Are you having a hard time talking to natives too?  How well do you understand Spanish? Are others able to understand you in Spanish? I have never met an adult learner in 30 years who would say it’s easy for them. Really. Never. These are just some answers I received when I asked which skill is the hardest in learning Spanish. Speaking for me, mainly because the other things (reading, writing, and listening) can easily be done on my own time, so it’s easier to develop study plans and deliberately focus on things I have to improve as needed. On the other hand it’s sometimes awfully ..read more

Are your apps and workbooks boring you to death? You want to speak Spanish so you’re putting the effort in. No matter how hard you try, you still freeze and can’t find the right words to say. That is sooooo frustrating. You have your learning goals, but how do you accomplish them? The truth is becoming fluent in Spanish takes practice. Describing art is a great way to practice speaking, listening, writing, and reading. If you’ve never tried this kind of practice before, I’ve got something to help you get started. Skills Practice with Artwork The free download will help you with the basic quest ..read more

In this post, you will learn how to describe your level of proficiency in Spanish. How do you describe your language knowledge?  If somebody asks you questions like “¿Hablas español?” or “¿Habla bien español?” or ¿Qué nivel de español tienes? You can: Tell about your native language Describe your level according to DELE Describe your level according to IRL Describe your level according to ACTFL Telling about your native language Mi lengua materna es ingles… El primer idioma de ella es español. Hablo ingles. Ella habla español.  If you can speak two languages at the same nat ..read more

If you want your little one to learn Spanish, now’s the best time to make it happen. A study on the Spanish vocabulary growth of kids between 16 and 30 months emphasizes that the early learning environment greatly affects preliteracy and numeracy skills. The home literacy environment, your input, and even your beliefs significantly impact your kid’s ability to communicate in Spanish at home and in school. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to support their learning journey. You can build the foundations of their Spanish skills through the following tips: Start by speaking to the ..read more

I know many language learners conjugate verbs with pen and paper. There is something magical about writing down learning goals and checking off verbs on your conjugation worksheet. I believe if you don’t write down your goals and practice conjugating verbs you will never achieve what you set out to do. The same is true for the language skills. It’s so important for language learners to know where they stand with their Spanish skills and I’m all for helping busy learners find a way to do that fast, efficiently and effectively. For my paper and pen lovers, I’ve created a FREE printable conjugat ..read more

#1 Pens, pencils and flashcards #2 Practice Sheets #3 Spreadsheets #4 Frequency Dictionary #5 Conjugation Audio The post 5 Spanish Verb Conjugation Tools You Should Be Using appeared first on Grow Spanish ..read more

Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Twitter Share It! You’ve decided it’s time to increase your Spanish vocabulary. But figuring out how to start learning new vocabulary is your next problem! You’ve jotted down some vocabulary words with paper and pencil and you have your vocabulary lists and dictionary. Turning on your computer and getting a vocabulary spreadsheet started is your next step. You’ve never seen anyone do this before, and it will certainly be easier to make your vocabulary bank with step by step instructions. Using Google Sheets to Make a Vocabulary Spreadsheet Google Sh ..read more

Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Twitter Share It! One of the most frustrating things in life, is having something to say and not be able to speak it. Let’s face it we love to talk. But how do you get there in a second language? Talking about art in Spanish! The truth is it takes lots of practice speaking. A great way to do get this practice time in regularly is talking about art in Spanish. If you’ve never tried this before, I’ve got something to help you get started. How to talk about art in Spanish Simply, download the free printable with a worksheet to get started. It details ea ..read more

Have you ever had a hard time coming up ideas for introducing the Spanish alphabet? Are you looking for new classroom decor that not only cheers up the space but also is a great teaching tool? Our Spanish Alphabet Banner printable craft shows each letter of the Spanish alphabet. You can hang it across the wall or door as a visual reference for the Spanish letters, sounds and connect them to vocabulary. Or they can be made as a set of alphabet letter flashcards for hands-on review. Buy alphabet banner printable now! Spanish Classroom Decor The Alphabet banner can match the colors and patterns ..read more

Has this ever happened to you? You sit down to practice conjugating Spanish verbs but you are thoroughly confused about the concept and find out you can’t manage all the changing parts. Or you mix up the endings and say things you don’t mean to say. If you can’t understand what others are talking about. If you’re not sure whether something already happened, is happening now or will happen. Just so lost you don’t know what you’re doing wrong or how to fix it. If you wish, just for once, you knew exactly which ending to use on the verb. I have some help for you. My Spanish conjugation practice ..read more