Learning Spanish doesn’t have to mean textbooks and grammar drills (unless that’s your thing—no judgment!). One of the best ways to make Spanish stick is to connect it to something you already love. Whether it’s travel, cooking, music, or even football, blending language learning with your passions makes the process fun, natural, and way more effective.
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Greetings are more than just words—they’re a handshake, a hug, a kiss (or two), and sometimes a full-blown social event. If you’ve ever found yourself in a Spanish-speaking country wondering whether to lean in, shake hands, or awkwardly wave from a distance, you’re not alone. After 20 years in South America, I became an expert in greeting blunders—and I’m here to help you avoid them!
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Your child is probably starting to feel overwhelmed as they prepare for their GCSE Spanish exam, but with the right plan, you can help them boost their confidence and maximize their results. A structured revision timetable will help them stay on track, ensuring they cover all key areas of the exam. Here’s a week-by-week breakdown to help them revise effectively.
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Ah, verb conjugations—the ultimate test of patience for any Spanish learner. If you’ve ever stared blankly at a chart of hablar, hablo, hablas, hablamos… and wondered whether it was worth it, you’re not alone. But fear not! I’ve been there, and I promise that learning Spanish verbs doesn’t have to feel like deciphering ancient scrolls. In fact, it can be fun—especially if we break it down with a bit of humor.
Read More »From Grammar Nerd to Fluent Speaker: A Journey Through Spanish Verb Conjugations
So, you’ve booked your ticket, packed your bags, and you’re ready to embark on your first adventure in a Spanish-speaking country. ¡Qué emoción! But before you step off that plane and start throwing out “gracias” left and right, let’s talk about how to make your experience as authentic and enjoyable as possible.
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When it comes to learning Spanish, everyone seems to have an opinion. Whether you’ve heard horror stories about impossible grammar or been promised instant fluency by “magic” methods, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Let’s bust a few common myths and talk about what really works on the journey to mastering Spanish.
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How do I improve? Learning Spanish is an adventure full of triumphs, mistakes, and the occasional “Wait, did I just say I’m pregnant?” moment. If you’ve been stuck in the same spot or feel like your progress has hit a siesta, it might be time to rethink your approach. Here are five things you need to stop doing in 2025 if you want to level up your Spanish once and for all!
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If you’ve been working on your Spanish skills, it’s time to put them to work—literally! Spanish isn’t just a beautiful language; it’s also a gateway to exciting opportunities. Whether you’re fluent or still fine-tuning your grammar, here are three ways to turn your Spanish into cash in 2025.
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If you can get these seven things right then you’re completely off to the races and you’ll boost your chances of becoming fluent by the end of the year. So in this blog post I take my own 35 years experience of becoming fluent to native level in Spanish combine it with over 10 years teaching Spanish, and I and condense it into seven bullet points that I would follow if I was starting learning Spanish from scratch again in 2025.
Read More »If I Started Learning Spanish from Scratch again in 2025 I’d Do This
Learning Spanish is a marathon, not a sprint, and staying motivated can be a challenge. Whether you’re just starting out or hitting a plateau, here are some tips to keep your momentum going and make the journey enjoyable.
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