A great way to keep language-learning up over the summer if you’re not booked onto a course is to take part in my Spanish Summer Language Challenge. For the month of August I challenge you to take part in one Spanish learning activity each day, for 31 days. You can take part as an adult learner or as a family.
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Don’t fancy taking a phrase book with you on holiday this year? Not keen on the idea of investing in a Spanish course just yet? Don’t worry I’ve got you covered. In this blog post you’ll learn 15 of the most common Spanish phrases, you’ll learn when and where to use them and more importantly how to pronounce them. And if at the end of the blog you fancy taking your learning a little bit further you’ll find details of my holiday Spanish course 😉
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I lived in Máncora, which you’ll find perched on the northern coast of Peru, in my early twenties. Today it’s a dazzling beach town that has long been a favorite among locals but remains a hidden gem to many international travelers. It is one of the most popular places to surf in South America, attracting surfers from across the Globe. I have to admit that’s not why I ended up there though.
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¡Hola amigos! Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by combining it with your Spanish learning journey? Whether you’re a beginner or already speaking like a local, incorporating Spanish into your Father’s Day celebrations can be a fun and educational experience for everyone involved. Let’s dive into some creative and entertaining ways to celebrate this special day while practicing Spanish. Plus you’ll find a bonus mini Spanish lesson with key vocab and phrases at the end.
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Welcome to the world of giggles, chuckles, and belly laughs because it’s that time of the year again—El Día Mundia de la Risa (World Laughter Day) is celebrated on the first Sunday in May! This delightful occasion, celebrated on the first Sunday of May, is dedicated to the universal language of laughter. So, let’s dive into the joyous ocean of mirth and celebrate the goodness that laughter brings to our lives.
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Breaking barriers and embracing inclusivity are vital steps towards creating a more welcoming society. As we strive to be more inclusive, it’s important to recognize the power of language in shaping our perceptions and attitudes. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of gender-neutral language in Spanish, uncovering how it can foster equality and understanding within the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re a language enthusiast or simply curious about expanding your linguistic horizons, join us on this journey as we discover the beauty of non-binary expressions in Spanish.
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¡Hola parents! Do you have a child sitting their GCSE Spanish soon? Maybe you’re looking into exam options for next year? In this blog post, I will explore the different exam boards for GCSE Spanish and what they have to offer. Choosing the right exam board is an important decision as it can greatly impact your learning experience and ultimately your results. At the end you’ll find a short video with some tips on how to get the best grade possible. ¿Listo? ¡Vamos!
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The main mistake that people make when they are in a conversation with somebody and they are asked or they want to talk about where they’re from is they confuse the verb vivir, which means to live, with the verb ser, to be, where you’re actually from. So one thing is where you live, and the other thing is where you’re from.
So, in this blogpost, I thought I’d take you back to basics and recap how to say where you’re from in Español. We’re not doing where you live, we’ll save that for another post.¿Listo? ¡Vamos!
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We’ve all been there. You’re in a restaurant and the waiter comes over to ask you how the food is, possibly saying something like “¿Cómo está todo?” And you look at them smile and say “sí, muy bien” or something along those lines. The truth is you might not actually know what he said, you’re just hoping that he was asking you how the food is, lol!
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If you’re fairly new to Español you’ve probably already started learning some phrases or the odd word. For example things like hola, adios, ¿que tal?, ¿cómo estás?’ Those are the kind of phrases and words that you would probably have started to learn so far but you need to build confidence to be able to actually speak those words when the time comes, and the best way to build that confidence, apart from obviously practising, is to have confidence knowing how they should sound when they come out of your mouth.
So, in this blog post you’re going to learn one of the secrets that will help you communicate with much more confidence in Español. ¿Listo? !Vamos!
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