Top Tips for learning a new language
Learning a new language can be daunting. Knowing how to start is key. In this video I share with you some of my Top Tips… Read More »Top Tips for learning a new language
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Five reasons Venezuela should be in your travel plans
In my early twenties after finishing my PR Degree in Leeds I booked a flight to Venezuela. To Caracas – the closest South American airport to the UK. My plan was to explore the length and breadth of South America, country by country with no fixed time frame. Working and travelling my way around. At the time I arrived in Venezuela Hugo Chavez was president and the country was in turmoil. Not that I noticed to be honest (true story I’m ashamed to say), I simply wanted to relax on a Caribbean beach so I headed straight for Isla Magarita to see what was in store for me.
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Calor V’s Caliente and how to avoid those embarrassing moments
Do you know the difference between Calor and Caliente in Español? Have you ever made that mistake where you’ve wanted to say you’re hot but… Read More »Calor V’s Caliente and how to avoid those embarrassing moments
What makes Argentine Ice cream so special?
July is National Ice Cream month in the UK and US what better opportunity than to bring the World of Argentine ice cream to your… Read More »What makes Argentine Ice cream so special?
To kiss or not to kiss?
Today (July 6th) is World Kiss Day so what better day to write about the kissing culture in Spanish-speaking countries across the globe. From handshakes… Read More »To kiss or not to kiss?
How to say you’re looking for something in Spanish
I recently asked members of my Facebook group how they would say “I’m looking for a job” in Spanish – the responses were varied and… Read More »How to say you’re looking for something in Spanish
Spanish literature for Adult Beginners
Over the years, I’ve built up a rich and varied library of Spanish literature—everything from colourful baby board books to the poetic prose of Álvaro Mutis and Gabriel García Márquez. While I especially enjoy using picture books in children’s classes, there’s something truly magical about bringing the Spanish language to life through stories, songs, games, and drama. Spanish and Latin American literature also features regularly in my adult classes. In this blog post, I’m sharing some of my favourite books for adult beginners—perfect if you’re just starting out and want something that feels authentic, accessible, and inspiring.
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Loosely put muy means ‘very’ and mucho ‘a lot or many’. So why is there so much confusion around these two words? It comes from… Read More »Muy V’s Mucho
How to create a language learning routine that works FOR you
We’re busy, everyone is busy! So how do you build learning Spanish (or any new language for that matter) into your already busy schedule without… Read More »How to create a language learning routine that works FOR you
Por V’s Para – Part #1
Por or Para? Both mean “for” in Spanish but how do you know which to use when? When you first start learning Spanish this doesn’t… Read More »Por V’s Para – Part #1