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Kelly is owner and head tutor at Adventures in Spanish. She has been creating and delivering fun and engaging Spanish lessons for learners of all ages and abilities since she returned to the UK in 2014 following an epic 20-year Adventure in South America. Check out how our Spanish courses can support you or the young learner in your life along your Spanish-learning journey here; www.adventuresinspanish.co.uk

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5 Things to Stop Doing to Finally Nail Your Spanish in 2025

How do I improve? Learning Spanish is an adventure full of triumphs, mistakes, and the occasional “Wait, did I just say I’m pregnant?” moment. If you’ve been stuck in the same spot or feel like your progress has hit a siesta, it might be time to rethink your approach. Here are five things you need to stop doing in 2025 if you want to level up your Spanish once and for all!

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Master the Future Conditional: Write Your New Year’s Resolutions in Spanish

The start of a new year is the perfect time to dream big and set goals, and what better way to do it than in Spanish? Whether you’re learning the language or just looking for a fun twist on your resolutions, the future conditional tense (el condicional simple) is the perfect tool to help you express what you would do in the year ahead. Let’s break it down and build your resolutions list, step by step!

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The Future of Learning Spanish: Why Immersion Trips Are a Game-Changer in 2025

Imagine this: You’re strolling through a vibrant Spanish market, haggling for fresh fruit in Spanish, or laughing along with locals at a café as you finally understand their jokes. In 2025, language immersion trips have become the most effective and exciting way to learn Spanish, combining travel, culture, and real-world practice into one unforgettable experience.

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A Guide to Spanish-Speaking Countries You Didn’t Know You Needed

When it comes to Spanish-speaking destinations, Spain and Mexico often steal the spotlight. But did you know there are over 20 countries where Spanish is the official language? Each one is bursting with unique flavors, accents, and adventures. Buckle up as we take a whirlwind tour of three underrated gems you might just want to add to your travel bucket list.

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Unlocking Language Skills: Why Reading in Spanish is Key for Kids

If you’re raising little linguists or want your child to get a head start in Spanish, reading to them in the target language is a game-changer. It’s not just about learning words; it’s about building their confidence and cultural awareness. In this blog post I discuss why grabbing that Spanish picture book matters and share with you some of my favourite children’s books for this time of year; el invierno (winter).

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Learn how to tell your stories in Spanish

If you’re older than 40 chances are you love talking about things you used to do when you were younger. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to do that in Spanish!? The imperfect tense in Spanish is used for exactly this. It does have other uses too and in this blog post you’ll learn how to use the imperfect tense in Spanish to talk about past actions that happened repeatedly or over an extended period of time.

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If I Started Learning Spanish from Scratch again in 2025 I’d Do This

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If you can get these seven things right then you’re completely off to the races and you’ll boost your chances of becoming fluent by the end of the year. So in this blog post I take my own 35 years experience of becoming fluent to native level in Spanish combine it with over 10 years teaching Spanish, and I and condense it into seven bullet points that I would follow if I was starting learning Spanish from scratch again in 2025.

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Top Tips for Learning Spanish Through Travel

So, you’re itching to travel and thinking, “Why not pick up a little Español along the way?” Well, ¡bravo! Learning Spanish through travel is not just a practical decision; it’s an adventure in itself. The good news is, you don’t have to sit in a classroom to master the language. Traveling offers a more immersive, dynamic, and, dare I say, fun approach. Here are some tips to get you speaking like a local while exploring new horizons!

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