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5 Things to Stop Doing to Finally Nail Your Spanish in 2025

by Kelly
January 7, 2025December 16, 2024
Tips

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!

Master the Future Conditional: Write Your New Year’s Resolutions in Spanish

by Kelly
December 31, 2024December 16, 2024
Free Lessons

The start of a new year is the perfect time to dream big and set goals, and what better way to do it than in Spanish? Whether you’re learning the language or just looking for a fun twist on your resolutions, the future conditional tense (el condicional simple) is the perfect tool to help you express what you would do in the year ahead. Let’s break it down and build your resolutions list, step by step!

The Future of Learning Spanish: Why Immersion Trips Are a Game-Changer in 2025

by Kelly
December 17, 2024December 13, 2024
Travel

Imagine this: You’re strolling through a vibrant Spanish market, haggling for fresh fruit in Spanish, or laughing along with locals at a café as you finally understand their jokes. In 2025, language immersion trips have become the most effective and exciting way to learn Spanish, combining travel, culture, and real-world practice into one unforgettable experience.

A Guide to Spanish-Speaking Countries You Didn’t Know You Needed

by Kelly
December 10, 2024November 15, 2024
Latin America

When it comes to Spanish-speaking destinations, Spain and Mexico often steal the spotlight. But did you know there are over 20 countries where Spanish is the official language? Each one is bursting with unique flavors, accents, and adventures. Buckle up as we take a whirlwind tour of three underrated gems you might just want to add to your travel bucket list.

Learn how to tell your stories in Spanish

by Kelly
November 26, 2024November 8, 2024
Free Lessons

If you’re older than 40 chances are you love talking about things you used to do when you were younger. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to do that in Spanish!? The imperfect tense in Spanish is used for exactly this. It does have other uses too and in this blog post you’ll learn how to use the imperfect tense in Spanish to talk about past actions that happened repeatedly or over an extended period of time.

Top Tips for Learning Spanish Through Travel

by Kelly
November 5, 2024October 11, 2024
Travel

So, you’re itching to travel and thinking, “Why not pick up a little Español along the way?” Well, ¡bravo! Learning Spanish through travel is not just a practical decision; it’s an adventure in itself. The good news is, you don’t have to sit in a classroom to master the language. Traveling offers a more immersive, dynamic, and, dare I say, fun approach. Here are some tips to get you speaking like a local while exploring new horizons!

Homeschooling vs. Home Education: What’s the Difference?

by Kelly
October 17, 2024October 7, 2024
Home Education

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.

From Classroom to Culture: Bridging Gaps in Spanish Language Education

by Kelly
October 15, 2024September 26, 2024
Resources, Travel

When it comes to learning Spanish, formal education plays a key role, but pairing it with real-world cultural experiences is what truly shapes well-rounded language learners. Here’s why blending both is so important.

Why some people find learning Spanish easier than others?

by Kelly
October 8, 2024October 10, 2024
Tips

I speak to a lot of students about learning Spanish and there are always mixed views as to how easy or hard it is. There is no obvious correlation to those who find it easier than others, it’s not like all women aged 47 who are lawyers and already speak two other languages say they find it easy whilst all men aged 27 who work in restaurants and are keen surfers find it difficult. So I’ve done some digging and have actually found some common ground. So in this blog post I share with you why some people find it easier than others to learn Spanish and what you can do to make your language learning much easier, and sooo much more fun.

How to say “I’m looking forward to that” in Spanish

by Kelly
October 3, 2024September 26, 2024
Free Lessons

We use this expression a lot in English; “I’m looking forward to going on holiday”, “I’m looking forward to seeing my friend”, “looking forward to Christmas”. We use it so much that we forget it’s actually an idiom which is something that doesn’t say exactly what it is so it makes it difficult to translate this phrase into Spanish. To help I’ve written this blog post highlighting some different ways to say “I’m looking forward” in Spanish.