When you start to learn a new language, mastering pronunciation is arguably one of the hardest tasks you face. Indeed, many students complain that, even after many years of studying, they feel their pronunciation is off. To improve your Spanish pronunciation, it is important to practice it daily, even if…
When learning Spanish, vocabulary is a challenge for many of my students. Indeed, there are thousands of Spanish words to remember and most of them are very different from English. If we add into the mix the pronunciation, gender and register, it can feel a bit daunting to undertake this…
In this month of February, let’s celebrate love in all the diversity of Latin-American music! Today I will share with you 5 love songs in Spanish. These songs are special to me for different reasons. First, they come from 5 different countries, so you can hear the different accents of…
Ah! Love. The one and only thing that can make us feel butterflies. But, do you know how to say this in Spanish? Do you want to learn more Spanish love expressions and their origin? Keep reading! The Spanish language is full of expressions to describe each stage of the romantic relationship. Some of…
Today, we will focus on how to improve your listening skills in Spanish. If you are reading this entry, chances are you've come across some small (and BIG) problems when listening to Spanish or any other foreign language. Let me tell you, you are not alone. Many of my students…
I'm sure one of your goals is learning Spanish. And I'm sure that, by now, it's become clear to you that this goal might not be as easy as you thought it would be. Indeed, we all procrastinate. Worst of all, we think that this habit keeps us from achieving our…
Is your 2019 resolution learning Spanish? Are you wondering how to to reach this goal? For me, motivation and inspiration are the two key factors that will help you in any challenge you want to accomplish. The tough thing is to keep that inspiration throughout the year. That's why today I'd…