Top 10 YouTube Channels Offering Spanish Listening Practice for Beginners
Can you learn Spanish only by listening? While listening isn’t the only way to learn the language, an effective Spanish listening practice with Youtube will definitely improve your fluency! YouTube is a quick and easy resource for you to supplement your language learning journey with authentic Spanish audio in whichever dialect you prefer! While listening to Spanish, you improve the...Read More
8 Spanish Christmas Crafts and Activities For Your Classroom!
This time of the year, a series of Spanish Christmas activities comes in handy to enrich your students’ learning process. As a Spanish educator, there are tons of fun ways to use Christmas-related Spanish content. Start with Spanish Christmas vocabulary and then get into cultural knowledge about this important holiday in Spanish-speaking countries. Keep reading to learn all...Read More
How To Have a Fluent Conversation in Spanish: Easy Tips and Tricks
The most frequent question Spanish learners ask is how to be fluent in Spanish. How long does it take to be fluent in a Spanish conversation? It depends on you and the time and effort you dedicate to learning. In this blog post, I show you strategies, tips, and tricks on how to have a fluent conversation in Spanish relatively quickly. Ready to get started? The Difference...Read More
Using the Feynman Technique To Learn a New Language
The Feynman technique is a learning method that aims to simplify concepts and help you understand them better and faster. This method has shown its efficiency in a variety of fields and even has a pop culture reference. Keep reading to learn what the Feynman technique is, what Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington have to do with it, where it comes from, and how you can apply it to...Read More
The Importance of Listening With Purpose: How To Improve Spanish Listening
When I start my lessons with a new group of beginners, one of the questions I most often hear is how to improve Spanish listening skills. Oral comprehension can be challenging and offers no shortcuts. You have to dedicate time and effort to improve your listening skills. Read this article to discover how to improve your Spanish listening skills, including practical tips. You’ll...Read More
10 Creative Ways to Practice Your Spanish Writing Skills
Are you ready to start your Spanish writing practice? Writing is one of the four core aspects of language learning. You simply can’t master a language without it! It’s time to learn about the types of Spanish writing and the best ways to practice your Spanish writing skills. The 10 creative and fun practices in this post will have your words flowing onto paper with ease. ...Read More
Learn How To Summarize in Spanish
How do you say “summarize” in Spanish? The verb resumir means “to summarize.” A summary is el resumen. More importantly, how do you summarize in Spanish? Keep reading to find out how it works, what it looks like, and how it can improve your Spanish fluency! En resumen, ¡vamos a estudiar cómo resumir!In summary, we’re going to study how to summarize! Benefits of Summarizing in...Read More
Exercise and Learning: How Can Physical Activity Support Language Learning
Exercise and learning is a combination that may sound counter-intuitive, but that may provide you with the extra push you need to take your Spanish to the next level. Keep reading to learn why scientists believe that physical exercise and learning are related and how engaging in aerobic exercise while learning a foreign language can improve your memorization of new vocabulary...Read More
How to Use Spanish Interactive Notebooks in Your Classroom
If you’re a teacher, odds are that you have heard about Spanish interactive notebooks before. But, have you made the decision to use them in your classroom? In this post I’ll explain what Spanish interactive notebooks are and why they’re useful for your students. Then, I’ll give you a few ideas on how to use them in your classroom and clever strategies to make the most of them....Read More