We flew into Barcelona, picked up a hire car, and headed south down the coast. That was pretty much the plan. We had somewhere to sleep, somewhere to end up, and a general sense of direction. What we didn’t have was a rigid itinerary, a colour-coded schedule, or any particular anxiety about whether everything would go perfectly.
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The first time a home-ed mum asked me this, I genuinely didn’t have a confident answer. This was years ago, not long after I’d started teaching from my kitchen table in Cheshire, and she’d just found me through a home-ed Facebook group. “Can she even sit the exam if she’s not in school?” I remember going away and actually researching it properly before I got back to her — private candidate registration, exam boards, exam centers, the lot. Turns out the answer is a very clear yes. But I understand completely why it doesn’t feel obvious from the outside. So let’s clear it up properly, because I still get some version of this question most weeks.
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If you search “summer Spanish learning” right now, you’ll find dozens of posts telling worried schooled-parents how to stop their child losing ground over the holidays — vocabulary games, “summer slide” warnings, ways to sneak in 15 minutes of practice before the beach.
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If you want 2026 to be the year your child actually speaks Spanish (rather than just colouring in worksheets), the secret is a simple, confidence-building approach that blends clear goals, playful routines, and tiny adventures — starting with fun basics like learning Spanish colours and building from there.
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In the UK, the terms “homeschooling” and “home education” often get used interchangeably, but there are some subtle differences between them. Understanding these terms can help you navigate the options available for your child’s learning journey.
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Are you considering home education for your child? Whether it’s due to personal beliefs, a desire for flexibility, or specific educational needs, home education can be an incredible journey. But have you ever thought about taking this adventure abroad? Exploring different countries while providing your child with a quality education sounds like a dream come true! In this blog post, we’ll dive into the best countries around the world for home education. Get ready to discover new horizons and unlock exciting opportunities for your family’s educational experience. So pack your bags and let’s explore the world of homeschooling together!
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Weeks 27 & 28
Audio files have now been added to the entire programme which is great as it gives additional listening practice to each video.
As a change to the previous videos, week 27 is a silent movie about being in a fairground. We discussed the different types of rides, which are our favourites and which go “rapidamente”, “arriba” and “abajo”. We set up an obstacle course at home to practice the words “arriba” “abajo” in Spanish. Read More »Speekee® Accelerate Review: Weeks 27 – 32
Weeks 23 & 24 were fun to do…all about musical instruments! We started off looking at the different musical instruments on the worksheets and talked about what they are and asked ¿Qué instrumento es? (What instrument is it?). The lesson evolved and before we knew it the children we playing and tuning the ukulele!
This is one of the things I love about Home Education – seeing the children’s Spanish learning-journey evolving with them – there are no limits to where they can take it. Read More »Speekee® Accelerate Review: Weeks 23 & 24
Using the vocabulary learnt in the last unit I prepared a shopping list in Spanish with 10 items that the children had to find in our local supermarket. It was a race and the first one back to me with all the correct items in their basket was the winner. Read More »Speekee® Accelerate Review: Supermarket Scavenger Hunt