is Spanish? Is it older than English? If some people say that...Read More
Top Cost-Effective Spanish Class Options for Kids
If you’re looking for Spanish lessons for kids and you don’t know where to start, this post is for you! As parents, we all want the best education for our children and a second language is an important part of that. Having decided that you want your kids to learn Spanish, is a wonderful present for them as you’re giving them a headstart in life and opening a wide door to a world of new...Read More
Private and Hybrid School Students Benefit from Outsourced Spanish Class
Did you know that in addition to individual and paired Spanish classes, Homeschool Spanish Academy is the leading expert for teaching virtual Spanish classes to groups? We have been piloting this program for 2 years, developing and fine-tuning a format that works best for classroom settings. Look no further—you can have a certified native Spanish-speaking teacher in your...Read More
Travel Spanish Guide: Get it Done in 5 Months
The food: chuchitos, caldos, pupusas, every kind of taco, and a rainbow of colorful tortillas. ¡Qué rico! The scenery: mountains, beaches, and famous ruins with mangrove rivers leading jungle. Beautiful. The wildlife: viscous jaguars and scorpions, sweet llamas, and flying squirrels. Alive. We. Love. Latin America. So, obviously we want you to come and visit us, but not only...Read More
Learn Spanish Fast: Reshaping the Methods Used to Learn Spanish
We talk to people every day – on the street, in the store, at home – and rarely think about how amazing it is that we can actually communicate with them. We constantly take for granted our ability to converse with those around us. Now, 58.9 million of our neighbors here in the States are Spanish-speakers. Imagine that for a moment. There is an impressive language...Read More
Spanish Alt Codes
Have you ever tried to write a paper in Spanish, but your keyboard didn’t have any of the special characters? It can undoubtedly be time-consuming to copy and paste letters eventually from websites. Luckily, you can find the secret to fast typing in a foreign language through the use of Spanish alt codes. Because of these simple shortcuts, you can type whichever Spanish character...Read More
4 Common Fears About Learning a Second Language and How to Overcome Them
What can you do to brave a new language class? Here are four common fears and how to face them head on. Fear #1: “I don’t understand!” Many students are certain they won’t understand a word in class, in the textbook or from their classmates once they step into a Spanish class. No one wants to be the only one in the room who feels lost...However, there will be times when a word or phrase...Read More
Spanish Classes Online: Why You Want Immersion Style
Choosing Spanish classes online presents parents with a barrage of choices. The good news is there is no need to panic—researchers, teachers and students the world over have found language is best acquired and retained in an immersion class. What Is Immersion? Immersion is actually a balance between what teachers call “L1,” the student’s native language, and...Read More