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How Spanish Can Supercharge Your Career (And Make Work More Fun!)

If you’re looking for a way to boost your career prospects, learning Spanish might just be one of the smartest moves you can make. With over 500 million speakers worldwide, Spanish is the second most spoken language by native speakers and a valuable skill in today’s job market. Whether you want to stand out to employers, open doors to international opportunities, or simply make your daily work life easier, Spanish can give you the edge.

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How effective are After-School Programmes at Complementing Regular School Education?

After-school programs offer a wealth of benefits that enhance and complement regular school education. By providing an enriching environment that extends beyond the traditional classroom, these programs support academic growth, social development, and personal well-being. Here’s how:

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Rekindling Your Español Flame: Strategies to Regain Lost Language Skills

¡Hola amigos! Are you feeling a bit rusty when it comes to speaking Spanish? Have you found yourself unable to find the right words or struggling with conjugations and tenses? Well, ¡no se preocupe! In this blog post, we’re going to ignite that Español flame within you once again. Whether it’s been months or even years since you last practiced your Spanish skills, we’ve got some incredible strategies and tips that will help you regain those lost language skills. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of rekindling your love for Español – because trust us, it’s never too late to brush off the dust and start speaking like a native again!

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Easter in Argentina: Music & Tradition

In South America Easter Week; Semana Santa is one of the most anticipated holidays.  As Argentina is predominately a Catholic country there are many regional and local celebrations all over the country during Semana Santa.

In Argentina pascua is celebrated as the resurrection of Christ with carnivals, music and dancing aswell as traditional food.  Music with the Charango is played.  The charango “guitarra criolla” is a small Andean stringed instrument, which originated in the Quechua and Aymara populations in post-Columbian times. The instrument is widespread today throughout the Andean regions of Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, northern Chile and northwestern Argentina.  The tuning of the Charango is very similar to a ukulele, you can use the familiar ukulele chords to play it. The scary part about the charango however is that it is traditionally made from the shell of an armadillo!Read More »Easter in Argentina: Music & Tradition

Am I Nearly There Yet? (¿Ya Estoy Llegando?)

I’m so excited to be writing this post…it’s an exhilarating time for me as I announce the launch date for my first bilingual children’s book with acclaimed author Jude Lennon.

“Am I Nearly There Yet?” (¿Ya Estoy Llegando?) Follows the adventures of Frida a Monarch butterfly as she makes her migratory journey down to Mexico for the ‘Day of the Dead Festival’. But, Frida is a day dreamer. She wasn’t paying attention and the other butterflies have left without her. Who will help Frida find her way? And, will she get to the festival on time?

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¡Leo en Español! (I can read in Spanish)

Yay! We have finished the Spanish Playground Summer Reading Challenge, a free programme designed to encourage children of all ages to read in Spanish. Between the 15th May and 1st August children read as many books in Spanish as they want.  These can be all types of books from electronic books to poems. Parents are provided with books lists and online reading resources as well as tips on how to encourage your child to read more. At the end of the challenge the children receive a certificate!

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My snow lepoard (7) & shy jaguar (5) proudly showing off their certificates.

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