¿Te sientes agotado? ¡Tómate un descanso!

Sometimes, it’s too easy for the day to just fly by. Going to work or class, finding time to make food and eat it, trying to keep in touch with family and friends, and all of the other daily activities, can be exhausting. If we do this too many days in a row, it’s common […]
Desordena tu espacio para liberar tu mente

Having books everywhere, piles of clothes and random items everywhere isn’t just distracting- it can actually make it hard to focus. If you want to free your mind, you need to declutter your space. This way, you’ll be able to pay attention and retain more of what you’re learning. Even if you think you thrive […]
5 etapas del aprendizaje de una segunda lengua

While you’re practicing Spanish, did you know that your brain is going through the 5 stages of learning a second language? Research shows that these are common stages for students. Although every learning experience is personal, every learner progresses in similar ways. Here, we’ll detail the 5 stages you’ll go through so you can see […]
El input comprensible es clave para aprender en casa

It’s a word that’s been floating around academia for decades, and we’re bringing it to you: comprehensible input. If you’re struggling or plateauing, listen up! It’s the most important component in your Spanish lessons that is going to help you learn consistently at the right pace. According to Stephen Krashen, the researcher who created it, […]
Ejercicio de los 5 Sentidos para la Atención Plena

Intentar aprender un idioma sin mindfulness es como intentar montar en bici sin manillar; es posible, pero es mucho más difícil y estresante. Prestar atención a tus 5 sentidos es una forma estupenda de empezar a practicar la atención plena, para que puedas conectarte a tierra antes (¡e incluso durante!) tus sesiones de español. Afortunadamente, [...]
La autoconciencia es crucial para aprender una lengua

Para aprender una lengua, tienes que trabajar la expresión oral, la lectura, la escritura y la comprensión oral. Mucha gente sabe que necesitas practicar todas ellas. Sin embargo, ¿sabías que también necesitas practicar la autoconciencia? El autoconocimiento es crucial para aprender un idioma porque te ayuda a identificar tus puntos fuertes, establecer objetivos realistas [...]
¿Eres nuevo en Mindfulness? ¡Empieza aquí!

“Mindfulness” definitely a word that’s gained popularity in the last few years. There are tons of journals, videos, podcasts and more that try to tell you about this new term that’s supposedly going to change your life. Here’s the crazy thing- it actually will. If you’re new to mindfulness, you’re going to want to learn […]
Los retos de aprender desde casa y cómo afrontarlos

Learning from home can have really awesome benefits. It can be inexpensive to not pay for courses, and you can practice on your own time. If you’re catching on quickly, you can go at a more accelerated rate. On the other hand, if you need more time and practice, you can go slower. However, there […]
Ejercicio de atención plena en 3 pasos antes de practicar español

After a long day of work, taking care of family, spending time with friends, and doing other hobbies that you like, sometimes learning a language can start to feel like a chore. Even if learning Spanish is something you want to master, it’s easy to get to a place where you feel tired, unmotivated or […]
Por qué es importante la mentalidad

La forma en que vemos el mundo que nos rodea puede tener un impacto directo en nuestro estado de ánimo. Probablemente te habrás dado cuenta de que cuando tienes una actitud pesimista hacia tu día, tu estado de ánimo tiende a empeorar. En cambio, cuando tienes una actitud positiva, tu estado de ánimo mejora. ¿Sabías que tu forma de pensar puede [...]