Top Tips for learning a new language
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
Spanish literature for Adult Beginners
I’ve built up a large library of Spanish literature over the years. It spans from baby books to novels by Mutis and Gabrile Garcia Marquez.… Read More »Spanish literature for Adult Beginners
How to create a language learning routine that works FOR you
We’re busy, everyone is busy! So how do you build learning Spanish (or any new language for that matter) into your already busy schedule without… Read More »How to create a language learning routine that works FOR you
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
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
Is language-learning in a group really effective?
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?
5 Ways to Boost Your Spanish Language Learning
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.
Read More »5 Ways to Boost Your Spanish Language LearningTodo Sobre Mi – Lapbooking
A great introduction to Spanish for young children is to create a “Todo Sobre Mi” (all about me) lapbook in which the children can include:… Read More »Todo Sobre Mi – Lapbooking
The Pros (& Cons?) of OnLine Language Lessons
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
Eight ways to practice speaking Spanish for free
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.
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