If you’ve recently retired or scaled back your work life, you might be thinking: “Now’s my time to travel.” But what if you could do more than just see new places — what if you could truly connect while you’re there? The good news? This stage of life might be the absolute best time to learn a language. Here’s why.
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If you’re in your 40s and thinking about learning Spanish—but that little voice in your head keeps whispering “what if I fail?”—this is for you. The idea of starting something new later in life can feel daunting, especially when that something is a whole new language. But here’s the good news: being 40 (or beyond) doesn’t put you at a disadvantage. In fact, it might just be your superpower.
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Over the years, I’ve built up a rich and varied library of Spanish literature—everything from colourful baby board books to the poetic prose of Álvaro Mutis and Gabriel García Márquez. While I especially enjoy using picture books in children’s classes, there’s something truly magical about bringing the Spanish language to life through stories, songs, games, and drama. Spanish and Latin American literature also features regularly in my adult classes. In this blog post, I’m sharing some of my favourite books for adult beginners—perfect if you’re just starting out and want something that feels authentic, accessible, and inspiring.
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Starting this June you can now learn Spanish from the comfort of your own home with my 6-week Online Spanish Course in which I will teach you basic holiday Spanish.
We will meet OnLine every Monday 7.30-8.30pm from 6th June – 11th July 2016. Read More »OnLine Spanish Course for adults