Your Child Knows Some Spanish Words, Now What? How to Turn Vocabulary Into Real Conversations
Knowing “hola” is a great start, but fluency comes when your child starts using Spanish with confidence. If your elementary-aged child already knows a few basic words and phrases but isn’t quite speaking in full sentences yet, you might be wondering what to do next. Should you wait for more vocabulary to build up? Or is it time to help them move into actual conversation? Here’s the good...Read More
Fun Ways to Practice Spanish with Family (Even If Everyone’s at Different Levels)
Whether your teen speaks more Spanish than Abuela—or vice versa—these activities make practice fun and natural for everyone. If you have a family where everyone speaks a little Spanish, a lot of Spanish, or somewhere in between, you probably already know the challenges. Maybe your teen can whip up full sentences from Spanish class, while Abuela prefers to stick to a cozy mix of Spanish and...Read More
Mastering Hard Words in Spanish
Learning a new language is a rewarding experience, but it comes with its share of challenges, especially when it comes to pronunciation. For many Spanish learners, mastering hard words in Spanish can be particularly daunting. Difficulties in learning Spanish hard words arise from various factors, such as differences in phonetics, unique sounds, and long words. In...Read More