We recently filmed a Learn Spanish mini-series called ¿Nos conocemos?. The five short episodes are good listening comprehension practice and review a range of high-frequency vocabulary.
Ser and tener are some of the first verbs language learners understand and use on a regular basis. Of course, mastering the forms of these verbs requires hearing them over and over. This free Spanish PDF book targets the first person of the present tense of ser and tener.
I love the power of a familiar story for language learning, and fairy tales have an added dimension of magic and fun that appeals to learners of all ages. However, translations of authentic versions can be long and dense with unusual, high-level language. That is why I’m excited Adam Beck, author of the popular book Maximize Your Child’s Bilingual Ability, has…
What a year! With children being home and looking for things to do, gifts are extra special this year, and we can be sure the books and games we purchase will get lots of use! Spanish language gifts keep kids excited about learning and they are important tools as we expose children to as much Spanish as possible. This list…
If ever there has been a moment for practicing mindfulness, this is it. These are stressful days for everyone, including children, and focusing on the moment makes things easier. In addition, Spanish mindfulness activities are useful language activities for both native speakers and Spanish learners. Below I’ll share a few of my favorite Spanish mindfulness activities and resources. Why Mindfulness…
As a teacher, parent, and now grandparent, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking and learning about effective ways to give positive feedback to kids. My go-to strategy for positive praise in Spanish is to use a simple, specific description. Often, I follow up by connecting the description to character.
