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 »
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 »
One way to jumpstart your language learning journey is spend some time absorbing the sounds of the language: just listen without trying to understand. more »
The "conscious competence" model created by Noel Burch in the 1970s explains the stages that we go through when learning any new skill, including Spanish. more »
There's a lot of confusion about fluency, but there are two myths in particular that lead to many students abandoning their language-learning aspirations. more »
The elusive fluency is found somewhere between conversational and native language proficiency. Linguists generally agree that it's closer to the latter. more »
An excellent way to learn about another culture is by keeping up with current events. Here are some Spanish news sources to help you get informed. more »
Take learning Spanish to a whole new level by understanding learning blind spots: how they can cripple your progress, and how to find and eliminate them. more »
