How to add the Spanish “ñ” from an English keyboard
One of the questions I get asked most by students is how to add that funny squiggle to make a Spanish “ñ” from an English… Read More »How to add the Spanish “ñ” from an English keyboard
SIX ways to ask “How are you?” in Spanish
Did you know that there is more than one way to ask how someone is in Spanish? Or did you think the only way to… Read More »SIX ways to ask “How are you?” in Spanish
The difference between “la gente” & “las personas” in Spanish
Do you know the difference between la gente and las personas in Español? La gente means “the people” as in an unspecified amount of people.… Read More »The difference between “la gente” & “las personas” in Spanish
Spelling your name & surname in Spanish
Do you know how to spell your nombre (name) or apellido (surname) in Español? You’ll need this skill for a few situations so might as… Read More »Spelling your name & surname in Spanish
Gender-inclusive language in Spanish
Do you know what inclusive language is and what it means for languages withgrammatical gender like Spanish? Do you know the non-binary pronouns in Spanish?… Read More »Gender-inclusive language in Spanish
The difference between ¿Cómo éstas? & ¿Cómo eres? in Spanish
If you’ve been learning Spanish for a while, you are probably already familiar with the difference between these two questions. If you’re wondering what I’m… Read More »The difference between ¿Cómo éstas? & ¿Cómo eres? in Spanish
How to change “I don’t” to “I am”
I hear it all the time, you probably do too. In fact you’ve probably said it yourself at some point on your language-learning journey. I’m… Read More »How to change “I don’t” to “I am”
How to say “can you speak slower please” in Spanish
How to say “can you speak slower please” in Spanish.
How to ask “Can I have” in Spanish
How to ask “Can I have” in Spanish has come up a few times recently with adult learners. As it’s such an obvious question that… Read More »How to ask “Can I have” in Spanish
Everything you need to know about OnLine Language Learning for kids
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