Autor: Andrea Storey

Is Mindfulness Effective for Learning?

Mindfulness is the practice of paying careful attention to the present moment. Many schools are now introducing mindfulness to help students and teachers. But does it really help learning and school success? This article looks at the evidence from research to help you understand. What Does Research Say? Research about mindfulness in schools is still […]

Spread the Love on El Día de San Valentín

Whether you just love arts and crafts or you have a crush on a native Spanish-speaker, there are tons of ways to practice Spanish this Día de San Valentín, also known as el Día del Amor y la Amistad. You can try out the following vocabulary words and phrases to tell someone how you feel. […]

Focus on Phonics: The Spanish Alphabet

Colors, numbers and the alphabet are the building blocks of any language, which is why introductory Spanish courses dedicate so much time to mastering them. As an adult learner, you might be inclined to try and skip past the Spanish alphabet to get to the “real learning” to become fluent. However, in order to feel […]

¿Cómo es? Describe Someone Physically in Spanish

If you’ve ever taken a Spanish class or tried to describe a person in Spanish, chances are you’ve heard the question “¿Cómo es?”It’s a simple phrase, but it opens the door to a whole set of vocabulary and structures that Spanish learners use all the time. In this post, we’ll break down what ¿Cómo es? […]

Re-Center Yourself to Stay Focused

2025 is behind us and 2026 is filled with potential and new opportunities. In today’s busy world, so many of us feel pulled in different directions. Maybe it’s hard to imagine that we can ever feel organized and stay focused. When responsibilities pile up, it’s easy for Spanish to wall to the wayside. Learning to […]

El día a día- Talk About Your Daily Activities

There’s a reason Spanish classes teach vocabulary about daily activities early on. It helps you describe your routine, connect with others, and practice common verbs and vocabulary. In this article, you’ll learn essential words and phrases to describe a typical day step by step. Each section includes vocabulary categories that will help you expand your […]

Give Advice With the Imperative Mood

Learning how to give advice in Spanish is an essential skill, especially for everyday communication. One of the most direct and practical ways to do this is by using the imperative mood. The imperative allows you to tell someone what to do, encourage them, or offer suggestions in a clear and natural way. 1. What […]

Sigue tus progresos en casa con un diario de español

Empezar cualquier cosa puede resultar abrumador, ya sea practicar un nuevo deporte, probar una manualidad o aprender un nuevo idioma. Empezar a aprender español no tiene por qué parecerte imposible. Una de las mejores formas de organizarte y rendir cuentas no es otra que el humilde diario. Si te consideras un experto en tecnología, puedes [...]

Actualiza tu rutina de estudio para incluir la atención plena

Los entornos de aprendizaje tradicionales tienen sus cualidades buenas y malas. A algunos estudiantes les encantan y otros los odian, y todo depende de tus métodos preferidos de aprendizaje. Aunque algunos disfrutan con la rutina de la memorización, sabemos que no es para todos. Sin embargo, algo que sí beneficia a todos los alumnos, independientemente de sus puntos fuertes personales, es la atención plena. [...]

Charlamos- Conversation Starters en español

Aprender una nueva lengua puede ser muy emocionante. Aprendes nuevas formas de pensar y tienes la oportunidad de relacionarte con gente nueva que nunca habrías conocido de otro modo. Por otra parte, también puede despertar sentimientos de ansiedad y dudas, sobre todo cuando no sabes qué decir. Ahí es donde entran en juego los iniciadores de conversation [...]