Start Using the Shadowing Technique

Start using the shadowing technique Conversa Spanish Institute

While learning Spanish at home, you want as many activities as possible that you can do easily and effectively by yourself. The shadowing technique is perfect! Have you heard of this learning strategy before? It’s especially good for auditory learners, but it’s a great way to practice comprehension, conversation and pronunciation all at the same […]

Cooking in Spanish: A Delicious Activity at Home

Cooking in Spanish: a delicious activity at home Conversa Spanish Institute

Nowadays, cooking in Spanish at home couldn’t be easier! There are tons of videos and recipes online, as well as good old fashioned paper cookbooks. Eating is something we all have to do every day, making it a great opportunity to learn some new words and immerse yourself in Spanish from the comfort of your […]

Break Bad Study Habits with Mindfulness

Breaking Bad Study Habits with Mindfulness Conversa

The only thing harder than starting new habits is breaking old ones. If you’re nervous about learning Spanish because your study skills haven’t always been great, listen up! You can break bad study habits with mindfulness. If you’re new to mindfulness, don’t worry! You don’t need to have an extensive history in meditation to practice […]

A Polyglot’s Secrets to Learn a Language at Home

A polyglot's secrets to learn a language at home Conversa.

If you haven’t heard the term before, a polyglot refers to someone who knows and is able to use several languages. These are people who are passionate about language learning and dedicate lots of time to practicing multiple. In addition to his native language English, Olly Richards speaks a whopping 8 languages- French, Spanish, Portuguese, […]

5 Mindfulness Tips to Feel Refreshed

5 Mindfulness tips to feel refreshed Conversa.

It’s good to push yourself to reach your goals, but there’s a limit. That limit looks different for everyone, but there’s always a point where you’ve pushed yourself too far and feel burnt out. If you’ve been feeling less motivated and are looking for a way to feel refreshed, we’ll give you 5 tips to […]

Relax and Learn with “También la lluvia”

Relax and learn with "tambien la lluvia" Conversa

It’s not always possible to immerse yourself in Spanish in another country, but that doesn’t mean you can’t immerse yourself at home. Watching movies, like También la lluvia, is a great option to practice your listening and reading skills while having fun. Plus, you learn about other cultures, too. You might even recognize a few […]

5 Things I Learned When I Put My Phone in Spanish

A cell phone next to the title, "5 Things I Learned When I Put My Phone in Spanish"

When I was first taking Spanish courses, my textbook still taught the words for cassette tapes. By the time I was preparing to move to Salamanca, Spain, I realized that although I felt prepared to communicate and live entirely in Spanish, I noticed one huge gap in my knowledge: technology vocabulary. So, what did I […]

Enregistrez-vous en parlant pour améliorer votre prononciation

Record yourself speaking to improve pronunciation Conversa blog

Parfois, trouver quelqu'un avec qui s'entraîner à parler est la partie la plus difficile de l'apprentissage d'une langue. Que vous soyez impatient de discuter ou anxieux de parler devant les autres, si vous souhaitez améliorer votre prononciation, c'est une bonne idée de vous enregistrer. Nous vous donnerons quelques conseils pour utiliser n'importe quel enregistreur vocal que vous avez […]