EASY SPANISH LESSONS

  Linking with the previous post, let`s talk about those who think about coming back after a pause as a positive movement:   You are taking Spanish lessons and, after a few, for different reason, you decide to take a break, thinking that, when you are back (if you do, because we´ve seen already how many Spaish student quit after a break) you will be better but, do you know p ausing Spanish lessons can have several negative effects on your language learning journey ? 1. Loss of Momentum: Interruptions can disrupt your learning routine, making it harder to return to the same level of motivation and discipline. 2 . Knowledge Retention: Without regular practice, it's easy to forget vocabulary, grammar rules, and pronunciation, leading to a decline in proficiency. 3 . Skill Regression: Language skills can deteriorate if not used consistently. You might find yourself struggling with basic concepts once you resume lessons. 4 . Reduced Confidence: A break can lead to increased anxiety...

Since I´ve been teaching Spanish, I´ve found that, about 85% of the students who stop the lessons for a few days because they go back to their countries of origin for holidays or for a few days, when they return, or just a few days before, they send a message saying they have deciding to stop their lessons forever. Why is that? Firstly, I can say there is nothing to do with the method of learning but more about that “adiction” I mentioned in another post about quitting lessons. But t here are several reasons why some people might quit learning Spanish, especially after returning to their home country for a short period : 1. Lack of Immersion: Once back home, they may not have the same opportunities to practice the language in daily life, leading to decreased motivation. 2. Initial Motivation: Their motivation may have been primarily driven by the excitement of being in a Spanish-speaking country, and that enthusiasm can wane upon returning home , even if it is for a short period . 3 ....

When you move to Spain, some of you want to start speaking with your Spanish neighbours ASAP so you look for Spanish lessons. Some city councils with a big foreign community organized free lessons, maybe, at the beginning, you will find attracted by this but, soon, you will realize you are not learning anything and you will give up. So, I´m not talking they are bad teachers but their way of teaching foreign adults is not the correct one. So let´s see the pros and cons about these lessons PROS 1 They are free 2  Only Spanish is spoken (but, are this really an advantage?)   CONS 1 Only Spanish is spoken (see? It´s not really a pro). If you start learning Spanish from zero, you will be lost from the first day because their method is speaking only in Spanish, a method that works for kids but not for adults facing a new language (even if they advertise the lessons are for over 18). 2  They teach “by the book” so you won´t learn the Spainsh spoken in real life but a grammar-per...

Today  we are going to talk about FECHAS  ( Dates ). Do you already know how to write dates in Spanish? Writing dates in Spanish is pretty much the same as in English...There´s a little catch! The date format that Spanish speakers prefer is the following:  day / month / year.    This is the opposite in US English where the month comes FIRST, before both the day and the year (that is: month / day / year)  But  British/UK English , however, allows the same format as the Spanish: day/month/year So, for example : Today's date is Ma y   4 , 20 26  or in UK 4th  of Ma y , 20 26 . In Spanish, we say "el cuatro  DE ma y o DE 20 26 ".    NOTE: You need the preposition " DE " in between the date, month and year. Yesterday was 3 rd  of May  20 26 . In Spanish: Ayer fue 3  de mayo  de 20 26 . Tomorrow is Tuesday , 5 th  of Ma y , 20 26 . Mañana es martes , cinco  de ma y o de 20 26 18. The ...

During my years  as a Spanish teacher, and thanks to my method, my students are usually happy with the lessons and tend to stay with me for quite some time to perfect their language skills. However, I have had cases of people who were learning very well at the beginning: expressions, vocabulary, how to act in certain situations... but as soon as they bump into the first verb they have to conjugate, they freak out, and that's when I receive the typical message with some excuse that forces them to quit the classes  and even they say they will be back as soon as their “situation” changes, the truth is this is the moment their adventure about learning a new language finishes.   And why is that?   1.  Maybe c omplexity ?  Spanish has numerous verb forms that change based on tense, mood, and subject. This complexity can be overwhelming for beginners.  So that´s why I teach e ncouraging a focus on practical usage and gradual exposure to conjugation  and,...

Filler words are words or phrases that speakers use to fill pauses in conversation, often without adding significant meaning. They can help manage the flow of speech, give the speaker time to think, or signal that they are not finished speaking. Common examples include:   "Um" ,  "Uh" , "Like" , "You know" , "So" , "Actually"  or "Basically"  among others. Using Spanish filler words can enhance your conversational skills and make your speech sound more natural. Here are some common Spanish filler words and tips on how to use them effectively: 1. Eh : Similar to "um" or "uh," used to pause for thought.    - Example: "Eh, no sé qué decir."  (Um, don´t know what to say) 2. Bueno :  Means "well," often used to start a response.    - Example: "Bueno, creo que deberíamos ir."  (Well, I think we should go) 3. O sea :  Translates to "I mean" or "that is to say....