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
If you’ve been working on your Spanish skills, it’s time to put them to work—literally! Spanish isn’t just a beautiful language; it’s also a gateway to exciting opportunities. Whether you’re fluent or still fine-tuning your grammar, here are three ways to turn your Spanish into cash in 2025.
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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.
Read More »The Future of Learning Spanish: Why Immersion Trips Are a Game-Changer in 2025
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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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).
Read More »Unlocking Language Skills: Why Reading in Spanish is Key for Kids
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 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.
Read More »If I Started Learning Spanish from Scratch again in 2025 I’d Do This
Learning Spanish is a marathon, not a sprint, and staying motivated can be a challenge. Whether you’re just starting out or hitting a plateau, here are some tips to keep your momentum going and make the journey enjoyable.
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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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In this blog post you’ll learn how to use the phrase “desde hace” with verbs in the present tense to talk about actions or situations that started in the past and continue to the present.
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Learning Spanish is an exciting journey filled with “¡SÃ!” moments and the occasional “¿Qué?” confusion. The road to fluency is paved with mistakes, but some are more avoidable than others. Here’s a roundup of common errors that language learners often make—and how you can sidestep them like a seasoned pro.
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