Метка: mindful learning

The Science of Focusing

If you have a hard time concentrating or focusing, know that you’re not alone. Lots of people have a hard time getting in the right mindset to do a task. Even if you’re trying to work on something you enjoy, it can be hard to concentrate! Luckily, researchers have been working on the science of […]

5 Mindfulness Tips to Feel Refreshed

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 […]

Make Your Vocabulary Lessons Stick

Of all the thousands of words in the Spanish language, did you know that native speakers regularly only use about 18,000? That can still seem like a huge, even scary, amount of vocabulary to learn. How can someone learn all of that in a manageable way? The key is to make your vocabulary lessons stick. […]

Feeling Drained? Take a Break!

Иногда день пролетает просто незаметно. Работа или учёба, готовка и еда, попытки оставаться на связи с близкими и куча других повседневных дел могут здорово вымотать. Если так проходит слишком много дней подряд, это обычное дело […]

Declutter Your Space to Free Your Mind

Куча книг, горы одежды и всякий хлам повсюду не просто отвлекают — из-за этого реально сложно сосредоточиться. Если хочешь разгрузить мозги, нужно навести порядок вокруг. Так тебе будет проще сконцентрироваться и лучше запоминать то, что учишь. И даже если тебе кажется, что ты отлично [...]

Day of the Dead is Not Halloween

Have you started seeing beautifully decorated altars around your town or neighborhood? Maybe in the grocery store, you noticed a section filled with brightly colored skulls and paper. Day of the Dead is coming up in just a few weeks, and although it’s around the same time as Halloween, they couldn’t be more different. We’ll […]

5 Senses Exercise for Mindfulness

Trying to learn a language without mindfulness is like trying to learn to ride a bike without handlebars; it’s possible, but it’s significantly harder and much more stressful. Paying attention to your 5 senses is a great way to start practicing mindfulness so you can ground yourself before (and even during!) your Spanish sessions. Fortunately, […]

La Mercè Festival: Everything You Need to Know

While studying abroad, it’s important to explore the city you’re living in. Experience daily life in Spanish every chance you get! In addition, it’s also important to explore outside of your city so you can see the rich diversity that Spain has to offer. Not too far from Valencia is Barcelona, and they’re having a […]

Self-Awareness Is Crucial to Learn a Language

In order to learn a language, you have to work on speaking, reading, writing and listening. Many people know that you need to practice all of them. However, did you know that you also need to practice self-awareness? Self-awareness is crucial to learn a language because it helps you identify your strengths, set realistic goals […]

Multiple Ways to Use “Llevar”

Если хочешь начать звучать как носитель, глагол llevar станет одним из твоих самых ходовых глаголов. Он очень универсальный и у него куча значений. Возможно, тебя учили, что он означает “носить” или “брать/везти”, и это стопудово так! Тут мы покажем тебе и другие способы, которыми ты […]