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
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.
Read More »Saying how long you’ve been doing something in Spanish?
Learning Spanish is an exciting journey filled with “¡Sí!” 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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When the traditional education system in the UK doesn’t seem to fit your child, there are alternatives that might offer a better match for their needs. In this blog post I discuss a few options that are worth considering.
Read More »What to Do When Mainstream Education Isn’t Working for Your Child
Spain is a linguistic kaleidoscope, with regional dialects that add color to the Spanish language. Beyond “Hola” and “Gracias,” each region has its own way of expressing itself, and diving into these dialects can give you a richer understanding of the country’s culture. Let’s take a journey through Spain’s diverse linguistic landscape!
Read More »Exploring Spain Through Its Regional Dialects
In the UK, the terms “homeschooling” and “home education” often get used interchangeably, but there are some subtle differences between them. Understanding these terms can help you navigate the options available for your child’s learning journey.
Read More »Homeschooling vs. Home Education: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to learning Spanish, formal education plays a key role, but pairing it with real-world cultural experiences is what truly shapes well-rounded language learners. Here’s why blending both is so important.
Read More »From Classroom to Culture: Bridging Gaps in Spanish Language Education
Learning a new language is more than just memorizing words and grammar rules—it’s about engaging with content that fuels your passions. When you connect language learning to something you genuinely love, like adventure travel for example, the process becomes not only more enjoyable but also more effective. So in this blog post I delve into how pursuing your interests can turbocharge your linguistic growth.
Read More »Spanish for the Soul: Finding Passion in Language Learning
I speak to a lot of students about learning Spanish and there are always mixed views as to how easy or hard it is. There is no obvious correlation to those who find it easier than others, it’s not like all women aged 47 who are lawyers and already speak two other languages say they find it easy whilst all men aged 27 who work in restaurants and are keen surfers find it difficult. So I’ve done some digging and have actually found some common ground. So in this blog post I share with you why some people find it easier than others to learn Spanish and what you can do to make your language learning much easier, and sooo much more fun.
Read More »Why some people find learning Spanish easier than others?
We use this expression a lot in English; “I’m looking forward to going on holiday”, “I’m looking forward to seeing my friend”, “looking forward to Christmas”. We use it so much that we forget it’s actually an idiom which is something that doesn’t say exactly what it is so it makes it difficult to translate this phrase into Spanish. To help I’ve written this blog post highlighting some different ways to say “I’m looking forward” in Spanish.
Read More »How to say “I’m looking forward to that” in Spanish
With exam results out in the UK this week the ongoing debate about whether ‘native speakers’ should sit exams (as it is said to jeopardize the statistics and influence grade boundaries) got me thinking about what actually a “native speaker” of a language is. So in this blog post I’m explore what it actually means to speak native Spanish in the UK?
Read More »What Does Speak Spanish “Like a Native” actually mean?