Рубрика: Learning

10 Fun Facts About Spain

Have you been thinking about studying abroad? For a student of Spanish, Spain has tons to offer. The food, architecture and language are just 3 enticing reasons to visit, but there are tons of fun facts about Spain to draw you in. We’ll share some here! You’ve likely already heard of the running of the […]

Try Learning with the Pomodoro Technique

If you’re familiar with the Italian language, or even Italian food, you might have heard the term pomodoro, which means tomato! You might be thinking, what does a tomato have to do with learning? The creator of the Pomodoro Technique, Francesco Cirillo, developed this time management strategy with a tomato-shaped timer! It’s climbed in fame […]

Familiarize Yourself with the Sounds of Spanish

At their core, languages are collections of sounds. Words are made up of individual components called phonemes, which is a linguistic term for “sounds”. Spanish is what is considered to be a phonetic language because the letters represent specific sounds, and almost all letters in Spanish only have one sound. Practicing learning the sounds of […]

Полезная испанская лексика для офиса

Неважно, пытаешься ли ты выучить возможную лексику на будущее или активно стараешься больше говорить по-испански на работе, офисная лексика будет тебе очень полезна! Большинство из этой лексики встречается в повседневной жизни и может пригодиться и вне офиса. Помимо того, что ты на работе, они пригодятся [...].

Начните использовать технику затенения

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 […]

Let Go of Past and Future Thoughts

Did you know that holding on to your past and future thoughts can prevent you from truly enjoying the present? Learning requires being aware of what’s here now. In order to learn in a way where Spanish can really stick, you need to learn to clear your mind and stop worrying about what you can’t […]

What Are the CEFR Levels of Language Proficiency?

Когда ты смотрел на уроки иностранных языков, книги, игры и так далее, то наверняка видел сочетание букв и цифр, известных как уровни владения языком по шкале CEFR. A2? B1? Что они означают? Читай дальше, чтобы узнать! Краткая история CEFR CEFR расшифровывается как Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. По сути, это способ [...].

Read Bilingual Books to Expand Your Vocabulary

Романы, которые полностью написаны на испанском языке, поначалу могут показаться непосильными! Это отличный способ обучения, но это не первые книги, которые ты должен пытаться читать. Несмотря на то что ты уже взрослый, когда ты только начинаешь учить испанский, твой уровень чтения - детский. Лучший способ расширить свой словарный запас, как [...].

Gestures in Hispanic Cultures

Fluency isn’t just about the words you speak, but also about how you speak them. Gestures and body language play a huge role in communicating! Hand motions and facial expressions might feel like common sense because you’ve been using them your whole life, but gestures are actually very cultural. There are some gestures that are […]

Mindful Walking Activities to Relax

How often are you sitting during the day? It might be more than you think! Getting up doing mindful walking activities are beneficial for several reasons. Your brain needs and craves movement, which is why sitting still for too long isn’t good for our bodies or our brains. If you’re feeling tense or stressed, try […]