Learning Tips

Check out these links for tips to practice and improve your Spanish as efficiently as possible.

Spanish grammar – do I really need it to learn Spanish?

Grammar is the key to meaning and understanding in languages and you're brilliant at it, whether you know it or not. more »

The secret to sticking to your New Year’s Resolutions

Forget about New Year's Resolutions! Make New Month's Resolutions instead! more »

The Importance of Setting Goals

Whatever your dreams related to Spanish may be, setting goals is one of the most effective tools in your learning arsenal. more »

Deliberate practice

Practice is vital but there's more to it than that. It's not just practice you need, but rather, according to Anders Ericsson, deliberate practice. more »

Learn Spanish while you sleep

Can you learn Spanish while you sleep? The answer is surprising... more »

The Importance of a Growth Mindset

Research shows that growth mindsets are much better for learning, but fortunately fixed mindsets - despite their name - can be changed. more »

Be kind to yourself

Don't give up learning, don't criticize yourself - just be kind to yourself, throw caution to the wind, and make mistakes. It's a marathon, not a sprint. more »

Intensity is vital to language learning

When learning a language, immersion is ideal and practice is paramount. more »

It’s ok to feel stupid

Being self-conscious about making mistakes in your foreign language is counter-productive, so don't be. I know it's easier said than done, I've been there. more »

How to stay motivated learning Spanish

The real peril when learning Spanish, or any language, is getting demotivated before you get to the magic. So the secret to learning is to stay motivated. more »