Laura is a French expert and Kwiziq's Head of Quality Control. Online educator since '99, Laura is passionate about language, travel, and cooking. She's American by birth and a permanent ex-pat by choice - freelancing made it possible for her to travel extensively and live in several countries before settling permanently in
Guadeloupe. Laura is the author of
Lawless French,
Lawless Spanish, and other websites and books on French, Spanish, Italian, English, and vegetarianism. She spends most of her spare time reading, playing with food, and enjoying water sports.
Posts by Laura
If you have an important Spanish test coming up, studying shouldn't be the only thing on your to do list. Ace yourself with these Spanish test prep tips. more »
A variety of online Spanish reading materials, from bilingual articles to newspapers to blogs to ebooks. more »
Like many language learning questions, "How can I perfect my Spanish accent?" doesn't have a simple answer. more »
Kwiziq is thrilled to introduce the Polyglot Discount! If you're a Premium Spanish subscriber, you can upgrade to Premium French for 25% off! more »
A compelling reason to test your Spanish regularly is to catch mistakes you're not aware you're making. more »
A great source of Spanish listening practice is TV. It's better than radio news or even audio for language learners because the language is more authentic. more »
A transference error occurs when a student assumes that something that is true in his native language also applies to the one he's learning. more »
Spanish speaking practice is vital, but it's not always available. Here are some sites where you can practice speaking via a voice chat service like Skype. more »
It's essential to understand Spanish basics and fill in gaps identified by tests and other assessments before moving on to more advanced topics. more »
Listening to music can be a fun and interesting way not only to experience some culture, but also to improve your Spanish. more »