Categoria: BLOG

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 […]

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 […]

Tieni traccia dei tuoi progressi a casa con un diario di spagnolo

Iniziare qualsiasi cosa può sembrare travolgente, che si tratti di praticare un nuovo sport, provare un'attività artigianale o imparare una nuova lingua. Iniziare a imparare lo spagnolo non deve sembrare impossibile! Uno dei modi migliori per tenersi organizzati e responsabilizzarsi è l'umile diario. Se ti consideri esperto di tecnologia, puoi [...]

Aggiorna la tua routine di studio per includere la mindfulness

Gli ambienti di apprendimento tradizionali hanno pregi e difetti. Alcuni studenti li amano e altri li odiano e tutto dipende dai metodi di apprendimento che preferisci. Sebbene ad alcuni piaccia la routine della memorizzazione a memoria, sappiamo che non è adatta a tutti. Tuttavia, una cosa che giova a tutti gli studenti, indipendentemente dai loro punti di forza personali, è la mindfulness. [...]

Charlamos- Conversation Starters in spagnolo

Imparare una nuova lingua può essere molto eccitante! Impari nuovi modi di pensare e hai l'opportunità di entrare in contatto con nuove persone che altrimenti non avresti mai conosciuto. Inoltre, può anche suscitare sentimenti di ansia e dubbi, soprattutto quando non sai cosa dire. È qui che entrano in gioco gli starter conversation [...]

¿Sabes Cocinar? Vocabolario di cucina spagnola

The popular American TV show host Guy Fieri once said, “Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together.” If you ask anyone their favorite (or sometimes least favorite) part of a trip, they usually say “their food!” Recipes are tenderly passed down from family member to family […]