How Spanish Immersion Is the Answer You’re Looking For!
Immersion in Spanish is one of the most effective techniques to learn Spanish successfully and quickly. Chances are that in order to learn your native language, you were immersed in a capsule—home, school, family—where people spoke, read, and listened to it constantly. That’s how we are programmed to understand and internalize languages. A natural method like immersion in Spanish...Read More
10 Spanish Audio Lessons for Beginners
Spanish audio lessons are an easy, fun, and creative way to tune your language listening ears. In this post, I go over how audio lessons improve your fluency and even provide 10 amazing audio lessons for beginners. This list of resources will help you master Spanish in no time! ¡Miremos y escuchemos!Let’s look and listen! Why It’s Important to Use Audio Lessons for Spanish...Read More
How to Recover Your Spanish Classroom from Summer Slump
Your Spanish classroom has been quiet all summer and the time has come to finally reactivate it. Spanish is a highly immersive language, there’s a large chance that little exposure to the language during summer break will set your Spanish classroom back a few steps. However this knowledge isn’t completely lost, there’re strategies and ideas you can use in your Spanish...Read More
How to Use the Pomodoro Study Technique to Master Spanish Fluency
Have you heard of the Pomodoro technique? It’s a time management method that helps you study with greater efficiency and concentration. This focus technique has grown in popularity lately, thanks to the pandemic and the related increase in people who work and study from home. But can the Pomodoro technique really help you master Spanish fluency? How does it work, and is it...Read More
Back to School: Setting School Year Goals for Your Spanish Classroom
Setting measurable school year goals is key for both teachers and students. Knowing where you’re heading and get there can be challenging for both parties. Yet, the benefits of setting and achieving school year goals make it worth the effort. Keep reading to get inspired to set effective school year goals—and achieve them! Benefits of Setting School Year Goals Setting clear school...Read More
Daily Classroom Routines for Teaching Spanish
I remember when daily classroom routines saved my mental health and teaching career. After years of teaching adults and teenagers, when I became a third-grade teacher, I felt like I was back at square one. My classes were a mess, my students were out of control, and I became miserable and grumpy at home. I clenched my teeth and started researching teaching techniques for younger students....Read More
Most Common Mistakes in Spanish Pronunciation
If you’re wondering “how good is my pronunciation in Spanish?” or if you’re thinking, “I’d like to correct my mistakes in Spanish pronunciation,” then this article is for you. In this lesson, I will analyze the pronunciation issues in Spanish, and the top 5 common mistakes English native speakers make when speaking Spanish. I will also provide a useful strategy to avoid making these...Read More
How to Say ‘You’ in Formal and Informal Spanish
If English is the only language you (currently) speak, the you (formal) concept in Spanish is new. Even if you don’t yet know about the formal and informal you in Spanish, you probably already know when to use each one. Would you call the attention of your teacher by shouting out, “Hey dude”? Of course not! A message you write to your boss is surely different from the one...Read More
How To Use a Spaced Repetition Schedule To Learn Spanish Faster
Repetition in Spanish is an ideal learning method for you to gain Spanish proficiency faster. Implementing a spaced repetition schedule to your Spanish routine is highly effective for memorizing and recalling important information effectively. The technique has amazing potential and is proven to bring motivating results to those who use it. It’s considered a highly powerful study...Read More