Learning Tips

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

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 »

Realistic language expectations

Think of learning a language a bit like climbing a tall but not-too-steep mountain. The first part is the hardest: it's all bad weather and slog. more »

Test Taking Tips

When taking an official Spanish test, there's more to think about than just your Spanish knowledge: you need to be both mentally and physically prepared. more »