I studied Spanish throughout high school. I took a break through College and University but then went on to live in South America – Spanish became my second language.
The five years I studied Spanish at school gave me a good base to build on but it did by no stretch of the imagination make me a “Latin Spanish” speaker…this I found out very quickly upon my arrival in Caracas, Venezuela!!! Read More »How do you know when you’re fluent in Spanish?
It’s great learning vocab an getting to grips with verbs but there’s nothing better than being able to drop a timely phrase into your Spanish… Read More »Handy phrases to know in Spanish
We hear all the time that the best way to learn or improve a language is to immerse yourself in it, but is this really… Read More »Language immersion experiences – how effective are they really?
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
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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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
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?
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?
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
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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