YouTube is an amazing platform for foreign language learners: it’s free, it’s always available, be it on your phone, tablet, laptop, or PC; it offers a great variety of channels. The best Spanish learning YouTube channels you’ll discover in this article will help you practice different aspects of the Spanish language and improve your general […]
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Best audiobooks to learn Spanish
Do you spend some time commuting every day and want to spend this time more usefully? Listening to some of the best Spanish audiobooks for beginners is a great way to learn Spanish! Whether you are walking, driving, commuting in public transport, or merely sitting in traffic, listening to Spanish audiobooks will enhance the Spanish […]
How to Compliment Someone in Spanish
Learning how to compliment someone in Spanish is a great skill, underestimated by some learners. Compliments can be very important and can have a great influence on friendship, on a business or romantic relationship – of course, if you give them at an appropriate time and use the correct language. It can also be quite important […]
Express your moods and feelings in Spanish
When it comes to Spanish conversation, many learners feel stuck when they need to express their moods and feelings in Spanish. It often happens due to a limited vocabulary and a lack of speaking practice. It can get a bit boring if you can only use “Me gusta” or “No me gusta” when you describe your feelings in Spanish. […]
The best ways to learn Spanish fluently
Learning a language is a fascinating process! Imagine the trips to all those exotic countries and all the experiences with people from different cultures that you might explore. But the truth is, if you’ve never learned a language before, you might get confused not knowing where to start and how to find the best ways […]
Could language be your secret career weapon?
A few years ago, I studied Translation Studies and was amazed at the depth – or lack of depth – that translation goes to for bringing across the full meaning and effect of a text. And it’s not just a text – even images or gestures are loaded with meaning. Have you ever thought about […]
Does Texting equal Bad Grammar?
Does texting your friends on the phone equal bad grammar? Certainly not. Do not let pseudo scientific studies, carried out by language apprentices at some English departments, fool you into thinking that the language used by an individual to connect with a friend is bad per se. Gregory Ferenstein reports in Techcrunch.com that the “study” carried out by two “researches” from Wake […]
How to get Addicted to Learning English
Are you one of those people who feel burdened with the task of learning English? Does it feel like a noose around your neck? Do you study for hours yet remember little because your heart isn’t in it? LOOK NO FURTHER. Your HEART is at the heart of this matter. The only way to transform […]
How to Make Self-Directed Language Learning Work
Like so much in life, language learning is as much about the choices we make as it is any other one thing. If we choose to take control of the language learning journey, to take the reigns and put ourselves in charge of the choices we make, we will increase our chances of success. If […]
Improving French Listening Comprehension: Anything Short Will Do
I am always in search of videos on the Internet to help my clients improve their French listening comprehension and increase their vocabulary. Since an hour lesson is too short to watch a movie and work on it, I particularly favor anything short. Thus, I spend countless hours surfing on the web and watching videos […]