This one comes up constantly with adult learners, and I completely understand why — it seems like it should be straightforward. You know puedo means “can I” and tener means “to have,” so surely puedo tener means “can I have”?
Lo siento — I’m afraid not.
Read More »How to Ask “Can I Have” in Spanish (And Why “Puedo Tener” Is Wrong)
Let’s face it the best way to learn a new language is total emersion – I think we can all agree on that. The next… Read More »Is language-learning in a group really effective?
So, you’ve decided to learn Spanish as you’re fed up of always resorting back to English (or hand signals) after a lame attempt to communicate with locals when you’re on holiday. Good for you! You’ve found a course or tutor to get you started and you’re off… But you soon realise that one or two 60 minute lessons a week just isn’t going to cut it for you, after all you want to be FLUENT in time for your next holiday right?
Wrong.
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Earlier this year in February I launched my On Line Spanish classes for children aged 7-11 years. These six-week courses have been running successfully at maximum capacity (with a waiting list) for two terms now. For those (parents aswell as children) who have never tried On Line learning the whole prospect can be somewhat daunting, seem un-natural and well down-right scary. I’ve written this blog post to answer some of the most common questions I get asked by parents & students as well as to try to address some of the issues surrounding On Line Language Learning for children and how to make the most out of Online language lessons. Read More »Everything you need to know about OnLine Language Learning for kids
I’ve been teaching Spanish here in the UK for almost five years now and am thrilled to see the number of students I teach increase year upon year. Since the beginning of 2016 I started to transition existing students over to OnLine lessons and offer OnLine lessons as a first option to new students. Some students embrace the change, others are more reserved. But what are the Pros and Cons of OnLine teaching? And why do I recommend it over face-to-face in person lessons? This blog post answers those questions…Read More »The Pros (& Cons?) of OnLine Language Lessons
Updated 14/06/2024 – In this blog post I provide some methods that will get you practicing your Spanish every day and won’t cost a penny (except for maybe the odd coffee). Exchange programmes can be expensive and are only usually for a few weeks of the year and if you’ve already signed up for a course you really want additional conversation opportunities to put into practice everything you are learning. What you need when you’re learning a second language is plenty of practice and consistency.
Read More »Eight ways to practice speaking Spanish for freeFollowing the success of my last Six-Week On Line Spanish Course I have designed a two-hour conversation workshop in which beginners can improve the speaking and listening skills gained in previous courses. Tickets are just £35 per person and are available via Eventbrite. Read More »On Line Spanish Conversation Workshop
Starting this June you can now learn Spanish from the comfort of your own home with my 6-week Online Spanish Course in which I will teach you basic holiday Spanish.
We will meet OnLine every Monday 7.30-8.30pm from 6th June – 11th July 2016. Read More »OnLine Spanish Course for adults
I was researching how to become a certified translator here in the UK and was surprised to discover that there is no certification or accreditation requirement in this country. In fact, so long as you are registered with the HMCR you can legally provide translation services. You do not need a fixed address either which means that translation services can be offered as online services!
However, in order for my clients to feel confident with the translations services I provide it is important for me to become certified at the highest level. Read More »Do I need to become certified to provide translation services?
The OnLine version of my Six-Week Mini Spanish Course is finally ready (yey!!).
I will be holding a FREE Taster Lesson on Tuesday 18th August from 7.30-8.15pm.
This lesson is designed for adult-lerners and open to anyone over the age of 18, so if you have been thinking about learning Spanish for a while but just not got around to it, or maybe you have tried one of the hundreds of free online resources but not got very far – then this is for you! Read More »FREE OnLine Spanish Taster Lesson